Obituaries

Naginbhai Patel

Naginbhai Patel

Dec 22, 2023

 

In Loving Memory of Naginbhai R. Patel

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Naginbhai R. Patel, who left us on the 22nd of December 2023, in Springfield, Ohio. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, and his departure has left an irreplaceable void in our lives. Naginbhai...

Patty Jean Scurlock

Patty Jean Scurlock

Dec 20, 2023

Scurlock, Patty Jean, 91, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Kettering Medical Center. Patty was born October 11, 1932, the daughter of Elzie and Myrtie (Cloyd) McConnaughey. She graduated from Springfield High School and later retired from Community Hospital. Survivors include three children, Buddy (Sharon) Clark, Dale Clark and Scot (April) Clark; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren;...

Melvin W. Blankenship

Melvin W. Blankenship

Dec 20, 2023

 

BLANKENSHIP, Melvin W., 79, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Riverside Methodist Hospital of heart failure.  Melvin was born on March 23, 1944 in Urbana, Ohio the son of the late Carl and Mildred (Brunotte) Blankenship.  The middle child of seven, he was the last to be born at home and being characteristically impatient...

Anne Hines

Anne Hines

Dec 16, 2023

HINES, Anne C., 92, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023 in the Ohio Masonic Home.  Anne was born April 3, 1931 in West Liberty, Ohio the daughter of the late Gilbert and Margaret (Hagans) Calland.  She had worked as an assistant to the VP of human resources at Robbins & Meyers for a number of years.  She...

John Elton Hulme

John Elton Hulme

Dec 12, 2023

Hulme, John Elton, 75, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in his home. John was born May 29, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Richard and Lillian (Jacobs) Hulme. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University, where he competed on the Varsity Swimming Team as an All-American and three-year Captain. John was a lifelong spiritual...

Rita A. Reeder

Rita A. Reeder

Dec 12, 2023

 

Reeder, Rita A., 63 of Enon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  She was born in Springfield on January 23, 1960 the daughter of Elder F. and Louella (Burroughs) Loney.  She had infectious smile and love to make people laugh. She had a huge heart and was the ornerish, most stubborn person. She loved her kids and...

Patrick E. McLean

Patrick E. McLean

Dec 12, 2023

 

MCLEAN, Patrick E., 82, of Springfield, passed away December 12, 2023 in Springfield Regional Medical Center.  He was born January 18, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Clarence E. and Marie (Dugan) McLean.  Pat was a 1960 graduate of Catholic Central High School.  He worked for the Springfield News Sun for 20 years and later went...

Peter Stoyanoff

Peter Stoyanoff

Dec 9, 2023

 

Stoyanoff, Peter, 65 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 29, 1958 the son of Trajan and Olga (Seculoff) Stoyanoff.  Peter worked for Concrete Sealants in Huber Heights for 36 years.  Survivors include his daughter, Natalie Stoyanoff; grandson, Zayden Harding; sister, Jean Gwaltney; two brothers-in-law, David (Lori) Morrow and...

Mary E. Richardson

Mary E. Richardson

Dec 9, 2023

Richardson, Mary E., 94, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 in Bluebird Retirement Community, London. Mary was born July 23, 1929 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Stanley and Evelyn (Malahy) Jung. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. She also volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul and Mercy...

Mary Ellen O'Brien

Mary Ellen O'Brien

Dec 6, 2023

O’Brien, Mary Ellen, 87, of London, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in the Bluebird Retirement Community. Mary Ellen was born October 2, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of J. Vincent and Nelle M. (Shaw) O’Brien. She was a 1954 graduate of Catholic Central High School and graduated from Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati in 1958. She was employed...

Wanda Louise Wentz

Wanda Louise Wentz

Dec 4, 2023

Wentz, Wanda L., 94, of Springfield, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. Wanda was born August 2, 1929 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Byron and Mary (Kohle) Wooddell. She loved the outdoors, nature and enjoyed being with her friends. She was also an active member of the Lagonda United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Bob Wentz;...

Betty June Stewart

Betty June Stewart

Nov 30, 2023

Stewart, Betty, 80, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Oakwood Village. Betty was born November 28, 1943 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Worley and Helen (Grubbs) Bowser. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. She also enjoyed gardening, horses and poodles, and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include four children, Clark...

Linda Kaye Lacey

Linda Kaye Lacey

Nov 29, 2023

Lacey (DeWine), Linda Kaye, 75, formerly of Springfield,- passed away unexpectedly on November 29th, 2023 in Tampa,Florida. Linda graduated from Springfield North High School in 1966. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert & Beverly DeWine;brother Harold”Rick”DeWine and niece Sarah Linardos. Linda is survived by her loving husband and best friend Daniel Lacey and children; Todd Sodders, Lisa(James)Maxwell,...

Michael J. Whitacre

Michael J. Whitacre

Nov 27, 2023

Whitacre, Michael J., 82, passed away on November 27 at Forest Glen Health Campus. Michael was born on February 17, 1941 to Joseph and Mary Catherine Whitacre. He was a 1959 graduate of Catholic Central High School where he met his beloved wife, Sherry Hannon, with whom he would share 58 years of marriage. In 1963, Michael graduated from the...

Marilyn Alice Little

Marilyn Alice Little

Nov 25, 2023

Little, Marilyn Alice, 93 of Springfield, passed away Saturday November 25, 2023 in Wooded Glen. Marilyn was born May 20, 1930 in Canton, Ohio to William and Rosanna (Santry) Aman. Marilyn taught music at St. Mary Elementary School and Catholic Central High School, where she also directed the orchestra. She also taught private music lessons at Moeller and Kincaid Music...

Valerie Jo Wilson

Valerie Jo Wilson

Nov 21, 2023

Wilson, Valerie Jo, 66, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2023 in Springfield Regional Medical Center, after a battle with cancer. Valerie was born October 15, 1957 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Ned and Patricia (Payne) Richard. She retired from Superior Trim after many years. She was baptized at Rockway Lutheran Church and later became a member of...

Joyce Anne Burger

Joyce Anne Burger

Nov 21, 2023

Burger, Joyce Anne, 71, of Springfield, passed away of Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. Joyce was born June 19, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Homer E. and Anne Elizabeth Stacey. Joyce was a dedicated wife/mother/grandmother and integral part of multiple non-profit organizations, including Jobs & More and Kids Hope USA. She was an expert seamstress and enjoyed...

Rahn Zachary Poole

Rahn Zachary Poole

Nov 20, 2023

Poole, Rahn Zachary “Zach”, 31 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.  He was born in Springfield on September 9, 1992.  He was preceded in death by Rhydyn Rae Palomino, whom he loved like his son.  Survivors include his mother, Diana (Thrasher) Poole, who never gave up on her child and stood by his side every step of...

Margie E. Straight

Margie E. Straight

Nov 15, 2023

 

STRAIGHT, Margie E., 71, of Springfield, passed away November 15, 2023 in Springfield Manor.  She was born June 18, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of William Sylvester and Freda Mae (Morrow) Straight.  Survivors include her daughter, Shannon (Christopher, Jr.) Clements, Dayton, Ohio; three grandchildren, Christiana Clements, Christine Clements and Christopher Clements, III; significant other, Willie Clark; two siblings,...

Patricia A. Jennings

Patricia A. Jennings

Nov 14, 2023

JENNINGS, Patricia A., 79, of Springfield, passed away November 14, 2023 in Brookdale Buck Creek.  She was born September 6, 1944 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of George E. and Patricia M. (Grover) Donahue.  She resided in Cincinnati for 60 years where she had worked as an X-Ray Tech.  Survivors include five siblings and their spouses, Killy & Ron Brown,...

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