Obituaries
Obituaries
Robert "Bob" M. Howe
Aug 15, 2014
Robert (Bob) Howe, 87, of Urbana, passed on Friday, August 15, 2014 in the loving care of Gold Wing at Vancrest of Urbana. Bob was born on October 27, 1926 in Akron, OH, the son of Arthur and Effie (McCain) Howe. Effie moved the family to Rosewood in the thirties to help run the farm. Bob served in the U.S....
Betty. M. Graeter
Aug 15, 2014
Betty M. Graeter, 89, of Urbana since 2008, formerly of Dayton, Fairborn and Xenia, died on Friday, August 15, 2014 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. She was born on March 14, 1925 in Urbana, the daughter of Leo and Beulah (Barnett) Thornburg. Betty, a graduate of Urbana High School, attended Faith Fellowship Church, enjoyed reading, doing word search puzzles...
William C. "Bill" Evans
Aug 12, 2014
William C. Bill Evans, 77, of Urbana, passed away unexpectedly at 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 in Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield, OH. Bill was born in McDermott, OH, on September 2, 1936 to the late Roscoe Evans and Daisy (Crabtree) Jones. He grew up in Urbana, OH and then proudly served in the United States Navy from...
David Lee Evans
Aug 11, 2014
David Lee Evans, 49, of Columbus, died on Monday, August 11, 2014 in Kobacker House, Columbus. He had been a resident of Heinzerling Developmental Center for 31 years. He was born on April 2, 1965 in Urbana, OH, the son of Marvin and Karen (Bussa) Evans. David was very special to his family and friends. Survivors include his mother, Karen...
William "Bill" A. Pauly
Aug 10, 2014
William A. Bill Pauly, 77, of Urbana, died at 1:43 p.m. on Sunday, August 10, 2014 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield. Bill was born in Springfield, OH on September 29, 1936 to the late Raymond and Norma (McBeth) Pauly. He grew up in St. Paris, OH and graduated from St. Paris High School in 1954. He joined the...
Joann L. Vaught
Aug 9, 2014
Joann L. Vaught, 74, of Cable died at 7:26 A.M. on Saturday, August 9, 2014 in Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH. She was born July 20, 1940 in Champaign Co. a daughter of Claude and Florence (Swisher) Rice. Joann retired from Northern Floral and had worked at Kirby Hatcheries. She had attended Triad Schools, was an avid reader, loved collecting...
Charles "Charlie" Jason Roberts
Aug 4, 2014
Charles Charlie Jason Roberts, 37, of Springfield, died on Monday, August 4, 2014 in his residence. He was born on March 17, 1977 in Urbana, OH, the son of Charles F. and Rhonda (Shingler) Roberts. Charlie attended St. Mary School, Catholic Central and Northeastern. He worked in construction and as a truck driver and worked on automobiles. Charlies daughters were...
Billy Joe Ratcliff
Jul 26, 2014
PLEASE NOTE: Visitation and service times have changed for Billy Ratcliff Billy Joe Ratcliff, 80, of Urbana, died on Saturday, July 26, 2014 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield. He was born on May 1, 1934 in Carter County, KY, the son of Lloyd Thomas and Goldie Opal (Pennington) Ratcliff. Billy Joe retired from Knowlton Construction. He attended the...
Terrance "Terry" Harrigan
Jul 26, 2014
Terrance L. Terry Harrigan, 56, of Brookville, died on Saturday, July 26, 2014 in the OSU Medical Center, Columbus. He was born on October 10, 1957 in Urbana, OH, the son of James Paul and Patricia (Mutschler) Harrigan. Terry was a 1976 graduate of Urbana High School and attended the University of Dayton. He had worked as an electrician for...
Phyllis Spires
Jul 25, 2014
Phyllis Spires of Urbana, died at 11:45 P.M. Friday July 25, 2014 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield, OH. As she requested she will be cremated with services held at the convenience of the family. The family is being served by the WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.walterfunerals.com
Nemesia "Ama" Cardosa
Jul 24, 2014
Nemesia Ama Cardosa, 96, was born on October 31, 1917 in Pesqueria Chica, Nuevo Leon Mexico to parents Andres and Juanita Guerra. She peacefully went to our loving Father on Thursday, July 24, 2014 in her residence. Nemesia (Mencha) was better known to her family as Ama, which means Love. She was married to her loving and caring husband, Esteban,...
Michele L. (Phifer) Russell
Jul 22, 2014
Michele L. (Phifer) Russell, 45, of St. Paris, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 in her residence. She was born on August 18, 1968 in Urbana, OH, the daughter of Ben Phifer and Mary Ruth (Dickerson) McLaughlin. Michele was a 1986 graduate of Urbana High School and attended Wilmington College. She was on the cheerleading...
Vicki L. Schliesser
Jul 15, 2014
Vicki Schliesser, 67, of Springfield, formerly of Urbana, died on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 in her residence. She was born on December 16, 1946 in Bryan, OH, the daughter of Robert D. and Mary A. (Steinbarger) Baker. Vicki was a graduate of Fairview High School in Defiance County. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. Survivors include her...
Kent Pierce
Jun 22, 2014
Kent Pierce, 77, of Mechanicsburg, died at 10:55 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, 2014 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. Graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, June 26, 2014 in Oak Dale Cemetery, Urbana. The family is being served by WALTER & SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Urbana.
Patsy A. Evilsizor
Jun 19, 2014
Patsy A. Evilsizor, 76, of Urbana, died Thursday, June 19, 2014 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana. She was born July 3, 1937 in St. Paris, OH, the daughter of Durell and Marjorie (Peyton) Pence. Patsy was a 1955 graduate of Westville High School and retired from Kardon Industries. Survivors include a sister, Rejina Brunotte of Urbana, and several nieces, nephews...
James F. Hagenbuch
Jun 5, 2014
James F. Hagenbuch, 84, of Urbana, died at 8:35 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2014 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana. He was born on August 26, 1929 in Urbana, OH, the son of Stephen J. and Anna (Kentner) Hagenbuch. James graduated from St. Mary High School, retired from International Harvester as an assembler and attended St. Mary Catholic Church, Urbana....
John R. "Jack" Leffel
Jun 1, 2014
John R. Jack Leffel, 87, formerly of New Carlisle, died on Sunday, June 1, 2014 in Dayspring of Miami Valley, Fairborn, OH. He was born on March 8, 1927 in Springfield, OH, the son of Russell and Esther (Zopf) Leffel. Jack served in the Army, Marine Reserves and the Coast Guard. He previously worked as a police officer prior to...
Richard E. Neer
May 30, 2014
Richard E. Neer, 66, of Xenia, was received into the open arms of Jesus on Friday, May 30, 2014 in the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville, TN. He was born March 13, 1948 in Bellefontaine, a son of D. Dwight and Ida N. (Lapp) Neer. Richard was a 1966 graduate of West Liberty-Salem High School, received a degree from...
Wilbur "Jr." Wray
May 25, 2014
Wilbur Jr. Wray, 86, of Urbana, died at 8:15 A.M., Sunday, May 25, 2014 in Vancrest of Urbana. He was born April 2, 1928 in St. Paris, OH, a son of Wilbur C. and Clara (Cost) Wray. Jr., a 1946 Urbana Local School graduate, retired from the City of Urbana in 1993. He was a member of the Urbana Freewill...
Warren Mattox
May 17, 2014
Warren Mattox, 82, of Urbana, passed peacefully on Saturday, May 17, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born September 13, 1931 in Urbana, OH, the son of the late Herbert and Ruth (Anderson) Mattox. He was an avid farmer for a lifetime. He loved the outdoors, his garden and sharing his harvest with family and friends. A...
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