Obituaries

Migal, Sylvio A., 89, of Naples, FL passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Hospice of Cincinnati. Sylvio was born September 11, 1927 in Alliance, OH to Anthony and Sylvia (Lagrasso) Migal. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and later retired from MetLife, where he worked as an Agency Manager. He was a member of St....

SODDERS, Willard L., Sr., 91, World War 2 Navy Veteran, recipient of the Purple Heart award, and a member of "The Greatest Generation", died on Monday, April 3, 2017, following several months of failing health. He was born in Springfield on August 13, 1925, the son of Arthur and Bernice Sodders. He worked at International Harvester for 30 years, retiring...

Spalding, William "Bill" Oliver, 79, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in his home. He was born in Marion County, Kentucky on August 27, 1937 the son of Robert M. and R. Edwina (Buckman) Spalding. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the destroyer, U.S.S. Hailey from 1956-1960. He worked as an X-ray Field Engineer for 40...

Richardson, Austin Eugene, 96, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017. He was born in Springfield on September 13, 1920 the son of Orval and Marie (Holcomb) Richardson. He retired from Cooper Energy in 1976 after 35 years of service. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 1031, a lifelong member of the Y.M.C.A., an avid racquetball player...

COURTLAND EYLER, 40, of Springfield, passed away much too soon on Thursday, March 30, in his home. Courtland was born on March 18, 1977, in Kettering, the son of Ronald Eyler and Helen (Pope) Strausbaugh. He was a hard-working, good-hearted soul that would help anyone in need. Courtland enjoyed spending time with family...especially his son Riley. He also spent many...

CHARTERS, Rosemary C., 86, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Eaglewood Village. She was born June 23, 1930 in Springfield the daughter of Harry and Ellen (Cook) Honabarger. She was a 1948 graduate of Catholic Central High School and former member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Survivors include five children and spouses, Kathleen & Randy Emmons, Batavia,...

HARRIS, James R., 73, of Springfield passed away Saturday, April 01, 2017 in Springfield Manor. He was born May 7, 1943 in Richlands, VA the son of Everette and Mary Elizabeth (Deel) Harris. James worked as a meterman for Ohio Edison for over 30 years. He was a United States Air Force veteran having served during Vietnam, was a member...

PICKLESIMER, Barbara Jo (Will), 73, of Fairborn (Enon), passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Eaglewood Village Assisted Living, where she had resided for the past year. She was born in Springfield on August 3, 1943 to the late James T. and Travice J. (Strasburg) Will and was a lifelong resident of Clark County....

HARKINS, Keith A, 62, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2017 in Arbors of Springfield. He was born February 27, 1955 in Springfield the son of Eldon and Margie June (Brown) Harkins. He was a United States Air Force veteran working in communications in both Germany and at the Pentagon for 8 years. Survivors include one sister, Susan Arnold;...

Langen, Sondra J., 80, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 in her home. Sondra was born October 14, 1936 in Springfield, OH to Robert and Agnes (Leuck) Curry. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Roger L.; five children, Timothy (Kimberly) Langen, Shean (Diane) Langen, Kerry (Baerbel) Langen, Therese...

MEEKS, Barbara E. 65, of Springfield, passed away March 27, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1951 in Morehead, KY the daughter of Charles Dinnen and Florida (Brown) Whitt. She worked as a housekeeper for the Ohio Masonic Home for 26 years and was a member of the Union Club, Buckeye Club and a former...

Daniels, Don "Donnie" Robert, 30, of Springfield, died March 21, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Donnie was born April 26, 1986 in Springfield, OH to Tyra Daniels. Donnie worked at TAC Industries and was very well known throughout the Ohio Department of Disabilities. He is survived by his mother; one brother, Glenn Gerlaugh; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Devita, Antonina T. "Nina", 102, of Springfield passed away at 12:24 p.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Greenville, Ohio on March 31, 1914 the daughter of Joseph and Josephine (Amato) Devita. She retired from the Payroll Department at International Harvester in 1970 after 40 years of service. She was a member of...

Hixon, George D. "Doug," 58, of New Carlisle, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Doug was born October 31, 1958 in Springfield, OH to George G. and Sondra (Borchert) Hixon. He retired from Yost Superior Spring Co. after 32 years. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his loving wife, Terri; three children, Amanda (Ben)...

Foster, Harold J., 79, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 20, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Harold was born October 1, 1937 in Winchester, OH to Raymond and Laura (Roush) Foster. He worked as a baker for Schaffer's Bakery for many years, and later retired from Fulmer's Bakery. He attended Beacon Street Church. Survivors...

Pfleger, Howard Robert, 75, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 20, 2017 in the company of family and friends. Howard was born March 19, 1942 in Springfield, OH to Harold M. and Frances L. (Frey) Pfleger. Survivors include two children, Jean Ann Overman and Harold William (Jennifer) Pfleger; three grandchildren, Nicholas (Emily), Joshua and Samuel Logan. He was preceded in...

Ransbottom, Lois V. (Rine), 91, of Springfield, passed away March 20, 2017 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Washington Court House, Ohio, on August 16, 1925, daughter of the late Leonard and Gertrude (Ferguson) Rine. Lois was married to her late husband Robert E. Ransbottom for 68 years. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She...

Moore, Sr., Larry Maurice, 82, of Springfield, passed away at 12:51 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 2017 in Essex of Springfield. He was born in Thackery, Ohio on February 6, 1935 the son of David and Gladys (Nill) Moore. He worked for Cooper-Cameron Industries for 35 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a member of St....

HIMES, Ronald D., age 74, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 17, 2017. He was born in Cincinnati on November 4, 1942, the elder son of Orville and Elva (Hord) Himes. A true scholar, Ron graduated from Springfield High School in 1960, received his B.S. and M.B.A. from the University of Cincinnati and University of Dayton, respectively, and was...

Copeland, Rita J. (Cooney), 88, of Springfield, passed away Friday, March 17, 2017, at Oakwood Village. Rita was born November 12, 1928 in Springfield, OH to William and Jackaline (Cartzdafner) Cooney. This grand lady, Irish through and through, had her final prayer answered by the Lord who took her home on her favorite day of the year, St. Patrick's Day....