Obituaries

KEALEY, Patricia Joan "Pat", 91, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020 at Hearth and Home at Harding. Pat was born in Gillingham, Kent, England on September 13, 1928, the daughter of Alfred and Doris Seago. She attended Pitts Secretarial School in London, England and worked as a secretary during WWII to provide support for her widowed mother...

Severs, Sr. Donald Earl, age 79, died the morning of Wednesday, March 25th surrounded by his loved ones. Donald was born August 30, 1940 the son of Walter and Effie Mae (Peacock) Severs. He is survived his best friend and wife of 46 years, Pamela Lynn (Rizer) Severs. Together they have three daughters, Emily (Rick Kolb), Ellen (David) Guenther, Elaine...

MOODY, Donald Francis, 85 of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully of natural causes on March 21, 2020 at 2:51 p.m. surrounded by his children. Don was born October 10, 1934 to William R. and Clara (Lett) Moody at 314 East Northern Avenue. He was preceded in death by his true love, Mary Lou (Newell) on September 12, 1997; granddaughter, Amanda...

O'Neal, Betty Lucille Mosier passed away Monday, March 16, 2020. Betty was born to Floyd W. and Rose C. Gaffney Mosier on September 24, 1923 at home, 2425 Columbus Avenue in Springfield. Betty was the 8th of 9 children born to Floyd and Rose. In 1929 the family moved to a small farm on Nagley Road in South Charleston where...

WISE, Kenneth C. "Kenny", 98, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020 in Oakwood Village. Kenny was born April 28, 1921 in Springfield, Ohio to Clarence and Daisy (Craig) Wise. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Kenny's friendly smile and outgoing personality made him a successful car salesman for 40 years for numerous dealerships. He was...

WHITMER, Dale E., 61, of Marysville, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020, at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born September 8, 1958, in Springfield, the son of G. Thomas and Phyllis J. (Roosa) Whitmer. Dale worked as a banker for 35 years and was active in the New Carlisle Sertoma, Plain City Lions Club and Delaware Kiwanis....

DERR, Frances Sylvia Sheridan, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Wooded Glen. Sylvia was born November 17, 1924 in Springfield, Ohio to Oakland and Margaret (Doolan) McBee. She was a member of St. Teresa Church and the Springfield Country Club. Survivors include her husband, Arthur Derr; two children, Lynn (Jim) Richards of Cincinnati, OH and Stephen (Debra)...

GRAY, Jeanne Anne, 73, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born November 8, 1946 in Middletown, Ohio the daughter of the late Carl and Angela (Kramer) Burgemeir. Jeanne Anne worked at Springview Developmental Center as fiscal officer for 26 years. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Women's Town...

CRABLE, Vickie A., 68, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in her home. She was born January 9, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Robert L. and Carolyn Ann (Diehl) Rinker. Vickie was a member of First United Church of Christ and United Senior Services. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Crable; three children, Patricia "Tracy"...

Smith, Thomas E. 58, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 8, 2020. He was born in Springfield on December 1, 1961 the son of Raymond and Rose (Loeffler) Smith. Tom worked for the Clark County Engineer's office for many years and was a member of the Sons of AMVETS and Union Club. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen A....

GAIER, Robert L. "Bob", 83, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Bob was born October 8, 1936 in Dayton, Ohio to Laurence and Elizabeth (Scholl) Gaier. He was the owner of Gaier's Furniture and Interiors for many years. He was also a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. He is survived by his...

COST, Sandra L., 76, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born July 12, 1943 in Springfield the daughter of Frank R. Beatrice L. (Ditty) Lyons. Her favorite activity was going down to the Ohio River with her husband Ron, in their camper and sitting around the campfire. She also enjoyed her...

Rebbin, Chris A. 68, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2020. He was born in Springfield on March 7, 1951 to William R. and Ann (Perovich) Rebbin. He is survived by an aunt and a few cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Steve and William S. Rebbin. His funeral service will be held at...

Phillips, Harriet Jean 92, was born in Springfield January 4, 1928 and passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. She graduated from Springfield High in 1946 and moved to New York City to pursue modeling. When she returned to Springfield she married her husband, Joe Phillips and began building her family. Harriet spent the majority of her...

HEIRONIMUS, Michael D. (MSgt) USAF Ret., 69, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 13, 1950 in Springfield the son of the late David and Helen (Frederick) Heironimus. After graduating from Tecumseh High School in 1968 he joined the Ohio Air National Guard where he remained for over 30 years...

DYER, Charles R. "Charlie", 88, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He was born August 18, 1931 in Springfield the son of the late Russell and Esther (Davis) Dyer. He was a United States Navy veteran serving from 1951 to 1955. Charlie was a firefighter on the Springfield Fire Department for 25 years retiring in 1985. He was...

Bennett, Jessie Ann, age 89, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 after a brief illness. Jessie was born on her family's farm in Lisbon, Ohio, on October 4, 1930 to Mary Frances and Alex Neff. She was the youngest of 13 children. Jessie graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1948. During her...

ATER, Richard "Dick", 66, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 in his home. Dick was born February 25, 1953 in Springfield, Ohio to Vernon and Martha Jane (Turnbull). He was a beloved Teacher at Springfield Clark CTC, where he was a friend and mentor to many. Dick was the owner and founder of Ater Frame and Body, and...

Ober Lincoln SHUEY, affectionately known as "Lin" throughout the Clark County farm community, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Northwood Skilled Nursing and Rehab in Springfield, Ohio. He was 92. Born November 25, 1927 in Springfield, Lin Shuey was the son of Edwin L. and Ruth (Spencer) Shuey who owned Amedsa Hills Farm on Route 4 four miles northeast...

Burr, William H., 65, of Springfield, passed away at 3:00 a.m. Monday, February 17, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on June 13, 1954 the son of Robert W. and Marlyn J. (Appleman) Burr. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service as a meteorologist. He was a member of...