Obituaries

Clark, Anna (Niday), of Springfield, OH passed away peacefully on February 27, 2018. She was 95 years young. Anna was one of four children born to Ollie and Ercel Niday of Springfield, OH. Anna graduated from Springfield High School and Wittenberg University. She taught at Possum School. Anna is survived by her daughter, Roberta (Eugene) Trell; son, Ronald Craig (Sharon)...

HOHN, Mary Lou, 87, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Mary Lou was born March 27, 1930 in Springfield, OH to Howard Orville and Harriet (Crabill) Hohn. She was a 1948 graduate of Catholic Central High School and a member of St. Joseph Church. Survivors include one brother, David (Janet) Hohn; brother-in-law, Omer...

Allen Sr., James W. "Jim," 75, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 in his home. Jim was born June 12, 1942 in Muncie, IN to Floyd C. and Iva Eileen (Rummel) Allen. He worked for the City of Springfield for 31 years, and was a member of the Union Club. He was also a veteran of the United...

WINWOOD, Charles M., 65, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 in his home. Charles was born June 14, 1952 in Springfield, OH to George and Sara (Getz) Winwood. Survivors include his wife, Stephene (Heinzen) Winwood; four children, Ainsley, Stephen (Brittany), Matthew and Joseph; four grandchildren, Savana, Aliza, Kaija and Cailey; a brother, Jeff (Veronica); mother-in-law, Susan Heinzen; brothers-in-law...

REID, Frances C. "Chucky", 89, of Springfield, passed away February 21, 2018 in Urbana, OH. She was born April 1, 1928 in Sydney, OH to Walter and Margaret (Clark) Billing. She was a homemaker and mother of seven children which include, Melvin Reid, Idaho, Howard and Bernetha Reid, Virginia, Barbara Reid Clark, Springfield, Lillian Collins-Sibole and husband Rob Sibole, Springfield,...

Doorley, Katherine A., 99, of Cincinnati, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 in Cincinnati, OH. Katherine was born August 21, 1918 in Springfield, OH to August and Katherine (Hyser) Remmetter. Survivors include four nephews, Michael E. (Mary) Sweeney, Richard J. (Ellen) Sweeney, Gerald T. (Marie) Sweeney and Daniel C. (Pam) Sweeney. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas...

Simons, Clara M., 83, of Springfield, passed away at 2:30 p.m. Friday, February 9, 2018 at Brookdale Buck Creek. She was born in Springfield on October 31, 1934 the daughter of Clarence E. and Bertha M. (Miller) Kramer. She attended grade school at St. Bernard and graduated from Catholic Central in 1952. She worked as a Legal Assistant for 21...

Gicale, Colonel Pasquale A., USAF (Ret), 95, passed away on February 10, 2018 in Springfield, Ohio. He was born September 12, 1922, in Olean, New York to Nicola and Carolina (Dinoia) Gicale. He graduated from Olean High School in 1940. He was the commander of the 251st Combat Communications Group at the Springfield Municipal Airport from May 27, 1968 to...

CLARK, Paul A., age 77, died on Wednesday January 31, 2018. A lifelong resident of Clark County, Paul was the son of Eugene B. and Beulah (McClelland) Clark. He was engaged in farming, owned his own maintenance company, and retired from the State of Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eugene Jr. Survivors include his...

Groeber-Griffin, Jacqueline, 70, formerly of Springfield, died January 30, 2018 in Garland, TX. She was born December 3, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Paul A. and Catherine E. Groeber. Survivors include her husband, Jim Griffin, Garland, TX and seven siblings. A Memorial Celebration will be held at 10:00 AM on February 10, 2018 in the Springcreek Chruch, Garland,...

RANKIN, Harold E. "Sonny", Jr., 84, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 29, 2018 in Kettering Medical Center. He was born August 18, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Harold E. and Gertrude (Miller) Rankin. Sonny worked as a repairman at International Harvester for 33 years. He was a United States Army Veteran, a member...

HOLT, James Brian, 57, of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 26, 2018 in his home. Brian was born December 8, 1960 in Springfield, OH to Kenny and Juanita (Humble) Holt. Survivors include three sons, Jordan (Heidi) Holt, Isreal Holt and Isaiah Holt; two granddaughters, Rylee and Layla Holt; three sisters, Cindy (Barry) Williams, Connie (Dale Johnson) Warren and Cathy Gilliom;...

Rigney, Sr., Donald Evans, 88, of Springfield, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 7, 1930 the son of Willis and Ora (Ward) Rigney. He retired from Kelsey Hayes/SPECO Division after many years of service. He was a member of St. Teresa...

Casey, Chief William C., 86, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2018 in his home. He was born August 9, 1931 in Springfield to John D. Casey, Sr. and Ruth Loretta (Haley) Casey. Chief Casey grew up on Irish Hill and attended St. Joseph School and Church. He graduated from Catholic Central in the class of 1949. Upon...

MURRAY, Frederick Joseph "Bud", 86, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 in Vancrest of New Carlisle. He was born May 19, 1931 in Springfield the son of John F. and Helen M. (McDonough) Murray. Bud worked as a warehouse manager for Pepsi Cola for 33 years retiring in 1994. He was member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, Knights...

Fairchild, Vernal, 79, of Springfield, went to his heavenly home on January 23, 2018. He was born on February 28, 1938 in Morgan County, KY to the late Roy and Bessie (Brown) Fairchild. He was a member of the South Charleston Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie (Risner) Fairchild; four children, Deborah (Keith) McDermott, Terry (Lisa) Fairchild, Dean...

ALDRIDGE, Thomas D., 78, of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born December 31, 1939 in Springfield the son of Thomas O. and Lucille (Currey) Aldridge. Tom was a 1957 graduate of Springfield High School. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus #624 where he was past...

McDargh, David Michael, 78, was born June 1st, 1939, to Kenneth (Shandu) and Lucille McDargh. His distinctive view of life and his tremendous compassion was formed, to a great extent, by his loving family. These qualities also owe something to the "extended family" that lived nearby; the 40 nuns who lived on the left side of the family residence and...

Boyer, Mary June, 95, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018. Mary June was born August 25, 1922 in Springfield, OH to George and Kathryn (Taphorn) Degenhart. She was a member of St. Teresa Church. Survivors include four daughters, Janet Popa, Anne (Larry) O'Flynn, Mary (Jim) Hlay and Teresa (Kirk) Hoecker; six grandchildren, Nicholas (Susan) Popa, Jaclyn (Mark) Armstrong,...

PUCKETT, Melissa Diane (Laws), born January 30, 1964, passed away on January 13, 2018. Melissa was married to Martin Puckett on July 11, 1991. She had two children Brianna Puckett and Matthew Puckett; father and mother in law, James and JoAnn Puckett; brother in law, Jason Puckett, that survive her. Melissa also had brothers and sisters that survive her: Margaret...