Obituaries

KELLY, Sharon Elaine, age 77, passed away on February 12, 2022 after many years of failing health. She was born on July 7, 1944 to the late MaryBelle (Toppins) Kelly and James H. Kelly, Jr. Sharon was predeceased by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Sharon loved the Lord and loved attending Plattsburg United Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting, watching...

VECCHIO, Frank, 102, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born April 6, 1919, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of Francesco and Gertrude (De Martino) Vecchio. Frank was a United States Army Air Corp WWII veteran, earning the rank of tech sergeant, and later was employed at Wright Patterson Air...

MORGAN, Elinor F., 84, of Springfield, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 in Forest Glen Health Campus. Elinor was born July 10, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Carl and Mildred (Haerr) Fry. She retired from Ohio Bell and was a member of Northside Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one brother, Ed (Donna) Fry; and one niece, Patty (Patrick) Whitley....

Sahle, Steven R., 65 of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, February 10, 2022. He was born in Springfield on September 13, 1956 the son of Rolfe and Charlotte (Kephart) Sahle. He owned and operated Rolfe's Jewelers for over 30 years. Steve loved basketball and played it all of his life, even in his later years. He was a local basketball...

FINCHUM, Charles Lee, Jr., 96, of South Charleston, went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2022 in Good Shepherd Village. He was born January 29, 1926 in New Market, TN the son of Charles Lee and Zenia (Fox) Finchum, Sr. Charles lived on his family's farm all his life until his last few years. He was a member...

YOUNG, Rebecca D. "Becky", 69, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Becky was born May 24, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Kenneth and Lillian (Fisher) Cooke. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her family. Survivors include one daughter, Terri (Shawn) Gess; step-daughter, Kris...

WILLIAMS, Pamela S., 69, of Springfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Pam was born October 14, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Clinton Byerly and Susie (Beverly) Freeman. She was a member of Grace Community Church. She was an avid sports fan, especially the Bengals and The Ohio State Buckeyes, and also loved...

Timberman, Raymond E., 89 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022. He was born in Madison County, Ohio on November 28, 1932 the son of Glenn and Pauline (Monteith) Timberman. Ray was self-employed and had a drywall finishing business. He was a member of the Clifton Avenue Church of God. Survivors include his seven children, Mike Timberman, Sharon...

Holt, Jason S., 47 of New Carlisle, lost his lifelong battle with Spina Bifida on Saturday February 5, 2022. He fought bravely all his life. He was born on June 13, 1974 in Camp Pendleton, California the son of Ron and Nancy (Ford) Holt. He was a 1993 graduate of Catholic Central High School. He worked for KCI for many...

SHEEHAN, Rosemary, 73, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Hospice of Central Ohio at O.S.U. Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on January 15, 1949 the daughter of the late James and Louise (Eierman) Sheehan. Rosemary had been in charge of accounts payable and Robbins and Meyers for over 40 years. She was a lifelong...

Yake, Mary A., 100, of Springfield, passed away on January 29, 2022. She was born in Washington D.C. on November 23, 1921 to Thomas and Mary (Sousa) Vass. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She retired from the Clark County Department of Job and Family Services in 2003 after 19 years of service. Survivors include her five...

MASSIE, David H., 89, of Springfield, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born December 28, 1932 in South Charleston, Ohio the son of Homer H. and Chloe (Massie) Massie. He was a proud retired veteran of the United States Navy, where he served for 20 years, retiring in 1970....

BIVENS, Don E., 81, of Springfield, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 in Miami Valley Hospital. He was born August 12 1940 in Waverly, Ohio the son of Ray and Loetta (Spencer) Bivens. Don was a United States Marine Corp veteran. For 35 years Don owned and operated The Body Shop in Springfield. He was an avid classic car builder...

BOSWELL, Jerry, 84, left this world, stage right, on February 3, 2022. He was born September 24, 1937 in Springfield Ohio to parents Esther (Wamer) Boswell and Orville J. Boswell. Jerry graduated from Springfield High School and served in the United States Army. He retired from Macy's Inc. starting his career at Wren's Department Store as Director of Sales/PR and...

Keller, Sophia D., 54 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was born in Springfield on February 21, 1967 the daughter of Dimitrios "James" and Despina (Papayiandis) Loukoumidis. She was a Senior Financial Analyst at Dole the past 14 years. She was a member of the Assumption Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Daughters of Penelope....

Bailey, Frances A., 85, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in Hearth & Home at El Camino. She was born in Springfield on March 1, 1936 the daughter of Edward and Marguerite (Kearns) Rader. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, a volunteer at Mercy Medical Center for many years, enjoyed bowling with the team...

Lonsway, James W. (Herman), 75, of Springfield, Ohio died on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Jim was born in Springfield on September 22, 1946, the son of Joseph and Jane Lonsway. Jim graduated from CCHS and Clark State. Survivors include five sisters and spouses, Jeanette Miesse, Joyce and Tom Brown, Joan Lonsway, Jen Lonsway, Judy and Mike Davy; several nieces and...

MADER, William C. "Bill", 84, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 in the OSU Wexner Medical Center. Bill was born May 1, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Walter and Evelyn (Cardo) Mader. He was the co-owner of Mader Electric for 45 years, retiring in 2002 and was a member of St. Bernard Church. He was also...

It is with great sadness that I share the news that my beautiful, loving wife, Kym J. Couch, 60, passed away January 26, 2022, after a short battle with ALS. Kym was born on December 22, 1961, in Salem, Ohio, the youngest child of Charles (Bud) and Betty Lundy. Kym lived her younger years in East Palestine, Ohio eventually moving...

MORGAN, Albert M., 80, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born February 11, 1941 in Springfield the son of Albert S. and Mary (Birtle) Morgan. Al worked as a production manager and in sales at Dayton Legal Blank Co. for 36 years retiring in 2006. He was a longtime member of...