Obituaries

Oct 21, 2020

Nancy A. Trainer, 70, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was born on February 3, 1950, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Stewart Jr. and Doris (Ross) Dean. Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, James Trainer; son, Jamie Trainer; son-in-law, Richard White; and sister-in-law, Shirley Dean. She is survived by her daughter,...

Oct 20, 2020

Herman “Joe” Layne, Jr., age 87, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Herman was born to the late Herman and Goldie (Cox) Layne in Gallipolis, Ohio on December 30, 1932. He is preceded in death by his first wife: Delores (Sebastian) Layne; brothers: Gene Layne and Ernest Layne; and step-son: Michael Pierson. Herman...

Oct 18, 2020

TRAVIS, Nellie Mongold, age 101 of South Charleston passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Urbana Health and Rehab. She was born on September 15, 1919 in Washington Court House, Ohio to the late Edward and Annie (Groves) Mongold.  In addition to her parents, Nellie is preceded in death by her beloved husband Lundy R. Travis; son, Ray...

Oct 17, 2020

Columbus, NC—Armin E. Lohr, a native of Prarie du Sac of the town of Troy, Wisconsin, died peacefully in Columbus, North Carolina on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Tryon Estates Retirement Community, of which he had been a resident since 2004. He was 102 years old. Born on March 11, 1918, he was the 9th child of the late Johann...

Oct 17, 2020

Bryan Keith Hosek, age 70, of Springfield, passed away October 17, 2020. Bryan was born on April 20, 1950, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Robert and Althea (Lehnen) Hosek. He is survived by his son, Zach Hosek; brother, Michael (Mary Lou) Hosek; sister, Jane Yare; sister-in-law, Dusty Hosek; and nephews and niece, Anthony, Josef, Ian and Tanner...

Oct 16, 2020

Mona Lou Ritchie, 91, passed away October 16, 2020 in Yellow Springs, Ohio. She was the daughter of William B. And Reita Viola Klinger. Mona was born July 31, 1929 in York County, PA. She has been a resident of Friends since 2019, coming from Cedarville, Ohio where she was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Mona was married to...

Oct 16, 2020

PIATT, Ula Faye (McCarty) passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. She was born in Oil Springs, Kentucky on May 11, 1931 the daughter of Grats and Gladys (Lemaster) McCarty.  She graduated from Oil Springs High School.  She attended college at Pikeville Jr College and Clark State  in Springfield, Ohio.  She worked for Olan Mills for 39 years.  Survivors include:...

Oct 15, 2020

WILLMETH, Bertha M. age 82 of Urbana passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Springfield Regional Medical Center.  She was born on November 2, 1937 to the late George L. and Carrie (Bettis) Miller in Clark County, Ohio.  In addition to her parents, Bertha is preceded in death by her beloved husband of nearly 61 years, Roy Willmeth; brother,...

Oct 15, 2020

Patricia A. Clark, age 80, of Enon, passed away in her home the evening of Thursday, October 15, 2020. Patricia was born just after midnight on December 30th, 1939 to Norris and Mary (Gatewood) Allen of Springfield, Ohio. During her lifetime she loved raising her two children, game nights with friends and family, driving a school bus for Greenon School...

Oct 14, 2020

THORNSBERRY, Kenneth P. age 80 of Springfield passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.  He was born on February 2, 1940 to the late Virgil and Rena (Stidham) Thornsberry in Morehead, Kentucky.  In addition to his parents, Kenneth is preceded in death by his two brothers, Delbert and Dale Thornsberry.  He leaves behind his beloved wife of...

Oct 14, 2020

Robert Douglas Stevens, age 57, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. He was born August 23, 1963 to the late Douglas D. and Mary Laurel (Davis) Stevens in Fairborn, OH. Along with his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mandi Stevens (Bridgett) and his sister-in-law, Renee Minette. He is survived by...

Oct 13, 2020

Mary Lou Crace, 65, of Springfield, OH, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. She was born on February 2, 1955 in Paintsville, Kentucky to the late Charles M. and Pearl Mae (Salyers) Crace. She is survived by her brothers; Greg (Tina) Crace, Charles D. (Bonnie) Crace, sisters; Sandy (John P.) Post, Debbie (Gary Lee) Stoll, and numerous nieces and...

Oct 12, 2020

ROBISON, Bernice Louise age 84 of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 12, 2020. She was born on January 6, 1936 to the late Odell Gordon and Bernice Barbara (Geiselbreth) Prince in Gainesville, Florida. In addition to her parents, Bernice is preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Robison; a granddaughter,...

Oct 10, 2020

Heather Jordan Stoker, best friend, wife, and mother passed on peacefully, Saturday, October 10, 2020, surrounded by all of her favorite things in this life; her family, her friends, music, and the smell of the Pacific Northwest. She had fought so hard against impossible odds for the last two years. That fight never left her. But her fight with cancer...

Oct 9, 2020

Homer Ernest Hart, 86, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2020. He was born on November 26, 1933, in Clinton County, Ohio, the son of the late Albert and Altie (Smith) Hart. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Teri and Howard...

Oct 6, 2020

Anita Diane Chapman, 76, of Springfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. She was born on March 31, 1944, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Elmer Russell and Juanita (Moore) Massie. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Timothy Wayne Thompson; and brother, David...

Sep 30, 2020

COMPTON, James Renee Shannon Jr., age 9 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at his home. He was born on April 15, 2011 in Springfield, Ohio the son of James Renee Shannon Compton Sr. and Julia (Christopher Schaffer) McClain. In addition to his parents, James is survived by his siblings: Kameron Compton, Jaelynn Compton, Alizander Cobb, Julian Cobb,...

Sep 25, 2020

Elizabeth J. Danowski, age 85, of Yellow Springs, Ohio passed away Friday, September 25, 2020. She was born to the late Stephen and Mary (Tursic) Selinsky on January 24, 1935 in Forest City, Pennsylvania. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband: Edmund; brother: Paul; and sisters: Jean, Dorothy (Tootsie) and Geraldine. She is survived by her children: Michael (Susan),...

Sep 25, 2020

Sep 24, 2020

HOPPER, Judith A., 80, of Springfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 24, 2020. She was born on November 10, 1939, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of the late Cloice E. and Hazel I. (Everhart) Deering. Judith is survived by her son, Kenneth A. (Janet) Hopper and their children, Janna (Pam) Stone, Allen Stone, Caren (Matt)...