Obituaries

George W. Belcher

George W. Belcher

Dec 21, 2024

George W Belcher, 91 of Springfield, passed away September 21, 2024 He was born in Boston, MA on December 28,1932 the son of Joseph and Ethel Belcher. George enlisted in The United States Marine Corp and proudly served his country in the Korean War 1952-1955 as a Sergeant attached to the 1st Marine Air Wing. After 26 years of service,...

Samuel R. Oliver

Samuel R. Oliver

Oct 30, 2024

OLIVER, Samuel R., 80, formerly of Springfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Charleston, WV on June 4, 1944 the son of the late Paul L. and Thelma (Jennings) Oliver, Sr. He lived in Oregon as a child and moved to Dayton in...

Robert Lee McMillen

Robert Lee McMillen

Oct 28, 2024

McMillen, Robert Lee, 88, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 20, 1936 to Edward and Ruth McMillen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings and his beloved wife, Geraldine. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie J. Welsh of Canal Winchester, Ohio and Pamela F....

Udean Susan Smith Babyak

Udean Susan Smith Babyak

Oct 26, 2024

Smith Babyak, Udean Susan, 83 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in her home. She was born in Springfield on May 1, 1941 the daughter of Roscoe and Alta (Coulson) Votaw. She was a 1959 graduate of Springfield High School and a 1970 graduate of Wittenberg University with a bachelor’s degree in education. Udean retired as a...

Joyce Ann Shaw

Joyce Ann Shaw

Oct 22, 2024

Shaw, Joyce Ann, 75, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in her home. Joyce was born June 17, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Walter Raymond and Bertha Leona (Coe) Powers. She retired as a CAT Scan Technician for Community Hospital and later retired from Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was a huge Ohio State Buckeyes, Bengals...

Roger Lee Stevens, Jr.

Roger Lee Stevens, Jr.

Oct 21, 2024

STEVENS, Roger Lee, Jr., 58, of Springfield, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. He was born November 28, 1965 in Springfield the son of Roger Lee and Marie (Brumfield) Stevens, Sr. Roger worked in logistics at Honda for over 24 years. He was an avid gardener and passionate outdoorsman, especially barefoot in the backyard. He loved ice fishing, kayaking and...

Andrew Edwin Reynolds

Andrew Edwin Reynolds

Oct 21, 2024

Reynolds, Andrew Edwin “Andy”, 50 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 6, 1974 the son of Willard “Ed” Reynolds and Doris (Lee) Shackleton. Andy was a 1992 graduate of Tecumseh High School and a 1995 graduate of the Clark State Police Academy....

Barbara L. Decker

Barbara L. Decker

Oct 16, 2024

Decker, Barbara L., 84, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024 in the Springfield Masonic Community. Barb was born May 5, 1940 in Fairborn, Ohio, the daughter of Roy and Helen (Shoup) Potts. Survivors include her loving husband of 64 years, Robert J. “Bob” Decker; two children, Patrick (Debra) Decker and Andrew (Patrick) Decker; four grandchildren, Joshua (Clarice) Decker,...

Donald E. Bittner

Donald E. Bittner

Oct 14, 2024

Bittner, Donald E. “Buck”, 70 of Yellow Springs died on Monday, October 14, 2024 at the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. He was born in Cedarville, Ohio on November 2, 1953 the son of Robert Bittner, Sr. and Nancy (Shellabarger) Bittner. He retired after many years of drilling and blasting for many different companies. He was the 2015 Ohio driller...

Thomas A. Kuss

Thomas A. Kuss

Oct 13, 2024

Kuss, Thomas A., 69, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024 in his home. Tom was born August 17, 1955 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Carl S. and Elizabeth “Betty” (Linkenhoker) Kuss. He enjoyed playing darts and ping pong, was an avid currency collector, and loved NASCAR and Star Trek. Survivors include one son, Sean Fitzpatrick; two siblings,...

Mary Ellen Phillips

Mary Ellen Phillips

Oct 11, 2024

PHILLIPS, Mary Ellen, 77, of Springfield, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born January 21, 1947 in Springfield the daughter of Clarence R. and Mary E. (Garrity) Krupp. She was a lifelong member of St. Bernard Catholic Church where she was active in various committees. Mary Ellen and her husband started Jim Phillips...

Anne Louise Carroll

Anne Louise Carroll

Oct 10, 2024

CARROLL, Anne Louise, left this world on October 10, 2024 to be with God and those loved ones who have gone before. She was born on April 24, 1948 in Wheeling, WV to George and Loraine (Ney) Carroll. She was a graduate of Seton Central Catholic High School, Ohio University with a BA and Wright State University, receiving an MBA....

Dale A. Miller

Dale A. Miller

Oct 10, 2024

Miller, Dale A., 65, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 in his home. Dale was born November 26, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Damer and Patricia (Harrington) Miller. He retired from Carmichael Machine and enjoyed playing cards and poker in his spare time. Survivors include two daughters, Mandi (David Neff, fiancé) Miller and Ashley Whitley; three...

Alan Lewis Mills

Alan Lewis Mills

Oct 6, 2024

Mills, Alan Lewis, 76, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Alan was born on March 15, 1948 in Louisa, Kentucky, the son of Arthur and Marianna (Wellman) Mills. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam, and had been employed as a mechanical engineer for Mad River...

Delora G. Farish

Delora G. Farish

Oct 2, 2024

FARISH, Delora G., 89, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born December 27, 1934 in Hillsboro, OH the daughter of Bryan J. and Nellie A. (Oppy) Liming. She had worked as a sales manager at Sarah Coventry Jewelry for 30 years. Delora loved to dance and was an instructor at Arthur...

Patricia J. McNamara

Patricia J. McNamara

Oct 2, 2024

McNAMARA, PATRICIA J., 82 of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Ohio Masonic Home, Pathways Unit. She was born August 2, 1942 in Urbana, Ohio the daughter of Herman and Anna Mae (Archer) Jordan. Patricia worked as a nursing aid at Van Crest Nursing Home for 40 years. She enjoyed bingo, gardening and her dogs, Ren, Lulu, and...

Juanita Gale Frost

Juanita Gale Frost

Sep 30, 2024

Frost, Juanita Gale, 73 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born in Urbana, Ohio on June 3, 1951 the daughter of Ralph F. and Velma L. (Bodey) Jernigan. Survivors include her three children, Wanda M. French, Ralph J. French and Alicia J. Miller; brother, Joel Jernigan; sister, Victoria Davis; five grandchildren, Jacob, Cody and Drew...

Maryon G. Frazier

Maryon G. Frazier

Sep 30, 2024

Frazier, Maryon G., 81, of Springfield, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. Maryon was born May 16, 1943 in Geneva, Illinois, the daughter of Herman and Helen (Nelson) Helfers. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Maryon enjoyed sewing and crocheting, picking wildflowers with her grandchildren, and taking...

Thelma C. Anderson

Thelma C. Anderson

Sep 27, 2024

Anderson, Thelma C. (Annie), went to be with her Lord on September 27, 2024. She was born September 23, 1925 in Springfield, Ohio and lived her whole life in this community. She graduated from Springfield High School with the Class of 1943. She was the daughter of Fred H. and Gladys (Creachbaum) Ryman. Thelma married Roland Richard Anderson, Jr. on...

Donald R. Whipp

Donald R. Whipp

Sep 26, 2024

Whipp, Donald Richard “Don”, 78, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Don was born on April 21, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Russell Richard and Rose Marie (Hunter) Whipp. He worked as an assembler for Navistar for 30 years, retiring in 2002. He was also a member of First...

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