All Obituaries

Ray, Mildred, 94 of Springfield passed away June 19, 2019 in her residence surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Harmony, Ohio on August 12, 1924, the daughter of Ralph and IVA Burbeck.  Mildred had previously worked at the Drake Hotel as a front desk clerk.  She was known as a fantastic baker especially her cinnamon rolls.  Mildred loved to cook as well.  She was well loved by many.  Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; husband Russell L....

THOMAS L. SHUNK SR. 70, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019.  He was born May 29, 1949 in Troy, Ohio the son of the late John & Mary (Kiser) Shunk.  He retired from A-1 Residential Heating & Air and loved preaching the word of God.  He is survived by a daughter, Paula M. Manuel; a son, Thomas Shunk Jr.; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren; other relatives and friends.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife,...

MAYNARD GILBERT 79, of Huber Heights, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019.  He was born February 18, 1940 in Oneida, Kentucky the son of the late George & Alta (Burns)   Gilbert.  He is survived by a sister, Joyce  Kline; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends and his special friend, Glenn at the Group Home.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded by two brothers, Harold & James Gilbert; two sisters, Hazel Harold Gilbert & Bernice...

Dorothy Mae (Holaday) Haughey, 97, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 17, 2019. She was born October 9, 1921 in Springfield, Ohio to Lucy Ellen (Otstot) Holaday and Emil Martin Holaday, the middle of five children.  She graduated from Springfield High School.  On June 10, 1940, she married the love of her life Edward Walter Haughey, this year would have been their 79th wedding anniversary. Dorothy worked at Springfield Thermometer as a supervisor from 1940...

LYDIANN SZIMA  68, of Troy, Ohio passed away Monday, June 17, 2019.  She was born July 26, 1950 in  Dayton, Ohio the daughter of the late Edward & Margaret (Hemphill) Theone.  She retired from National City Bank & Wright Patt Credit Union.  She is survived by her husband of 51 years, George W. Szima; children, Renee Thuma, George W. Szima Jr., Angela Hicks; six grandchildren, Nathan, Corey, Darrell Jr., Brandon, Calista, Dalton; a great grandson, Trenton;...

Larry K. Slusser, 77, of Enon passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019 in his home after a brief illness. He was born January 20, 1942 in Urbana, OH and was a 1960 graduate of Tecumseh High School. Larry worked thirty-four years at SPECO until their closing, then worked various part-time jobs until retiring at age 62. He was a member of Enon United Methodist Church; Past Patron of Aldora Chapter #262, Order of Eastern Star; member of Mt. Olivet Lodge #226, F. & A.M. in Christiansburg, OH;...

Loanna Mae Randolph, 66, of Springfield passed away Friday, June 13, 2019 in her home, after a lengthy illness. She was born March 30, 1953 in Columbus, OH the daughter of James and Mary (Goheen) Boggs and lived in Springfield most of her adult life. Loanna worked in London OH as a volunteer Juvenile Probation Officer, and held many other jobs, but was most proud of caring for her family. Through her job and being a stay at home mom, and all the numerous children she made contact with,...

Gail Rigsby, 74, of Cedarville passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 in Allenview Care Center, Springfield. She was born July 17, 1944 in Zag, KY the daughter of Arthur and Ivory (Weaver) Rigsby. Gail had been a Cedarville resident for the past twenty-five years and attended the Cedarville Senior Citizens Center. She is survived by her sister Wilma Miller with whom she resided; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters and eight brothers. Services will be...

Robbins, Scott Allen. When we face unanswered questions, we find help and hope in God’s love. Scott , 52, of Springfield succumbed to the curse of cancer on June 7, 2019. He was born January 19, 1967 in Springfield to Richard L. and Elizabeth A. Robbins. Scott was a beloved father, husband, son, brother, great uncle, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend, He is survived by his daughter Camren Elizabeth Robbins; caretaker, confidant and wife Karol (Runyan) Wolfe-Robbins and her children...

Marian M. (Scanlan) Phares, 93, of Bethel Township passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 in her home. She was born December 24, 1925 in Springfield, the daughter of Carl and Jennie (Kirkpatrick) Scanlan and was a 1943 graduate of Catholic Central High School. Marian had been a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in New Carlisle since 1952. She was Past Worthy Matron of the New Carlisle Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, and former member of Home City Chapter #258, O.E.S. She is survived by...