Obituaries
Obituaries
Betty L. Elsass
Dec 1, 2012
Betty, L. Elsass, 84, of Urbana, died at 12:39 P.M. Saturday, December 1, 2012 in Vancrest of Urbana. She was born March 10, 1928 in St. Marys, OH, a daughter of Chester and Marybelle (Magdalene) Elsea. Betty enjoyed her grandchildren, attending flea markets, and the company of those that stopped to visit with her. Survivors include 5 daughters; Donna Penny...
Roy Allen Engle
Nov 25, 2012
Roy Allen Engle, 54, of Urbana, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer went to meet his Lord and Savior at 1:38 A.M. Sunday, November 25, 2012 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana. He was born July 17, 1958 in Urbana, a son of Robert Engle and Jean (Nichols) Engle Lantz. Roy worked at Orbis for 17 years where he...
Dale E. Snyder
Nov 24, 2012
Dale E. Snyder, 53, of Urbana, died Saturday, November 24, 2012. He was born on December 22, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Roger E. and Wanda L. (Harter) Snyder. Dale was involved in 4-H, farming and the fair. Survivors include a son, Daniel (Tonia) Snyder of Urbana, grandson, Tyler Snyder, sister, Donna Jean Snyder of Springfield, brothers, Roger...
Charles William "Bill" Evilsizor
Nov 21, 2012
Charles William “Bill” Evilsizor, 85, of Urbana, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012 at Vancrest of Urbana. He was born in Champaign County on September 6, 1927, the son of Luther James and Mary (Comer) Evilsizor. Bill was a member of Grace Baptist Church and was an owner, trainer and driver of standard bred horses. Survivors include daughters, Tami (Don) Troyer...
Lynn M. Oliver
Nov 18, 2012
Lynn M. Oliver, 58, of Redmond WA, formerly of Urbana, passed away unexpectedly at 11:30 P. M. Sunday, November 18, 2012 in Evergreen Hospital, Kirkland, WA as the result of a massive pulmonary embolus with his wife, Sandy at his side. Lynn was born October 10, 1954 in Bellefontaine, OH, a son of Marvin Leslie and Helen (Bennett) Oliver. He...
Mary L. Holding
Nov 17, 2012
Mary L. Holding, 90, of Urbana, died at 8:58 a.m. on Saturday, November 17, 2012 in Mercy Memorial Hospital, Urbana. She was born on March 11, 1922 in Champaign County, Ohio, the daughter of Charlie Clinton and Bertha (Kennedy) Kennedy. Mary graduated from North Lewisburg High School in 1940 and retired from Howard Bond Paper Company after 36 years of...
Clarence Monroe Borders
Nov 15, 2012
Clarence Monroe Borders Jr., 83, of Springfield, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 in Essex of Springfield. He was born November 2, 1929 in Mechanicsburg, OH the son of Clarence M. and Zora Mae (Castle) Borders Sr. Clarence retired as a self-employed electrician, and enjoyed fishing and his grandchildren. Survivors include daughters, Linda Monroe of Urbana and Patricia Medley of Urbana,...
Louise Alice Farley
Nov 12, 2012
Louise Alice Farley, 82, of Urbana, was called to play violin with the angels in the Lord’s orchestra at 6:53 p.m. on Monday, November 12, 2012 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born on February 6, 1930 in Putnam County, Ohio, the daughter of Richard and Nellie (Tobias) Oswald Sr. Mrs. Farley attended Findlay College, Bowling Green State University...
Steven Edward Randall
Nov 7, 2012
Steven Edward Randall, 65, of Urbana, died in his residence on Wednesday, November 7, 2012. He was born on April 6, 1947 in Urbana, Ohio, the son of Robert E. and Helen (Watson) Randall. Steven was a member of Saint Mary Magdalen in Altamonte Springs, Fla. and was a Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal and Chief Building Official for the city...
Thomas E. "Tom" Smith
Nov 6, 2012
Thomas E. “Tom” Smith, 77, was carried away by angel wings from his residence in Urbana on Tuesday, November 6, 2012. He was born on September 22, 1935 in South Charleston, OH, the son of Jacob and Carrie (Williams) Smith. He retired from International Harvester after 39 years of service and was named the International Harvester Volunteer of the Year....
Leland Vincent Holmes
Nov 6, 2012
Leland Vincent Holmes, 78, of Urbana, went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning, November 6, 2012. He was born June 23, 1934 near Cadiz, Ohio, the son of John Wendell and Frances Giffen Holmes. A graduate of Westville High School, he was a lifelong farmer in the Mad River Valley west of Urbana, a kind and gentle man who...
Elizabeth "Betty" Asterino
Nov 1, 2012
Elizabeth F. “Betty” Asterino, 90, of Urbana, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at 1:40 a.m. on Thursday, November 1, 2012 in Mercy McAuley Center in Urbana. She was born on January 29, 1922 in Tonawanda, NY, the daughter of William and Elsie (Lawrence) Costello. A 1940 graduate of St. Mary High School, Betty was a homemaker and was...
Barbara Lee Willeke-Stillings
Oct 27, 2012
Barbara Lee Willeke-Stillings, of Urbana, 59, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Barb was born in Kenton, Ohio on October 19, 1953 to the late Vernal and Marilyn (Wilkerson) Willeke. She was preceded in death by sister Cheryl (Willeke) Bensman, nephew Jonathan Bensman, and brother-in-law Gerald Stillings. Barb is survived by: Her loving husband,...
Gwendolyn J. "Gwyen" Ohls
Oct 7, 2012
Gwendolyn J. “Gwen” Ohls, 80, of Springfield, died at 3:02 A. M. Sunday, October 7, 2012 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born June 17, 1932 in Marvin VA, a daughter of William Ashley and Blanche (Shelton) Deskins. Survivors include daughters, Pat Horsley Miller, of Springfield ; sons Steve Horsley of Springfield, Dan Horsley and his wife Kris of...
Emily L. Webb
Oct 4, 2012
Obituary for Emily L. Webb Emily L. Webb, 82, of Urbana, died at 5:50 A.M. Thursday, October 4, 2012 in Vancrest of Urbana. She was born August 30, 1930 in Osborne, OH, a daughter of James R. and Elsie May (Gillispie) Sharp. Emily attended the First Nazarene Church of Springfield, retired as a Medical Aide from Presbyterian Manor in Texas,...
Jeanette Ann Huffman
Oct 1, 2012
Jeanette Ann Huffman, 55, of Urbana, died at 2:35 P.M., Monday, October 1, 2012 in her residence. She was born in Leesville, LA on April 3, 1957, a daughter of Gabriel L. and Sarah (Keeran) Tasy. She was a 1976 graduate of Urbana High School and received an associate degree in fashion design from the Boder Fashion School in Florida....
William "Bill" Todd
Sep 30, 2012
William Earl ”Bill” Todd, 77, of Urbana, died Sunday, September 30, 2012, in the Villa Springfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Springfield, OH. He was born November 5, 1934, in Ft. Wayne, IN, a son of Richard Charles and Geraldine Annette (Kassen) Todd. Bill retired from International/Navistar where he worked as a general foreman. He served as a dispersing clerk in...
Danny F. Chester
Sep 28, 2012
Danny F. Chester, 73, of Urbana, died at11:00 A.M. Friday, September 28, 2012 in his residence. He was born February 13, 1939 in Champaign County, a son of Ralph “Sonny” and Maxine (Miller) Chester. Danny was a 1957 Salem High School graduate, attended Kingscreek Baptist Church, retired from Grimes Honeywell and served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member...
Phylis Radford
Sep 27, 2012
Phyllis Radford, 70, of Urbana, went to be with her Lord, with family and friends by her bedside at 2:20 P.M. Thursday, September 27, 2012, in her residence. She was born May 20, 1942 in Springfield, OH, a daughter of Russsell and Norma (Smittle) Coss. She was a 1960 graduate of Springfield South and worked at DARE PAFCO, Grimes Aerospace...
David A. Adams
Sep 23, 2012
David A. Adams, Sr., 76, of Urbana, one of 14 children born to Lucian W. and Jessie (Combs) Adams, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2012. David retired from Navistar. He was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters, Wilda Dunkelbarger, Ruby Trinkle, Ethel Kelly, Theda Kelly, Julia Barnes and Kathleen; two brothers, Lucian and Walter. He is survived...
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