Obituaries
Obituaries
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...
Mary Maxine Landers
May 5, 2018
Mary Maxine (Hooley) Landers, age 96, died on Saturday, May 5, 2018 in Vancrest of Urbana. Maxine was born in Salem Township, Champaign County, Ohio to Clarence M. and Fern E. (Hengsteler) Hooley on August 26, 1921. She graduated from North Lewisburg High School and Moore’s Business College. Maxine was employed by Battelle Memorial Institute in Columbus, OH and retired...
Athelsteine "Steenie" B. Bowser
May 3, 2018
Athelsteine “Steenie” B. Bowser, 90, of Urbana, OH went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 3, 2018 from her home. She was the second oldest of nine born on March 4, 1928 in Urbana, OH to the late Herbert O. and Viola S. Bowser. She retired from Grimes/Midland Ross after being employed for over 40 years. Steenie was...
Larry V. Rowe
Apr 17, 2018
ROWE, Larry V., 76 of Urbana, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center after several months of failing health. He was born on September 10, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of the late Lawrence and Mary (Dibert) Rowe. He was a 1959 graduate of Urbana High School and a 1961 graduate of General...
Robert "Bob" F. Berry
Apr 14, 2018
Robert F. “Bob” Berry On Saturday, April 14, 2018, Bob, age 56, son, brother, “Prince”, soulmate, father, PaPa, uncle and friend, became a resident of the kingdom of Heaven. Bob was known for his encouraging words, old school values, witty one liners and occasional sarcasm, but not for his patience. He is survived by his soulmate, Sharon Salvador; mother, Jeaninne...
Blanche Mae Outram
Apr 7, 2018
Blanche Mae Outram, 90, of Urbana, died Saturday evening April 7, 2018 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born January 18, 1928 in Urbana, OH, a daughter of John E. and Lucy Belle (Nichols) Jenkins. Survived by her children, Charles E. Jenkins, Mary Dean of Urbana and Jobe W. Outram of Bellefontaine; step-son Robert Leon (Betty) Outram of Peebles,...
Shirley Ann Copeland
Apr 7, 2018
COPELAND, Shirley Ann age 78, lost her courageous battle of a lengthy illness and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 7, 2018. She was born on January 18, 1940 to the late Otis W. and Rosella (Faber) Knox in Urbana, Ohio. Shirley leaves behind to cherish her memory, her beloved husband of 61 years,...
Mary Ellen Blair
Mar 31, 2018
Mary Ellen Blair, 80, of Urbana, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 31, 2018 surrounded by family. She was born on February 16, 1938 in Jackson County, OH, a daughter of Shirley and Ruth (Salyers) Horsley. Ellen was a member of the Urbana Freewill Baptist Church. She was a loving mother and grandmother and devoted sister....
Cynthia Rice Williams
Mar 22, 2018
WILLIAMS, Cynthia Rice age 66 of Urbana, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 22, 2018. She was born on December 30, 1951 to the late Philip and Joan (Campfield) Rice in Urbana, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Cynthia is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 25 years, Steven "Mark" Williams. She leaves...
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