Obituaries

SHAY, Ellen Nora, 73, of Springfield, born to Thomas and Genevieve (Hayes) Campbell, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 at the Masonic Rehabilitation Center. She graduated in 1961 from Catholic Central High School. She later graduated in 1962 as an LPN from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing and worked, for several years, as a nurse on the second floor south...

Carr, Willa "Mae", 83, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Mae was born October 21, 1933 in Metalton, West Virginia to Luther Grant and Myrtle Elizabeth (Bass) Petty. She was a member of St. Marks United Methodist Church. Survivors include two children, Jimmy (Sandra) Carr and Lori Ann Carr; four grandchildren, Sydney (Gary) Shope, Samantha White, Lucas White...

Frazier, Brenda Sue, 57, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 in The Ohio State University James Cancer Center. Brenda was born May 7, 1959 in Springfield, Ohio to Bruce W. and Patricia A. (Amos) Stradling. She was a 1978 graduate of Shawnee High School. She was most recently employed by Prime Fuel, where she worked for 25 years....

Whitacre, Joseph Alan, 54, passed away unexpectedly April 12, 2017 in Oak Ridge, TN. Joe was born in Springfield, Ohio to Joseph and the late Kathleen Whitacre. Survivors include his loving wife, Lisa (Schlie) Whitacre; two amazing sons, J.C. (Katie) Whitacre and Bobby Whitacre; his sister, Laura (Kevin) West; dear brother-in-law of Joe (Allison) Schlie, Sherri (Ron) Holzman, Mike (Kristen)...

MASSIE, Kathleen M., 77, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born September 12, 1939 in Springfield, OH the daughter of Floyd and Thelma (Dye) Speary. Above all, Kathy was a loving wife and mother. She was a High Matron in the Eastern Star and was a member of Pitchin Church. Survivors...

SHOUVLIN, Raphael Joseph, 62, made his last wildly inappropriate and probably sarcastic comment on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, in Vero Beach, Florida. Ray was born in Springfield, Ohio, on August 15, 1954, and was immediately dubbed "our favorite child" by Patrick J. and Dorothy P. Shouvlin. He was preceded in death by his parents, and older brother, Thomas P. Shouvlin....

Gallagher, Herbert R., 81, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Springfield Masonic Community. He was born in Springfield on August 23, 1935 the son of Leo and Frances (Elliott) Gallagher. He retired from Navistar in 1987 after 30 years of service. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School, a member of D.A.V. Chapter...

PARKER, George Robert "Bob", 91, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at Symphony of Dyer, IN. He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Jeanne, and his parents, George Henry Parker and Mary Margaret (Finn) Parker. He is survived by his sister, Mary Margaret Kadel of Columbus, OH; four sons: Robert (Renee) of Schererville, IN; Richard of Lakes...

BARMANN, Joanne (Heider), 87, of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2017 in Oakwood Village after several months of failing health. Joanne was born in rural Clark County on September 17, 1929, the daughter of C. Lester and C. Louise (Jacobs) Heider. She attended Olive Branch High School and Mount St. Joseph College. On June 25, 1949, she married...

Wells, Sr., Richard A., 68, of South Vienna, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 in his home. Richard was born December 31, 1948 in Springfield, OH to James and Julia (Robinson) Wells. He had many different jobs, and was considered a jack of all trades. Survivors include his loving wife, Linda (Congrove) Wells, three children, James (Sherry) Wells, Rebekah (Brian)...

Migal, Sylvio A., 89, of Naples, FL passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in Hospice of Cincinnati. Sylvio was born September 11, 1927 in Alliance, OH to Anthony and Sylvia (Lagrasso) Migal. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force and later retired from MetLife, where he worked as an Agency Manager. He was a member of St....

SODDERS, Willard L., Sr., 91, World War 2 Navy Veteran, recipient of the Purple Heart award, and a member of "The Greatest Generation", died on Monday, April 3, 2017, following several months of failing health. He was born in Springfield on August 13, 1925, the son of Arthur and Bernice Sodders. He worked at International Harvester for 30 years, retiring...

Richardson, Austin Eugene, 96, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017. He was born in Springfield on September 13, 1920 the son of Orval and Marie (Holcomb) Richardson. He retired from Cooper Energy in 1976 after 35 years of service. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 1031, a lifelong member of the Y.M.C.A., an avid racquetball player...

Spalding, William "Bill" Oliver, 79, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in his home. He was born in Marion County, Kentucky on August 27, 1937 the son of Robert M. and R. Edwina (Buckman) Spalding. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the destroyer, U.S.S. Hailey from 1956-1960. He worked as an X-ray Field Engineer for 40...

COURTLAND EYLER, 40, of Springfield, passed away much too soon on Thursday, March 30, in his home. Courtland was born on March 18, 1977, in Kettering, the son of Ronald Eyler and Helen (Pope) Strausbaugh. He was a hard-working, good-hearted soul that would help anyone in need. Courtland enjoyed spending time with family...especially his son Riley. He also spent many...

CHARTERS, Rosemary C., 86, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 in Eaglewood Village. She was born June 23, 1930 in Springfield the daughter of Harry and Ellen (Cook) Honabarger. She was a 1948 graduate of Catholic Central High School and former member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Survivors include five children and spouses, Kathleen & Randy Emmons, Batavia,...

HARRIS, James R., 73, of Springfield passed away Saturday, April 01, 2017 in Springfield Manor. He was born May 7, 1943 in Richlands, VA the son of Everette and Mary Elizabeth (Deel) Harris. James worked as a meterman for Ohio Edison for over 30 years. He was a United States Air Force veteran having served during Vietnam, was a member...

PICKLESIMER, Barbara Jo (Will), 73, of Fairborn (Enon), passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Eaglewood Village Assisted Living, where she had resided for the past year. She was born in Springfield on August 3, 1943 to the late James T. and Travice J. (Strasburg) Will and was a lifelong resident of Clark County....

HARKINS, Keith A, 62, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2017 in Arbors of Springfield. He was born February 27, 1955 in Springfield the son of Eldon and Margie June (Brown) Harkins. He was a United States Air Force veteran working in communications in both Germany and at the Pentagon for 8 years. Survivors include one sister, Susan Arnold;...

Langen, Sondra J., 80, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 in her home. Sondra was born October 14, 1936 in Springfield, OH to Robert and Agnes (Leuck) Curry. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, Roger L.; five children, Timothy (Kimberly) Langen, Shean (Diane) Langen, Kerry (Baerbel) Langen, Therese...