Obituaries
Edward R. McElroy
Apr 8, 2023
McELROY, Edward R., 67, of Dayton (formerly of Springfield), passed away peacefully at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton on April 8, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Thomas and Rita Barbara Mary (Mackert) McElroy; his brothers, Richard Thomas McElroy, Jr., John Aloysius McElroy and Thomas William McElroy and one sister, Patricia Louise McElroy. He leaves behind his...
Doris Ann McFarland
Apr 5, 2023
McFARLAND, Doris, Ann, 89, of New Carlisle, passed away April 5, 2023 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born February 10, 1934 in New Carlisle, Ohio the daughter of Earl and Lena (Schmidt) Swank. Doris worked for Wright Patterson Air Force Base and at Northwestern Local Schools as a secretary where she retired in 1999. Doris was...
Ronald E. "Ron" Mick
Apr 1, 2023
MICK, Ronald E. “Ron”, 82, of Springfield, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, April 1, 2023 in his home. Ron was born August 24, 1940 in Humboldt, Ohio the son of Everett and Dorothy (Myers) Mick. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from Cascade Corporation after more than 40 years and was the owner...
Joy E. Infante
Mar 31, 2023
INFANTE, Joy E., 70, of Springfield, is absent from the body and present with the Lord. She was born May 22, 1952 is Springfield, Ohio and passed on March 31, 2023. Her father, Guy Infante, was originally from Lima, Ohio and her mother, Rosemary Infante (nee Rankin) was from Springfield. She graduated from Springfield Catholic Central High School, Metropolitan State...
Charles "Chuck" Foster
Mar 26, 2023
FOSTER, Charles M. “Chuck”, 73, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Chuck was born on June 17, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Charles and Wanda (Craycraft) Foster. He had been employed as a Supervisor at Springfield Binder Corporation before retiring after 38 years. Chuck was a member of St. Bernard...
Patricia K. Idzik
Mar 20, 2023
IDZIK, Patricia K., 90, of Mason, OH, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 in her home. Patricia was born May 5, 1932 in Jeannette, Pennsylvania the daughter of James and Coletta (Stern) Kindelan. She retired as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for Community Hospital after many years and was a former member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Survivors include four...
George Michael Kahlert
Mar 17, 2023
Kahlert, George Michael, 80 of Springfield, passed away March 17, 2023 in his home. He was born July 28, 1942 in Jauer Kreis Ohlau Schlesien, Germany the son of Bernhard Alois and Anna (Brier) Kahlert. He retired from Navistar after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and was a veteran of the U.S....
Mary Kathryn "Mary Kay" Baehl
Mar 12, 2023
Baehl, Mary Kathryn “Mary Kay”, 79 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2023 in her home. She was born in Xenia, Ohio on January 23, 1944 the daughter of Lester and Louise (Darner) Griffis. She graduated from Bryan High School in 1962, was a 1966 graduate of the University of Dayton and a 1990 graduate of the University...
Kathleen A. LaLonde
Mar 11, 2023
LALONDE, Kathleen A., 74, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 in Hospice of Dayton. She was born June 14, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of William and Loretta (Glaser) James. Kathy retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base where she worked as a clerk, then continued to work doing transcription services out of Yellow Springs, Ohio. ...
John V. Peterson
Mar 11, 2023
PETERSON, JOHN V., 68, born October 22, 1954 in Springfield, OH passed away unexpectedly in his home on Saturday March 11, 2023. John was preceded in death by his father, John E. in 2004 and his daughter, Shelby in 2020. He is survived by his mother, Theresa Peterson; son, Dillan (Amber) Peterson, 3 three grandchildren, Mikaela, Colton and Norah; two...
Martha M. Miller
Mar 11, 2023
MILLER, Martha M., 94, of South Vienna, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 in her home surrounded by family. Martha was born February 26, 1929 in London, Ohio the daughter of John and Josephine (Walnig) Sexton. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. Martha loved bowling, baking and cooking for her husband and family, working in her flower beds,...
Carolyn Hamilton
Mar 7, 2023
White Hamilton, Carolyn S., 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She was born on October 6, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Sherman and Ruby (Worley) Leach. Carolyn worked as a cashier at Kroger for 30 years. Survivors include her three children, Kim Leffew(Jerry Baumgardner), Charles (Phyllis) White and Lisa Wolcott and five grandchildren, Jason and...
Jimmy Lee Gilmore
Mar 6, 2023
Gilmore, Jimmy Lee fell asleep in death on March 6, 2023. Jim was born in Urbana, Ohio on April 14, 1958. Jim was baptized February 16, 1991 as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, alongside his wife Denise. Jim was a very kind, humble man. He was a loving husband, father and grandpa. Jim was a dedicated employee and gave his employers...
Teresa Ann Fuller
Mar 6, 2023
FULLER, Teresa Ann, 85, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at Springfield Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. Teresa was born November 5, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of James A. and Helen E. (Jung) Walsh. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in 1955 and longtime and active member of St. Bernard Catholic Church....
Ann Marie Breza
Mar 5, 2023
Breza, Ann Marie died on March 5th, 2023 in the company of her family at home. She was born October 15th, 1939 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to Guillermo Pacheco M.D. and Ella Pacheco nee Hindsgaul, and spent her formative years in La Paz, Bolivia with her older brother Guillermo and younger sister Ethel Pacheco. She left Bolivia in 1956...
Dennis W. Fogarty
Mar 5, 2023
FOGARTY, Dennis Wayne, 66, of Columbus, Ohio, passed away on March 5, 2023. He was born on September 21, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of John F. and E. Pauline (Shay) Fogarty. Dennis was a 1974 graduate of Catholic Central High School and a 1978 graduate of The Ohio State University. He was a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and...
David R. Tilton
Mar 1, 2023
TILTON, David R., 61, of Springfield, passed away March 1, 2023 in Springfield Nursing and Independent Living. He was born June 20, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Russell and Carrie (Davis) Tilton. No services will be held.
Donald E. Nichols, Sr.
Feb 24, 2023
NICHOLS, DONALD E., Sr, DDS 93, of Springfield, passed away February 24, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born January 19, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Floyd C. and Edith (Pulver) Nichols. Don was a United States Navy veteran and longtime faithful member of Hillside Church of God. He graduated from The Ohio State University College of Dentistry...
Gladys J. Vecchio
Feb 22, 2023
VECCHIO, Gladys J., age 103, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023. She was born March 6, 1919 on her family’s farm in South Charleston, Ohio, the daughter of Alexander and Mary (Faudree) Neff. Gladys married the love of her life, Frank Vecchio, on April 1, 1944. The couple enjoyed nearly 78 wonderful years...
Jeanne Light
Feb 19, 2023
Light, Jeanne, 89 of Xenia and formerly of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023. She was born in Springfield on August 19, 1933 the daughter of Joseph and Veronica (Ulliman) Jackson. Jeanne was a 1951 graduate of Catholic Central High School, owned and operated Light’s Fashion Accessories for 35 years and was a former member of St. Raphael...