Obituaries

RANDALL, Robert H., 82, of Springfield, died peacefully August 25, 2017 after a brief battle with cancer. He was the son of Harold and Margaret (Beach) Randall. Robert was an Electrical Engineer at WPAFB, retiring after 30 years of service. He was a veteran of the US Army, a member of the Moose Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.)...

Trempe, Dorothy A., 101, of Springfield, passed away at 5:05 p.m. Thursday, August 24, 2017 in Oakwood Village. She was born in Springfield on March 24, 1916 the daughter of Frank J. and Lottie (Steinebrunner) Brugger. She was a 1934 graduate of Catholic Central High School, a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Catholic Ladies of Columbia Council 56 and...

JACKS, Gary F., 51, of Catawba, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017. Gary was born June 12, 1966 in Springfield, OH to Mylie and Sandra (Pickens) Jacks. Gary was employed for Jefferson Industries Corporation for 26 years. Survivors include his wife, Mindy (Spradlin) Jacks; four children, Chelli Rose Jacks, Troy Clay, Megan Clay and Hunter J. Jacks; six siblings, Kim...

HUGHEY, Kathleen J., 69, of Springfield, passed away August 18, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on September 24, 1947 the daughter of Harold W. and Hazel M. (Burchett) Cubbage. She had worked at the Springfield Juvenile Detention Center for a number of years. Survivors include two children, Robert & Jessica Hughey, Clarksville, TN and...

Holoviak, Helen (Prima), peacefully passed away in her home in Enon, Ohio on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at the age of 94. She was surrounded by her six children who lovingly cared for her in her final days. Helen began her life's journey in Saint Claire, PA and was one of five children. Helen touched all those she met with...

HIMES, Elva I., 99, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 in Forest Glen. She was born near Epworth in Lewis County, KY on July 23, 1918 the younger daughter of the late Oscar J. Hord and Lettie Mae (Mineer) Hord. Elva married Orville Ross Himes on Christmas Day in 1939 in Maysville, KY, subsequently moved to Cincinnati and then...

Morick, Winifred Marie, 91, passed away on August 14, 2017 in Port Charlotte, Florida.

SEBASTIAN, Maryetta, 81, of Springfield, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017 in her home. Maryetta was born December 8, 1935 in Nippa, KY. She was a member of Sunset Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Elmer; four children, Dwayne (Cheryl) Sebastian, Patti (Brian) Goffe, Karen (Mike) Kobak and Bethany Sebastian; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; four siblings, Nancy Littrell,...

HELTON, Wilma Jean, 85, of Springfield, passed away Friday, August 11, 2017 in Villa Springfield surrounded by her family. Jean was born November 3, 1931 in Ashland, Kentucky to John and Myrtle (Patton) Jordan. She enjoyed spending time with her family, whom she loved dearly. Survivors include four children, Sharon (Larry) Reisinger, Connie (Terry) Bayliss, Rhonda (Jerry) Olsheski and Tim...

MARTIN, Virginia L., 92, of Springfield, passed away on August 10, 2017 in her residence. Virginia was born on July 11, 1925 in Chillicothe, Ohio. Her parents were Edward and Margaret (Cohn) Hartman. She had previously worked for 19 years at the lunch counter for the Masonic Temple and was a member of the Eastern Star. She was also a...

Lee, Ruth L., 83, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Hearth and Home on Harding Road. She was born in Springfield on June 2, 1934 the daughter of John and Ruth (Haley) Casey. She worked as a unit secretary at Mercy Medical Center for many years. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Catholic Ladies...

STEVENS, John M., 57, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, August 04, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Joe Stevens and Martha (Miller) Thompson. John worked as a tool and dye designer for Remington Steel for 37 years. Survivors include his mother, Martha "Marty" Thompson; one son, Joseph...

JOHNSON, Carolyn, local Springfield artist, died Tuesday, July 12, 2017 at the Springfield Masonic Home. She was born April 14, 1924 in Bonnyman, Ky., the daughter of A.M. and Vivian R. Moore. Carolyn is survived by her 2 children, Jan L. (Dan) Clark, John H. (Kate) Geerlings; three stepchildren, Jeanne (Charles) Brandon, Barbara (Bruce) Miles, Judy (Tom) Tropp; her sister...

Perkins, Norma Jean, 87, of Springfield, passed away at 7:22 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Washington Court House, Ohio on October 26, 1929 the daughter of Joseph and Emma Thompson. She retired from McDonald's after 30 years of service. She was a very generous, loving provider to her family...

Scaggs, Karen J., 73, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Cincinnati on May 24, 1944 the daughter of Paul Coleman and Joan (Kettler) Coleman Wieman. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include her children and spouses, John P. (Kelly) Scaggs of Columbus, Deborah (David)...

CLARK, DOUGLAS R., 74, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Doug was born February 12, 1943 in Springfield, OH to Richard and Lily (McCabe) Clark. He retired from Navistar after 38 years. Survivors include four children, Douglas R. (Jane) Clark, II, Maria (Daniel) Winslow, Jim Clark and Dianna Sutherin; and five grandchildren, Dustin,...

McGraw, Robert E. "Bob", 71, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Bob was born January 15, 1946 in London, Ohio to Leonard and Betty (Bennett) McGraw. He was a graduate of Southeastern High School. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy where he served in Vietnam and was awarded The...

Elliott, Gary Steven, of Murrells Inlet, SC, has traveled on to join loved family and friends. His adventures here on earth have been met. Gary retired from the Clark County Sheriff's Department, as a Sergeant, after 30 years. He also worked 10 years as a Bailiff for Municipal Court. Gary loved the comradery of fellow workers he called friends. Gary...

STOYANOFF, Georgia, July 15, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday the 25th in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME.

LISCH, Robert L., 85, of Springfield, passed away July 20, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1931 in Springfield the son of Rudolph and Helen (Adlon) Lisch. Bob worked as Vice President of the Mortgage Loan Department at Key Bank for 30 years retiring in 1987 before working as an appraiser for the Clark County...