Springfield, Ohio
Aug 31, 1921 – Nov 16, 2015
News Death NoticeLONSWAY, Austin Eugene Age 94, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his residence November 16, 2015. The son of Austin and Idella Mary (Kelbley) Lonsway was born August 31, 1921 in Fostoria, Ohio. He graduated from Catholic Central High...
Read MoreTo the Lonsway family, My deepest condolences to you all. Austin was such a wonderful and joyous man to be around. He will be truly missed. Sincerely, Bob Logsdon
Bob Logsdon
November 24, 2015 | San Antonio, TX
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Dear Cousins, Phil, Kathy, Linda, Doug, and Mike.
Uncle Austin was my favorite because he always treated me like one of the 'guys'.
Whenever I came to visit with Him & Aunt Norma Jean, I always looked forward to going out for a nice meal. Then back to his house for a few beers & a game or two of Euchre(sic). He is the last of a Great Bunch of Aunts & Uncles. Now WE are the 'Old ones'. Too bad we don't live close enough to visit more often. I miss ALL of you. Keep in touch.... ...
Otto Strampfer
November 23, 2015 | Santee, CA
Phil, Kathy, Linda, Doug, and Mike
Very sorry to here of the passing of Austin, and very sorry for your loss. He and Norma Jean always had a welcome smile and a warm home when we would come over to the house on Parkwood. Austin would always have a case of Golden Goebel's on hand for everyone., and Spanish nuts on the table.
Terry Gwinni
November 22, 2015 | Slippery Rock, PA
I wish to express to all the family the loss of Austin Lonsway. To me he was a great uncle, but he held the title of father, grandfather, and great grandfather, as well as a wonderful husband to Jean, plus other titles. I appreciated how Uncle Austin remembered us and was there for our own family when my Grandfather Joe Lonsway passed away in 1982, and even so I'm sure when my Grandmother Jane Lonsway in 2010. I wish peace to all my cousins during this time, especially close to the holidays....
Michael Miesse
November 21, 2015 | Columbus, OH
My condolences to the family. Austin and Jean were always so sweet to us. Very special people.
Karen and Cindy Hamilton
November 21, 2015
DEAR COUSINS, THE BEST THING I REMEMBER ABOUT UNCLE AUSTIN WAS WHEN I WAS LITTLE THEY ALL CALLED ME SISSY, AND WHEN HE SAID IT HE WOULD WHISTLE IT OUT... SO CUTE... I CAN STILL HEAR HIM DOING IT...MY PRAYERS ARE WITH AND GOD BLESS, LOVINGLY,JULIE
November 20, 2015
Phil, Kathy, Doug, Linda, and Mike:
I think you know how Jean and Austin influenced so many of us who were your classmates and friends. I, as most, have become a better person, for their impact on our lives. Well done, good and faithful servant, Austin. May God bless Austin and Jean for their unconditional love.
Your friend,
Carl
Carl Fisher
November 20, 2015 | Cincinnati, OH
The Lonsway Family Sorry to read about Mr.Lonsway I enjoyed him all of the years at Reid Park G.C.I am sure he will be sadly missed Take Care and God Bless
Jeff Beavers
November 20, 2015 | Ft Myers, FL
Austin Lonsway was a memory instilled in my childhood days at St. Raphael and Catholic Central . I was in Phil's class and my mom worked with his mom in mother's club . Austin and my dad worked together in the Elk's Club . The Christmas Party was always a big deal for the kids . Other memories are too many to mention . So glad to have memories of a great man with a big smile he shared with many ! Sorry for your loss . I'm sure he was greeted at the pearly gates with cheers from all those...
Fritzie Calabrese Hagan
November 20, 2015 | Crestwood, KY