Obituaries

BOOKMAN, Kathleen M., 67, of Springfield, passed away May 8, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Kathleen was born January 17, 1950 in Whittier, California to Ralph Leo and Elizabeth Ellen (Ezell) Ward. She enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul as often as possible. Survivors include two daughters, Shawn McCoy and Sandra (Wayne) Nimmo; three grandchildren, Gabrielle Keplar, Tayla...

AMICON, Eugene "Tony", 96, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 25, 1920 in Columbus, Ohio the son of John L. and Marietta (Grottla) Amicon. Tony worked for Columbia Gas for 42 years working his way up to a service manager. He was a United States Army veteran having served...

LANGEN, Margaret Marie "Peg", 89, of Springfield, died peacefully on Thursday morning, May 4, 2017 surrounded by her devoted husband and family. Dementia intruded on Peg's vibrant life fifteen years ago, but throughout those years she lived with grace, courage, love and humor. All who love Peg will miss her smile and laughter but are comforted knowing she is now...

LOEWER, Marilyn E., School Nurse. "When you read this, I will be dead. I had a wonderful life and enjoyed every minute of it. I lived 57 years with my best friend, lover, and husband -- Hubert Loewer. My family was my first love; however, my second love was being with my many "kids" -- the children, families and teachers...

SOWARDS, Arthur P., aged 93, passed away at the Springfield Medical Center on Wednesday after a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Bernice, and his parents, Paris Sowards and Geneva (Potter) Sowards. Art was the last of nine siblings. He is survived by several nephews and nieces and his beloved schnauzer, Muffin. Art...

MURPHY, Meghan Rose, 31, of Yellow Springs, Ohio, passed away on April 30, 2017. Meghan was born September 12, 1985 in Evanston, Illinois to Chris and Susan (Mahoney) Murphy. She succumbed to complications brought on by her lifelong struggle with Turner's syndrome. We remember Meghan as an avid reader, movie lover and someone who petted every cat she saw. Many...

MAROUS, Joseph J., P.E, 86, of Springfield, passed away April 28, 2017 in Springfield, OH. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on Nov 7, 1930 and moved to Springfield, Ohio in 1941. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1948. After working for the Robinson Sign Co., the New York Central Railroad and the International Harvester Co. he joined...

DAVIS, Patricia D'Arcy Catron, 96, of Springfield, passed away at home on November 17, 2016. She was born in Memphis, TN on October 19, 1920 the daughter of John and Kathryn (Blalack) D'Arcy. She graduated from Central High School in Memphis and attended the Memphis Academy of Art and later Wittenberg University. She served as the Director of the Springfield...

ENGLE, Alex, 86, of Springfield, OH passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at home surrounded by family. He was born April 5, 1931 in Dwarf, Kentucky the son of the late Benjamin and Polly (Davis) Engle and was named after his Uncle Alex Engle. He is survived by his wife Alberta (Caudill) Engle with whom he has been married to...

Porter, Philip A., 53, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017. He was born in Springfield on July 19, 1963 the son of Joseph and Suzanne (Rothwell) Porter. He was working as an assistant manager for Arrowhead Services. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include three sons, Bradley, Matthew and Nicholas Porter; three sisters and spouses, Paula (Jim)...

SHAY, Ellen Nora, 73, of Springfield, born to Thomas and Genevieve (Hayes) Campbell, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Masonic Rehabilitation Center. She graduated in 1961 from Catholic Central High School. She later graduated in 1962 as an LPN from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and worked, for several years, as a nurse on the second floor south...

Carr, Willa "Mae", 83, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Mae was born October 21, 1933 in Metalton, West Virginia to Luther Grant and Myrtle Elizabeth (Bass) Petty. She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church. Survivors include two children, Jimmy (Sandra) Carr and Lori Ann Carr; four grandchildren, Sydney (Gary) Shope, Samantha White, Lucas White...

Frazier, Brenda Sue, 57, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 in The Ohio State University James Cancer Center. Brenda was born May 7, 1959 in Springfield, Ohio to Bruce W. and Patricia A. (Amos) Stradling. She was a 1978 graduate of Shawnee High School. She was most recently employed by Prime Fuel, where she worked for 25 years....

Whitacre, Joseph Alan, 54, passed away unexpectedly April 12, 2017 in Oak Ridge, TN. Joe was born in Springfield, Ohio to Joseph and the late Kathleen Whitacre. Survivors include his loving wife, Lisa (Schlie) Whitacre; two amazing sons, J.C. (Katie) Whitacre and Bobby Whitacre; his sister, Laura (Kevin) West; dear brother-in-law of Joe (Allison) Schlie, Sherri (Ron) Holzman, Mike (Kristen)...

MASSIE, Kathleen M., 77, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born September 12, 1939 in Springfield, OH the daughter of Floyd and Thelma (Dye) Speary. Above all, Kathy was a loving wife and mother. She was a High Matron in the Eastern Star and was a member of Pitchin Church. Survivors...

SHOUVLIN, Raphael Joseph, 62, made his last wildly inappropriate and probably sarcastic comment on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Vero Beach, Florida. Ray was born in Springfield, Ohio, on August 15, 1954, and was immediately dubbed "our favorite child" by Patrick J. and Dorothy P. Shouvlin. He was preceded in death by his parents, and older brother, Thomas P. Shouvlin....

Gallagher, Herbert R., 81, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Springfield Masonic Community. He was born in Springfield on August 23, 1935 the son of Leo and Frances (Elliott) Gallagher. He retired from Navistar in 1987 after 30 years of service. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, a member of D.A.V. Chapter...

PARKER, George Robert "Bob", 91, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Symphony of Dyer, IN. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Jeanne, and his parents, George Henry Parker and Mary Margaret (Finn) Parker. He is survived by his sister, Mary Margaret Kadel of Columbus, OH; four sons: Robert (Renee) of Schererville, IN; Richard of Lakes...

BARMANN, Joanne (Heider), 87, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Oakwood Village after several months of failing health. Joanne was born in rural Clark County on September 17, 1929, the daughter of C. Lester and C. Louise (Jacobs) Heider. She attended Olive Branch High School and Mount St. Joseph College. On June 25, 1949, she married...

Wells, Sr., Richard A., 68, of South Vienna, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 in his home. Richard was born December 31, 1948 in Springfield, OH to James and Julia (Robinson) Wells. He had many different jobs, and was considered a jack of all trades. Survivors include his loving wife, Linda (Congrove) Wells, three children, James (Sherry) Wells, Rebekah (Brian)...