Obituaries

ROBINSON, Clifford J.A., 30, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly September 17, 2015 in his home. He was born on March 21, 1985 in Springfield the son of Clifford Robinson and Laura (Sharpe) & Jonathan White. Clifford was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his mother, Laura White; his father, Jonathan White; one sister, Amanda Sharpe (John Vick); three brothers,...

Kane, Shawn O'Malley, 44, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2015. He was born in Springfield on September 10, 1971 the son of Patrick O'Malley and Dianne (Mader) Kane. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include two daughters, Sophia and Corrine Kane; three siblings, Kelly Kane, Melissa Harper and Jeremy Kane. Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Biersteker, Geraldine (Vander Pas), 89, passed away September 12, 2015 at Oakwood Health Center. She was born January 19, 1926 in Little Chute, Wisconsin to Willem and Marie (Coonen) Vander Pas, who came to the United States from the Netherlands in 1902. She was the last survivor of nine children. Geraldine was married on February 2, 1946 to her husband,...

Williamson, Duane E., 79, of Springfield passed away on September 14, 2015 in his residence. Duane was born on July 25, 1936 in Kimmell, IN to Melvin O. Williamson and Margaret M. (Patton). He was a veteran of the United States Army and had been employed as a Supervisor for Navistar for 30 years before retiring. He was also a...

Stultz, Byron R., 67, of Springfield passed away at home on Friday, September 11, 2015. Byron was born August 6, 1948 in Washington D.C. to the late Byron and Anne (Cast) Stultz. He graduated from Catholic Central High School and Wright State University before serving two years in the United States Army. Byron taught for the next 28 years in...

Hirtzinger, Jodi K. (Jacobs), 48, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 in Oakwood Village after a courageous battle with cancer. Jodi was born November 6, 1966 in Springfield, Ohio to George K. Jacobs, II and Linda (Moone) Lauchard. Survivors include, in addition to her parents, two children, Courtney Nichole Crawford and Joshua Jacob Hirtzinger; one stepdaughter, Kristen Hirtzinger;...

KUHN, Conwell G. 'Connie", 103, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1912 in Shippensburg, PA the son of Harry and Alice (Baker) Kuhn. Connie was a sales manager for Truesdale Candy Co. for a number of years retiring in 1975. After retiring he went back to work for...

HORTON, Julia A. (Green), 69, of Springfield, passed away Friday, August 28, 2015 in her home. She was born October 6, 1945 in Springfield the daughter of Charles and Helen (Crist) Green. Julia worked as an accounting clerk for WW Electric for a number of years and later for Speedway in accounts payable, she retired in 2008. Survivors include her...

Powers, Jane I., 75, of Springfield, passed away at 1:40 p.m. Saturday, August 29, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Pike County, Ohio on August 27, 1940 the daughter of M. Bernice Beekman. She was the Vice President at Turn All Machine & Gear, a member of First Christian Church and an avid golfer. Survivors include...

Herrman, Joseph A., 78, of Springfield, passed away August 28, 2015 in his home. He was born March 19, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to Joseph and Catherine (Conners) Herrman. Joseph was a Lt. Col. for the United States Air Force where he served as a Navigator for twenty-four years. He was a member of St. Bernard Church and B.P.O.E. #...

WACHSMUTH, Kathleen M., 90, of Springfield, passed away August 26, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born January 16, 1925 in Dayton, Ohio the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Kerrigan) Wachsmuth. Kathleen worked as a teacher for Springfield City Schools for 37 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of Delta Zeta Sorority, Mercy Library Guild, Altar...

Scott, Doris E., 92, of Centerville, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015 in the St. Leonard Franciscan Living Community. Doris was born September 9, 1922 in Springfield, OH to Benjamin and Elizabeth (Singer) Albin. She is survived by a son, William M. Scott of Centerville; one granddaughter, Julianna R. Scott; one daughter-in-law, Cheryl A. Maguire; one sister-in-law, Betty Scott; three...

Bradford, Jacquelyn Ann, 74, passed away peacefully at her home on August 25, 2015 surrounded by her family and beloved dog Iris. Jackie was born October 6, 1940 to Marguerite and William "Bud" Heinrich, both of whom predeceased her in passing. She married Robert W. Bradford on February 4, 1960 and promptly bore two girls, Teresa and Tracy, just fourteen...

Klenke, Rosemary (Marous), 92, of Springfield, Ohio, died Wednesday, August 26, 2015. She was born May 16, 1923 in Westview Pennsylvania, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Beran) Marous. Rosemary was an active member of St Bernard Catholic Church, including the sewing guild, visiting shut-ins, and serving on a variety of church committees. Her hobbies included, knitting, sewing, and enjoying...

Harkins, Daniel Drury "Slim", 85, passed away August 24, 2015 at Friendship Village of Dublin. Dan was an inspiring storyteller, a thoughtful family leader and a faithful friend. He had an extensive and innovative career in international and domestic business during which he forged lasting friendships around the world. Always forward thinking, his business initiatives in Europe were well received,...

Gray, Doris Marie, 80, of Enon, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 18, 2015. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 1, 1934, the daughter of Harry and Frances George. Doris dedicated her entire life to caring for others. Her mother died young and she helped raise her four siblings, then raised her own...

Kennedy, John B. 81, of Springfield, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 in his home. He was born December 6, 1933 in Springfield to Joseph and Stella (Motzer) Kennedy. He worked as a tool designer for Globe Tool & Engineering for many years. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, The Democratic Committee and was a poll worker...

Merkle, James O., 73, of Springfield, passed away Sunday August 16, 2015 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on October 19, 1941 the son of George W. and Grace Louise (Bowman) Merkle. He retired from Robbins & Myers after many years of service. Survivors include two brothers and sister-in-law, Tim Merkle of Springfield and Joe (Pat)...

Henry, Mary Imogene, 94, of Springfield, Ohio, formerly of Yellow Springs, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2015 at Hearth and Home at Harding Senior Nursing Facility. She was born in Chickamauga, Walker, Georgia, July 16, 1921, the daughter of Earl F. and Agnes A. (Fitch) Rutherford. Mary attended Springfield City Schools and taught an...