Obituaries

RUNYAN, Sally Ann (Grimes), 80, of Springfield, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 13, 2020 surrounded by family. Sally was born May 15, 1940 in Springfield, Ohio to Paul Francis and Angela Margaret (Gray) Grimes. She was a 1958 graduate of Catholic Central High School and was a member of St. Raphael Church. She retired after more than 30 years in...

Henderson, Marie C. "Cookie", 90, of Springfield passed away at 4:40 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in Villa Springfield. She was born on December 8, 1929 in Springfield the daughter of Angelo Mark and Barbara N. (Angelo) Cocca. She retired as a cook from Ridgewood School in 2002 after 27 years of service. Survivors include her three daughters and...

HAMILTON, Denise Lynn, 66, of Springfield, passed away in her home on September 7, 2020. She was born on May 28, 1954, the daughter of Joseph and Norma (Thompson) Hamilton. Denise was a 1972 graduate of North High School. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Leanna Jo and Peggy Palmer. She is survived by her Aunt, Karen Long,...

Sparrow, Larry Phillip, 83, of Springfield, Ohio and Advance, NC, passed away on August 7th, 2020 from complications after surgery to help restore his mobility. Larry was born on May 17, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio. Larry put helping others and service at the center of his life: from being the team manager for his high school football team, to serving...

PHENEGAR, Joseph W. "Wally", 84, of Urbana, passed away with family beside him Sunday, September 6, 2020 in the Mercy McAuley Center. Wally was born June 6, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio to David and Josephine (Toddie) Phenegar. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and The University of Dayton as well as a member of Urbana St. Mary's...

DOANE, Stephen L., 74, of Springfield, died Sunday, September 6, 2020 in the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born August 24, 1946 in Springfield the son of Marvin and Josephine (Halk) Doane. Steve worked as a typesetter for the Springfield News-Sun for several years and later retired from Priority Delivery after almost 20 years. He was a United States...

DAY, Mary Jane, 83, of Springfield, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020 in her home. Mary Jane was born March 16, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio to John and Susan (Shaw) Capen. She was a member of St. Joseph Church and the Eagles #397. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and also loved to travel. She is survived by...

MARTON, Marjorie, 92, of Springfield, passed away September 1, 2020 in Upper Valley Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1928 in Bedford, IN the daughter of Jesse and Ruth (McDowell) Midkiff. She was a 1946 graduate of Portsmouth High School. Survivors include two sons, Dale & Pamela Marton and Danny & Stacey Marton, both of Springfield; six grandchildren, Lindsey...

Haggy, Madison Grace, 23 and Mila Rae Spears passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2020 following a tragic accident. Madi was born October 6, 1996 in Springfield the daughter of Rick and Kellee Jo (Swan) Haggy. She was a 2015 graduate of Southeastern High School, where she was involved in Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, 4-H and FFA. Madi was an employee...

SWOPE, Betty Catherine "KT", age 79, of Springfield Ohio, passed away at 6:05 AM Sunday, August 23, 2020. She declared her faith in Jesus before her passing and now rests safely in her Savior's arms. Betty was born Nov 30, 1940. She was preceded in death by her parents Walter Pinkerman and Beatrice Hatfield, husband of 36 years Ronald Swope...

BOURKE, J. David (Dave), of Springfield, passed away August 23, 2020 after a brief bout with COVID 19. He was born September 17, 1928 to Ted and Agnes (Cummings) Bourke. He grew up on Beatrice Street, went to Latin School, and graduated from Springfield Catholic Central High School in 1945. He graduated from the University of Dayton, where he met...

Kuss, John F., 61, of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in Northwood Skilled Nursing. He was born in Springfield on February 16, 1959 the son of Francis and Maxine (Wertz) Kuss. He worked as a welder for many years. Survivors include his siblings, Linda Ervin, Frances Kuss, Kathy (Greg) Decoursey, Vicki Hopper and Danny Hopper; many nieces,...

McNEIL, John A., 72, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020 in Riverside Healthcare Center. John was born November 16, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio to Arthur and Louise (Fahey) McNeil. He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and retired from IH. He was also a member of The Moose, The Eagles and was an EMT for Rescue...

Boggs, Lonnie, 79, died unexpectedly on August 24, 2020 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Due to the recent need for expansion in Heaven, the Lord has called up one of his best and hard workers. He was born December 2, 1940 in Summerford, Ohio the son of Frank and Ethel (Lowe) Boggs. Lonnie was a master carpenter who worked on...

SPARROW, Jason A., 32, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 21, 2020 in Carrollton, KY. Jason was born September 30, 1987 in Springfield, Ohio to Douglas and Deborah (Griffith) Sparrow. He was a 2005 graduate of Twin Valley South High School. One of his biggest passions was listening to music and playing the drums. He loved his Star...

MAGILL-OYLER, Betty W., age 96 of Springfield, passed away August 18, 2020 in Oakwood Village due to complications of COVID-19. She was born January 20, 1924 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Arby and Hazel (McDonald) Miller. Betty worked as a service clerk and buyer for the Wittenberg Bookstore for over 19 years. Survivors include her two sons and spouse,...

Rust, Asa D., 78, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020 in his home. He was born in Springfield on December 29, 1941 the son of Howard and Ethel (Baker) Rust. Asa was a lifetime farmer, loving husband and father who delighted in the beauty around him. Asa volunteered 21 years of service on Pike Township Fire Department...

Frock, Ralph Lee, 88, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. He was born in Springfield on February 26, 1932 the son of David and Juanita (Mercer) Frock. He retired from Navistar in 1989 after 30 years of service and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his four children, Joshua (Stephanie) Downing, Sr.,...

Derr, Mary K. "Matey", 93, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 in Oakwood Village. She was born in Springfield on December 24, 1926 the daughter of John F. and Helen M. (McDonough) Murray. She worked for Coca Cola for 17 years and Reiter Dairy for seven years. She was a former member of St. Raphael Catholic Church....

ROWE, Donna M., 94, of Springfield, passed away August 12, 2020 at Springfield Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Donna was born on June 14, 1926 in Springfield the daughter of the late Carl and Marie (Laughlin) Mowery. Donna graduated from Springfield High School in 1944. She married her high school sweetheart, Norman L. Rowe on January 2, 1945...