Obituaries

Amanda Marie Ray

Amanda Marie Ray

Mar 6, 2024

Ray, Amanda (Mandy/Sis) Marie, born March 30, 1987, left this world fighting peacefully on March 6, 2024. As an exuberant and strong-willed child and teenager, Mandy attended St. Bernard grade school and went on to graduate from Southeastern High School. As a determined young adult, she continued her education and received a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in...

Wayne M. Vickers

Wayne M. Vickers

Mar 2, 2024

VICKERS, Wayne M., 71, of Springfield, passed away on Friday March 2, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Urbana, Ohio.  He was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 7, 1952 the middle child of the late Wallace and Evelyn (Neal) Vickers.  He was a devoted husband and loving father.  In his early years he attended Clark Jr. High and Springfield High School....

Paula Jean Roesler

Paula Jean Roesler

Mar 1, 2024

Roesler, Paula Jean (Weatherford), age 82, passed away peacefully in Springfield, Ohio, surrounded by her children on March 1, 2024. Paula was born October 1, 1941 in Waterloo, Ohio to Virginia and Paul Weatherford. Paula’s first marriage was to Chet Walthall in 1958, and second marriage was to Max Roesler, II in 1961. Paula had three children, Karin (Walthall) Thue,...

Richard Shane Bexfield

Richard Shane Bexfield

Feb 28, 2024

Bexfield, Richard Shane, 55, of South Solon, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Shane was born October 10, 1968 in Springfield, Ohio. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Kimberly; and a son, Mason. He was a proud third generation Navistar employee who loved being a part of building America. Shane inspired love...

Anne Whalen

Anne Whalen

Feb 26, 2024

Whalen, Anne, 69 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Drake Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. She was born in Springfield on February 1, 1955 the daughter of Edward J. and Margaret E. (Riley) Whalen. Anne was a 1973 graduate of Catholic Central High School and Bowling Green State University.  She worked as Chief Probation Officer for...

Donald F. Abele

Donald F. Abele

Feb 26, 2024

Abele, Donald F., 97, of Springfield, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Springfield Masonic Community. Don was born September 6, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of John and Elizabeth (Cox) Abele. He was a 1943 graduate of Catholic Central High School, a dedicated, lifelong member of St. Bernard Church, and was a Printer with the Springfield News-Sun for...

Aaron Todd Coleman

Aaron Todd Coleman

Feb 25, 2024

Coleman, Aaron Todd, 54 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024. He was born in Urbana, Ohio on July 9, 1969 the son of Michael James Coleman and Barbara Sue (Johnson) Russell. Aaron owned and operated Mad River Air in Urbana as a flight instructor and Commercial pilot. He also worked as a realtor for Real Estate II. Aaron...

James T. Gray

James T. Gray

Feb 24, 2024

Gray, James T., 76 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 in his residence.   He was born in Springfield on December 4, 1947 the son of George Thomas and Betty (Meehan) Gray.  Jim was an electrician for I.B.E.W. Local 82 in Dayton, Ohio for 43 years.  He was a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,...

Frank C. Decker

Frank C. Decker

Feb 23, 2024

DECKER, Frank C., 78, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 in Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton.  He was born July 26, 1945 in Springfield the son of Nicholas and Catherine (Hogan) Decker.  He was a 1964 graduate of Catholic Central High School and a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Frank worked for International for 39 years before retiring....

Sean R. Tehan

Sean R. Tehan

Feb 22, 2024

Tehan, Sean R., 53, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024 in The Ohio State University James Cancer Center. Sean was born September 23, 1970 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of John and Connie (Shaffer) Tehan. Sean graduated from Southeastern High School and Wright State University, and worked at Gordon Foods for 26 years. He enjoyed taking cruises, spending...

Darrin Edward Anderkin

Darrin Edward Anderkin

Feb 22, 2024

Anderkin, Darrin Edward, 58, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Darrin was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 9, 1965, to the late Edward and Joyce (Ross) Anderkin and resided in Springfield his whole life. He was a “Jack of all trades” and had the talent to fix anything and everything. He...

Gerold Dean Rose

Gerold Dean Rose

Feb 16, 2024

Rose, Gerold Dean, 64, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 in Allen View Healthcare Center. Gerold was born August 16, 1959 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Chester and Osa Rose. Survivors include two children, Daniel Lee Rose and Emily Nicole Rose; six siblings, Lily Mae Alfrey, Virginia Mathers, Peggy Matthews, Gary Rose, Bill Rose and Bennie Rose; special...

Alan K. Wallingsford

Alan K. Wallingsford

Feb 16, 2024

Wallingsford, Alan K., 81, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Alan was born June 16, 1942 in Clark County, Ohio, the son of Harold and Audrey (Purtee) Wallingsford. He retired from Navistar after many years and was a member of the Free & Accepted Masons. Survivors include three children, Heidi (Lee) Rudibaugh, Hilary...

Kimberly A. Wilke

Kimberly A. Wilke

Feb 12, 2024

WILKE, Kimberly A., 48, of Springfield, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 in her home.   She was born August 4, 1975 in Bellefontaine, Ohio the daughter of Kenneth and Clara (Feather) Hughes.  Kim was a devoted wife and mother whose nurturing spirit was extended to scores of others throughout her lifetime, including the 17 years serving at Olive Garden....

Linda Lou Archer

Linda Lou Archer

Feb 12, 2024

ARCHER, Linda Lou, 76, of Union, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024 at Kettering Health Main Campus. Linda was born April 20, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of James E. and Lucille M. (Cardosi) Powers. Linda loved her pets and gardening. More than anything, Linda loved spending time with her husband, children and granddaughters. Survivors include her husband, David...

Rosemary Asebrook

Rosemary Asebrook

Feb 9, 2024

ASEBROOK, Rosemary, 86, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 in her home.   She was born April 18, 1937 in Springfield the daughter of Louis and Mary (Angelo) Valentie.  She was a homemaker and worked as the office manager of Asebrook Appraisals for 20 years.  She was lifelong member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and a past member...

Jeanette Anne Miesse

Jeanette Anne Miesse

Feb 9, 2024

Miesse, Jeanette Anne, 81, of Springfield, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 in Oakwood Village. Jeanette was born March 16, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Joseph and Jane (Burch) Lonsway. Jeanette worked as a Registered Nurse for Mercy Hospital and Clark State, and later retired from the Clark County Health Department. She was also a member of...

George Anthony "Pete" Winnenberg

George Anthony "Pete" Winnenberg

Feb 8, 2024

WINNENBERG, George Anthony “Pete”, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024 as a result of an automobile accident, for which he was not at fault.  Pete was 82 years old and lived in Springfield.  He was born on June 16, 1941, in Portsmouth, Ohio and raised in Urbana, Ohio.  Upon high school graduation, he worked a few different jobs before deciding...

Larry "Pete" E. Whitacre

Larry "Pete" E. Whitacre

Feb 6, 2024

Whitacre, Larry E. “Pete”, 83 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 in Oakwood Village.  He was the son of Charles S. and Catherine (Hopkins) Whitacre.  He retired as a Lieutenant from the Springfield Fire Rescue Division in 1993 after 27 years of service.  After that he worked as a custodian for the Springfield City Schools for 12 years....

June Powers McConnell

June Powers McConnell

Feb 5, 2024

McConnell, June Powers, 76 of Springfield, passed on to her heavenly home ï»¿Monday, February 5th, 2024 at Hospice House of Dayton. 

 

June was born seven minutes after her identical twin sister, Jane, on October 20, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Joan (Powers) Cappelli. She graduated from Shawnee High School in 1965, after which she and her twin briefly worked in...