Obituaries

Larry A. Strome

Larry A. Strome

Oct 5, 2025

Strome, Larry A., 85 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born in New Carlisle, Ohio on July 13, 1940 the son of Edward and Dorothy (Jenkins) Strome. Larry was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and he retired from Columbia Gas after more than 35+ years of service. Survivors include his two sons, Jason...

Delores C. McEnaney

Delores C. McEnaney

Oct 4, 2025

McEnaney, Delores C., 80, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025 in Springfield Regional Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born in Springfield on April 18, 1945, the daughter of John and Geneva Stambaugh. Delores is survived by her loving children, Deborah Brown, Bryan (Laura) McEnaney, and Ricky (Jodi) Hughes; her cherished grandchildren, Matthew...

Mary Jo Fuson

Mary Jo Fuson

Oct 7, 2025

FUSON, Mary Jo, 85, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Springfield. She was born in May 1940, in Plymouth, MI, the daughter of John and Lorena (Osborne) Wasalaski. She was a long-time member of High Street Church of the Nazarene where she also worked as an administrative assistant for many years. Survivors include three children, Alan &...

Nancy Ann Boerger

Nancy Ann Boerger

Oct 1, 2025

Boerger, Nancy Ann, 78, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Forest Glen Health Campus. Nancy was born on November 17, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Henry E. and Mildred (Sorrell) Boerger. She graduated from North High School and retired as the Treasurer for Springfield City Schools, where she was employed for over 30 years. She...

Betty R. Williams

Betty R. Williams

Sep 30, 2025

Williams, Betty R., 95, of Springfield, passed away September 30, 2025, in her home. She was born March 9, 1930, in Madison County, Ohio, the daughter of James and Sally (Keebler) Stidham. Betty worked as a nutritionist for the Ohio Masonic Home for 16 years, retiring in 1995. She was an avid bowler for many years. Survivors include one daughter,...

Krystal Louise Williams

Krystal Louise Williams

Sep 26, 2025

Williams, Krystal Louise, 44, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 26, 2025. Krystal was born December 18, 1980, in Piqua, Ohio, the daughter of Cornell Williams and Valerie (Huggins) Williams. She had a kind soul, always loved to laugh and will be missed by everyone who knew her. Survivors include her father, Cornell (Pam) Williams; mother, Valerie (Michael...

Ronald G. Ferres

Ronald G. Ferres

Sep 21, 2025

Ferres, Ronald G., 87 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025 in his home after an extended illness. He was born in Springfield on August 10, 1938 the son of Robert and Mary Belle (Nolan) Ferres. Ron worked at Navistar for 53 years before retiring in 2010. He was an avid Notre Dame and Cincinnati Reds fan. He...

JoAnne Elizabeth Finch

JoAnne Elizabeth Finch

Sep 19, 2025

Finch, JoAnne Elizabeth “JoJo”, 29, of Springfield, passed away on September 19, 2025. Jo was born on July 27, 1996, to Harland “Pops” and Rebecca “Becky” (West) Kennedy. She had been employed at Wags Inn. Jo loved dogs, music, tattoos and cars. In addition to her parents, survivors include her significant other, Courtney Ann; sisters, Katrina Snider and Kayla Finch;...

Monica B. Dunn

Monica B. Dunn

Sep 18, 2025

Dunn, Monica B. (Lucas), 88 of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Oakwood Village. Monica was born on January 6, 1937 in Seattle, Washington the daughter of Raymond W. and Marian M. (Schuer) Lucas. Monica graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1955. She worked for Ohio Bell for several years before marrying the love of...

Karla A. Turton

Karla A. Turton

Sep 16, 2025

Turton, Karla A. (Dell), 67 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Fairborn Assisted Living. She was born in Springfield on March 6, 1958 the daughter of Karl J. Dell, Sr. and Marjorie Hinkle. She was a graduate of Wittenberg University and worked as Coordinator of Medical Staff at Mercy Medical Center for many years. She went...

Catherine Lydia Herzog

Catherine Lydia Herzog

Sep 14, 2025

Herzog, Catherine Lydia “Cathy”, 75, of Springfield, died September 14, 2025, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton. She was born February 3, 1950, to James Lincoln Herzog and Lydia Catherine (Phillips) Herzog. She was the first baby born at Mercy Hospital. Cathy graduated from St. Bernard Catholic School (1963) and Springfield Catholic Central High School (1968). She earned a Master’s Degree...

Timothy Patrick Dunn

Timothy Patrick Dunn

Sep 13, 2025

Dunn, Timothy “Tim” Patrick, 68, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Springfield on October 6, 1957, he was the son of Thomas R. and Marianne (Dougherty) Dunn. A proud 1975 graduate of Catholic Central High School, Tim went on to attend the University of Arizona. He made his home...

Dora B. Younker

Dora B. Younker

Sep 11, 2025

Younker, Dora B., 93, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Kettering Health Springfield. Dora was born on December 22, 1931, in Hazard, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert and Mary (Allen) Combs. She was a retired hairdresser and active in the Masonic Community. Survivors include five children, Alan (Nancy) Hunt, Verna (Wayne) Eitel, Diane (Allen) Phelps, Angie Owens...

Paul W. Skinner

Paul W. Skinner

Sep 11, 2025

Skinner, Paul W. “Wes”, 98 of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025. He was born in Springfield on December 15, 1926 the son of William and Katherine (Bauer) Skinner. Paul worked for International Harvester for 36 years before retiring in 1981. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, volunteered many years at the Catholic Central Klutter...

Patricia A. Miller

Patricia A. Miller

Sep 9, 2025

Miller, Patricia A., 82, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Oakwood Village surrounded by family. Patricia was born September 25, 1942, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Russell C. DeWitt and Anna (Mowell) Ault. She loved playing bingo and doing arts and crafts. Survivors include four children, Sherry A. (Gary) Cost, William R. (Mary) Miller, Barbara J....

Mattie M. Moore

Mattie M. Moore

Sep 8, 2025

MOORE, Mattie M., 77, of Springfield, passed away September 8, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1948, in Elliott County, KY, the daughter of the late Earl and Drusilla (Ferguson) Gilliam. Survivors include her husband, Charles “Gary” Moore; two sons, Thomas and James Sterner; three stepchildren, Ronald Moore, Angela Hooper and Mandy Moore; numerous grandchildren...

David Michael Shay, II

David Michael Shay, II

Sep 8, 2025

Shay, II, David Michael “Mike”, 56 of Columbus, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born in Springfield on November 18, 1968 the son of David Michael and Theresa (Tuttle) Shay. Mike was an avid Browns fan. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his son, Michael Shay; two brothers, Tye Shay and Dan (Angie LeMaster) Shay; two...

Peter L. Denton

Peter L. Denton

Sep 7, 2025

Denton, Peter L., 68, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, in his home. Peter was born on April 30, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of John L. and Marguerite (Layden) Denton. He grew up in Elkhart, Indiana and was a graduate of Ohio University, later receiving his master’s degree from Urbana University. He spent the majority of...

Robert Benston, Jr.

Robert Benston, Jr.

Sep 6, 2025

BENSTON, Robert J., Jr., 57, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born May 25, 1968, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Robert J. and Kay (Wilcoxon) Benston. He received his associates in mechanics from Sinclair Community College. Robert worked as a mechanic for the City of Springfield for 24...

Michael J. Carney

Michael J. Carney

Aug 31, 2025

Carney, Michael J. was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 15, 1961 to the late James and Alice (Coakley) Carney. He grew up in Springfield and attended Catholic Central High School before going on to attend the University of Dayton where he and his football teammates won the National Championship in 1980. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved life...