Obituaries

Lubbers, Ray, 89, of Springfield passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in his residence. Ray was born on February 9, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio to Paul L. and Emma (Knese) Lubbers. He had been employed as Part Owner/Operator for Reco Sporting Goods for over 30 years and later worked for Fenton Foundry Supply as a Controller for 21 years....

TEHAN, III, Edward A. "Al", 85, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 in his home. Al was born February 6, 1932 in Springfield, OH the son of Edward A. and Lucille (Schafer) Tehan, II. He was the Owner and President of Trenor Motor Co. Springfield, OH for 50 years, retiring in 2004. He was also a member of...

Simones-Baker, JoEtta, 58, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. JoEtta was born October 25, 1958 in Portsmouth, Ohio to Donald & Anna (Tomlison) Simones. She was previously self-employed as a commercial real estate appraiser and professional dog trainer. She was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. JoEtta was an avid writer,...

SKABLA, Shirley Ann., 81, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 14, 2017 in Essex of Springfield. She was born August 24, 1935 in Springfield, OH the daughter of Emory and Marjorie (Massie) McKinney. Shirley worked as a group leader at International Harvester for a number of years. She was an avid bowler having won the city championship 3 times, was...

BOSTICK, Donald E., 73, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Eaglewood Village. He was born October 19, 1943 in Springfield, OH the son of Robert J. and Nellie (Johnson) Bostick, Sr. Donnie was an avid Catholic Central High School sports fan and was a member of the CCHS Boosters and a Green Blazer Award winner. He is...

SZEMPRUCH, Paul C., 59, Cincinnati, formerly of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 4, 2017 in his home. He was born March 15, 1958 in Springfield the son of August and Virginia (Weinert) Szempruch. Paul worked as a contractor and carpenter for various companies in Springfield and Cincinnati. He was a 1976 graduate of Catholic Central High School and...

MOORE, Gary Ray, 50, of Springfield, died unexpectedly on June 29, 2017. He was born December 9, 1966 in Springfield, the son of Charles Gary and Patti (McCann) Moore. Gary loved cars, music and especially cooking. He had a big heart and loved his family. Survivors in addition to his parents, include his five children, Amber Walker, Gary Ray Moore,...

RAYNOR, Carol J., 72, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Carol was born March 6, 1945 in Springfield, OH to Charles G. and Margaret M. (Leatherman) Valley. She retired from the Clark County Sherriff's Department as a Dispatch Supervisor, and was the first female promoted from Sherriff's Deputy to Detective in the state...

CAMPBELL, Lorena Michelle "Renie", 43, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in her home. Renie was born April 10, 1974 in Urbana, OH to James R. and Barbara J. (Bostick) Chess. She worked for Clark County Developmental Disabilities as a Nursing Coordinating Assistant and was a member of Urbana Friends Church. Survivors include her husband, Chris; one daughter,...

HINKLE, Joseph J., 78, of Springfield, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 29, 2017 at the Ohio Masonic Home. He was born April 12, 1939 in Tomahawk, KY the son of Luther O. and Ruby (Fannin) Hinkle. He was a 1957 graduate of Inez High School, Inez, KY. Joe earned four collegiate degrees: AB, MA, MS and Ed. S. He taught...

KENNEDY, Patrick H., 68, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in Sycamore Medical Center, Miamisburg. He was born March 27, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the son of Harold and Mamie (D'Arienzo) Kennedy. Patrick was an educator for 30 years. He taught at Rolling Hills for 22 years, before retiring in 2002. Survivors include his wife, Susanne M. (Fryer);...

WALKER, Sr., Stephen Edward, 69, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 in Villa Springfield. He was born June 28, 1947 in Springfield, OH to James and Martina (Brassel) Walker. Stephen was loved by everyone, never met a stranger and loved to make people laugh. He was also an avid OSU Buckeyes fan. Survivors include his wife, Teresa (Hogan);...

STAMPER, Nancy A., 88, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born November 16, 1928 in Middletown, Ohio the daughter of Russell and Mary Elizabeth (Fishbaugh) Stabler. Nancy worked as a bookkeeper at Sears for a number of years. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and was active...

KELLY, Mary Belle, 94, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2017 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born March 20, 1923 in Champaign County, the daughter of James and Goldie (Frost) Toppins. She was a 1941 graduate of Enon High School. Mary Belle worked as a bookkeeper for Clark Landmark in South Charleston for 39 of years. She...

BOLDMAN, Donald E., 61, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 in Miami Valley Hospital. Donnie was born July 17, 1955 in Hamilton County, OH the son of Donald F. and Violet June (Surber) Boldman. Survivors include his wife of 18 years, Tonia; one son, Dalton; one sister, Shirley (David) Williams; one sister-in-law, Penny (John) Gibson; and numerous nieces,...

Beaber, Iris Patricia Figgins, 88, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 in her home. She was born October 5, 1928 in Louisville, Kentucky the daughter of David and Dorothy (Von Strohe) Rymers. She worked for the Clark County Commissioners Office. Survivors include her three children, Sharon Skelton of Williamsburg, Virginia, Larry Figgins and Carol (Mike Elliott) Wallace...

JACKS, Sandra A., 82, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Villa Springfield. She was born February 24, 1935 in Greenville, PA the daughter of Edward T. and Myrtle R. (Uber) Pickens. Sandra had worked as a cook for Springfield City Schools for a number of years. Survivors include seven children and spouses, Kim & Michael Roberts, Dana...

MARTIN, Richard Urban "Dick", 90, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Oakwood Village. He was born January 4, 1927 in Springfield, Ohio the son of John A. and Emma (Schmackers) Martin. He was a 1944 graduate of Catholic Central High School and attended the Dayton Art Institute. He was an accomplished artist and photographer, winning numerous awards...

SULLIVAN, Timothy F., 68, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 8, 2017 in his home. He was born November 22, 1948 in Springfield the son of Robert M. and Elizabeth (Powers) Sullivan. He worked as a sales associate for Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment for 41 years retiring in January. Tim attended St. Joseph Catholic Church, was a United States...

STRAHLER, D. Jane, 91, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2017 in her home. Jane was born April 9, 1926 in Bucyrus, Ohio to Joseph and Pearl (Ault) Fields. She received her Bachelor's Degree from The Ohio State University in Home Economics and was the owner of Strahler Foods for over 50 years. She was also a member...