Obituaries

FORD, Barbara M., 80, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Dayspring surrounded by her family. She was born November 1, 1932 in Springfield the daughter of Stanley J. and Emma E. (Allison) Latimer. She attended First Baptist Church. Barbara was a graduate of Springfield High School, a member of Women of the Moose, Union Club, F.O.E. #397,...

Powers, Evelyn M., 85, of Springfield, OH died June 17, 2013 in Vancrest Health Care Center, Urbana, OH. She was born December 20, 1927 in Galloway, OH to Joseph J. and Ethel B. (Madden) Cardosi. Evelyn worked for a number of years as a teller for Miami Deposit Bank and later retired from the Village of Yellow Springs, OH. Survivors...

Jung, Louis A., 76, of Springfield, OH died on June 12, 2013 in Villa Springfield. Louis was born on March 30, 1937 to Louis and Norah (Wight) Jung. He worked as a manager for Triad Safety Products. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, a 1954 graduate of Catholic Central High School and a 1958 graduate of Wittenberg...

Duckwall, Robert L. "Ducky", 80, of Naples, FL, died peacefully on June 10, 2013 at AVOW Hospice Care facility in Naples. Robert was born January 19, 1933 in Washington Court House, OH to Ralph E. and Louisa (Jarnigan) Duckwall. At the age of 8 he moved to Springfield, OH. He graduated from New Moorefield High School, and later joined the...

BALDWIN, Robert M., 82, of Springfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at the Ohio Masonic Home on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was born September 2, 1930 in Springfield the son of the late Louis P. and Gwyneth (Watson) Baldwin. He attended Springfield High School. Bob was a retired member of Teamsters Union Local 654, working at M.W....

Mahoney, Vincent E., 59, of Springfield, died June 10, 2013 in Oakwood Village Care Center. He was born October 1, 1953 in Springfield, OH to Jack and Mary Anne (Oster) Mahoney. Vince worked for Fisher Beverage for a number of years and more recently, the last 16 years, worked at TruTec. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church,...

Anderson, James R., 77, of Springfield, OH passed away on June 12, 2013 in his residence. He was born on November 6, 1935 in Springfield to Pauline "Polly" (Fannigan) Anderson. He worked for the Greenon School District for 36 years, and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dorothy (Erskine)...

Furey, Corine, 71, of Springfield, passed away Monday, June 10, 2013. She was born October 22, 1941 in Middletown, Ohio the daughter of James and Pearlie (Akemon) Seals. Corine is survived by her two children, Anna (Pat) Normile and Patrick (Phyllis) Furey; siblings, Edith Spurlock, John (Emma) Seals, and Chesley (Connie) Seals and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded...

Smith, Charles A. "Chuck", CMSGT (Retired), 71, of Springfield, crossed over at 9:10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2013 in his residence. He was born in Springfield on November 5, 1941 the son of Francis "Art" and Mary (Maloney) Smith. Chuck proudly served for 34 years in the military, three with the U.S. Navy and retiring after 31 years with the...

Balch, Dale L, 77, of Springfield, died June 6, 2013 in his residence. He was born May 30, 1936 in Gallipolis, OH to Virgil W. and Fern A. (Lamm) Balch. Dale was a driver with UPS for 20 years and more recently worked in maintenance for Northwestern High School for 20 years. Dale was known as the "Voice of the...

Yochem, Patricia Jean, 86, of Springfield, passed on June 4, 2013 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born April 15, 1927 in Springfield, OH to the late John and Thelma (Miller) Hyer and was raised by her beloved grandmother and Aunt Lena and Grace Hyer. Pat retired in 1991 after 23 years from the F.W. Dodge/Magraw-Hill Co. and was...

GALLOP, Sandra Sue, 64, of Springfield, entered into a world where she will no longer be in pain on June 6, 2013. Her family is grateful that she is no longer suffering and is now at peace after several years of living with pain and months of failing health. Sandi was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend...

GNAU, James F., 74, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013. He was born May 1, 1939 in Springfield the son of John and Martha (Fahey) Gnau. James worked as a metallurgical technician at International Harvester for 47 years retiring in 2004. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. The joy of his life was his family,...

Grubbs, Peggy Ann, 59, of Springfield, died May 31, 2013 in her residence. She was born March 1, 1954 in Springfield, OH to Fred C. and Maria (Seros) Snow. Peggy worked as an administrative assistant with Cole Acton Harmon and Dunn for 35 years. She was a member of Northridge United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband of 39 years,...

Bissey, Mary M., 87, passed away peacefully May 24, 2013 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born on November 2, 1925 to Carl and Mabel (Kramer) Norris. Mary is survived by her son Brian (Tammy) Bissey, and Harold Harris (Christine), grandchildren Lauren, Lindsay Bissey, and James and Megan Harris, and great-grandchild, Kayden and numerous nieces and nephews. She was...

Keith B. Jochum, 59, of Springfield passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on June 1, 2013 following a courageous battle with melanoma cancer. He was born in Glencoe, MN on August 8th 1953, the son of Bernard and Catherine Jochum. He received a bachelor of science in physics from the University of Minnesota, bachelor and masters of...

Dean, Jr., Clarence J. "Joe", 89, of Springfield died May 31, 2013 in Eaglewood Care Center. He was born July 7, 1923 in St. Louis, MO to Clarence and Dora (Coleman) Dean. Joe retired as an agent with Consolidated Insurance (formerly McCleary-Jones Insurance). He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran having received Distinguished Service Medal, Bronze Star and...

Mitchell, Frederick James, 85, of Springfield, OH died May 27, 2013 in his residence. He was born October 27, 1927 in Dayton, OH to Frederick and Florence (Greirson) Mitchell. Fred owned his own business, with his wife Joanne, a blue printing company for over 50 years, and served as a U.S. Navy Medic during WWII. He enjoyed many hours of...

Wright, John F., 89, of Springfield, passed away May 23, 2013 in Oakwood Village. He was born on February 24, 1924 in Greene County, OH to Fred and Ruth (Linson) Wright. He retired as an Assistant Training Director for Bonded Oil Co. after 30 years. John was a member of Central Christian Church, H.S. Kissell Lodge 674 F&AM, and Antioch...

Grimes, Alton O., 83, of Lake Wales, FL, died there May 19, 2013. He was born November 8, 1929 in Nowata, OK to George and Ethel Grimes. He graduated from Springfield South High School, was a U.S. Navy Veteran, attended Wittenberg University and was a 1962 graduate of the University of Dayton. Alton retired in 1989 as an electrical engineer...