Franz Wirz
Apr 2, 2015
WIRZ Franz Godfrey Wirz, 86, of New Carlisle, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the Wright Nursing and Rehab Center in Fairborn, Ohio. A retired Master Sergeant from the US Air Force, he belonged to the Civil Air Patrol and the Masonic Temple. Survivors include his wife Charlotte (McKinney-Bolin) Wirz; children Pam Wirz, Kurt G. (Melody) Wirz, Vickie (David)...
Julia Culbertson
Apr 2, 2015
CULBERTSON Julia F. Culbertson, 46, of London, Ohio; passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 in her residence. Born July 10, 1968 in Columbus, Ohio; she was the daughter of Kenneth John and Nina Beth Lewis. Julia was a retired Iron Worker, belonging to local #172 of Columbus Ohio and loved her Ohio State Buckeyes. She is survived by her mother...
Leroy Peterson, Jr.
Apr 2, 2015
PETERSON Leroy (Pete) Peterson, Jr., 89 years old took his eternal flight Thursday, April 2, 2015; the spirit flew free. Released with love from his wife Nancy D. Peterson, daughters Pamela Smith, Leela Peterson, Brenda (Tony) Moncrief, beloved step-daughter Cathy Hoosier; brothers, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, Joanna McNeal, Ed and Joan Birmele and many other friends. Pete loved them all. While...
Florence Herman
Apr 1, 2015
HERMAN Florence Matilda (Flo/Flossie) Herman, 88 transformed in a moment, in a twinkling of an eye from her earthly body to her brand new body to a City called Heaven. Softly, tenderly, gently her breath left her while her daughter and granddaughter witnessed the Angel of Mercy's visit. October 1, 1926 was mother's sunrise. We shared many, many, many wonderful...
Rollie Myers
Mar 29, 2015
MYERS Rollie J. Myers (Jay), 85, of London died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Sisters on Elm. Born November 21, 1929 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Richard and Estella (Crawford) Myers; he had worked as a heating and air conditioning specialist for many decades. Jay was a life member of the National Rifle Association; the Ohio Gun Collectors Club...
Robert Ray Fowler
Mar 24, 2015
FOWLER Robert Ray Fowler, 60, of London passed on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in his home with family. Born in Man, West Virginia on January 7, 1955 to the late Delbert Ray and Rose Ann (Harrison) Fowler, Robert moved to London where he worked as a foreman for Sims Construction over the past 40 years. From an early age, Robert...
William Sprit
Mar 21, 2015
SPRIT William Sprit, 92, of London died March 21, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, on April 12, 1922. Bill served in the Navy on the USS Colorado Battleship from 1940-1946 during WWII. He worked as a Stationery Engineer for Westinghouse, Arlington Schools, and Mt. Carmel Hospital where he retired at age 65. After...
Susan Tremayne
Mar 19, 2015
TREMAYNE Susan Jane Tremayne, 72, of London died March 19, 2015 at the Arbors of London. Born December 8, 1942 in Flint Michigan; she was a daughter of the late Owen and Helen (Richards) Tremayne. She had worked as a registered nurse for 30 years after graduating from Hackley School of Nursing in 1965. Susan had worked at Belding Community...
Elsie (Travis) Brown
Mar 15, 2015
BROWN Elsie Ann (Travis) Brown entered into Heaven on March 15, 2015. Born May 21, 1941 to Cecil and Bernice (Galloway) Travis at home in Georgesville, OH. Elsie was a dedicated and loving mother, grandmother and wife. Survived by companion Glenn Dickson of Laurelville; she also is survived by her son Joe (Lynna) Mullins, daughter Violet (Jeremy Woodruff) Wilhoit both...
Patricia Kearney
Mar 15, 2015
KEARNEY Patricia "PK" Kearney, 92, of Columbus, died Sunday, March 15, 2015 in Urbana. Born January 17, 1923 in Fayette County; she was a daughter of Ariaus and Effie (Barker) Kearney. PK had worked for Julian and Kokenge (J & K) Shoe Company, for Dispatch Consumer Services (DCS) and the Madison Press as well as operating her own Ceramic shop...
Olive "Myrtle" Harris
Mar 13, 2015
HARRIS Olive "Myrtle" (Eddy) Harris 77, of London passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 at her residence. Born May 16, 1937 in Columbus to the late Raymond T. and Helen (Clement) Eddy, Sr., she had been a homemaker all of her life and was a member of the First Baptist Church of West Jefferson, Ohio. Myrtle is survived by her...
Donald Johns
Feb 27, 2015
JOHNS Donald E. "Bubba" Johns, 62, of London died Friday, February 27, 2015 in his residence. Born August 17, 1952 in Washington Court House to Donald Weaver and Opal (Wilson) Johns he had worked as a body mechanic for BCI & I for 30 years. He was an active member of the church serving on the finance committee and loved...
Robert "Bob" Bethel
Feb 26, 2015
BETHEL Robert (Bob) Bethel, 48, of London, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 in his residence. Born July 30, 1966 in Columbus Ohio to the late William W. and Betty (Ball), Bethel, Sr. he had worked in construction for many years. Bob is survived by siblings Larry R. Moore of London, Ohio, William (Teresa) Bethel, Jr. of Columbus and Linda...
Christopher Payne
Feb 25, 2015
CHRISTOPHER PAYNE Christopher "Chris" Payne (affectionately referred to as Bucket), 57, of London, left this world unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, in his residence. Born August 27, 1957, in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of Charles and Joyce (Bass) Payne. Chris was a member of the London High School graduating Class of 1975 where he was a member...
Charles F. Cecil, Jr.
Feb 24, 2015
CECIL ETC Charles F. Cecil, Jr. USN. RET., 76 died February 24, 2015 at the Sycamore Kettering Medical Center in Miamisburg Ohio. Born July 9, 1938 in Columbus Ohio, he is the son of the late Charles F Cecil and Mary Catharine (Nickell). He graduated from London high school in 1956. He served in the United States Navy for 24...
Sharon Willard
Feb 23, 2015
WILLARD Sharon Jean Willard, 70, of London died Monday, February 23, 2015 at the Madison Health Hospital. She was born July 21,1944 in Dodgeville, Wisconsin to the late Frederick and Ruby (Hirsch) Spoerle. Sharon attended Montfort, Wisconsin elementary school, Iowa Grant High School, and graduated from West Grant High school in Wisconsin before attending Iowa State University. She taught English...
Carl Truman
Feb 23, 2015
TRUMAN Carl "Dusty" Truman, 91 of London, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, February 23, 2015 in his residence. Born June 26, 1923 in Shelbyville, KY; to Roscoe Owen and Sarah Eliza (Jamison) Truman. Dusty retired from General Motors after 32 years of service, where he was a member of the UAW. He was a US Army Air...
Constance "Connie" Downing
Feb 21, 2015
DOWNING Constance "Connie" Downing, 78, of London died Saturday, February 21, 2015 in the Arbors at London. Born February 18, 1937 in Paint Township; she was a daughter of Harley Amos and Hazel Leona (Archer) King. Connie had worked at the Madison Press for 24 years before retiring. She was a devoted wife and mother who always loved and supported...
Susan Messina
Feb 19, 2015
MESSINA Susan Messina, 53, of London died February 19, 2015 in her residence. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, March 12, 1961 she is the daughter of the late Roman Savchak and Jean Kathryn Messina. Susan worked at MATCO in London as a general worker for many years. She is survived by her "sister" Tarri Colebank and many friends. Memorial services will...
Lawrence Mullins
Feb 18, 2015
MULLINS Lawrence Eugene Mullins, 53, of Plumwood died Thursday, February 18, 2015 at the Doctors West Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Born August 28, 1961 in Columbus, Ohio to Lawrence and Ruth (Rizer) Mullins, Sr.; he worked locally as a farm hand for many years. He is survived by his father Lawrence, daughter Ashley Marie Mullins of Circleville; siblings; Vicki (Timothy)...
