Obituaries
John F. Torsell
May 18, 2023
TORSELL, John F., Sr., 77, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born December 9, 1945 in Lock Haven, PA., the son of Albert Joseph and Florence Mae (Rupert) Torsell, Sr. He was a 1963 graduate of Springfield North High School, where he met and later married his high school sweetheart. He was...
Anna C. "Ann" Reedy
May 17, 2023
REEDY, Anna C. “Ann”, 97, of Dayton, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at The Suites of Walnut Creek. Ann was born November 6, 1925 in Xenia, Ohio, the daughter of Wilber and Ella (Kiley) Donovan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, William and Paul. She was a proud 1944 graduate of...
Joseph James Ulliman
May 14, 2023
ULLIMAN, Joseph James, 87, was Barb’s blue-eyed cowboy. He began his life as the first of seven siblings born to Joseph and Iola “Tunney” (née Roth) Ulliman in Springfield, Ohio on July 19, 1935. He spent his growing up years in Springfield, Ohio. Like most young boys of that generation he delivered newspapers, was an altar server, and played...
Patrick Joseph Foley, Sr.
May 12, 2023
FOLEY, Sr., Patrick Joseph, 75, of Springfield, was called home to God on Friday, May 12, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loving family, after having received Last Rites. Pat was born September 3, 1947 in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Robert Eugene and Edna Ruth (Cook) Foley, Sr. A graduate of Catholic Central High School (proud member of...
Jane M. Titus
May 10, 2023
TITUS, Jane Marlene, 92, of Springfield, passed away May 10, 2023 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born June 22, 1930 in Springfield the daughter of the late Cecil and Mildred (Shade) Hanselman. Jane worked as an office manager at Mader Electric for a number of years. Survivors include four children, Chris Titus, Mark & Debbie Titus, Marline...
Roger Anthony "Tony" Brown
May 9, 2023
Brown, Roger Anthony “Tony”, 85 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in his home. He was born in Springfield on March 15, 1938, the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Caplinger) Brown. After graduating from Catholic Central High School in 1957, Tony joined the U.S. Airforce in 1958 to serve his country. While stationed at Whiteman AFB, he...
Mildred I. Willis
May 9, 2023
WILLIS, Mildred I., 86, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 in Oakwood Village. Mildred was born April 16, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Peter and Eva (Fritz) Wagner. She was a member of St. Teresa Church. Survivors include six children, Richard (Karen) Willis, Laurel (Robert) Braithwaite, Cheryl (Dale) Huffenberger, Michael (Laurel) Willis, Diane (Jeremy) Burton...
James Lafferty
May 8, 2023
LAFFERTY, James “Jim”, 76, of Springfield, passed away Monday, May 8, 2023 in his home. Jim was born June 15, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Edward and Marguerite (Schulz) Lafferty. He retired from Sweets Manufacturing after many years as a Sales Rep. In his spare time Jim loved flying and playing guitar. He was also an avid...
Carl Loney
May 7, 2023
LONEY, Carl, father of three and retired public servant, passed away peacefully on Sunday evening. Carl leaves behind a legacy of dedication to public service and love for his children and family. Carl is survived by his three loving children, Gregory (Ann-Marie), Brian (Mandy), and Alanna and step-son Nick (Nicole) in addition to three grandchildren (Vivianne, Evelynn, and Isaac)....
Carolyn L. Barcelona
May 7, 2023
BARCELONA, Carolyn L. (Kitchen), 86, of Springfield, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in Hearth and Home El Camino. She was born July 25, 1936 in Springfield the daughter of Harold Mitchell and Mildred C. (McAfee) Kitchen. Carolyn graduated Springfield High School in 1954, from City Hospital School of Nursing in 1957,...
Kathleen Marie Benner
Apr 29, 2023
Benner, Kathleen Marie, 78 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was born on June 30, 1944 in Martin County, Michigan the daughter of Harrison and Mary (Prevello) Curry. She worked for Holiday Inn for many years. Survivors include her two sons and daughter-in-law, John Benner and Tom (Stacy) Benner; two brothers, James Curry and Bob Wright;...
Emil Gene Leach
Apr 27, 2023
LEACH, Emil Gene, a staple in the softball dugout and on the basketball court at Kenton Ridge High School for more than three decades, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Hospice of Dayton. He was 92. Emil was born July 1, 1930, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Charles and Gladys (Rhodes) Leach. He was a veteran of the...
Christopher J. Decker
Apr 27, 2023
DECKER, Christopher J., 52, of London, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023 in his home. Chris was born August 29, 1970 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Frank and Jacquelyn (LaLonde) Decker. He graduated from Wright State University and was employed as an Unemployment Insurance Specialist 2 for Ohio Jobs and Family Services for nearly 25 years. He was an...
Jerry K. Wheeler
Apr 22, 2023
Wheeler, Jerry K., 81, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in his home. Jerry was born May 9, 1941 in Springfield, son of Keith and Helen (Algeo) Wheeler. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Masonic Lodge 624, and enjoyed many rounds of golf as the past President and member of the former Northwood Hills Country...
Joan M. Garrett
Apr 16, 2023
Garrett, Joan M., 93 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Springfield on March 10, 1930 the daughter of Robert and Loretta (Nolan) Jump. Joan was a 1948 graduate of Springfield High School, where she was a majorette in the band. She was a caring mother and grandmother, who...
George F. Zink
Apr 15, 2023
ZINK, George Francis, 77, of Cincinnati (formerly of Springfield), passed away April 15, 2023. George was born in Springfield, Ohio on July 14, 1945 the son of Frank J. and Elizabeth A. (Gude) Zink. He graduated from Bellefontaine High School and University of Dayton. He retired from Palm Beach Clothing Co. in Cincinnati. George is survived by his wife...
Donald George Brennan
Apr 15, 2023
BRENNAN, Donald George, devoted husband and father, passed away Saturday April 15, 2023 at the age of 97. He was born July 18, 1925 in Minot, North Dakota to parents Stephan and Susan (Hauser) Brennan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Joan (Burks). Don is survived by his two sisters,...
David Alan Shaw
Apr 15, 2023
Shaw, David Alan, 70, of Springfield, passed away on April 15, 2023 in his home. David was born on May 17, 1952, the son of William and Patricia (Kiser) Shaw. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, involved in the Marine Corps League and had been employed in real estate and mortgage banking. David was a member of Moose...
James Martin Eidemiller
Apr 12, 2023
James Martin Eidemiller died in his home on Hilton Head Island surrounded by his family on April 12, 2023. He was 91 years young. Jim was born in Dayton, Ohio to John and Hazel Mendenhall Eidemiller on August 12, 1931. He graduated from West Milton schools and spent his life in the US Military. He was retired from The US...
Pearlie J. "PJ" Hutchison
Apr 9, 2023
HUTCHISON, Pearlie J. “PJ”, 89, of Dayton, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Hospice of Dayton. PJ was born October 22, 1933 in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of Pearlie C. and Opal (Eagleston) Hutchison. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University...
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