Obituaries

Richard W. Hairston

Richard W. Hairston

Nov 19, 2024

Hairston, Richard W. “Rich”, 53, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Rich was born May 15, 1971 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Bernard and Patricia (O’Brien) Hairston. He was a truck driver for Hiney Trucking and was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Noah Hairston; two siblings,...

Ocie Susy Brinkman

Ocie Susy Brinkman

Nov 14, 2024

BRINKMAN, Ocie Susy, 88, of Springfield, passed away November 14, 2024 in Good Shepherd Village. She was born April 25, 1936 in Coleman, KY the daughter of the late Elijah and Stella (Blankenship) Coleman. Survivors include two children, Deborah & Raymond Naughton and Everett Brinkman; four grandchildren, Mary (Martin) Santiago, Michelle Naughton, Brando Brinkman and Cassandra (Adam) Haley; six great...

Barbara Ann Kidder

Barbara Ann Kidder

Nov 13, 2024

Kidder, Barbara Ann “Barb” AKA Nanners, 83, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. Barb was born April 12, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Richard and Rosetta (Borchers) Bobo. She retired as a secretary/office worker from Wright Patterson Air Force Base and was a former member of St. Raphael Church. She...

Shirley A. Freshour

Shirley A. Freshour

Nov 12, 2024

Freshour, Shirley A., 83, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on November 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 8, 1941, in Springfield, she was the daughter of Charles Moore and Mary Elta (Moore) Whitmore. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John “Jack” Freshour and brothers Charles Moore, Robert Moore, Terry...

Amber C. Smith

Amber C. Smith

Nov 9, 2024

Smith, Amber C., 43 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in her home. She was born in Springfield on February 16, 1981 to Jerry Ray and Darla (Belford) Oiler. Amber worked as the activities director at Good Shepherd Village Nursing Home. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Brian K.; two sons, Brian Smith II...

Marshall Wayne Lail

Marshall Wayne Lail

Nov 8, 2024

Lail, Marshall W., 88, of Springfield, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. Marshall was born April 2, 1936 in Marion, North Carolina, the son of Marshall Justice and Annie Mae (McKinney) Lail. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and later retired as a fireman from the Springfield Fire Department after 27...

Marjorie L. Vasileff

Marjorie L. Vasileff

Nov 7, 2024

Vasileff, Marjorie Louise (Miller) died peacefully on November 7, 2024 at age 90 surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Vasileff Sr. in 1994; her parents, Paul L. Miller and Ruth (Saum) Miller; sister, Ruth Anne Rizer; and mother-in-law, Thora Ioannides. 

 Marjorie was a lifelong resident of Springfield and a graduate of Springfield High School...

John William Schilke

John William Schilke

Nov 5, 2024

Schilke, John William, 75, left this earthly life to be joined with our Heavenly Father and his loved ones, on November 5, 2024. John died unexpectedly at his home in his wife’s arms. John is the son of the late Dr. Elliott and Margaret Schilke. John contracted polio at age three and had physical limitations all his life, which never...

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...

James W. "Bill" Burton

James W. "Bill" Burton

Oct 29, 2024

BURTON, James William “Bill”, 92 of Tipp City Ohio passed away peacefully on Oct 29, 2024 at Randall Residence. He was born on Oct 19, 1932 in Christiansburg, Ohio to James Dwight and Mary Laquisha (Davis) Burton. Bill graduated from high school in Springfield, Ohio. Bill was united in marriage to Janice Lee Knight on November 14, 1953, they met...

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....

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