Obituaries

SAVAGE, Joann M., 84, of Urbana, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2017 in Villa Springfield. She was born March 20, 1932 in Springfield the daughter of Joseph J. and Zella M. (Oblinger) Loney. Joann worked as a sales clerk for over 30 years for Rikes, Shillito-Rikes, Lazarus and finally Macy's. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and...

HIXON, Ethel W., 90, formerly of the Dayton area, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2017 at Forest Glen Health Campus following a serious decline from another massive stroke. She was born October 31, 1926 in Frenchburg, KY the daughter of Abner and Leanah (Allen) Jewell. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William in 2009, her parents, 2...

Waldron, Eric Richard, 67, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Eric was preceded in death by his father, Richard Roy Waldron in 1987 and his mother, Betty Alice (Leonard) Waldron in 2003. He leaves behind his wife of 34 years, Linda; two sons, Kyle and his wife Kelli, Jason and his wife, Chasety; three daughters, Molly,...

Satz, Albert D., 84, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 in Brookdale Englewood. He was born January 7, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Stanley and Angelina (Stansiz) Satz. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force for 22 years, before retiring as Flight Line Chief and later worked and retired from the Springfield Traffic Engineering Department....

Eby, Robert L. "Bob" 75, of Springfield, died Wednesday January 25, 2017. Bob was born in Springfield an only child to Margaret and Charles Eby. He was employed by Navistar International and a member of Local #658 for 43 years retiring in 2003. Being a passionate learner Robert enjoyed many hobbies during his life, but was best known for his...

MASSIE, Kathy Sue, 61, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Select Specialty Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. She was born May 17, 1955 in Springfield the daughter of Roy and Doris (Arnold) McCormick. Survivors include three children and spouse, Chad & Missy Sowards, Erin Sowards, Springfield and Brooke Massie, Atlanta, GA; five grandchildren, Nathan and Blake Sowards, Katie...

Baldwin, Daniel D., 62, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017 in The Ohio State University Medical Center. Daniel was born August 6, 1954 in Springfield, Ohio to Jean and Goldie June (Toppins) Baldwin. He worked as a machinist for Morgal Machine Tool Co. for several years. Survivors include two siblings, Patricia (Randy) Dunn and Gary Baldwin; one nephew,...

DUNN, Jane A., 69 of Vandalia, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017. Born in Chattanooga, TN on December 15, 1947, daughter of the late Joseph and Madalene (Holderby) Brumfield. A graduate of South High School and Ohio University, she held a Master of Arts Degree in Education and was a Martha Holden Jennings Scholar. She retired from the Mad River...

EHRLE, Frederick W., 76, of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 in Heartland of Springfield. He was born September 18, 1940 in Springfield the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Ervin) Ehrle. Survivors include three sons and spouses, Roger & Cris Ehrle, Brian & Susan Ehrle and Scott & Davi Ehrle; 5 grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Donna Cultice and Debbie &...

RAMEY, Stella, 98, of Springfield, went to Heaven to earn her star on January 19, 2017 in her home. She was born January 19, 1919 in Offutt, Kentucky the daughter of Ali and Rachael (Spears) Mollette. Stella had worked as a cook at Meade Memorial High School in Offutt, KY, later at Wittenberg University in Tower Hall and eventually at...

VANCE, Donald L., 76, of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 20, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1940 in Springfield the son of Carl and Catherine (Hildebrand) Vance. Donald worked as a machinist for Promac, Inc. for a number of years. He was a United States Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Margaret; three children,...

Bernice B. Youngerman, age 91, of Tavares, Florida passed away on Friday, January 20, 2017. She was born March 3, 1925 in Athens, Ohio. She retired from Robbins & Myers. She was a woman small in stature with a big heart, a loving wife and mother, always giving, never asking for anything in return. She was preceded in death by...

Latimer, Samantha L., 39, of Raymond, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was born in Springfield on October 16, 1977 the daughter of Dennis and Karen (McGinnis) Latimer. Survivors include her father and step-mother, Dennis and Nancy Mahoney-Latimer; two children, Braydon Watterson and Eren Scott; two sisters and brother-in-law, Melissa (Joe) Moore and Dawn Rogers; nieces...

SHUEY, Ruth Ann (Bradley), 88, of Springfield, passed away January 17, 2017 at Eaglewood Village Assisted Care Facility. She was born January 6, 1929 in Springfield, the daughter of John R. "Bob" and Rachel (Garlough) Bradley. Ruth Ann graduated from Springfield High School in 1946 and attended Miami University, majoring in mathematics. She was a civilian employee at Wright-Patterson AFB,...

Parker, Elnora Jean, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in her home. Jean was born May 16, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio to Mautz and Alice E. (Patton) Henderson. She was a graduate of Springfield High, and later worked as a Dispatcher for Circle Cab. She is survived by two children, Robert "Rocky" (Susie) Scheerschmidt and Curtis...

DeWitt, Bibiana M., 93, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 in her home. Bibiana was born August 8, 1923 in Mercer County, Ohio to Adolph and Cune (Klingshirn) Stammen. She earned her Master's Degree in Education from Wright State University, and received her Nursing Degree from St. Rita's Hospital in Lima, OH. She worked in nursing for...

Clapsaddle, Gary E., 71, of Yellow Springs, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2017 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Gary was born March 16, 1945 in Kenton, Ohio to Donald and Leona (Downs) Clapsaddle. He received his Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University. He served in the United States Army, and later worked as a paper salesman for Nationwide...

Reeb, Clare May (Gaier), 88, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 in Oakwood Village. Clare was born December 11, 1928 in Springfield, OH to Raymond and Lucille (Spang) Gaier. She was a 1946 graduate of Catholic Central High School, attended Mt. St. Joseph College, was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Catholic Ladies of Columbia Council 207...

Kendall, Charles A., 84, of Springfield, passed away at Springfield Regional Medical Center on January 7, 2017 following a brief illness. He was born April 16, 1932 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Andrew Farrow Kendall and Dorothy (White) Kendall. Charles was a 1950 graduate of Springfield High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He married Mae...

Perkins, Millard, 96, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 in his daughter's home in Elkhart, IN. Millard was born September 17, 1920 in Rowan County, KY to Clarence E. and Versie (Riddle) Perkins. He was a veteran of the United States Army, where he served in World War II. He was a long time homebuilder in Clark County....