Obituaries

WALTERS, George C., 93, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 in Villa Springfield. George was born January 29, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio to Wilbur E. and Dorothy B. (Wolbert) Walters. He graduated from Selma High School and was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served in World War II. George worked as a mechanic for...

Twaits, Nancy Ellen, 94, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was born in Westville, Ohio on October 9, 1923 the daughter of Claude and Zelma (Lay) Pence. She was a 1941 graduate of Westville High School and obtained a business degree in 1943 from Springfield Business School. She retired from the International Logistic Center at Wright...

Williams, Gerald "Lacy", 68, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, September 17, 2018 at The James Cancer Hospital with his family by his side after a long battle with lung cancer. Lacy was born November 10, 1949 in Springfield to Carson and Jewell (Lykins) Williams. He was a 1967 graduate of South High School and a veteran of the United...

SZULEWSKI, Richard W., 87, of Yellow Springs, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 at SOIN Medical Center in Beavercreek. He was born January 18, 1931 in Buffalo, NY the son of Paul and Michaline (Matuk) Szulewski. Dick was a United States Marine Corp veteran having served in the Korean War. He graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology as an electrical/mechanical...

WILLIAMS, Barry G., age 67, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2018 surrounded by his family at Koester Pavilion in Troy, Ohio. Barry was born on November 12, 1950 in Gallipolis, Ohio, a son of Charles A. and Juanita A. Williams. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles A. Williams, Sr., father-in-law, Kenny Holt, mother-in-law, Juanita Holt-Trego, brothers,...

LOOKABAUGH, Barbara Ann, 64, of Springfield, passed on to her eternal life on September 12, 2018. I was born on July 10, 1954 to Harry T. Barrett and Phyllis M. (Inskeep) Fisher. When my father passed, a wonderful man came into my life, Robert Fisher whom I called dad for 45 years. I am survived by my loving husband of...

SMITH, Mary F., 84, of Springfield, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 in her home. She was born January 14, 1934 in Springfield the daughter of Audis and Hazel (Clark) Cochran. She had worked in the payroll department at JVS for a number of years. Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Orville "Gene" Smith; two daughters, Rhonda & Scott...

WISLER, Max Merle, 87, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 7, 2018. Max was born February 21, 1931 to George Sr. and Mabel Wisler. He married Barbara Stevens on November 17th, 1961 at Asbury United Methodist Church. He was a veteran and served in the Air Force during the Korean conflict. Max...

Hidy, Lana Mae, 63, Springfield, died Friday, August 31, 2018. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.

Asebrook, Andrew F., 68, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 in his home. Andy was born December 10, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio to Francis and Dorothy (O'Toole) Asebrook. He retired as a postal worker for the United States Postal Service after more than 30 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member...

Ivory, Thomas "Tom" E., 82, was born August 17, 1936 and passed away on September 4, 2018. Tom graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1954 and went to Carnegie College in Cleveland, where he was the captain of the baseball and basketball teams. He was an avid baseball fan, player and coach. He was inducted into the Springfield Clark...

Marsh, James E., age 70, of Urbana, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center ending a 3 month battle with lung cancer. He was born in Springfield on March 6, 1948 to the late Wharton and Jane (Draper) Marsh. Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Rita M. (Mahoney); three daughters and spouses, Christine...

LYONS, John F., 88, of Wilton, IA, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at the Wilton Retirement Community. John was born in Dayton, OH on July 16, 1930 to Jeremiah and Bernice (Long) Lyons. John graduated from Chaminade High School in Dayton, OH in 1948. John married Betty J. Bunnell on May 17, 1950 in Dayton, OH. She preceded him...

HOLLINGSWORTH, Betty J., 97, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Oakwood Village. Betty was born August 6, 1921 in Greene County, Ohio to Arthur E. and Donna B. (Long) McHenry. She retired after 25 years as an Audit Supervisor from Sears-Robuck, and later worked for Job and Family Services for 19 years. She is survived by two...

Burkhard, Betty L., 93, of Springfield died at 8:44 a.m. Saturday, August 11, 2018 in Villa Springfield. She was born August 10, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio and raised by her aunt and uncle, Ann and Dusty Pummill. In the 1960's and 1970's she was a Union Leader for Thermometer Corporation of America and then later worked for Sheehan Brothers and...

Russell, Sr., Ralph H., 91, of Springfield, passed away at 3:06 p.m. Friday, August 10, 2018 in Homestead Healthcare Center. He was born in Springfield on October 19, 1926 the son of Avenue and Edna (Brown) Russell. Ralph was a graduate of South High School and Antioch College. Ralph was a self-employed Television Repairman for many years and a member...

HAHN, Edward S., 91, of Springfield, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 in Springfield Manor. Edward was born September 5, 1926 in Tipp City, Ohio to Samuel T. and Dora A. (Newman) Hahn. He worked for Chakeres Theatres for over 35 years. He is survived by his close friends, Elden and Judy Paden, and Beth Ervin. He was preceded in...

BOOKWALTER, Jeanne G., formerly of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, MI. Born on June 15, 1924 in Rocky River, Ohio Jeanne was the daughter of Albert and Irma (DeRolf) Grigsby. Following her graduation from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a degree in Home Economics, Jeanne worked for the National...

CAYLOR, Michael Leroy, 72, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1946 in Seattle, Washington the son of Robert L. and Georgia E. (Hyme) Caylor. Michael worked as an assembler for Navistar for 31 years, was a US Navy veteran and a life member of VFW Post 1031. Survivors...

STEINER, Carol, 85, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Heartland of Springfield after several months of failing health. She was born March 15, 1933 in Springfield the daughter of George and Nancy Ruth Huffman. She retired from Purex Corp. in 1995 and enjoyed spending time with her family and shopping. Carol was a member of The Lighthouse...