Obituaries

UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, Leslie's memorial service will NO LONGER be held on Saturday, January 15 in Conroy Funeral Home. The family will hold a service at a later date, which will be announced on social media. FOLEY, Leslie Jane, 71, of Wilmington, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 in Clinton Memorial Hospital. Leslie was born March 17, 1950...

LAYNE, Donna Jean, 63, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord she loved on January 2, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born June 9, 1958 in Bellefontaine, OH the daughter of Harold E. and Etta Mae (Duffey) Smith. Donna was a member of South Charleston Freewill Baptist Church and was a devout Christian and follower of...

ANDERSON, Richard A., 63, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born September 3, 1958 in Springfield the son of Howard E. and Gladys Mae (McHenry) Anderson. Richard was an inspector at Navistar for over 28 years. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Theresa (Valentine); two children, Jessica Anderson, Columbus and...

MILLER, Jeffery W., 67, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Jeff was born August 29, 1954 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Wayne V. and Twyla C. (Smith) Miller. He retired from Kroger's after 41 years. He was a member of the Union Club and UFCW Local #75. Jeff was also an avid...

FUNK, Matthew "Matt" Nelson, 18, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly after a car accident on December 28, 2021. Matthew was born May 22, 2003 in Vladivostok, Russia. He was adopted on April 6, 2004 by his mother Kristie Funk. He was a 2021 graduate of Kenton Ridge High School where he was the student band director for the Marching Cougar...

KRUSE, Mary Jean, 81, formerly of Albert City, Iowa, passed away December 26, 2021, in Springfield, Ohio. Mary was born July 24, 1940, to Gunnard and Dorothy Anderson of Albert City. She graduated from Albert City High School in 1958. Mary received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Buena Vista College in 1973. She went on to teach for several...

Riedel, Lyndall "Lynn", 92, passed away on Sunday, December 26, 2021 in Oakwood Village. She was born on July 30, 1929 in Ironton, Ohio the daughter of Millard and Vernena (Murdock) Addis. She worked as a telephone operator for many years at Ohio Bell/AT&T. Survivors include her four children and spouses, Barbara Mellott, James (Anne) Riedel, Michael (Vicky) Riedel and...

DUFFY, Irene J., 70, of Springfield, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Irene was born October 17, 1951 in Maryland to Paul and Hazel (Tossey) Johnson. She was a member of First Baptist Church, and later a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. Survivors include her husband, Michael...

Murray, William E., 93, of Springfield, passed away at 2:32 p.m. Sunday, December 26, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born in Springfield on September 16, 1928 the son of Walter and Alberta (Herring) Murray. He worked at Navistar for almost 40 years. He enjoyed bowling and round dancing with his wife. Survivors include his three children, Kimberly...

Van Bourgondien, Jr., Casper H. "Van" "Dutch", 93, of Springfield, passed away Monday, December 20, 2021 in Wooded Glen Health Campus. Casper was born June 3, 1928 in East Meadow, New York, the son of Casper and Ethel (Vetterly) Van Bourgondien. He was a veteran of the United States Army and served in Korea with the 92nd Armored Field Artillery...

BARTLEY, Elza, Jr. "Junior", 94, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born May 16, 1927 in Plattsburg, Ohio the son of Elza and Pansey (Legg) Bartley, Sr. Junior worked at Crowell Collier until its closing and went to work for Bauer Brothers for over 10 years. During his time at Bauer...

HOYLE, Sharon L., 76, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 in Northwood Skilled Nursing and Rehab. Sharon was born July 28, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Arthur and Alice (Ogle) Hoyle. She retired as a cashier at Meijer's after more than 20 years. She was also a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a sister,...

MYERS, Jean L. (Arnette), 85, devoted wife and mother, of Springfield, Ohio, died December 15, 2021 in Oakwood Village following a brief illness. She was born January 17, 1936 in Omar, WV the daughter of Fred Arnette and Ruth (Dudley) Arnette Tinsley. She was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church choir, and the Vintage Voices of United...

John F. (Jack) Murray, 91, left this world to be with the Lord and his beloved Charlene, on December 14, 2021 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Jack was born on May 6, 1930, in Springfield, Ohio, to Helen (McDonough) and John F. Murray, Sr. He was predeceased by his cherished wife of nearly 62 years, Charlene (Murrey,) his grandson, Jonathan...

Kapp, Betty A. (Parks), 91, of Springfield, with much anticipation slipped in to the arms of Jesus on December 11, 2021 in the Wooded Glen Assisted Living Facility. Betty was born on November 6, 1930 in Jackson County, Ohio the daughter of Thurman and Mary (Sullivan) Parks. Betty retired as an Executive Assistant for the 88th Air Base Wing at...

STRAHLER, Douglas Gene, 69, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Doug was born October 18, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio to Raymond and D. Jane (Fields) Strahler. He retired as President of Strahler's Foods, Inc. Doug was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose since 1994, a member of the Moose Legion and earned his Pilgrim Degree,...

LITTLER, Jr., Earnest "Earnie" L., 85, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 in his home. Earnie was born December 29, 1935 in Springfield, Ohio to Earnest and Marie (Culbertson) Littler. He worked and owned Littler Painting co. for over 57 years. He was an avid bowler and golfer, and worked at both Snyder and Reid Golf Courses....

DUNDON, John F., 84, of Springfield, passed away December 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born March 26, 1937 in Springfield the son of Maurice and Helen (Decker) Dundon. He was a United States Army veteran. After his discharge, John had worked at Robbins and Myers for over 36 years. He was a member of the Machinist Club,...

Leach, Alice A., 82, a longtime Springfield resident, passed away November 19, 2021, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Alice was born September 15, 1939, in Ashland, KY, the daughter of Haskell and Sarah Waugh Clevenger. She retired in 1997 from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services after 24 years of employment. Survivors include her husband of 44 years,...

BAIN, Sharon Ann, 71, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Oakwood Village. Sharon was born June 4, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio to Robert P. and Betty J. (Coppock) Jenkins. She was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. She was also a member of the Union Club and Moose Lodge. Survivors include her brother, Gary Jenkins;...