Obituaries
Obituaries
James William Avery Reeves
May 12, 2015
James William Avery Reeves was born August 13, 1926 in Shelbyville, TN to Alvin and Ester Reeves, who preceded him in death. He was called to eternal rest on May 12, 2015 at 88 years of age. He married Dorothy Carmichael over 70 years ago, on August 6, 1944. She is left to cherish his memory, along with their 3...
Ralph W. Eaton
May 7, 2015
Ralph W. Eaton, 89, of Urbana, died on Thursday, May 7, 2015 in Heartland of Urbana. He was born on June 6, 1925 in Urbana, OH, the son of Pearl and Marena Ethel (Maddox) Eaton. Ralph previously worked at the Lawnview workshop as well as worked on area farms. Survivors include a brother, Richard Eaton; a sister, Dorothy Adams; nieces,...
Heather Wilhelm
May 5, 2015
Heather Wilhelm, 43, of Urbana, passed away on May 5, 2015. She was born on December 13, 1971 in Urbana, OH, the daughter of James E. and Anna (Castle) Stidham, Jr. Heather was a 1992 graduate of Urbana High School. She loved photography, baking cakes and spending time with her grandkids. Survivors include her mother, Anna (Castle) Stidham of Urbana;...
John V. Holycross
May 2, 2015
John Holycross, Sr., 80, of Urbana, took his last drive on Saturday, May 2, 2015. He was born April 14, 1935 in Union County, to the late William and Helen (Ridgeway) Holycross. John was a 1953 graduate of North Lewisburg High School and later went on to proudly serve his country in the United States Army. He retired from the...
Jae J. Koh
Apr 25, 2015
Jae J. Koh, M.D., 73, of Urbana, passed away after a battle with lung cancer on Saturday, April 25, 2015, at home, surrounded by friends and family. Born February 25, 1942, in Jeongeup, South Korea, Jae was the oldest son of his late father, Kwang Sup, and mother, Chasuk. He is survived by his wife, Sonia, and his two daughters,...
Bonnie L George
Apr 25, 2015
Bonnie L. George, age 70, passed away on Saturday afternoon, on April 25, 2015, at her home after a long period of declining health. She is survived by her husband of nearly 50 years, Douglas P. George, and her son Robert E. George. She was completely devoted to and deeply beloved by her family. Bonnie was the daughter of Mr....
Robert Airland Cohn
Apr 25, 2015
Robert Airland Cohn of Urbana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior after a courageous battle with A.L.S. on April 25, 2015. He was born on June 18, 1939 in Peebles, Ohio. Robert is survived by his wife of 45 years, Fran; also his children, Bob (Connie) Cohn, Joe Cohn, Randy (Marilyn) Cohn, Chad (Colleen) Cohn, and Emily...
Shelley Raye Nickerson
Apr 24, 2015
Shelley Raye Nickerson, 54, of Cable, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on August 30, 1960 in Urbana, OH, the daughter of Robert E. Fox, Jr. and Gloria Jean (Collins) Hidy. Shelley was a 1978 graduate of Urbana High School where she was a majorette. She studied nursing at Clark...
Eloise Dobbins
Apr 14, 2015
Eloise Dobbins, 86, of Urbana went to be home with the Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born on February 12, 1929 in Matewan, W. Va., the daughter of Lafe and Elva (Collins) Ward. Eloise retired from W. B. Marvin and was a member of Grace Baptist Church. Survivors include daughter, Sue Wilson...
Helen Sylvia Webster
Apr 11, 2015
Helen Sylvia Webster, 94, of Urbana, ended this life peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2015 in Maria Joseph Center, Dayton. She was born on December 20, 1920 in Williamston, S.C., the daughter of George C. and Mary (Sizer) Royal. Helen graduated from Caroline High School, Williamstown, S.C. in 1937 and Claflin College, Orangeburg, S.C. in 1941. She taught for a...
John E. Yohn
Apr 9, 2015
John E. Yohn, 88, of Urbana, died on Thursday, April 9, 2015 in Vancrest of Urbana. He was born on October 26, 1926, in West Liberty, OH, the son of Sam and Martha (Stricker) Yohn. John served in the United States Army during WWII and retired from American Aggregates in 1986. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Hankey) Yohn; children, John...
Axel "Ike" Wright
Mar 23, 2015
Axel Ike Wright, 82, of St. Paris, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 23, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on March 28, 1932 in Titusville, PA, the son of Frank and Bernice (Stoltz) Wright. Ike was a member of Cable United Methodist Church and retired from Rotor Tool in Euclid in 1997....
Sarah Anne Crist
Mar 19, 2015
Sarah A. Crist, 66, of Urbana, died on Thursday, March 19, 2015 in the Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 31, 1948 in Urbana, OH, the daughter of William and Frances (Brittin) Delaney. Sarah was a graduate of Mechanicsburg High School, received her bachelors degree from Wittenberg University and Masters in Education from Xavier University. She was...
Donald "Donnie" Knight
Mar 18, 2015
Donald E. Donnie Knight, 80, of Urbana, died Wednesday, March 18, 2015 in Vancrest of Urbana. He was born on June 18, 1934 in Urbana, OH, the son of Kenneth Ray and Irva Mildred (Hart) Knight Sr. Donnie was a 1952 graduate of Urbana Local School, a longtime member of Bowlusville United Methodist Church and served in the U.S. Army....
Nancy Susan Loffer
Mar 16, 2015
Nancy Susan Loffer, 72, of West Liberty, went home to be with her Lord on Monday morning, March 16, 2015 in Kobacker House, Columbus. She was born April 27, 1942 in Altoona, PA, and was the daughter of Irvin V. and Fern (Headings) Baumgartner. Nancy accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age. She taught at...
Brandy Sue Staley
Mar 13, 2015
Brandy Sue (Moore) Staley, 37, of Urbana, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2015 in Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton. She was born on March 17, 1977 in Springfield, OH, the daughter of Mitchell T. Moore Jr. and Rebecca Salyer. Brandy was a 1996 graduate of Graham High School and worked in assembly at Rittal Corp. in Urbana. Survivors include her...
Francis Dominic Defrancis
Mar 11, 2015
Francis Frank Dominic DeFrancis, 83, of Urbana, died on March 11, 2015 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. Born on May 17, 1931 in Madrid, Spain, he was the son of Dominic and Mary (Strapp) DeFrancis. Paquito, as he was then called, lived with his family in Spain, Portugal, and Cuba before returning to Urbana, where he attended St. Marys High...
Kenneth V. Smith
Mar 9, 2015
Kenneth V. Smith, 85, of Urbana, passed away on March 9, 2015 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. He was born November 26, 1929 in Urbana, OH to Naomi (Vance) and Leonard Smith. Kenny graduated from Urbana High School in 1948 where he was a member of the marching band. Kenny was a tool and die maker and retired from Navistar....
Richard H. "Dickie" Robinson
Mar 8, 2015
Richard H. Dickie Robinson Sr., 83, of Urbana, died on Sunday, March 8, 2015 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana. He was born on September 10, 1931 in Urbana, OH, the son of Harry J. and Sarah E. (Huffman) Robinson. A graduate of Urbana High School, he was a member of Jerusalem Second Baptist Church. Richard served in the U.S. Army,...
Grace A. Trainum
Mar 5, 2015
Grace A. Trainum, 92, of Urbana, died on Thursday, March 5, 2015 in Mercy McAuley Center, Urbana. She was born on August 2, 1922 in Sterling, ILL, the daughter of William and Nellie (Grist) Stanley. Grace graduated from Milford Center High School and retired from Plastic Research Products. Survivors include a daughter, Barbara Clark of Urbana; grandchildren, Morgan Clark and...
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