In lieu of flowers, donationa may be made to Northminster Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be 11-12 noon Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio with funeral services at 12 noon in the funeral home. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM Saturday in First Lutheran Church, Springfield. Mildred Elizabeth (Cooksey) Ruzicka was born September 21, 1930, the daughter of James and Dona Cooksey. Condolences may be shared at. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery. And 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 7:00PM with Pastor Doug Dahms officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.richardsraffanddunbar.com. Barry and his wife Jeanne enjoyed watching football and Survivor together. He was born August 15, 1947 in Springfield the son of the late Carroll and Ruth Jeanne (Bost) Steinmetz. Mary J. Crable, 45, of Springfield, passed away July 14, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. There were always summer vacations: fishing in Canada and vacationing in Florida. Charleen Harris, 75, of Springfield, passed away Monday, September 9, 2019 at the OSU Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin Barry and Doris Mae (Avery) McDonald; brother, Ross McDonald; an infant sister; uncle, Tommy Avery; and brothers-in-law, Eugene Justice and Butch Blazer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Briddell; and a son, Steven Briddell; and a brother, Danny Briddell. Survivors include seven loving children, Karen Assini, of Delaware, Ohio, Diana Amidon, of Springfield, Linda Arnold, of Enon, Ohio, Michael (Lani) Assini, of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Toni Koogler, Jeffrey Assini and Amy Assini, all of Springfield; 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; a sister, Audrey (Paul) Lauffer, of Jeannette, several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Zelma Lira, of Springfield. Visitation will be observed for one hour prior to the services. She was born September 17, 1921 in Ulysses, Kentucky, the daughter of Arlie Francis and Nora Alafair (Ward) Kazee Sr.. (Fay) Pullin, Thomas O. Kenneth was employed through IH Farmall in Rock Island, Illinois for 25 years and retired after 10 more years at IH Navistar, Springfield, OH, for a combination of 35 years. Everyone she knew loved her dearly and she loved them also. She was born February 5, 1974 in Springfield, the daughter of Rosie Allene Peach (Bayes) and Shannon Boldman. A celebration of life service will take place at 7:00 p.m. Monday in the Greater Life Apostolic Church, 200 Snyder Street, Springfield, with Pastor Paul Dowdy officiating. A hard working farmer, Billie Read More, Barbara Jean Alley Glendenning, age 90, passed away on Jan. 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. Friends may visit with the family for one hour prior to the services. They would have celebrated 56 years of marriage this May. Bill loved to ride his Harley with his brothers. A celebration of her life will be held at 10:00AM Saturday in the Hillside Avenue Church of God. Frank loved traveling and cruising and had enjoyed taking trips all over the world with his husband, Harry. Arrangements are being handled by the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. in the Memorial Home with burial to follow in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. She loved animals, especially her dog Megan. They shared many years of marriage. Fred was raised by his parents on their farm in South Vienna along with his three brothers. Published in Bolivar Herald-Free Press from Feb. 28 to Mar. Stefanie Michelle Aviles, 40, of Springfield, passed away November 5, 2022, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Thank you so much. Funeral services 2 pm Thursday in the funeral home. The family would like to give a special thank you to Dr. Singh and the staff at Hospice of Miami County, for the loving care she received. Stella Mae (Campbell) Smith, 67, of Springfield, passed away December 15, 2020 at Springfield Regional Hospital. Survivors include his loving companion for 19 years; Lorraine McCrite, (aka Brown), children; Missy Brown, Lisa Marie Brown, Barry J. Mary is survived by her husband of thirty-six years, Jack A. Kibby; three children Amy (Martin) Mitchell and Jack J. LILLIAN MAE STULL 89, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Friday, February 23, 2018. Kenneth was born on January 24, 1939 in Buffalo, Iowa and was the twelfth child to Albert and Carrie (Burris) Penrod. He lived in England for his first 5 years before stays in California, Ohio, and Saudi Arabia eventually settling back in Yellow Springs, Ohio in 1981. She loved to laugh, loved music, and loved her family and friends. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com. Milton Gibson, 54, of New Carlisle, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2017. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME with Pastor Rick Clos officiating. Fred served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Pat Frock, William Brown and Gary Brown. Her memories and love will remain with us. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com. Norman is survived by his mother; Alice Clark, three children; Melissa, Lee and Randy, several grandchildren, siblings; Charlotte (John) Friesland, Floyd Stultz Jr., Eugene (Darlene) Clark, William Clark, John (Missy) Clark, Eugenia Dalton, Carrie (Lawrence) Hall and James (Gabrielle) Clark, numerous nieces and nephews, aunt; Virginia Brown and Uncle Melvin Bettis. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com. They were married for 68 years before her death. He is survived by many friends from the City of Springfield Water Treatment Plant and numerous extended family and friends. Burial will follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. She enjoyed people watching and she dearly loved the outdoors, animals and flowers. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the services. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com. Leonard (Lenny) G. Davis, 86, of Fairborn, departed this life on August 3, 2022, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on July 25, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband; Larry E. Edington, December 28, 2017, a daughter; Judith Mickey Watterson and a sister; Patricia Berger. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. Arrangements are being handled by the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. He was born May 4, 1969 in Springfield, the son of Ed and Pat Ellebruck. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Thursday in the Lil County Church, Columbus Road, with Pastor Chuck Graham and Pastor William Prater officiating. Burial to follow in Rose Hill Burial Park. He taught his family to slow down and observe the beauty and simplicity of every day life, from watching the birds and feeding the ducks to admiring cars and people. The funeral service will be held at Westside Community Church, 1335 Maiden Lane, in Springfield, beginning at 11:00AM Wednesday, with Pastor Joel Zimmerman and Pastor Costandy Saba officiating. Visitation will be 11-12 noon Thursday, March 15, 2018 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio, with funeral services at 12 noon in the funeral home. He was born March 20, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan, the son of William Richard and Phyllis (Louk) Massie Sr. Mr. Massie enjoyed playing video games, playing his guitar, listening to all kinds of music and playing poker games with family and friends. He was preceded in death by brothers, Larry, James, Randall, Keith, and Okey; sisters, Shirley, Dottie Jean, and Gretta; and his father. He was retired from Steel Products (SPECO). She had been employed at Eby Brown for 18 years. GALLAGHER, Richard D. Rick 70, of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Survivors include two children; Christina (Cameron) Williams and Mark Kephart (Amber Colwell) all of Springfield and six grandchildren; Preston Milton, Noah and Hailea Williams, Mark Jr., Cheyanne and Jayden Kephart He was preceded in death by his wife; Roseanna Parson in 2011 and his parents. Survivors include three children, Tony (Sheri) Andrus, Donna (Greg) Workman, and Diana (Todd) Borden; grandchildren, Nick, Samantha, Brady, Donovan, Marshal, and Zachary; great-grandson, Liam; sister, Ruth Millhouse; his special lady friend, Julie Blevins; and several nieces and nephews. Committal services will be held in the Chapel at Rose Hill Burial Park Wednesday at 11:00 AM. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com. Survivors include one sister; Rosalee Dubois, Georgia, special friends; Bruce Scherer, James Salyer and Mandy and all of the dedicated care givers at Floras Group Home. He was born November 19, 1954 in Springfield, the son of Virgil G. and Ruby J, (Aines) Shingler. He was a member of the Eagles Aeries 397, Union Club and was a dancer with the Country Kickers. Burial will be in Fletcher Chapel Cemetery. Survivors include his loving wife; Cheryl K. (Williams) Casey, four daughters; Tina Dowell, Gloria (Brian) McClain, Tammy (Al) Ault and Tamara (Russell) Tillman, step daughter; Patricia Casey, step son; James Casey, eleven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one sister; Cheryl (Edward) Moore, best friend; Dave (Tina) Mesalem, numerous nieces and nephews including special nephews; Gary Wayne Wilson and Mic Wilson, special niece; Holly Risner and their families and loving care givers; Ryan Casey and Kelly Ward. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.trostelchapman.com. Burial, with Military Honors, will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Rev. Geneva Ellen Giffen, age 96, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away on March 16, 2022. Mr. Connolly retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base as a civilian employee. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the family. Pauline Owen age 102, of Sunset Home formerly of Springfield, MO died on January 26, 2005 in the home. He leaves behind to cherish his memory five children: Randall (Fe) Ballentine, David (Lori) Ballentine, Pamela (Ballentine) Duncan, Terry Ballentine, Tonya (Ballentine) Prasertsak (Terry Moore); 14 Grandchildren, 20 Great-Grandchildren and 7 Siblings (Brothers and Sisters include) Sonja, Debra, Terry, Russell Jr. (Ballentine) and Keith, Bruce, Carla (Cline). Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com. Funeral services will be held at 7:00PM with Michaels brother Tim Smith officiating. Glenn Alan Long, 89, of Springfield, passed away December 16, 2020 at Springfield Regional Hospital. Interment to follow at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. He enjoyed road trips with his family to surrounding areas and states to try restaurants we had seen on Food network. Burial to follow at Newcomer Cemetery. Survivors include her daughter, Tina (Timothy) Brown; grandchildren, Dion Stevens, Megan, Tyler, and Levi Salyers; great-granddaughters, Destiny and Desiree; great-great-grandchildren, Adelynn, Raylee, Elaine, Titus, Syaris, River, Keira, Leviathan, and Charla; and many nieces and nephews. Services to honor Marilyn will be Thursday at 2:30 in the Chapel of Rose Hill Burial Park with visitation at 2:00PM. David Lynn Morris, 63, of New Carlisle passed away Monday, June 25, 2018. Condolences may be shared at. While driving along W. Main Street one day, near Hodges Skating Rink here in Springfield, he did a u-turn when he saw a girl walking and found the love of his life. Justin was a loving son and brother and a lifelong animal lover and caregiver from day one until the last day. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com. Dean enjoyed camping, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren, especially watching them play ball. Louie was a graduate of Greenon High School/JVS (1972) and Clark Technical College (1974) with an associate degree in Applied Business with focus on agriculture. Condolences may be shared atwww.jkzfh.com, GILLILAND, Richard L. Rick 61, of Springfield, passed away July 30, 2018 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are being handled by the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. WUNDERLY, Mamie age 97 of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 23, 2017 from Oakwood Village. Clinton Lee Scrappy Massie Sr., 61, of Springfield, passed away peacefully November 14, 2022, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and playing cards with friends at the Union Club and American Legion in Mechanicsburg. David Chrisman and grandson Rev. He was born December 26, 1937 in Springfield, the son of Hubert and Mildred (Hixon) Manley. She was preceded in death by her father. She was born May 22, 1941 in Manheim, Germany, the daughter of the late Emil and Katherine Zimmerman. He was preceded in death by siblings; Christy, Debbie, Keith and Terry and his parents. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Nancy had retired from the home health industry and she had also worked as a book-keeper. Condolences may be shared at. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Weber, and his parents. The Daily Citizen publishes free death notices about people who have recently died in the Springfield metro area. In her spare time she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening and working in her flower beds. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Arrangements provided by TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio. Donna is survived by her husband of 19 years Paul E. McCoy; children Dale C. (Dana) Crawford, Crystal D. Crawford and Casey L. (Amanda) Phelps; step-children Mark McCoy and Lisa McCoy; brother Richard (Linda) Trowbridge; sister Pamela (David) Hughes; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and friends. Survivors include his wife Angela (Routzahn) Runyan; daughters Kimberly & Richard Hoberty and Veronica & Todd Keyser; step children Stephanie & Bryan LaPlant, Brian & Tracy McKnight and Jamie & Laura Arnold; sisters Sue & David White, Diane & Curtis Fuller and Karol Wolfe; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He is survived by a large group of friends and classmates, an even larger extended family, and both his parents work families. Mrs. Forshey was an avid Elvis fan and Bingo player, and she deeply loved her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed reading and watching her grandkids play sports. Arrangements are being handled by the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. She was a member of the Union Club and Machinist Club, was crafty, and enjoyed taking pictures of her family and friends. Masks will be required. He is survived by his siblings; Robert Windle Jr., Tom (Lori) Windle, Barbara Windle and Roseland Crossen, nieces and nephews; Brandon, Wesley, Cody, Micheal, Tayler, Ashley, Christina, Jerry Jr. Rebeca and Ryeleigh, and great nieces and nephews including special great niece; Lavaeh. 95 of Springfield, departed this world February 24, 2023. Bill worked as a mechanic at Lawsons Marathon on East Main and retired from Springfield News and Sun as a single copy carrier. Funeral services will be held at 7:30PM Friday with Deacon Earl Rogers officiating. He was making a deposit at a local bank when he met Rachel, a teller at the time. He was preceded in death by his mother and nephew, Scott Stewart. She was born October 18, 1991 in Springfield. The family is being served by Jones Kenney Zechman Funeral Home where visitation begins at 9:00 A.M., Saturday, December 28, 2019. Mr. Van Ord was a lifetime member of Clark Masonic Lodge and he was a member of the Eagles and the Sertoma Club. After graduating from Springfield South High School in 1944, Lou went to work at International Harvester, where he worked for 38 years, retiring as a Tool-and-Die Engineering Consultant. Burial, with Military Honors, will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit with the family from 5-7 pm. Friends may visit with the family for one hour prior to the services. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Shirley Reveal; son, Charles A Reveal; daughter Shelly (Paul) Johnson; his grandchildren Amber (Doug) Rowland; Zach (Nicole) Johnson; Luke Reveal; His great-grandchildren Paris and Elijah Rowland; Camden, Landon, and Bentley Johnson; his brother, Bob Reveal and sister, Judy black. Mrs. Shaffer was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband; John Edward Combs on September 7, 2019, a daughter; Susan Luraine Combs, a brother; Donald Howard and her parents. Juniors prized engine was a 110 Case fully restored with son-in-law, Greg Thomas. She joined Sacred Heart Catholic Church and went on to join the faculty of Mad River Local Schools, Riverside, where she taught at Mad River Jr. High from 1968-1977 then transferred to Stebbins High School until her retirement in 1994. Friends may visit with the family from 1-2 p.m. Burial will follow in Fletcher Chapel Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at, He was born to Sherwood and Eleanor (Blazer) Gerhardt on October 27, 1925 in Springfield and graduated from Springfield High School. She was born August 19, 1968 in West Hamlin, West Virginia, the daughter of Jesse and Judy Swims. Survivors include his best friend and wife of 46 years; Donna (Mansfield) Hart, brothers; Kenneth E. Hart (Dolores) and Thomas Hart (Linda), sister in law; Kathryn Hart, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews including; Jessica, Greg, Adam, Mat, Andrea, Brittney, Joe and Zach, special in laws; Donald and Mary Mansfield and Larry and Denise Robinson, special friends; Lori Roberts and Jackie Bateman and his Mini Mart buddies. Maw Maw (Mama Lou) is and always will be an astonishing woman, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and so much more to so many. He is survived by his loving wife; Amy and daughter; Kaitlynn, brothers; Chris (Sandi), Chris (Rachael), Dustin (Lisa), sisters; Kathryn (Justin) Elizabeth, Jennifer (Shawn), Amanda (Gary), half brother; Richard McGowan Jr. half sisters; Heather McGowan and Wendy Rollins, grandpa Sheridan, special cousin; Jasmine Stigall, many aunts, uncles, cousins nieces, nephews, in laws and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul V. Newhart, Sr.; daughter, Lori Lynn Newhart-Ruf; son-in-law, Larry P. Hall, Sr.; grandson, Larry P. Hall, Jr.; four brothers; one sister; and her parents. Anthony Ryan Tony McClanahan, 36, of Springfield, passed away September 7, 2019 at the OSU Medical Center. Dalene Judy Sink, 77, of Marysville, passed away January 12, 2022 at Memorial Gables. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com. Mr. Mount had attended the Church of Christ in Christian Union. Helen had worked at Good Shepherd Village as a Nurses Aide. David Eugene Williams, 59, of Springfield, passed away peacefully in Springfield Regional Medical Center December 15, 2022, with his loving family by his side. The service will be livestreamed via Facebook on the funeral home page. Browse Bolivar Herald-Free Press obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial. Published in Bolivar Herald-Free Press from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2023. He was born November 15, 1930 in Springfield, Ohio the only child of Gerald E. Reeves and Martha A. GREINER, Carolyn Jean (Babe) Went to be with her Lord and her husband Don on November 12, 2017. Larry (Butch) Slusher, 73, of Springfield, passed away on December 9, 2022. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her beloved dog, Teddy Bear. Condolences may be shared at www.jkzfh.com. Funeral services will be held at 1:30PM Tuesday in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Norman Williams officiating. Adrian is preceded in death by his father Theodore B. Roberts. Gary was a member of the Beagle Club, and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Masks will be required. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, word search puzzles and watching the Game Show Network, but her greatest love was spending time with her grandkids. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2:00PM until 4:00PM Saturday, August 15, in the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. She was preceded in death by sister, Paula Keating; brother, Michael Hozier; and her parents.