Obituaries
Obituaries
Goldie Ellsworth
Aug 3, 2018
Goldie Ellsworth, 92, of Urbana, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 in Vancrest of Urbana. She was born on July 23, 1926 in Woodstock, OH, a daughter of Truman and Mildred (Southard) Ellsworth. Goldie was a 1944 graduate of Woodstock High School and attended Urbana Junior College. She was employed 35 years for Dr. Isador Miller until he retired....
Richard Eugene Oberly
Aug 3, 2018
Richard Eugene Oberly, 80, of Urbana, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 in Conover, OH. The family is being served by WALTER & LEWIS FUNERAL HOME, Urbana. In lieu of flowers, please donate in memory of Richard to the charity of your choice.
Nettie Jean Foy
Jul 28, 2018
Foy, Nettie Jean, 90, of Urbana, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at the Vancrest Nursing Home. She is preceded in death by her parents Peter and Daisy (Sutton) Blue, her loving husband Charles A. Foy, her 5 brothers and 2 sisters. She is survived by her daughter Terri Miller; son and daughter –in-law Randy Wade and Tammi Foy; grandson...
Jessie M Jones
Jul 27, 2018
Jones, Jessie M, 91, of Urbana, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at the McCauley Center in Urbana.She is preceded in death by her loving husband Paul Orin Jones; her parents Noah and Ellen (Coleman) Gregg; her brothers William Gregg and Harold Gregg. She is survived by her daughters, Ann (Steve) Broander, Kathy (Mick) Larrick; sons Stan (Jennifer) Jones and...
Ramon Eugene Walborn
Jul 15, 2018
Ramon Eugene Walborn, 75, of North Lewisburg, passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 in Memorial Hospital of Union County, Marysville. He was born on January 2, 1943 in Urbana, OH, a son of Sparky Evan and Dorotha (Leasure) Walborn. Survivors include his wife, Mary Walborn; daughters, Beth Wilder of Mechanicsburg, Teressa (Lloyd) Speakman of Brooksville, FL and Rhea Moore...
Gary R. Wellmeier
Jul 12, 2018
Gary R. Wellmeier, age 83, of Urbana, fell asleep in death on July 12, 2018. He was born October 5, 1934 and was well known as one of Jehovah’s witnesses. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Russell and Bernice Wellmeier; brother, Warren; and sister, Carol Henderson. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Shirley; brothers,...
Glenna Mae Umbenhauer
Jul 12, 2018
Glenna Mae Umbenhauer, 91, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on April 15, 1927 in Champaign County, OH, a daughter of Jacob and Lillian Karg. She attended Third Church of God in Springfield, played several musical instruments and retired from the U.S. Census Department. Survivors include a daughter, Teresa...
Matthew Alan Moell
Jul 6, 2018
Matthew Alan Moell, of Charlotte, NC, was born in Columbus, OH on January 5, 1966, and passed away July 6, 2018, at age 52. He was the son of Joseph and Betsy Moell. His father preceded him in death in 2007. Matt is survived by his mother Betsy Moell of Urbana, OH; two children, Nicholas Moell of Fairfield, IA and...
Kevin Michael Slone
Jun 26, 2018
Kevin Michael Slone, 42, of Urbana went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 26, 1975 in Springfield, OH, a son of Clyde and Anita Rosales Slone of Urbana. Kevin attended Urbana High School and graduated in 1994. While in school, he played football and basketball. Kevin loved...
Juanita L. Shirk
Jun 16, 2018
Juanita Leann Shirk, 49, of Urbana, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018. She was born February 16, 1969 in Springfield, OH, a daughter of George Junior and Evelina (Gilliam) Shirk. Juanita worked as an STNA for various nursing homes. Survivors include her mother, Evelina Russell of Urbana; sister, Julie Shirk of Urbana; and a brother, George Junior Shirk Jr....
Bernice Ada Branstiter
Jun 15, 2018
Bernice A. (Carlson) Branstiter (January 13, 1924-June 15, 2018) Bernice Carlson was born along with her twin sister Bertha on January 13, 1924 in Cogswell, North Dakota. She was the daughter of Martha (Dyste) and Arthur B. Carlson, a product of what is known as a mixed marriage in North Dakota, a Norwegian mother and a Swedish father. She was...
James F Parker
Jun 11, 2018
James F. Parker, 76, of Urbana, passed away on Monday, June 11, 2018 in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on November 19, 1941 in Bellefontaine, OH, a son of Albert and Donna (Neal) Parker. He received his undergraduate degree from Urbana University and completed his education with a Master’s in Computer Science from Wright...
Anna Ruth Stidham
Jun 5, 2018
Anna Ruth Stidham, 66, of Urbana, was reunited with her family on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. She was born on October 8, 1951 in Paintsville, KY, a daughter of Clinton and Irene (VanHoose) Castle. Anna was a member of the Urbana Freewill Baptist Church and retired from Trutec. She enjoyed crocheting and loved her family, especially her great-grandkids. Survivors include...
Joyce Maxine Parker
Jun 5, 2018
Joyce Maxine Parker, 70, of Urbana passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 in her residence. She was born on October 23, 1947 in Hillsboro, OH a daughter of Howard Faye and Viola (Mattox) Gibson. Joyce was personable, loving and strong and family was her top priority as she cherished her time with her grandchildren. She loved Christmas and Elvis...
Orrin Clark Grosjean
May 30, 2018
Orrin Clark Grosjean, Retired Command Chief Master Sergeant, age 73, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in the Wright-Patterson AFB Medical Center. He was both an organ donor and an organ recipient. He was born on March 30, 1945 in Wooster, OH, a son of Joseph and Thelma (Clark) Grosjean. Orrin was a veteran of Vietnam who...
Terry Lynn Minix
May 30, 2018
Terry Lynn Minix, 55, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018 in his residence. He was born on August 14, 1962 in Lima, OH, a son of Stratton and Carol (Orders) Minix. Terry was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard and was a member of the Donald Cannon American Legion Post 238 in Mechanicsburg. Terry enjoyed...
Daniel Gene Ridder
May 20, 2018
Daniel Gene Ridder Dan passed away in the Miami Valley Hospital on Sunday, May 20, 2018 from complications suffered in a recent burn accident. He was born in Urbana to Rheba and Karl Ridder on November 15, 1945. He was a graduate of Urbana High School class of 1964. Dan worked at the Howard Paper Mill for 42 years and...
Daniel Joseph O'Kane
May 20, 2018
Mr. Daniel “Dan” Joseph O’Kane, devoted son, father, husband, brother, and uncle, died unexpectedly on May 20, 2018, in Urbana at the age of 60. Dan was born on March 30, 1958, in Dayton, OH to Susan (nee Carpec) and John J. O’Kane. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1976 and Wright State University in 1981 with a degree...
Bonita Sue "Suzy" Wilson
May 19, 2018
Bonita Sue “Suzy” Wilson Bonita Sue Wilson, 68, of Urbana, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 19, 2018 in her residence. She was born on July 15, 1949 in Huntington, W. VA, a daughter of Fred and Eloise “Ward” Dobbins. She was preceded in death by her father, mother and sister Joann Roby Tolley. She...
Robert W. Oberdier
May 17, 2018
Robert W. Oberdier, age 94, of Urbana, passed away on May 17, 2018 at the Ohio State University East Hospital in Columbus. He was born on March 5, 1924 in Richwood, Ohio, the son of Roy W. Oberdier and Jesse Smith Oberdier. Robert was preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Alice Clark in 1980. In 1982, he married...
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