Obituaries

Janet Sue Campbell

Janet Sue Campbell

Jan 23, 2024

Campbell, Janet Sue, 87 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024.  She was born in Springfield on April 5, 1936 the daughter of James Sewell and Agnes Lucille (Gilmartin) Crabbe.  Janet retired from Clark Shawnee Schools as a bus driver after many years of service.  She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, where she sang...

Joan Shirley Riddle

Joan Shirley Riddle

Jan 22, 2024

Riddle, Joan Shirley, 89, of Springfield, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 22, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born on December 24, 1934, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Henry and Mildred Quinn. She graduated from Clark State College, where she earned an associate degree in accounting in 1983. In 1951 she married her high school sweetheart, Howard...

Robert Spyker

Robert Spyker

Jan 21, 2024

Spyker, Robert L., 79, of Springfield, passed away Sunday January 21, 2024 at his home. Bob was born on April 6, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, the son of Jean (Palmer) and Darrell Spyker. He was a graduate of Springfield South High School and Bowling Green University.  Bob taught at Xenia High School and Tecumseh High School in New Carlisle,...

Patricio Jose Enrique deOyarzabal

Patricio Jose Enrique deOyarzabal

Jan 20, 2024

deOyarzabal, Patricio Jose Enrique, 86, died January 20, 2024 surrounded by his children. He was born February 20, 1937 in Springfield, OH, to Patricio and Maria deOyarzabal. He graduated from Catholic Central and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. He was a dedicated Springfield City Firefighter until his retirement in 1987. As a young man he...

Matthew B. Ward

Matthew B. Ward

Jan 20, 2024

WARD, Matthew B., 50, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at Kettering Health Dayton.  He was born June 16, 1973 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Bruce and Bernita Ward.  Matt went to Kenton Ridge and Catholic Central High Schools and attended St. Teresa Catholic Church.  He mainly worked as an independent plumbing contractor and also worked towards...

Terrence Michael Barnes

Terrence Michael Barnes

Jan 16, 2024

Barnes, Terrence Michael, better known as Terry, left his earthly vessel on January 16th 2024, in the loving presence of his sons to join his beloved wife. Terry, born April 18th 1943, was an avid fisherman, golfer, lover of dogs, proud USMC Vietnam Veteran, and surfing enthusiast. Terry considered Hatteras Island in North Carolina a second home and would spend...

Caroline M. Stickford

Caroline M. Stickford

Jan 14, 2024

Stickford, Caroline, 95, went home to be with her heavenly Father on January 14, 2024. She was born December 3, 1928 in Springfield, Ohio, the only child of John and Helen Nigh. She attended Springfield City Schools and graduated from Springfield High School in 1947. Upon graduation she pursued her dream of going to Wittenberg University and becoming a teacher....

Bruce Ward

Bruce Ward

Jan 12, 2024

 

WARD, W. Bruce, 76, of Springfield, passed away January 12, 2024 in Northwood Nursing Home.  He was born February 13, 1947 in Springfield the son of the late Robert and Katherine Ward.  He was a graduate of Southeastern High School where he had played varsity football.  Bruce retired from Navistar after nearly 50 years of service.  He also enjoyed...

Elaine Marie Haemmerle

Elaine Marie Haemmerle

Jan 10, 2024

Haemmerle, Elaine Marie, 67, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Elaine was born June 13, 1956 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Martin and Alma (Mattfeld) Haemmerle. After graduating from Arizona State University in 1978 as a Registered Nurse, she joined the United States Air Force and was a Captain, serving for 12...

Julia A. Lafferty

Julia A. Lafferty

Jan 9, 2024

Lafferty, Julia A., 73 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  She was born in Springfield on April 5, 1950 the daughter of Melvin and Rose (Sutch) Massie.  Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Cindy Vollmer; two granddaughters, Katie and Megan and two sisters, Sharon and Laura.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim...

Carmelita M. Stephenson

Carmelita M. Stephenson

Jan 7, 2024

Stephenson, Carmelita M., 90, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024. Carmelita was born July 16, 1933 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of John Leo and Elsie V. (Quinn) Brugger. She was a lifelong member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include four children, Kenneth (Natalie) Stephenson, Karen (Brian) Solenthaler, Kathleen McCully and Kirk (Aubrey) Stephenson; 11 grandchildren; and...

Kathleen Ann (Dunn) McCurdy

Kathleen Ann (Dunn) McCurdy

Jan 3, 2024

McCurdy, Kathleen Ann (Dunn), 99, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio.  She was born in Evansville, Indiana on July 6, 1924. Kathleen was the third of four children of Joseph E. and Kathleen (Fahey) Dunn. All of whom preceded her in death (Brothers, Joseph, Robert and Edward Dunn). Kathleen grew up in Springfield, Ohio.  After graduating...

David Alan Nawman

David Alan Nawman

Jan 2, 2024

Nawman, David Alan, 59, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. David was born November 22, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of David and Margaret (Munger) Nawman. He was employed as a truck driver for Sharp Industries and was a member of Fellowship Christ Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed working as...

David M. Martin

David M. Martin

Jan 1, 2024

 

MARTIN, David MacCoy, 79, of Springfield, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Soin Medical Center in Beavercreek, Ohio.  He was born February 23, 1944 in Springfield, the son of the late Oscar T. and the late Dorothy (Traquair) Martin.  David served four years in the United States Air Force before becoming an attorney in Springfield, a career lasting 48...

Richard L. "Ric" DeWitt

Richard L. "Ric" DeWitt

Jan 1, 2024

 

DEWITT, Richard Leo “Ric”, Jr., of Springfield, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 in Brookdale Buck Creek.  He was born May 31, 1953 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Richard Leo and Julia V. (Angelo) DeWitt, Sr.  He was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and Capitol University.  Ric had been employed at Navistar for 30...

Ray C. Adkins, Sr.

Ray C. Adkins, Sr.

Dec 31, 2023

 

ADKINS, Ray C., Sr., 81 of Springfield, passed away December 31, 2023 in Oakwood Village.  He was born January 19, 1942 in Portsmouth, Ohio the son of the late Derris and Dorsie (Mays) Adkins.  He had worked as a machinist at Beach Manufacturing for a number of years.  Survivors include his two sons, Ray (Angie) Adkins, Jr. and Brian...

John N. Smoot

John N. Smoot

Dec 29, 2023

 

Smoot, John N., 77 of Springfield, passed away on Friday December 29, 2023.  He was born in Springfield on July 30, 1946 the son of John F. and Olive (Nicklas) Smoot.  John was a former owner and an insurance agent of McMann, Smoot Riddle Insurance for many years.  He was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, The Marine...

Michael E. Haemmerle

Michael E. Haemmerle

Dec 26, 2023

 

Haemmerle, Michael Edward, 76, of Springfield, died on Tuesday December 26, 2023.

He was born in Springfield on January 10, 1947 to Robert and Myrtle Haemmerle. 

Mike graduated from Catholic Central and attended Xavier University, before joining the United States Air Force. He retired from Navistar after working 37 years as a supervisor. 

Survivors include his wife of 54...

Douglas M. Gibson

Douglas M. Gibson

Dec 24, 2023

DOUGLAS MCLEAN GIBSON, 64, of Springfield, passed away at OSU East Medical Center on December 24, 2023. Doug was born on May 13, 1959, in Springfield, OH, the son of the late George W. Gibson and Florence (McLean) Gibson. 

A graduate of Springfield Catholic Central High School and Ohio State Barber College, Doug was the owner of Gibson’s for Hair,...

Judith A. Kennedy

Judith A. Kennedy

Dec 24, 2023

Kennedy, Judith A., 75, of Springfield, peacefully passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023 in her home surrounded by family. Judy was born August 27, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of William and Norma (Jackson) Doyle. She loved to hand quilt blankets and collect movie star’s autographs. She also loved listening to Elvis and The Beatles, along with many others....

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