Obituaries

NUSS, JoAnn, 83, formerly of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2016 in Meadowbrook Care Center in Cincinnati. She was born December 14, 1932 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Joseph and Stella (McGuire) Silvestri. JoAnn worked as a patient representative for Mercy Hospital for a number of years and was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church....

Elam, George E., 76, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Wheelwright, Kentucky on August 28, 1939 the son of Russell and Maudie (Staniford) Elam. He was a member of Abundant Life Church and was retired from Navistar. Survivors include his daughter, Latisha "Tee" Elam; three sisters, Della Grim,...

Enz, Robert Leo "Rob", 38, of Springfield, passed away on April 21, 2016 in his residence. Rob was born on March 21, 1978 in Tipp City, OH, the son of David L. and Rhonda L. (Morefield) Enz. In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Kelli (Willman); daughter, Kristy (Kelly) Querry; siblings, Geoff (Suzanne) Enz and Kristin Enz; two...

Payton, Lila L, 84, of Springfield, died April 18, 2016 in her residence. She was born April 21, 1931 in Scioto County, OH to Jesse J. and Eva F. (Shank) Buckle. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, Thomas J. Payton, Sr.; two sons and spouses, Thomas (Karen "Kay") Payton, Sr., and Bart (Tammy) Payton; five grandchildren, Tracy, Andy, Adam,...

BOERGER, Charles J., 89, of Springfield, passed away on April 12, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Charles was born on August 30, 1926 in Champaign County, Ohio, the son of John Herman and Myrta (Baughman) Boerger. He had been employed as an Electrical Maintenance Man for International Harvester for 25 years before retiring in 1986. He was a United...

Robinson, A. Craig, 73, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center after an unexpected brief illness. Craig was born March 26, 1943 in Springfield, OH to Charles and Lucile (Aitkens) Robinson. He was the owner of Craig Robinson's Communications Service Company, Inc. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 54 years,...

Thompson, Joseph R., 71, of Springfield, passed away at 11:55 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on November 5, 1944 the son of Joseph Virgil and Hildred (Moore) Thompson. He worked as a janitor for many years at Wittenberg University and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his...

Davis, Doris V., 84, of Springfield, passed away on April 7, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Doris was born on January 19, 1932 in Ashland, KY, the daughter of Harry T. Payne and Sadie (VanHoose) Elliott. She had been employed as a Secretary for Community Hospital for 20 years before retiring in 1986 and was a member of Hillside...

PETROFF, John Sam, 93, of Springfield, passed away, Thursday, April 07, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1922 in Covington, KY the son of Simo and Marusha (Mehoff) Petroff. Together with his late wife, Helen Petroff, he owned and operated the Polar Wine Store, formerly at the corner of Wittenberg and Columbia. He worked as...

Lambert, Vicki J., 72, of Springfield, lost her short battle with cancer on April 8th, 2016. She was born March 7, 1944 in Springfield, to Roger and Madge (Beaver) Lambert. Vicki was a lifelong resident of Springfield and worked quality control for Olan Mills and retired after 35 years. Vicki had a passion for classic cars and she always found...

Sullivan, Daniel T., 45, of Springfield, passed away on April 4, 2016 in his residence. Daniel was born on September 25, 1970 in Springfield, the son of Thomas J. and Anne (McGee) Sullivan. He had been employed in the IT Department for Spectra Physics where he was able to demonstrate his passion and interest in computers and technology. In addition...

Gootee, Mary L., 90, of Springfield, passed away on March 31, 2016. Mary was born on August 18, 1925 in Huntington, West Virginia, the daughter of Peter J. and Mary T. (Knee) Houvouras. She had been employed as a Waitress for Linardos Villas for 35 years and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include three children, Sandy...

VAN HOOSE, Laura "Ruth", 60, of Springfield, passed away March 22, 2016 in her home. She was born July 26, 1955 in Springfield the daughter of Henry and Opal (White) Murnahan. She was a member of the Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. Survivors include 3 children, Isaac Eldridge, Jason (Stacey) Eldridge, all of Springfield and Rebekah (John) Leigh, Paris, KY; 17 grandchildren;...

Swonger, Ronald G., 82, of Springfield, passed away on March 28, 2016 in Oakwood Village. Ron was born on July 2, 1933 in Springfield, the son of Marion and Helen (Stone) Swonger. He had been employed as a Battalion Chief for the Springfield Fire Division, retiring in 1991 with over 31 years of service. He was a veteran of the...

CLARK, Bessie Bush, 82, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2016 in her home. She was born April 25, 1933 in Bath County, KY to Stanley and Zella (Ingraham) Clark. Bessie worked as an engineer for McDonald-Douglas in California for a number of years. Survivors include one daughter, Ruby Miskell-Fugate, Springfield; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and...

Sparrow, Mary Jo, 76, of Urbana, OH, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 in Vancrest of Urbana. She was born May 11, 1939 in Columbus, OH to Jerome and Mary (Smithberger) Kenney. She retired as an X-Ray Technician for Mercy Medical Center after several years. Survivors include one daughter, Theresa (Charles Newland, Jr.) Sparrow; three grandchildren, Megan, Taylor and Andrew...

BOLDMAN, Shannon Ray, 77, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Scioto County, Ohio on November 23, 1938 the son of Ernest and Dorothy (Sloas) Boldman. He had worked as a truck driver for Roadway Express for a number of years and was a member of Masonic Lodge #221 in...

Smith, Richard Shively, 80, passed away Monday March 21, 2016 in Villa Springfield. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 22, 1935 the son of Richard L. and Marguerite (Riley) Smith. He lived in Springfield until the middle of his senior year when he moved to Lakewood, Ohio and then attended Ohio State University. He returned to Springfield in...

Nawman, Christopher W., 28, of Springfield, passed away on March 21, 2016. Chris was born on December 23, 1987 in Springfield, the son of David and Dolla (Ellis) Nawman. He had been employed as a Custodian for Springfield City Schools, was a member of the Moose Lodge and an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. In addition to his parents, survivors...

Johnson, Kathleen Sue, 80, of Springfield, passed away on March 20, 2016. Kathleen was born on June 17, 1935 in Springfield to Horace George and Dorothy (Mickle) MacQuire. She had been employed as a Clerical Assistant at the Champion Company, was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and worked with her husband, Kenneth, at Johnson Oil Handling Equipment Co....