Obituaries

Lynda K. Applegate

Lynda K. Applegate

Apr 16, 2025

APPLEGATE, Lynda K. (Swonger), 75, of Springfield, passed away April 16, 2025 in her home. She was born February 4, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of the late William and Alice (Johnson) Swonger. Lynda was a pianist at Grace United Methodist and United Methodist Church of Pitchin where she was also a member. She was an avid music lover,...

Diane E. Hagstrom

Diane E. Hagstrom

Apr 15, 2025

HAGSTROM, Diane Elizabeth (Running), 84, of South Charleston, passed on April 15, 2025 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born October 31, 1940 in Royal Oak, MI to Oscar N. and Wilma M. (Parson) Perry. She was lovingly raised by Wilma and Albert Running in Brooklyn Park, MN. Diane graduated from Robbinsdale, MN High School and Glenwood Hills Hospital...

Suzanne Lohrer

Suzanne Lohrer

Apr 14, 2025

Lohrer, Suzanne, 90, of Springfield, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at Riverside Methodist Hospital. Suzanne was born September 11, 1934, in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Walter and Catherine (Barthel) Townsend. She graduated from The Ohio State University with a Master’s Degree in Social Work. She retired from Clark County Mental Health Services as a therapist, specializing in family...

Angela M. Dunn

Angela M. Dunn

Apr 10, 2025

Dunn, Angela M., 95 of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Oakwood Village. She was born in Springfield on August 17, 1929 to Joseph and Margaret (Groeber) Heeger. She worked for Ohio Edison for 35 years before retiring in 1995. Some of the most enjoyable times for her and fondest memories for her family are of annual...

Sandra L. Gaier

Sandra L. Gaier

Apr 10, 2025

Gaier, Sandra L., 80, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Brookdale Buck Creek. Sandra was born January 15, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Raymond and Helen (Hall) Jordan. She retired as the Finance Director for the City of Springfield and was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Robert Raymond Gaier;...

Judy Dotson

Judy Dotson

Apr 6, 2025

DOTSON, Judy A., 72, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025, in Wooded Glen surrounded by her family. She was born June 5, 1952, in Lancaster, Ohio the daughter of the late Henry and Maggie (Slusher) Stevens. Judy worked as the Director at OIC – Heap Office for nearly 40 years. Survivors include her husband, Randall; three children and...

Wayne M. Routzahn

Wayne M. Routzahn

Apr 5, 2025

Routzahn, Wayne M., 81, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Wayne was born January 11, 1944 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Donald and Mary Ellen (Higgins) Routzahn. He was a 1963 graduate of Catholic Central High School and went on to serve in the Air National Guard for 6 years. He...

Mary Ann McGuff

Mary Ann McGuff

Apr 3, 2025

McGUFF, MARY ANN, 92, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born September 23, 1932 in Springfield, the daughter of the late Ray D. and Clara (Heigel) Cavanaugh. Survivors include three children, Patrick (Julie) McGuff, Maureen McGuff and Timothy McGuff; one grandchild, Hilliary (Robert) Alfred; three great grandchildren, Amelia, Claire and Jackson;...

Marcella E. Johnson

Marcella E. Johnson

Mar 31, 2025

JOHNSON, Marcella E., 95, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 in Oakwood Village. She was born February 2, 1930 in Chillicothe, Ohio the daughter of the late Wayne and Eunice (Dozer) Mount. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where she had worked as a secretary. Prior to her work at St. John’s, she was...

Molly Irene Carroll

Molly Irene Carroll

Mar 29, 2025

Carroll, Molly Irene, 33, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was the first child born to proud parents Jeffrey Aldridge and Mary (Horn) Aldridge on October 1, 1991, in Kettering, Ohio. Molly dedicated her life to being the best wife, mother, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend and graduated from Catholic...

Gary L. Dixon

Gary L. Dixon

Mar 28, 2025

Dixon, Gary Lee, 77, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Gary was born October 28, 1947 in Urbana, Ohio, the son of Arnold and Federica (White) Dixon. He was a 1965 graduate of Springfield South High School and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. On June 3, 1969, Gary...

Joyce Marie Capper

Joyce Marie Capper

Mar 20, 2025

Capper, Joyce Marie, 80, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at The Inn at Bear Trail in Lewis Center, Ohio. She was born in Springfield on April 1, 1944 to Lawrence and Edna (Johnson) Capper. Joyce worked at Woeber Mustard as a buyer for many years. Survivors include her nephews, Bryan Craycraft and Mark Craycraft; nieces, Rhonda Heath Nave...

Patty Ann Leffel

Patty Ann Leffel

Mar 20, 2025

Leffel, Patty Ann, 98, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Oakwood Village. Patty was born November 11, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of John E. and Margaret L. (Murphy) Powelson. She was a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church and later attended St. Raphael Church with her daughter. She volunteered for St. Vincent de Paul...

Richele Ann Shepard

Richele Ann Shepard

Mar 17, 2025

Shepard, Richele Ann, 51, slipped away peacefully at her historic South Fountain Avenue home March 17, 2025 after several years of health issues and challenges. She was born in Springfield on November 30, 1973 to Richard and Ruth Ann Shepard. Growing up, her family belonged to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and Richele attended Springfield Christian School and North High School,...

Nancy Lee Manns

Nancy Lee Manns

Mar 14, 2025

Manns, Nancy Lee, 75 of Springfield, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born December 13, 1949 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Keith and Dorothy (Russell) Carr. After moving to Enon, Ohio Nancy graduated from Greenon High School, Clark Tech and Wright State with a Masters of Nursing degree. Nancy loved caring for babies and worked in the...

William S. Dunn

William S. Dunn

Mar 9, 2025

Dunn, William S. “Bill”, 87, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Aventura of Oakwood Village. Bill was born on March 10, 1937, in Springfield, the son of William J. and Dolly (McGrath) Dunn. Bill graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1955. He served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1955 to...

Dolly Lail

Dolly Lail

Mar 8, 2025

LAIL, Dolly, 82, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Piedmont, AL. She was born on July 14, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Elmer and Florance (Kempton) Aldrich. Survivors include her daughter, Robyn (Chris) Lemmons; daughter in law, Tammy Lail; sister, Audrey Inlow; brother, Robert (Nancy) Aldrich; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Austin, and Sonnie Lemmons, Tandi (Donald)...

Michael Ivan Ray

Michael Ivan Ray

Mar 8, 2025

Ray, Michael Ivan, 68 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born in Fostoria, Ohio on July 1, 1956 the son of John and Ruth (Burkhart) Ray. He worked for Teikuro as a maintenance supervisor for many years. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #624 and was a veteran...

Eli J. Keys

Eli J. Keys

Mar 8, 2025

Keys, Eli J., 39, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Eli was born March 21, 1985, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Jeffrey (Cindy) Keys, South Carolina, and his wonderful, loving mother, Cheryl (Luse) Claypool, Cedarville, and wonderful stepfather, Bill Claypool, Fairborn. Eli was a happy, loving, energetic and ornery boy who loved...

Donna L. Pierce

Donna L. Pierce

Mar 5, 2025

PIERCE, Donna L., 62, of Springfield, passed away March 5, 2025 in her home. She was born April 9, 1962 in Florida, the daughter of Asa and Sandra (McGee) Pierce, Jr. Donna was a proud mom and grandma. Survivors include four children, Joshua Kruse, Joey Kruse, Heather (Kruse) Caraballo and Jay Kruse, all of Florida; six grandchildren, Jamie, Lexann, Colton,...