All Obituaries

Verna M. Brening, 88, of Springfield passed away Friday, August 23, 2019. She was born August 9, 1931 in Pine Grove, OH the daughter of Thurman and Ida Jeffery (Harris) Johnson. Mrs. Brening worked for Olan Mills and retired from Ohio Thermometer. She is survived by her daughter Gretchen S. Bayless; daughter-in-law Kathy M. Brening, both of Springfield; brother J.C. Johnson; sisters Evelyn Webb and Judy Higgenbotham; three grandchildren Jessica (Kenny) Belles, Casey (Alex) Fyffe and Zach...

Jack Curtis Smith, 76, of Springfield passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019. He was born July 17, 1943 in Springfield the son of Howard G. and Martha (Curtis) Smith and was a 1962 graduate of Northeastern High School. Jack served in the United States Army and was retired as a pressman from the Springfield News-Sun. He is survived by four children Curtis, Howard Glendon, Faith and Carrie; a brother Paul L. (Stephanie) Smith; a sister Cathie (James) Clark; several nieces and nephews. Funeral...

John Gano, Jr., 85, of Springfield peacefully passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in his home. He was born April 28, 1934 in Greene County, OH the son of John V. and Grace (Sturgeon) Gano. John worked 30 years at Eagle Beverage and then 7 years with Johnson’s Catering. He was member of Deliverance Temple and several private clubs. John enjoyed taking daily walks, fishing, spending time with friends and family, most especially his grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great...

Private services will be held.

Maxine M. Goodall Schildknecht, 87, of Troy, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019. She was born February 13, 1932, in New Carlisle, OH, the daughter of the late Maxwell and Ina Scarff. Maxine graduated from Olive Branch High School in 1950 then went on to earn her Dental Hygienist Certificate and a B.S. in Education from The Ohio State University in 1954. She was a member of Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority and Wesley United Methodist Church, Marco Island,FL. She is preceded in death by her...

Lowe, Mike A., 53 of Springfield formerly South Charleston passed away August 20, 2019 in his residence following courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in London, Ohio on August 13, 1966.  Mike was a graduate of Southeastern High School. He loved spending time with his grandkids, hunting, fishing, and looked forward to his annual trip to the Easyrider Rodeo in Chillicothe, OH., where he met lifelong friends, and made many memories.  He was preceded in death by his mother...

Eleanor L. Schlorman, 80, of Tipp City, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2019. She was born June 14, 1939, in Dayton, the daughter of the late Vernon and Mary Ingle. Eleanor was an accountant, handling many local businesses bookkeeping. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3491 and Loyal Order of Moose Crystal Lakes #2464. Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband Thomas E. Schlorman. She is survived by her sons Thomas D. (Lori) Schlorman and Delbert L. (B.J.) Schlorman;...

Marjorie J. Karth, 93, passed away August 14, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born September 3, 1925 in Ashland, Ohio, to the late Carlos O. and Ina A. Stahl. Marjorie was a graduate of Ashland High School and on May 6, 1947 married Charles Edward Karth who preceded her in death in 2015. Marjorie worked for Hess & Clark Inc. for 32 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Ashland O.E.S. Chapter where she was Worthy Matron in 1961; served Grand Chapter of Ohio as Worthy...

Mari-Ann Henesy, 90, of Springfield passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in her home. She was born January 6, 1929 in Springfield the daughter of William H. and Goldee (Bowman) Hart and was a graduate of Springfield High School. Mari-Ann was a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked at Mercy Medical Center until 1976, and retired from St. John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, CA. She returned to Springfield in 2010 and became an active resident at Forest Glen. She is survived by her sons Jerry...

BETH N. CRAIG 50, of West Milton, Ohio passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019.  She was born May 30, 1969 in Upland, California the daughter of late Ivan & Phyllis (Hartman) Miller.  She was a devoted Christian and was a loving mother and friend.  She is survived by a son, Andrew Craig; two daughters, Lauren Craig & Katheryn Craig; other relatives and friends.  Visitation will be 5-8 PM Friday, August 16, 2019 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL...