Obituaries

DEMMA, Isabel T. "Cupie", 88, of Springfield, died May 30, 2015 in Forest Glen. She was born May 20, 1927 in Springfield the daughter of Joseph and Isabella (Impellittire) Demma. Cupie was a 1944 graduate of Catholic Central High School and a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. She had been employed by the City of Springfield, retiring in 1987....

REISH, Connie M., 71, of Springfield, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 3, 1943 in South Charleston the daughter of Paul L. and Mae I. (Heskett) Jenkins. Connie was an avid Bingo player and played all over Springfield and enjoyed shopping at auctions and yard sales. In addition...

SEVERYN, Chester A., 92, of Springfield, died May 29, 2015, in the Springfield Regional Medical Center Hospice. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, to Antoni Jan Seweryn and Ludwica (Mikulec) Seweryn. St. Cyprian Church records list his Polish name: Mieczyslaus Seweryn. Chet retired as an electronics technician from Wright-Patterson AFB after 33 years of federal service, where he was involved...

Acra, James W., 90, of Deltona, FL, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. He was born in Middletown, Ohio on July 6, 1924 the son of Walter and Nellie Acra. He owned Eagle Beverage Company in Springfield for many years and was a veteran of World War II serving with the 17th Airborne Division and fought in the Battle of...

Zeller, Patricia, 89, of Springfield, passed away Friday, May 29, 2015 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born July 1, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio to Emmett C. and Ruth M. (Shaffer) Dingledine. She was a 1943 graduate of Catholic Central High School. Patricia retired from International Harvester Employee Credit Union in 1979, was a member of CLC #207 and...

Mulligan, Thelma, 85, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015, in her home. She was born in Knott County, Kentucky on July 26, 1929, the daughter of James Corbett and Maude (Howard) Madden. Survivors include her two children, Kathi Malina of Springfield and Michael Mulligan of Texas, brother, Toby Boggs, step-brother, Pete Boggs, and several nieces and nephews. She...

Rosicka, Kevin J., 62, of Springfield, died Monday, May 25, 2015 in his residence. He was born April 17, 1953 in Springfield, OH to William J. and Anna Marie (Davis) Rosicka. Kevin retired as an inspector from ODOT after 25 years of service. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, a 1971 graduate of Catholic Central High School,...

BERONA, David A., returned to Ohio this past September with his wife Rose O'Brien after 35 years of life in New England. They made their home in Yellow Springs. David retired after being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor and lived in comfort at home until his death on May 25, 2015. David was a historian of the illustrated book...

Kirkbride, Paul Ross, 90, of Springfield, passed away Friday, May 22, 2015 in Villa Springfield. Paul was born August 12, 1924 in Cadis, OH to Carl and Laura Kirkbride. He worked as a machinist for GM for over 35 years, a World War II veteran and was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. He is survived by two children, Bonnie...

POWERS, Barbara J., 75, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 in Eaglewood Village. She was born October 16, 1939 in Springfield the daughter of Carl and Rachel (Dyer) Johnson. She had worked as a secretary at Navistar for 31 years retiring in 1995. After retiring from Navistar she worked as a substitute teacher at Springfield City Schools. She...

Lawrence (Larry) Richard Brugger, Sr., 84, of Urbana, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 14, 1930, the son of William and Marie (Hiller) Brugger. Larry was a 1948 graduate of Catholic Central High School and dedicated his life to his faith, family and friends. He married Anne...

ZETTLER, Thomas Jude "Tom", 82, of South Charleston, went to his final resting place early Saturday morning, May 16, 2015. Born the second of three sons to Francis and Marie (Wiener) Zettler on April 28, 1933, in Springfield, Ohio, he graduated from Catholic Central High School and was a member of the Air Force from 1952-1956, during the Korean War....

Eulitt, Elaine M., 73, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 in Eaglewood Village Care Center. She was born in Springfield on October 11, 1941 the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Bancroft) Powell. She worked for Clark County Mental Health for more than 30 years and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include two children...

McGuff-Belt, Mary Lou, 90, of Springfield, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015 in Forest Glenn Nursing Home. She was born January 27, 1925 in Springfield, OH to William and Estelle (Reddy) Sweeney. Mary Lou worked as a Secretary for the Springfield City Schools for many years, and was a member of St. Teresa Church. Survivors include her husband, Eugene; four...

COX, Matthew C. "Ted", 34, of South Vienna, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Springfield. He was born May 19, 1980 in Springfield the son of Charles and Donna (Newman) Cox. Matt worked as a painter for Dave's Truck & Auto Paint for 16 years. He attended the Little Country Church, loved hunting, riding motorcycles and mushroom...

Spahr, Sr., Tom, peacefully passed away on May 4, 2015. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 48 years, Mary Ann "Middie" (Seaman) Spahr; son and daughter-in-law, Tom (Babette) Spahr Jr.; daughters Lisa Chaffin and Mary Ann Bogart; grandchildren Stephanie, Tyler, Lily, Ben, Jake, Sarah and Caden; brother Bill (Margie) Spahr; and numerous nieces and nephews....

Vannatta, Doris M. "Dorie" (Law), a life-long resident of Springfield and long time member of Saint Bernard's Parish, passed peacefully Sunday the 3rd of May, 2015 at Villa Springfield after a brief illness. She was born December 5, 1930 in Harmony, OH to Ralph "Rooster" and Iva (Faulder) Burbeck. Doris was one of six children. She met and married the...

Richard U. "Rud" Drennen, Sr., 93, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 peacefully at home. He was born January 22, 1922 in Springfield, OH, the son of the late Cecelia (Fritts) and Leo Drennen. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1940. He was a life member of Knights of Columbus Council 624 and one of the original Flying...

Frost, Robert A., 88, of Springfield, passed away at 4:45 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 in his home. He was born in Kings Creek, Ohio on July 13, 1926 the son of Cyrus and Lettie (Hines) Frost. He worked as an auto mechanic for Springfield Chrysler Plymouth for 50 years, was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and a...