Obituaries

Lee, Ruth L., 83, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Hearth and Home on Harding Road. She was born in Springfield on June 2, 1934 the daughter of John and Ruth (Haley) Casey. She worked as a unit secretary at Mercy Medical Center for many years. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Catholic Ladies...

STEVENS, John M., 57, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, August 04, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1960 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Joe Stevens and Martha (Miller) Thompson. John worked as a tool and dye designer for Remington Steel for 37 years. Survivors include his mother, Martha "Marty" Thompson; one son, Joseph...

Perkins, Norma Jean, 87, of Springfield, passed away at 7:22 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Washington Court House, Ohio on October 26, 1929 the daughter of Joseph and Emma Thompson. She retired from McDonald's after 30 years of service. She was a very generous, loving provider to her family...

JOHNSON, Carolyn, local Springfield artist, died Tuesday, July 12, 2017 at the Springfield Masonic Home. She was born April 14, 1924 in Bonnyman, Ky., the daughter of A.M. and Vivian R. Moore. Carolyn is survived by her 2 children, Jan L. (Dan) Clark, John H. (Kate) Geerlings; three stepchildren, Jeanne (Charles) Brandon, Barbara (Bruce) Miles, Judy (Tom) Tropp; her sister...

Scaggs, Karen J., 73, of Springfield, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Cincinnati on May 24, 1944 the daughter of Paul Coleman and Joan (Kettler) Coleman Wieman. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include her children and spouses, John P. (Kelly) Scaggs of Columbus, Deborah (David)...

CLARK, DOUGLAS R., 74, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Doug was born February 12, 1943 in Springfield, OH to Richard and Lily (McCabe) Clark. He retired from Navistar after 38 years. Survivors include four children, Douglas R. (Jane) Clark, II, Maria (Daniel) Winslow, Jim Clark and Dianna Sutherin; and five grandchildren, Dustin,...

McGraw, Robert E. "Bob", 71, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Bob was born January 15, 1946 in London, Ohio to Leonard and Betty (Bennett) McGraw. He was a graduate of Southeastern High School. He was also a veteran of the United States Navy where he served in Vietnam and was awarded The...

Elliott, Gary Steven, of Murrells Inlet, SC, has traveled on to join loved family and friends. His adventures here on earth have been met. Gary retired from the Clark County Sheriff's Department, as a Sergeant, after 30 years. He also worked 10 years as a Bailiff for Municipal Court. Gary loved the comradery of fellow workers he called friends. Gary...

STOYANOFF, Georgia, July 15, 2017. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday the 25th in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME.

LISCH, Robert L., 85, of Springfield, passed away July 20, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born July 28, 1931 in Springfield the son of Rudolph and Helen (Adlon) Lisch. Bob worked as Vice President of the Mortgage Loan Department at Key Bank for 30 years retiring in 1987 before working as an appraiser for the Clark County...

Lubbers, Ray, 89, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in his residence. Ray was born on February 9, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio to Paul L. and Emma (Knese) Lubbers. He had been employed as Part Owner/Operator for Reco Sporting Goods for over 30 years and later worked for Fenton Foundry Supply as a Controller for 21 years....

TEHAN, III, Edward A. "Al", 85, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 in his home. Al was born February 6, 1932 in Springfield, OH the son of Edward A. and Lucille (Schafer) Tehan, II. He was the Owner and President of Trenor Motor Co. Springfield, OH for 50 years, retiring in 2004. He was also a member of...

Simones-Baker, JoEtta, 58, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. JoEtta was born October 25, 1958 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Donald & Anna (Tomlison) Simones. She was previously self-employed as a commercial real estate appraiser and professional dog trainer. She was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. JoEtta was an avid writer,...

SKABLA, Shirley Ann., 81, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 in Essex of Springfield. She was born August 24, 1935 in Springfield, OH the daughter of Emory and Marjorie (Massie) McKinney. Shirley worked as a group leader at International Harvester for a number of years. She was an avid bowler having won the city championship 3 times, was...

BOSTICK, Donald E., 73, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Eaglewood Village. He was born October 19, 1943 in Springfield, OH the son of Robert J. and Nellie (Johnson) Bostick, Sr. Donnie was an avid Catholic Central High School sports fan and was a member of the CCHS Boosters and a Green Blazer Award winner. He is...

SZEMPRUCH, Paul C., 59, Cincinnati, formerly of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4, 2017 in his home. He was born March 15, 1958 in Springfield the son of August and Virginia (Weinert) Szempruch. Paul worked as a contractor and carpenter for various companies in Springfield and Cincinnati. He was a 1976 graduate of Catholic Central High School and...

RAYNOR, Carol J., 72, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Carol was born March 6, 1945 in Springfield, OH to Charles G. and Margaret M. (Leatherman) Valley. She retired from the Clark County Sherriff's Department as a Dispatch Supervisor, and was the first female promoted from Sherriff's Deputy to Detective in the state...

MOORE, Gary Ray, 50, of Springfield, died unexpectedly on June 29, 2017. He was born December 9, 1966 in Springfield, the son of Charles Gary and Patti (McCann) Moore. Gary loved cars, music and especially cooking. He had a big heart and loved his family. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his five children, Amber Walker, Gary Ray Moore,...

HINKLE, Joseph J., 78, of Springfield, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Ohio Masonic Home. He was born April 12, 1939 in Tomahawk, KY the son of Luther O. and Ruby (Fannin) Hinkle. He was a 1957 graduate of Inez High School, Inez, KY. Joe earned four collegiate degrees: AB, MA, MS and Ed. S. He taught...

CAMPBELL, Lorena Michelle "Renie", 43, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in her home. Renie was born April 10, 1974 in Urbana, OH to James R. and Barbara J. (Bostick) Chess. She worked for Clark County Developmental Disabilities as a Nursing Coordinating Assistant and was a member of Urbana Friends Church. Survivors include her husband, Chris; one daughter,...