Obituaries
Obituaries
Mary Elizabeth Keplinger
Dec 19, 2024
Mary Elizabeth (Schneider) Keplinger, 91, of Springfield, passed away after suffering a stroke at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 9, 1933, to George and Eunice Schneider. Mary went to work after high school and retired from tax accounting at the age of 86. She raised her children on the Keplinger family farm and worked hard to...
Dorothy Louise Cheek
Dec 19, 2024
Dorothy (Keplinger) Cheek, age 88, of Springfield, passed away at Ohio Hospice of Miami County. She was born on December 27, 1935, on her family’s farm in Springfield, Ohio. Dorothy was the daughter of the late Allan “Ray” Keplinger and Loa (Halderman) Keplinger. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, George “Dick” Cheek, and her...
Lois Ann Artis
Dec 14, 2024
Lois A. (Peters) Artis, age 90 of South Charleston passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 5, 1934, to the late Paul G. and Romain M. (Tolbert) Peters in Springfield, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Lois was preceded in death by her husband, David Artis; son, Paul D....
Chris Kunkle
Dec 13, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce, Chris Kunkle, age 35, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Donald L. Gustafson
Dec 13, 2024
GUSTAFSON, Donald age 83 of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 21, 1941 to the late Russell and Mildred (Glastonbury) Gustafson in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania. When Don was five years old, his father, Russell passed away and Mildred later married Charles "Chuck" Ray who also preceded Don...
Janet Louise Pamer
Dec 10, 2024
Janet Louise (Smith) Pamer, age 83 of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on December 10, 2024. She was born October 9, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Russell and Emma (Corbin) Smith. Janet is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Ralph Pamer, children, Ralph (Loretta) Pamer, Sherri (Dennis)...
Lee Rowland
Dec 8, 2024
Lee Weldon Rowland of Springfield, OH, entered eternal peace on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, at the age of 86. Lee was born on February 22nd, 1938, in Jackson, OH, son of Morris and Cora (Sexton) Rowland.
Lee later moved to Dayton, OH for employment with McCall's magazine (printing), where he met Wilma, who became the love of his life. They married...
David W. Reed
Dec 8, 2024
David W. Reed, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024, in Springfield, Ohio. He was born on October 14, 1946, in Lima, the son of the late Frank and Audrey (Patton) Reed.
David had a distinguished career, retiring after 30 years from Bell Telephone Company. Beyond his professional achievements, David proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during...
Vicki Jean Bowman
Dec 6, 2024
BOWMAN, Vicki Jean, 71 of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024. She was born on June 10, 1953 to the late Robert Frank and Marilyn F. (Williams) Bowman in Newark, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Vicki was preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Charles "Chuck" Adams. She leaves behind her siblings: Jane Adams, Michael (Mary)...
Anna Yvonne Steinmetz
Dec 1, 2024
Anna Yvonne Steinmetz, age 89 of Springfield, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on December 1, 2024. She was born November 9, 1935 in Harrogate, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Rev. Sillis and Pearl (Gulley) Hendrix. Anna is survived by her children, Kimberly Lopez, Stephanie Fisher, and Rev. David (Jill) Steinmetz, grandchildren, Amanda, Heather, Chelsea, David, Natalie,...
Beverly Jean Lucas
Nov 30, 2024
Beverly J. Lucas of Yellow Springs, OH, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024, shortly after celebrating her 93rd birthday.
Beverly, the wise matriarch of her family, was born November 16, 1931, to George and Sarah Bowdry in Evanston, IL. Beverly was known for her love of family, her storytelling, knowing how to pinch a penny and throw down in the...
Dorothy Jean Leep
Nov 30, 2024
Dorothy “Jean” Leep, aged 96.
On November 30th, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family, Jean was called home to her Heavenly Father.
Jean was born January 5th, 1928 in Charleston, West Virginia to Erskine C. McCreery and Jeanette DeVillard McCreery who both preceded her in death.
Jean met the love of her life Oris “Paul” Leep Jr, who survives, while working at...
Sarah Elizabeth Deel
Nov 29, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow that we share the unexpected loss of our beloved daughter, Sarah Elizabeth Deel (Allen), age 31, who passed away on November 29, 2024. She was born in Springfield, Ohio in 1993 to Scott and Carol Allen. Sarah graduated from Kenton Ridge High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. She...
Bette Jo Stekli
Nov 27, 2024
STEKLI, Bette Jo, age 73 of Springfield, formerly of Brookville passed away peacefully at Villa Springfield on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. She was born to the late Kenneth and Betty Myers on March 16, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Bette was preceded in death by her siblings: Kenneth (Joy) Myers, Kerry (Nancy) Myers, Kevin (Darcell) Myers...
Mary Belle McKee
Nov 27, 2024
Mary Belle (Preece) McKee, 98 of South Charleston, OH died Wednesday, November 27, 2024 after a brief hospital stay.
She was born November 22, 1926 in Martin Co. KY the daughter of the late Cornelius and Mary Smith Preece.
Mary Belle was a remarkable woman of faith and family, and lived a long and fulfilling life. Born in the heart of rural...
Mary Katherine Entler
Nov 26, 2024
Mary Katherine Entler, age 99 of South Charleston, Ohio passed away November 26, 2024. She was born July 11, 1925 in New Carlisle, Ohio to the late John and Barbara (Mcafee) Botkin. She is survived by her children, Doug, Sue (Jim Harber), Bob (April), and David, grandchildren, Aaron, Stacey, Sarah, Josh, Donnie, and Brenda, 11 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild,...
Brice Ferryman
Nov 25, 2024
Brice Ferryman (42) took his journey across the sea into the grey heavens to become one with the force surrounded by his family on November 25th, 2024 much to the relief of the turkey he was scheduled to cook later that week. Brice was born to Steve and Cindy Ferryman on July 10th, 1982. From birth, he was surrounded by...
Karen Lynn Henschen
Nov 25, 2024
Karen L Henschen, 78, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on November 25, 2024.
Visitation will be held at Jackson-Lytle & Lewis funeral home in Springfield on December 1, 2024 at 12:30-1:30pm with a memorial service beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Karen was born on January 24, 1946, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert and Jane (Bollinger) Brown. She attended...
Clara Ann Sharon
Nov 24, 2024
SHARON, Clara A. 101, of Bethany Village, Centerville, Ohio, went home to be with her Lord and Savior November 24, 2024. She was born in Calumet City, Illinois and also lived in Chicago and Cicero, Illinois as well as Springfield, Ohio.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Arthur Sharon in 2012; sisters Florence Moore and Alice...
Larry C. Brown Sr.
Nov 20, 2024
With hearts full of deep sorrow but immense love, we announced the passing of Larry Cecil Brown, age 82 of South Charleston, Ohio on November 20, 2024. Born May 28, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Clifton and Dorothy (Rutroff) Brown. Larry, also known to many as “Papaw”, was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many. A...
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