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Gary A. Shafer
Mar 31, 2017
Gary A. Shafer, age 60, of Urbana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 31, 2017 at his home. He was born on May 6, 1956 in Champaign County, Ohio to the late Paul J. and Rosaland J. (Blake) Shafer. In addition to his father, Gary is preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer J. Shafer. Gary is survived by his...
Michael E. Brozouski
Mar 30, 2017
Michael E. Brozouski, 71, of Urbana, passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2017 in his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on January 23, 1946 in Buffalo, NY, a son of Edward and Lillian (Rost) Brozouski. Michael was just 16 when he graduated from high school and 19 when he graduated from Buffalo University and received his bachelor’s...
Sharron Kay Sells
Mar 19, 2017
SELLS, Sharron Kay age 75 of Cable, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Pinnacle Point Nursing Home. She was born on May 17, 1942 to the late Clay Maxwell and Charlotte (Arnold) Noel in Urbana, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Sharron is preceded in death by her brother, Arnold “Butch” Noel; and sister-in-law, Melinda Maxwell. She...
Cecil Moore
Mar 17, 2017
Cecil Moore, 81, of Urbana, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. Family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, March 24, 2017 in the WALTER & STOWE FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Kings Creek Cemetery, Urbana.
Florence Houston
Mar 5, 2017
Florence Harriott Houston, age 97, of Urbana, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2017 at her home. She was born on June 10, 1919 to the late Charles and Stella Fargo in Detroit, Michigan. In addition to her parents, Florence is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Warnock Houston; an aunt, Lindsay Greene; and a sister-in-law, Janet Thackery. She...
Annette M. Finch
Mar 5, 2017
Annette M. Finch, 44, formerly of Urbana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital. She was born on March 6, 1972, the daughter of Michael Joseph Finch and Stella Ann Williams. Annette is survived by her mother, Stella Williams; sisters, Josetta (Kevin) Whitney and Michelle Amidon; nephews and nieces, Christopher (Ashley) Frantz, Bradley Frantz,...
Teresa Ann Poland
Mar 4, 2017
Teresa Ann Poland, 62, formerly of Grove City and Urbana, passed away peacefully after a long and hard fought battle with numerous illnesses at The Laurels of Blanchester. She was born on November 6, 1954, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Erwin F. and Mary L. (Ehlre) Poland. Teresa is survived by her brother Gary (Sue) Poland and nephew...
Robert E. Kiser
Feb 26, 2017
Robert E. Kiser, 93, of Urbana, passed away February 26, 2017 at home with his loyal dog Sadie by his side. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, June (Zoll); son, Robert H. Kiser; daughter, Peggy (Glen) Jurmann; grandson, William Kiser; and great-grandchildren, Poppy and John Kiser. He was born on July 14, 1923 to Harry and Bernice...
Donna Truex
Feb 25, 2017
Donna Marjean (Humble) Truex, age 67 of Englewood, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017. She was born to the late Harold E. Humble and Marjorie E. (Birt) Humble on March 12, 1949. Donna attended West Liberty Salem Schools where she graduated in 1967. Donna worked for the State of Ohio as a certified Tumor Registrar before she retired...
Ruth Anne Eleyet
Feb 23, 2017
Ruth Anne Eleyet, 77, of Urbana, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana. She was born on September 20, 1939 in Urbana, OH, a daughter of Neurus and Lucy (Bozman) Cox. Ruth was the 1957 Class Salutatorian for the last class at Concord High School before it consolidated with Graham Schools. She was in the...
Charles Blaine Watkins
Feb 21, 2017
Charles Blaine Watkins, “Buggs,” 86, of Urbana, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 in The OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on October 13, 1930 in Mingo, OH, a son of James and Mary Evelyn (Johnson) Watkins, who lovingly called him “Junior.” An Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, who helped create helicopter landings for MASH units, Charlie...
Lois G. Wagner
Feb 20, 2017
Lois G. Wagner, 54, of Urbana, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born January 17, 1963, in Madison County, OH, a daughter of Donald and Karen (Knapp) Fooce. Lois worked at Milner’s Restaurant and loved gardening, fishing, and anything outdoors. Survivors include her husband, David Richard Wagner Jr.; daughters, Sara Parthemore and...
Lewis E. Brown
Feb 17, 2017
Lewis E. Brown, 71, of Urbana, passed away Friday, February 17, 2017 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 17, 1945, in Urbana, the son of the late Myron and Evelyn (Lewis) Brown. Lewis is survived by his children, Jennifer Lee (Wendel) Laubach, Ryan Lewis Brown and Aaron Mathew (Shaunda) Brown; grandchildren, Cameron Brown and Rylee and...
Janice L. Ashbeck
Feb 15, 2017
Janice L. (McKean) Ashbeck, 82, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Vancrest of Urbana. She was born on November 21, 1934 in Lima, OH, a daughter of Ira and Clara (Diltz) Folkerth. Janice was a floral designer for Law the Florist, in Crestline for a number of years, operated her own store in Arizona and later...
Robert L. Johnson
Feb 14, 2017
Robert “Bob” Johnson, 67, of Urbana, slipped into eternity on Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1949 in Madison County, IN, a son of Everett and Ethel (Pflueger) Johnson. Bob worked as a journeyman pipefitter, retired from GM and was employed by True Inspection Services. He was a longtime member of Urbana...
Loretta L. Metzger
Feb 8, 2017
Loretta Metzger, 76, of Urbana, went to join her husband on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in Hearth & Home of Urbana. She was born on July 6, 1940 in Springfield, OH, a daughter of Raymond Shirk and Gertrude (Powell). She married Wayne Metzger on June 9, 1961 in Hicksville, OH. Loretta retired after 25 years of service at Urbana City...
Cathy Lynn Ratcliff
Jan 29, 2017
Cathy L. Ratcliff, age 63, of Springfield, went to be with her family in Heaven on Sunday, January 29, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 16, 1953 in Urbana, OH, a daughter of Billy Joe and Marcella June (Ropp) Ratcliff. Cathy liked music, books and dolls, and as a child loved playing outside in the...
Betty E. Hunter
Jan 18, 2017
Betty Ex Hunter, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in Hilliard, Ohio. She was born on February 20, 1923 in Findlay, Ohio to the late Anthony C. and Bessie L. (Wade) Ex. Betty graduated from Findlay High School and went on to attend Miami University, majoring in Fine Arts. After graduating in 1945, she ventured to Cleveland...
Randy W. Harrington
Jan 18, 2017
Randy W. Harrington, 55, of Urbana, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 in his home with family by his side. He was born on August 4, 1961 in Urbana, OH, a son of Donald and Doris Mae (Davis) Harrington Sr. A graduate of Urbana High School, Randy previously worked for Urbana City Schools and Robert’s Refuse, followed by 13...
Helen L. Mcclain
Jan 8, 2017
Helen L. McClain, 84, of Urbana, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Mercy McAuley Center. She was born on August 18, 1932 in Champaign County, Ohio, a daughter of the late Wilbur G. and Minnie H. (Mason) Wells. Survivors include a daughter, Rebecca Sue McClain; a son, Jeffrey Lynn McClain; and grandchildren, Melissa Lynn McClain, Jeffrey Lynn McClain...
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