Obituaries

THOMPSON, Paul J., Sr., 65, of Springfield, OH, passed on February 10, 2019. Born on March 25, 1953 in Covington, KY., fourth eldest son of Harry Thompson Jr. and Virginia (Phillips) Thompson. Paul worked as a journeyman press operator for the Springfield News-Sun and Dayton Daily News. He retired early in 2015 with 38 years of service. Paul is survived...

FLOYD, John Wesley, 83, of Springfield, was called from his earthly home to his heavenly home by His Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 7, 2019. He was born May 17, 1935, in Ravenscroft, Tennessee, the son of Wesley E. and Rosa (Kirby) Floyd. John is survived by his devoted wife, high school sweetheart, and best friend Doris...

Bostick, Carl Victor, 84, of Springfield, passed away on February 8, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Springfield on April 27, 1934 to Victor Louis and Elizabeth Louise (Benning) Bostick. Carl graduated from New Moorefield High School in 1952 and spent his life farming and working at International Harvester for 43 years. Survivors include...

WHITE, Richard E., 92, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 in the Forest Glen Health Campus. Dick was born October 28, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio to Thomas and Martha (Carder) White. He retired from Cooper Energy. He was a member and elder at Northminster Presbyterian Church and a longtime member and past president of the Springfield Lions Club....

Fogarty, William P., Jr., 75 of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away January 22, 2019 in St. Thomas Midtown Hospital, Nashville, Tennessee. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on January 18, 1944, the son of William P. Fogarty Sr. and Dorothea (Mentges) Fogarty. Bill was a 1962 graduate of Catholic Central High School, and attended Ohio University and the Hixon School...

LEMMONS, Joanne M., 83, of Springfield, passed away January 30, 2019 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born September 29, 1935 in Springfield the daughter of Edward and Mary (Newell) Horn. Joanne worked at St. Mary Catholic Church as Director of Religious Education for a number of years and later as a receptionist at Clark State for over 20...

BREWER, Gary Lee, Jr., 41, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019. Gary was born May 29, 1977 in Springfield, Ohio to Gary and Kathy (Eanes) Brewer, Sr. He loved shooting pool with friends, fishing, riding his motorcycle, and was a budding golfer. Gary also enjoyed watching the Cincinnati Reds, Notre Dame and the Green Bay Packers. Gary was...

HOGAN, Teresa A. (nee Jaichner), 89, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2019 in Villa Springfield. She was born October 1, 1929 in Springfield the daughter of Wendle and Loretta (McManus) Jaichner. Teresa worked as a cashier and office worker at Crowell-Collier, Clark's Department Store, Ontario Department Store, Rink's Department Store and Furrow Home Improvement. Survivors include seven children...

CREW, Norma "Jeannie," 75, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Jeannie was born April 30, 1943 in Springfield, Ohio to Roy Lee and Dorothy Marie (Helms) Crew. She retired from Taylor Manufacturing after more than 40 years. She was also a member of Maiden Lane Church of God, where she was a Sunday...

HAAS, Venita J., 77, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2019. She was born June 1, 1941 in Cincinnati, Ohio the daughter of Paul E. and Martha J. Farrell. She is survived by seven children and spouses, Tina & Richard Farrell, Indiana, Joan & Jimmie Roberts, Indiana, Lora & Ronald Gilbert, Indiana, John Moody, Indiana, Dwight Moody, Chicago, Tonya...

Whitacre, Nancy J., 83, of Springfield, passed away on January 24, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Nancy was born on May 12, 1935 in Springfield, the daughter of Albert and Nina (Thompson) Bauer. She worked for the Holiday Inn for many years and later worked as a Secretary and Switchboard Operator for the Springfield City Schools. Nancy was also...

STEINER, Gay A., 82, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 in Forest Glen Assisted Living. Gay was born September 14, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio to Robert and Gladys (Lewis) Ater. She had a successful career with Ohio Thermometer and Home City Federal Savings and Loan. She was also an avid bridge player and was a member of the...

YOUNG, Roger F., 77, of Cedarville, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born March 1, 1941 in Springfield the son of Fred G. and Mary O. (Spriggs) Young. Roger was a certified welder and truck driver working for several companies over the years including Robbins & Myers, Cascade Corp., Shoemaker Ford, Reiter Dairy,...

PAPPERT, Marjorie Louise "Marge", 86, of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 18, 2019 in Elmcroft of Xenia. Marge was born September 25, 1932 in Bingham Canyon, Utah to David and Rose (Kirby) Lancaster. Survivors include four children, George (Linda) Pappert, Edward Pappert, Becky VanHoose and Bruce Pappert; three grandchildren, Kim Harris, Michelle Dickerson and Megan Burks; three great grandchildren, Kiley,...

CARL, Carole K., 53, of Springfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born October 18, 1965 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Jerry R. and Kathleen (Hilbert) Carl. Carole graduated from Town and Country in 1985. She worked for TAC Industries for 30 years and later for...

MANTEL, John Edward 1959-2019 Passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 7, 1959. He was preceded in death by his parents, Janet E. Mantel and James E. Mantel, and his sister Carol Ann Wolf. He is survived by his sister Kathleen Marie Mantel and his brothers James K. Mantel (Eileen), Patrick J....

REID, Michael G., 63, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2019. Mike was born October 8, 1955 in Springfield, Ohio to Guy and Kathleen (Brumfield) Reid, Jr. He cherished his work family at Miller's Textiles Services, where he was employed for over 40 years working in various service and sales capacities. He was an avid golfer and...

COLLINS, Betsy J., 56, of Springfield, passed away January 12, 2019 in The Hospice House in Dayton, Ohio. She was born March 13, 1962 in Urbana, Ohio the daughter of Sylvan and Janet (Allison) Holbrook. She was a faithful and very much loved member of the Vale Road Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Donald Collins;...

Adams, William "Bill" T., 69, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 in his home. He was born in Springfield on December 29, 1949 the son of William T. and Patricia (Counts) Adams. He worked for Adams and Sons Excavating for many years and then for Kapp Construction for more than 20 years. He was a veteran of...

HILLER, Mary E., 90, of Springfield, passed away Monday, January 7, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born May 1, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio to Elmer and Lila (DuVal) Headley. She was a lifetime member of the Clark County Women's Bowling Association. Survivors include three children, Douglas (Avis) Hiller, Timothy (Robin) Hiller and Karen (Michael)...