Obituaries

Karen Ann Virginia (Minor) Moxley
Aug 15, 2019
MOXLEY
Karen Ann Virginia (Minor) Moxley, 65, of London died Thursday, August 15, 2019 in Springfield.
Born November 23, 1953 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Naomi (Jackson) and James W. Minor.
A faithful member of St. Paul AME Church, where she sung in the choir; Karen had worked as a cook...
Jo Ann (Gussler) Collins
Aug 14, 2019
COLLINS
Jo Ann Collins, 78, of London, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in her residence.
Born December 27, 1940 in Lawrence County, KY; she was a daughter of Leonard and Marie (Moore) Gussler.
Jo Ann retired from London City Schools as a cook and then had worked for the Kroger Fuel Center. She...
Mary Ellen (Phillips) Lanigan
Aug 14, 2019
LANIGAN
Mary Lanigan, 85, of London died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 in her residence.
Born January 20, 1934 in Springfield; she was a daughter of Robert L. and Margaret (Phillips) Baumgardner.
Mary had been a school cook for Madison Plains and had belonged to the Worthwhile Club and the Young Homemakers Club.
...Stella Ryan
Aug 10, 2019
RYAN
Stella Ryan, 81, of Enon; died Saturday, August 10, 2019 in Madison Health.
Born May 19, 1938 in Canoe, KY; she was a daughter of Alfred and Fannie (McIntosh) Hensley.
Survivors include her children Kimberle Burgert and Keith Ryan; grandchildren Alisha Burgert and Shawn (Autumn) Burgert; great-grandchildren Kippy, Nicole, Braylen, Audree and...
Shirley Ann (Chiodo) Vostatek
Aug 10, 2019
VOSTATEK
Shirley Ann Vostatek, 82, of London, died Saturday, August 10, 2019 in her residence.
Born March 10, 1937 in Beaver Falls, PA; she was a daughter of Louis and Eleanor (Cavota) Chiodo.
She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Survivors include her children Loreen (John) Ward of Plain...
Mabel Agnes (Scott) Davis
Aug 10, 2019
DAVIS
Mabel Agnes (Scott) Davis, born August 29, 1930 in Vanceburg, KY, went to be with her Heavenly Father on August 10, 2019.
Mabel moved to London from Cincinnati with her family in 1970. She was a homemaker once she had children, until the youngest started school. This is when she started cooking for Madison...
Joseph Anthony Elfrink
Aug 7, 2019
The family of Joseph Anthony Elfrink are saddened by his recent death on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 while he was residing at Madison Senior Living Community in London, OH.
Joe was born on October 6, 1936 to Matilda and Gerrit Elfrink. He grew up on the family farm (London, OH) where he learned about gardening, especially tomatoes...
Virginia S Richey
Aug 5, 2019
RICHEY
Virginia S. Richey, 97, died Monday, August 5, 2019 at the Bluebird Retirement Community Center in London, Ohio. Born October 7, 1921 in South Charleston, Ohio; she was the only child of Wardie and Kitty (Beekman) Sesslar.
Virginia, "Ginny", graduated valedictorian from Selma High School in 1939 and attended Park (College) University in Missouri....
Robert "Bobby" Becker
Jul 26, 2019
BECKER
Robert "Bobby" Becker, 63, of London died Friday, July 26, 2019 in his residence.
Born March 31, 1956 in Columbus; he was the son of Robert and Marvene (Weese) Becker.
Bobby retired from Kroger in London and was currently working for T & A Transport and 56 Auto.
Survivors include...
Sherry Lynn (Kendall) Montgomery
Jul 24, 2019
MONTGOMERY
Sherry l. Montgomery, 61, of Washington Court House, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Mt. Carmel Hospital, Grove City.
Born October 23, 1957 in Springfield, Il; she was a daughter of Paula (Holler) and James Kendall.
Sherry had been a waitress and manager of several area restaurants.
Survivors include her...
Jodi Kay Chambers
Jul 18, 2019
CHAMBERS
Jodi Kay Chambers, 47, of Springfield, died Thursday, July 18, 2019 in her residence.
Born September 23, 1971 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Joseph and Martha (Rolfe) Chambers.
Survivors include her lifetime partner Brian Gersper; children Emily Elizabeth Chambers, Robert Joseph Chambers and Chloe Rose Gersper all of Springfield; her...
Mason Matthew Cordell
Jul 18, 2019
CORDELL
Mason Matthew Cordell, 18, of South Solon, died Thursday, July 18, 2019 from a fall from his motocross bike.
Born January 16, 2001 in Columbus; he was a son of Matt and Amanda (Chaney) Cordell.
A 2019 graduate of Madison Plains High School where he was active in football, FFA and was...
Susi (Mahan) Kennedy
Jul 16, 2019
KENNEDY
Susi Kennedy, 79, of West Jefferson, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in Mt. Carmel Hospital.
Born April 18, 1940 in Madison County; she was a daughter of Pearl and Mona (Wilson) Mahan.
Susi had worked for Tahoe Timber Trails in California before retiring.
Survivors include her children Kevin Kennedy (fiancée...
Christopher Scott Hollar
Jul 10, 2019
HOLLAR, ChristopherScott Hollar, 35, of Columbus, died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Columbus. Born April 21, 1984 in Columbus; he was a son of Connie (Powers) and Scott Hollar. Christopher had worked at Columbus Steel and Lime. Survivors include his daughter Amelia Hollar of Amanda; mother Connie Powers of Columbus; father Scott Hollar of London; brothers Brandon Hollar of...
Michael David Hall
Jul 3, 2019
HALL Michael David Hall, 50, of Kentucky, died Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Born July 29, 1968 in Columbus; he was a son of Louella and Charles E. Hall, II. Michael was the LAN Services manager for International Paper in Cincinnati. He loved computers, reading and photography, but especially animals, supporting the humane society and Beagles R Us. Survivors include his...
Joshua Dale "Josh" Tompkins
Jul 3, 2019
TOMPKINS Joshua Dale "Josh" Tompkins, 32, of London died Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in The Ohio State University Hospital. Born August 27, 1986 in Atlanta, GA; he was the son of Dale and Lisa (Bussert) Tompkins. Josh was employed as a painter for WOW in London. He enjoyed golfing, painting (besides work), grilling, fishing and mushroom hunting. Survivors include his...
Robert Virts
Jun 30, 2019
VIRTS Bob Virts, 69, of South Charleston, died Sunday, June 30, 2019 in his residence. Born January 2, 1950 in Springfield; he was a son of George and Elizabeth (Inskeep) Virts. Bob retired as Supervisor of the London Street Department after 30 years. He had also worked at Stevenson Air and for the City of Springfield and was retired from...
Irene Stroup Vanhoose
Jun 26, 2019
VanHOOSE (STROUP) Irene B. Stroup Van Hoose, 86, of London died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 in her residence. Born February 7, 1933 in Columbus; she was a daughter of Henry Alfred and Martha Ann (Katzenbach) Stephens. Faithful to the Lord, Irene had taught bible study at Seton Apartments for several years. She retired as an account clerk for the Ohio...
Luella Jean Bell
Jun 25, 2019
BELL Luella Jean Bell, 77 years old from London, OH, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 while a resident at The Madison Senior Living Community. Born December 22, 1941 in Springfield, OH; she was a daughter of Robert E. and Maryetta Wakeman. Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years Dave; sons Rob of Thailand, Ron (Kathy) of Canal...
Tom Cunningham
Jun 21, 2019
CUNNINGHAM Tom Cunningham, 51, of London died unexpectedly, Friday, June 21, 2019 in Madison County Hospital. Born October 2, 1967 in London; he was a son of Edward T. and Linda (Berry) Cunningham. Tom worked for the City of London Sanitation Department and had been a firefighter for Range and Central Townships, retiring as lieutenant from Central Township. He enjoyed...

