Obituaries

FAIRBANKS, Arthur "Stew", Jr., 85 of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 following an extended illness, bringing to end a life well lived. He was born September 12, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Arthur S. and Elsie (Yates) Fairbanks. Stew leaves behind his loving wife of 64 years, Pat (Groeber) and over 40 progeny & spouses spanning...

Blake, Amanda L., 26, of Springfield, passed away at 8:31 p.m. Sunday, August 14, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on February 24, 1990. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Heather (Blake) and Michael Wallen; father, Jack Brenner; sister, Celeste Halen; maternal grandparents, Ann and Terry Blake; paternal grandmother, Julie Mills; maternal great grandmother, Elsie...

ROLLINS, Raymond R. "Doc", 85, of Springfield, passed away August 10, 2016. He was born January 1, 1931 in Springfield the son of Elsworth and Mary (Rhoden) Rollins. Doc worked as a lineman and central office technician for Ohio Bell for 38 years retiring in 1993. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Moose Lodge and Eagles #397....

Washington III, Edward E. "Eddie" Age 60, of Springfield, OH, passed away on Monday July 25, 2016. During his life he never let reality put a damper on his dreams. Life was not always smooth sailing for him, but he rode out the highs and lows. He grew up in Medford, MA and he was always happiest near the ocean....

FULLER, Janice S. "Sue", 75, of Sistersville, WV, passed away July 30, 2016 in Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born April 13, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Oral and Annabelle (Boystel) Allman. She worked as a waitress in Springfield for a number of years. Survivors include two sons, Larry Taylor, Sistersville, WV and Russell & Lynn Taylor, Springfield;...

Gravitt, Melva E., 91, of Springfield, passed away at 1:05 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2016 in Eaglewood Village Care Center. She was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on September 22, 1924 the son of Charles and Lula (Ash) Burchett. She retired as a supervisor from ATT in 1981 after 30 years of service. She was a member of Hillside Avenue Church...

Moorman, Lester J., 98, of Marysville, Ohio, passed away on August 1, 2016 in his residence. Lester was born on February 23, 1918 in New Weston, Ohio to August and Rosa (Kuhn) Moorman. He was a United States Army veteran, serving in World War II. Lester was employed as a Metal Finisher for International Harvester for 37 years before retiring...

Williams, Ruth E., 83, of Springfield, passed away on July 27, 2016 in Clark Memorial Home. Ruth was born on March 9, 1933 in Springfield to Paul L and Louise D. (Beard) Snapp. In prior years, she had been employed as a Pharmacy Technician for Super X Drug Store. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and was an...

COCCA, Mary Grace, 86, of Springfield, passed away July 25, 2016 in Springfield Manor. She was born October 8, 1929 in Springfield the daughter of Giovanni and Grace (Valentie) Cocca. She was an avid Elvis lover, seeing impersonators multiple times and had all his records. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; special cousin, Lucy Highmiller and special friend,...

Hebble, Chris Lee, 54, of Springfield, passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Sunday, July, 24, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on October 10, 1961 the son of Gary and Doris (Warren) Hebble. He formerly worked as a salesman for Napa Auto Parts. In addition to his parents, survivors include his wife, Teri (Sine) Hebble;...

Maddalena, Michael C., 53, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Mike was born June 16, 1963 in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England to Guido and Catherine (McHale) Maddalena. He was a 1981 graduate of North High School, and was a member of St. Bernard Church. Mike was an avid collector of coins and fossils....

Stathopoulos, William E., 66, of Dayton, passed away on July 21, 2016 in his residence. Bill was born on January 23, 1950 in Springfield, the son of George J. and Mary Florence (Ellinger) Stathopoulos. He was a 1968 graduate of Catholic Central High School and then served in United States Air Force. He had been employed as a Firefighter for...

LINKENHOKER, Janice M., 65, of Springfield, passed away July 19, 2016 in The Ohio State University Medical Center. She was born January 21, 1951 in Springfield the daughter of Harold Robert "Bob" and Rose (Lepine) Turner. Janice was a housewife and loving mother to her husband and two wonderful children. Survivors in addition to her mother, include her husband of...

Rizer, Joan, 80, died on July 15, 2016 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on January 9, 1936, the daughter of the late Edward and Regina (Hilbert) Nash. Her husband of 55 years, Robert R. Rizer, predeceased her in 2012. She is survived by five children, Ed (Ann) Rizer and Anne (Phil) Drayton of Dayton, Ohio, Mike (Jo)...

Hixon, Gloria A., 88, of Springfield, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 16, 2016. She departed this life peacefully surrounded by all of her loved ones. She was born May 9, 1928 to Richard and Edna Mae (Herrell) Blair. She was raised by special grandparents, Lester and Emma Herrell. Gloria retired after 29 years of faithful...

Younker, Nancy P., 74, of Springfield, passed away July 13, 2016. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.

Cochran, Inez Collette "Corky", 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at Springfield Regional Medical Center on Saturday, July 9, 2016. Corky was a champion gardener, tap dancer, chef, storyteller, comedian, military wife, mother, and grandmother. She was born on June 7, 1926 to Joseph (Giuseppe) and Mary (Maria) Cortese in Glouster, OH, who preceded her in death. She...

Kilburn, Donna, 68, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 in Good Shepherd Village. She was born in Columbus, Ohio on December 1, 1947 the daughter of William and Marjorie (Gillenwater) Rectenwald. Survivors include her granddaughter, Michaela Tyree of Springfield and great granddaughter, Anastasia Tyree. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday in CONROY FUNERAL...

PAULY, Mary Catherine (Horstman), 97, passed away July 9, 2016 in Springfield, Ohio. She was born June 8, 1919 in Springfield to John and Edith (Geiger) Horstman. Mary was a devout Catholic. She was a member of the Catholic Ladies of Columbia and Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Makers. She volunteered at several catholic charities, St. Vincent de Paul, St....

SHAW, Lillian Marie (Shoemaker), 85, of Springfield, joined her husband, Robert E. Shaw, Sr., in eternal life on July 7, 2016 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born July 29, 1930 in Springfield to the late John and Opal (Patton) Shoemaker. She was a member of Union Club and past treasurer of the New Moorfield Alumni Association. She married...