Obituaries

Obituaries

Susan Cirak Mason

Susan Cirak Mason

May 5, 2025

Susan Cirak Mason of Urbana, Ohio died May 5, 2025, having lived 80 years of life filled with faith, joy, family, and good food. She was born September 22, 1944 to the late Alfred and Elizabeth Cirak in Norristown, PA. She is survived by her husband, Carlton Mason; son John, daughter, Mary, son and daughter-in-law, Ben & Heather, and grandchildren;...

Margaret Ann Baker

Margaret Ann Baker

Apr 30, 2025

Margaret “Margie” Ann Baker, age 79 of Urbana, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born August 17, 1945, the daughter of the late Byron and Anne (Cast) Stultz. Margie is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Dan R. Baker, daughter, Teresa (Mike) Laytart...

Jamie Russell Mangus

Jamie Russell Mangus

Apr 29, 2025

Jamie Russell Mangus, age 53 of Urbana, Ohio passed away unexpectedly April 29, 2025. He was born May 31, 1971 in Urbana, Ohio, the son of Floyd and Connie (Bailey) Mangus. Along with his parents, Jamie is survived by his loving sons, Seth and Bailey, sister, Chris Boettcher, nephew, Levi, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Jamie was preceded in...

Russell Eugene Hull

Russell Eugene Hull

Apr 26, 2025

Russell Eugene Hull, affectionately known as Gene, a loving husband, father, and devoted follower of Christ, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 26, 2025, at the age of 85 in Springfield, Ohio. Born on April 8, 1940, in Weston, West Virginia, Gene's journey through life was marked by unwavering kindness, generosity, and a longing to...

Lisa Ann Buxton

Lisa Ann Buxton

Apr 19, 2025

Lisa Ann (Caudill) Buxton, a deeply cherished daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, departed this on April 19, 2025, in Woodstock, Ohio. Born on July 22, 1963, in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of Silas and Stevie (Caudill) Thomas.

Lisa graduated from Graham High School, class of 1982. She dedicated 15 years of her professional life working at Honda. Lisa was an...

Kathleen Patricia Ryan

Kathleen Patricia Ryan

Apr 9, 2025

Kathleen Patricia (Kathy) Ryan passed away at the age of 93 on her birthday, April 9, 2025. She was the only daughter of the late Kathryn A. (Ryan) Ryan and Edward P. Ryan.

 Kathy was born in Urbana and was a life-long member of St. Mary Church. She was very active at St. Mary and served on the Ladies Sodality, Parish...

Donald A. Brown

Donald A. Brown

Apr 1, 2025

Donald A. Brown, of Urbana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 1, 2025, in Springfield, Ohio, at the age of 74. He was born on June 8, 1950, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Burns H. and Cilla (Saddler) Brown.

Donald dedicated 27 years of his career to Chi-Vit, followed by an additional 17 years at...

Dennis Robert Meyer

Dennis Robert Meyer

Mar 31, 2025

Dennis Robert Meyer, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025, in Springfield, Ohio. Born on June 19, 1943, in Piqua, Ohio, Dennis lived a life marked by integrity, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his family and career.

A proud graduate of The Ohio State University, Dennis earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering,...

Delorus June Fifer

Delorus June Fifer

Mar 28, 2025

Delorus "Dee" June Adams age 83 of Urbana, formerly of Holgate, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday March 28, 2025. She was born on July 13, 1941 in Oak Hill, West Virginia to the late Martha (Adams) Hoffman. In addition to her mother, Dee was preceded in death by her father, Andrew Minet, her husband, Ralph Fifer, daughter Amanda Sue...

Jenny Lee Humphrey

Jenny Lee Humphrey

Mar 26, 2025

JENNY LEE HUMPHREY

February 8, 1938 – March 26, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jenny Lee Humphrey (nee Mitchell) of West Liberty. Jenny died on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Otterbein Green Hills in West Liberty after a lengthy illness. She was 87.

Jenny was born on February 8, 1938, in Nelsonville, Ohio to the late...

Charles A. "Tony" Grauman

Charles A. "Tony" Grauman

Mar 26, 2025

Charles A. “Tony” Grauman, 78, of Urbana, passed away peacefully March 26, 2025, in his residence. He was born March 30, 1946, in Urbana, a son of Charles and Mary (Instine) Grauman.

A devoted husband, father and outdoorsman, Tony lived a life full of adventure, love and dedication to his family. After a long and fulfilling career at Robbins and Meyers,...

Merrill D. Powell

Merrill D. Powell

Mar 21, 2025

POWELL, Merrill D. age 71 of Urbana, passed away Friday, March 21, 2025.  He was born on December 2, 1953 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Merrill D. Powell and Mae (Howard) Burson. He is survived by his brother, Jeffrey (Bobby Jo) Powell; nephews: Austin (Kate) Powell and Mason Powell; niece, Chelsea Powell; great nephews: Liam Powell-Weber and Finn Powell...

Robert M. Leopard

Robert M. Leopard

Mar 20, 2025

Robert M. Leopard passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Mercy Memorial Hospital in Urbana. He was born on March 4, 1944, in Urbana, the son of Edward and Eva (Prather) Leopard.

Bob graduated from Urbana High School in 1963. He played first string football all four years of high school having achieved a spot each year on the All–CBL...

Ellen Parker

Ellen Parker

Mar 6, 2025

Ellen Parker, age 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Vancrest of Urbana. She was born on September 6, 1938, in Pickaway County, Ohio the daughter of the late Cornelius and Carolina (Campbell) Parker. While Ellen lived for a short time in Sidney and Springfield, her heart was always in Urbana. She was a graduate from the...

Joe P. Siferd

Joe P. Siferd

Mar 5, 2025

Joe P. Siferd, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on August 18, 1940, in Idaville, Indiana, the son of the late Lewis and Wilma (Melvin) Siferd.

Following high school, Joe began his career as an apprentice at Grimes before moving on to Navistar, where he dedicated many years of service and ultimately retired as...

Hugh Leigh Spellman

Hugh Leigh Spellman

Mar 2, 2025

Hugh Leigh Spellman, a cherished member of the Urbana community, passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on January 5, 1942, in Urbana, Ohio, Hugh led a life characterized by kindness, dedication, and unwavering service.

After completing his education as a proud graduate of Urbana High School in 1960, Hugh served honorably in the United...

Jean L. Bass Strapp

Jean L. Bass Strapp

Feb 27, 2025

Jean L. Bass Strapp, born on November 9, 1947, in Piqua, Ohio, departed this life on February 27, 2025, at Oakwood Village in Springfield, Ohio. A member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Jean's faith and spirit were integral parts of her life. While Jean was a current resident of Oakwood Village, she was a longtime former resident of McAuley Center.

Jean...

Clara I. Monroe

Clara I. Monroe

Feb 24, 2025

Clara I. Monroe, age 96 of Nehawka, NE died Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Prestige Care Center, Nebraska City, NE. She was born December 23, 1928 in Otway, Ohio to the late Irene and Raymond Cox. She was married to Arlie (Jim) Monroe on May 14, 1947 in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Clara began work at Bulldog Electric after her youngest son...

Nancy Linda Crooks

Nancy Linda Crooks

Feb 23, 2025

Nancy Crooks, 73 of Springfield, Ohio (formerly of Urbana, Ohio) passed away on February 23, 2025. 

She was born on January 1, 1952 to the late Homer and Mina Wilkins.

She is survived by her children: Mina (Mark) Haynes, Roger (Kathy) Watts, and Chris Watts; grandchildren: Nathan, Ryan, Aaron, Alex, Tyler, Tiffany, Dustin and Cassie as well as her sister, Betty Swigart.

She...

Ruth Ann Bailey

Ruth Ann Bailey

Feb 22, 2025

Ruth Ann Bailey, born September 3, 1942, in Urbana, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on February 22, 2025, surrounded by her family. Ruth was the beloved daughter of Leslie Floyd Allison and Hazel Dora (Roach) Allison, and grew up with a large family that included six sisters and one brother.

Ruth dedicated her life to caring for others, a...

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