Obituaries
Donald R. Lisch
Aug 17, 2025
LISCH, Donald R., 82, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, in his home. He was born January 7, 1943, in Springfield, Ohio the son of R.L. “Bud” and Helen (Adlon) Lisch. Don worked as an inspector for Kelsey-Hayes (Speco) for 30 years before finally retiring. After retirement, Don and his wife, Jacquelyn, moved to Tavares, FL where they...
Melissa Jayne Foster
Aug 16, 2025
Foster, Melissa Jayne, 68, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, in her home. Melissa was born July 3, 1957, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Richard and Maureen (Linney) Luke. She retired as a Registered Nurse, after working for Community Hospital and Dayton Rehabilitation Institute. She was also an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals fan. Survivors...
Eliot West
Aug 15, 2025
West, Eliot, 75, of Springfield, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. Eliot was born June 2, 1950, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Edward and Mary Catherine (Januszkiewicz) West. He retired as a truck driver after 23 years with Active USA and later ABF Trucking. He was also a member of the Union Club...
Carol Sue Youker
Aug 13, 2025
Youker, Carol Sue “Sue”, 77, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in her home. Sue was born August 14, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Jack and Bonnie (Chase) Hickey. She was a lifelong member at St. Raphael Catholic Church and was a longtime Realtor in the Springfield area and member of the FOE #397. She enjoyed...
Molly Seymour
Aug 12, 2025
SEYMOUR, Molly, age 99, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2025. A native of El Paso, Texas, Molly was born on July 10, 1926, the daughter of Castulo and Ester Martinez. She was a graduate of the Sisters of Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans, Louisiana, and later completed her anesthesia training at The...
Connie S. Gamble
Aug 10, 2025
GAMBLE, Connie Sue, 77, died on August 10, 2025, with her devoted husband, Alan, at her side. She was born July 2, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Earl and Gladine Gardner. Connie called Springfield home her entire life. She found joy in creative pursuits, from painting, crocheting, quilting, or refinishing furniture to messy craft projects with her grandchildren....
Aaron Christopher Howard
Aug 10, 2025
Howard, Aaron Christopher, 55, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. Aaron was born October 13, 1969, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of William “Bill” and Elizabeth (McClurg) Howard. He was a longtime antique dealer and loved to travel. He was also an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast. In addition to...
Richard B. Temple
Aug 10, 2025
TEMPLE, Richard B. “Rick”, 77, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2025, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 28, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio the son Lamar and Delores (Coe) Temple. Rick worked as a welder at Navistar for 32 years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed watching his son race racecars. Survivors...
Marjorie Ann Jones
Aug 9, 2025
Jones, Marjorie Ann “Margie”, 85, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Margie was born August 29, 1939, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Walter and Rosaline (Steiner) West. In her free time, Margie enjoyed, baking, sewing, doing jig saw puzzles and traveling. But more than anything, she enjoyed spending time with family and...
Carole J. Shartran Knapp Belcher
Aug 7, 2025
Belcher, Carole J. Shartran Knapp 91, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2025. She was born in Springfield on August 31, 1933, to Theodore Joseph Thrasher and Anita Helen Printz. Carole's life was a testament to her deep faith and unwavering love for her family. She was a graduate of St. Bernard and Catholic Central High School, where...
Ty Allen McAdams
Aug 7, 2025
MCADAMS, TY, age 60, passed away on August 7, 2025, after a very short fight with cancer. He was born in Springfield, OH on June 29, 1965, the son of the late Larry V. and Janet L. (Rust) McAdams. A graduate of JVS and a skilled welder, Ty worked many years at Rittal and lent his talents to various manufacturers...
Harold E. McDonald
Aug 4, 2025
McDonald, Harold E., 83 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 in his home. He was born in Springfield on January 31, 1942 the son of Melvin and Evelyn (Clark) McDonald. Harold retired from Dayton Door Sales after more than 50 years of service. Survivors include his two sons, Mike (Luann Jones) McDonald and Mark (Natalie) McDonald; seven...
Joanne C. Casey
Aug 1, 2025
Casey, Joanne C., 94 of Springfield, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025. She was born in Springfield on April 30, 1931, the daughter of John and Agnes (Smith) Johnson. Joanne was the Vice President/Secretary/Treasurer for Phoenix Safety Outfitters. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include three children, Dennis (Cathy) Casey, Kevin (Sherry) Casey and Kathleen...
John William Davis
Aug 1, 2025
Davis, John William, 84 of Springfield, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025. He was born April 11, 1941 in London, Ohio the son of Alfred and Lola (Pickens) Davis. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include his two children, Tami Conklin and Chris (Michelle) Davis; five grandchildren, P.J. (Jessica), Tim (Amy), Pete (Rachel), April and Brandon; ten...
Marilyn Rose Aldridge
Jul 31, 2025
Aldridge, Marilyn Rose (Gnau), 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in the Memory Care facility at Oakwood Village. Born in Springfield on December 21, 1942, she was the sixth of nine children to John Jacob and Martha Rose (Fahey) Gnau. She caught the eye of one of the “bad boys” of Irish Hill, and Tommy Don would...
Margaret A. Dunn
Jul 30, 2025
Dunn, Margaret A. “Barda”, 95, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Wooded Glen. Barda was born on March 6, 1930 in South St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of Allan E. and Kathleen V. (Harrington) Burt. She was a long-time member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic minister and a lector for...
Jerri Ann Wright
Jul 29, 2025
WRIGHT, Jerri Ann (Canter), 83, of Urbana, passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 in her home surrounded by her beloved pets and loved ones. Jerri was born August 22, 1941, in Harmony, Ohio, the daughter of Vernon and Elizabeth (Flanigan) Canter. Jerri was a 1959 graduate of Catholic Central High School. Jerri wore many hats as Barbara (sister) would...
William E. Caulfield, Sr.
Jul 28, 2025
Caulfield, Sr., William E. “Bill”, 74, was born on July 12, 1951 and passed away on Monday, July 28, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late William and Geneva Caulfield of Springfield, Ohio. He retired from Navistar after 30 years of service and later worked at Jackson Hewett for 20 years. He was a member...
Oris "Paul" Leep
Jul 26, 2025
LEEP, Oris "Paul," Jr., 95, of Springfield, departed this world on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Bluebird Retirement Community in London, OH. Born on June 11, 1930, in the heart of Kentucky, he rose from humble beginnings as the son of Oris Leep, Sr., and Oleva McNeely Leep. Paul was a man of remarkable character and resilience, embodying the virtues...
Donna Joan Cameron
Jul 24, 2025
Cameron, Donna Joan, 80, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2025. She was born June 12, 1945 in New Castle, Pennsylvania the daughter of James and Elizabeth Mary (Yoccabel) Matteo. She worked for many years at OICC and was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer (Bryan) Swartzentruber; two grandchildren, Cameron and Arya and three...