Obituaries
Obituaries
Kenneth E. Cox
Apr 3, 2021
Cox, Kenneth E. Urbana died suddenly on April 3, 2021 at his home. He was 84 years old. He was born the first son of Kenneth C. and Mae F. Cox on December 2, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio. He was raised in Clark and Champaign Counties. He was a graduate of Concord Local (Graham District) Urbana Junior College and Ohio...
M. Joanie Woodruff
Mar 30, 2021
M. Joanie Woodruff, age 88, passed away on March 30, 2021, in Lambertville, Michigan. She was born on July 14, 1932 to the late Carl and Thelma (Richardson) Woodruff in Urbana, Ohio. Along with her parents, Joanie is preceded in death by her sister, Carol Szosz and brother-in-law, Merlin Szosz. She is survived by her nephews, Noah Szosz, his wife,...
Howard Michael Lanum
Mar 22, 2021
LANUM, Howard “Mike” Michael, 58, of Springfield, passed away March 22, 2021. Mike was born August 3, 1962 in Springfield, OH, the son of the late Paul E. and Barbara J. (Allen) Lanum. Some of his hobbies included painting and drawing. Mike was also an avid motorcycle rider in his younger years. Along with his parents he was preceded in...
Teresa Marie (Mcneely) Grimes
Mar 13, 2021
GRIMES, Teresa Marie (McNeely) age 62 passed away after her long battle with cancer on Saturday, March 13, 2021. She was born on December 14, 1958 to the late Charles E. and Ethel (Maynard) McNeely in Urbana, Ohio. Teresa leaves behind to cherish her memory, her beloved husband of 43 years, Donald Grimes Sr.; children: Donald Grimes Jr. and Crystal...
Gary Lee Wray
Mar 12, 2021
WRAY, Gary Lee, age 68 of Urbana, Ohio, passed away on March 12, 2021 in Columbus, Ohio, surrounded by his daughters, their spouses, and his grandchildren. Gary was born April 16, 1952 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Wilbur Jr. and Peggy (Kalb) Wray. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Janie James and grandparents;...
Robert S. Girardi
Mar 9, 2021
Robert S. "Bob" Girardi, age 75, passed away on March 9, 2021 at home in Urbana, Ohio, with his wife and family by his side after a brief illness. He was born in Beech Creek, PA, to Helen (nee Tarachko) and Abel Girardi. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death by his wife of 28 years, Cecilia...
Martha J. Hunt
Mar 3, 2021
HUNT, Martha J. age 88 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born on October 14, 1932 on Calland Road in Champaign County to the late Arthur and Leila (McKinley) Calland. In addition to her parents, Martha is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Marvin Hunt and brothers, Richard Calland and Kenneth Calland....
Marion F. "Bud" Young
Feb 27, 2021
YOUNG, Marion F. "Bud" age 93 of Urbana passed from this life to go to his Heavenly home at 5:10 p.m., February 27, 2021 at Mercy McAuley Center. Marion was born to William and Hazel (Kilbury) Young on October 12, 1927. He retired from Grimes Manufacturing Company after 40 years and was a WWII veteran, serving in the Philippines. He...
Charles Edward Thornburg
Feb 21, 2021
Charles Edward Thornburg, 91, of Urbana, couldn’t hardly wait to meet his Savior and eagerly went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 6:45p.m. He was born on November 14, 1929 in North Lewisburg, Ohio, the son of the late Leo Watts and Beulah B. (Barnett) Thornburg. He married Kathryn Jeanette (Ervin) Thornburg on March...
Billy G. Birt
Feb 19, 2021
BIRT, Billy G., age 73 of Urbana, Ohio passed away at his residence on February 19, 2021. He was born on October 13, 1947 to the late Billy and Betty (Gaver) Birt in Bellefontaine, Ohio. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son-in-law, David K. Perry, nephew, Lynn Blankenship, and sister, Judy King. Billy is...
Patricia Ann Fraley
Feb 13, 2021
Patricia Ann Fraley, 79, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 13, 2021 at Mercy Memorial Hospital. Patricia was born on September 23, 1941, in Champaign County, the daughter of the late John W. and Marjorie (Blue) Spear. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Marshall; sons, Don Fraley, Jr. and Randy (Terra) Fraley; grandchildren, Randy Prater, Amanda Arvay,...
Janet J. Smith
Feb 12, 2021
SMITH, Janet J. age 88 of Urbana passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, February 12, 2021 at her home. She was born on July 13, 1932, the daughter of George and Clarabelle (Smith) Harrington in Madison County, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Janet is preceded in death by two sons, Steve Davis and Michael Smith; her husband,...
Margaret Ann Rowe
Feb 9, 2021
Rowe, Margaret (Peggy) A., 78 of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She was born June 26, 1942 in Urbana, Ohio, the daughter of the late James Harvey and Genevieve Harvey. She was a 1960 graduate of Urbana High School. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother...
Betty Jane Johnson
Feb 8, 2021
Betty Jane Johnson, age 80, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2021. She was born on July 29, 1940, the daughter of the late Paul and Lillian (Sprinkle) Blosser. Betty is survived by her sons, Roger, Vincent (Frances) and Eric (Amy) Johnson; grandchildren, Lee, Quinton, Ethan, Angie and Jackie; several great-grandchildren; siblings, Bill (Betty), Gene (Peggy) and Richard...
Mary B. Johnston
Feb 7, 2021
Mary B. Johnston, age 90, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 30, 1930, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Emma (Fry) McArtor. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Charles R. Johnston and son, Joseph C. Johnston. Mary...
Warren E. Vanscoy
Jan 23, 2021
VANSCOY, Warren E. of Urbana, passed away at age 98 on January 23, 2021. He was born June 21, 1922 in Lima, Ohio the seventh child of Philip and Belva Vanscoy. He served in World War II in the United States Air Force in North Africa from April 1944 to January 1946. He was Mayor of St. Paris from 1956-1957...
Nancy Lee Hill
Jan 15, 2021
HILL, Nancy Lee VanHoose, age 70 of Urbana passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2020 at Ohio State Medical Center. She was born on September 10, 1950 in Urbana, Ohio to the late Arby and Betty E. (McCluskey) VanHoose. In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, Delmar Hill and brother, Robert Garfield VanHoose....
Dorothy Mae 'Dot' Skinner
Jan 15, 2021
SKINNER, Dorothy Mae ‘Dot’ (Leamman), age 77, died at OSU Hospital on January 15, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 26, 1943 in Piqua, Ohio to the late Donald and Eloine (Neff) Leamman. She was a 1961 graduate of Graham High School, where she was a member of the High School Marching Band,...
Donald Wayne Snyder
Jan 14, 2021
SNYDER, Donald Wayne passed from this world to the next at 1:29 AM on January 14, 2021, six days short of his 92nd birthday. He was surrounded by his loving family. Don was the son of Charles B. and Lottie (West) Snyder of Urbana, where he lived his entire life. Don married Doris Ann Bowshier on April 17, 1954. They...
Barbara Doris Skeen
Jan 13, 2021
SKEEN, Barbara Doris age 80 of Urbana passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born on July 29, 1940 to the late Erwin and Kaete (Emma) Wiesner in Germany. In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jarold E. Skeen and her son, Marion E. Shafer. ...
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