Obituaries

Gauger, Ann G., 98, of Johns Creek, Georgia died on Monday June 25, 2018 at North Fulton Hospital in Roswell, Georgia. She was the wife of Nelson R. Gauger who died October 20, 1970. She was the daughter of Frank and Catherine Graeber of Springfield, Ohio. Her fraternal twin sister, Eloise Remmetter Jordan and brothers, Thomas, Hugh and Martin Graeber...

GWINN, Marcia, 81, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at The Ohio State University Hospital East. She was born March 25, 1937 in Tiffin, Ohio the daughter of Russell and Elizabeth (Wolfe) Kistler. Marcia worked as a Nurse at Mercy Hospital for over 30 years. She loved her trips with Elderly United, especially her trip to Hawaii,...

Morgan, Daniel, 57, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, June 23, 2018 in his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Danny was born on January 25, 1961 to Billy Mack and Margaret Morgan in Ocala, FL. He is survived by his two daughters, Kimberly Dickman and Shane, their children, Caleb, Brittany, Rojewa, Makayla and Shanya. Brandy Morgan and Gerald...

MINETTE, Renee Jody, 54, passed peacefully surrounded by her family in Virginia Beach, Virginia on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Renee was born on April 16, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio to Jack Bridgett and Victoria (Fair) Bridgett. She graduated from Yellow Springs High School and worked as the General Manager at Young's Jersey Dairy. Renee provided unconditional love to her friends...

Hearlihy,Thomas M., 93, of Springfield, passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Sunday, June 24,2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born at home at 914 Link Ave. on September 4, 1924 the son of Edward and Nora (Welsh) Hearlihy. While growing up he worked at Kueger's Drug Store & Malt Shop and Clauers grocery on Lagonda. Tom attended Wittenberg...

McClure, Georgia May, 81, of Springfield, passed away on Friday June 22, 2018 in her home. Georgia was born on March 18, 1937 in Junction City, Ohio to Orville and Flora (Spurgeon) Miller. Survivors include three children, Carol (James Griffitts) Riggle, Gary (Lisa) McClure and Randy (Annette) McClure; six grandchildren, Erik (Holly) Riggle, Douglas Riggle, Bryan (Becky) Riggle, Matthew and...

Thompson, Wayne A. 76, of Springfield passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 in his home. He was born in Springfield on July 9, 1941 the son of Andrew B. and Lenora J. (Miller) Thompson. He had worked for Ohio School Supply, was a member of the Eagles and V.F.W. and was a longtime avid bowler and pool player. His...

Ryan, Thomas N., 75, of Springfield, passed away at 2:16 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2018 in Wooded Glen. He was born in Springfield on August 15, 1942 the son of Robert and Myrtle (Riley) Ryan. He graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1961 and attended Bowling Green State University. He worked for ITT Jabsco for over 20 years and...

Fultz, Bradly A., 29, was called home to The Lord on June 14, 2018. Brad was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 17, 1988. He loved riding his dirt bike, drawing and singing music. Brad left behind a daughter, Arabella Easton of Florida; parents, Duane and Kimberly Fultz of Springfield, OH; a sister Jacqulene (Aaron) Vossmer; two nephews, Graham and...

ZUGELDER, Dorothy Ann (Yeazell), 91, of Springfield, passed away June 16, 2018 in Oakwood Village. She was born July 3, 1926 the daughter of William L. and Mary E. (Olds) Yeazell. Dorothy graduated from Olive Branch High School and later attended the Army Cadet Nurse Program. She grew up with Christ Episcopal Church, then St. Raphael Catholic Church when she...

LINARDOS, Sarah Elizabeth, 26, of Columbus, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2018 in her home. Sarah was born November 25, 1991 in Springfield, Ohio to Harry Linardos and Sharon (DeWine) DeVore. She graduated from The Ohio State University Fisher School of Business and worked as an H.R. Coordinator for Zulily. She was a member of the Sigma Epsilon Phi Sorority....

DOWNEY, John Jeffrey, 66, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, June 16, 2018 in Grandview Medical Center, Dayton, OH. John was born January 11, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio to John W. and Mary E. (Hanson) Downey. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served in Korea. He was an avid bowler and member of the Elks and...

STOYANOFF, Trajan "Tommie," 90, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2018 in his home. Tommie was born October 13, 1927 in Ljuboino, Macedonia to Done and Fania Stojanovski. He was the owner of John's Bar for 35 years and was a member of Amvets. Survivors include two children, Peter Stoyanoff and Jean Gwaltney; two grandchildren, Natalie Stoyanoff and Nicholas...

SMITH, David Francis, 72, died on June 8, 2018 after a long illness. David was born May 15, 1946, to Virginia Hall Smith, 97, and the late Walter Francis Smith of Bethel, Ohio. He had a varied and interesting professional life, ranging from New York City Taxi driver to published poet. He served as Mayor of Bethel, and Auditor of...

TAYLOR, Jack Kingsley, 77, of Springfield, passed away Monday, June 11, 2018 in his home. Jack was born December 11, 1940 in Xenia, Ohio to Raymond William and Ina Mae (Rockwell) Taylor. He retired from GM after 32 years. He enjoyed playing the piano and guitar. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Regina (Kuss) Taylor; five children, Kathleen (Geoffrey)...

BREWER, Wilma Jean, 76 of Dalton, Georgia, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. Wilma loved going to Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney Brewer; son, Rocoe Brewer; mother and father, Robert and Rosemary Morgan; brother, Franklin Morgan; grandson, Joshua Brewer. Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Mike...

STEINER, Jerry Lee, 87, ascended to a better place on June 6, 2018, at his home in Coral Springs, Florida. Jerry passed peacefully under the devoted, constant and loving care of his longtime wife and companion, Danise. A creative entrepreneur at heart, Jerry was a born marketer. Jerry enjoyed a successful business career in Ohio and Florida until his final...

ADAMS, Maria B., 56, of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday, June 3, 2018 in Hospice of Dayton. Maria was born August 21, 1961 in Springfield, OH to Alvin and Louise (Sullivan) Metzger. She earned a Master's Degree in Logistics from Wright State University, and went on to work at Hobart Corporation and later Wright Patterson Air Force Base. She was...

LEECE, James R., 75, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 in The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born July 11, 1942 in Rock Castle County, KY the son of Cecil and Ethel (Head) Leece. Survivors include two daughters, Rene & David Grashel, South Vienna, OH and Rosemary Henry, South Charleston, OH; five grandchildren, Cody (fiancé Ashley),...

HIXON, Patrick H., 72, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 in his home. Pat was born January 29, 1946 in Springfield, OH to Herman and Mildred (Szempruch) Hixon Leonard. He retired from Navistar after 36 years. Pat was a Vietnam Veteran for the United States Marine Corps and recipient of two Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star Medal with...