Obituaries

Donald R. "Donnie" Perkins

Donald R. "Donnie" Perkins

Dec 24, 2024

PERKINS, Donald R. “Donnie”, 70, of Springfield, passed away December 24, 2024 in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born March 13, 1954 in Springfield the son of Harold and Norma Jean (Thompson) Perkins. Donnie retired from Pentaflex in 2015 after 30 years. He was a member at the Union Club, Elks #51, Moose Lodge and VFW...

Constance L. "Connie" Goff

Constance L. "Connie" Goff

Dec 18, 2024

GOFF, Connie L., 88, of Springfield, passed away December 18, 2024 after a long illness. She was born in Springfield on October 5, 1936. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Margaret (Huff) Clemans. Survivors include her husband, James; three children and spouses, Kimberly & George Keen, Teresa "Tess" & Jack Spencer and David & Kelly Goff; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren...

Elaine F. Dayberry

Elaine F. Dayberry

Dec 16, 2024

Dayberry, Elaine F., 82, of Springfield, passed away on December 16, 2024 in her home with her daughter and grandson, with whom she resided. Elaine was born January 17, 1942, in Springfield, the daughter of Leroy J. and Dorothy (Wilt) Bohn. Elaine graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1960. Soon after, Elaine became a telephone operator for Ohio Bell...

Brenda Fry

Brenda Fry

Dec 15, 2024

FRY, Brenda, 63, of Springfield, died December 15, 2024 in Northwood Skilled Nursing. She was born March 30, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of the late Lawrence and Irene (Schell) Fry. Survivors include her sister, Rhonda (Chris) Highfield, Springfield. A Private celebration will be held at a later date.

Linda Rose Joseph

Linda Rose Joseph

Dec 13, 2024

Joseph, Linda Rose, 79, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. Linda was born July 18, 1945 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Edward Joseph and Julia L. (Wisniewski) Papst, Sr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Emory G. Joseph in 2001; and...

Deidra Michelle Banion

Deidra Michelle Banion

Dec 13, 2024

Banion, Deidra Michelle, 49, of Springfield, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 surrounded by family. Deidra was born June 29, 1975 in Xenia, Ohio, the daughter of Dwain Banion and Nancy (Elam) Miller. She graduated from Southeastern High School and the University of Dayton with a degree in Sociology. Deidra loved spending time at home with her family and beloved...

Charles J. "Chuck" Horner

Charles J. "Chuck" Horner

Dec 10, 2024

Charles "Chuck" J. Horner, born on October 20, 1949, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, in Springfield, Ohio. He was the beloved son of the late Opal and Charles Jacob Horner. Chuck is survived by his cherished children: Charles J. Horner (Jodie), David W. Horner (Rebecca), Heather Morgan, and Kristopher Morgan. He was a proud grandfather to Cambria Thomas...

Sandra Lucille Isaac

Sandra Lucille Isaac

Dec 7, 2024

Isaac, Sandra Lucille, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital. Sandra was born December 14, 1943 in Cedarville, Ohio, the daughter of Howard and Veryl (Pauley) DeHaven. In her spare time, Sandra enjoyed watching UK Basketball and reading. Survivors include her loving husband, Franklin R. Isaac; four children, Lee Spencer, Suzanne Burden, Laura...

Monica Irene Porter

Monica Irene Porter

Dec 7, 2024

Porter, Monica Irene, 78 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Oakwood Village. She was born in Springfield on June 4, 1946 the daughter of John Jacob and Martha Rose (Fahey) Gnau. Survivors include her four children and two step-children, Deborah (Norman) Harvey, Diane, Darren and Douglas Sutch, Nancy (Rod) Patefield, Harold (Julie) Porter; four sisters, Rita...

Ronald V. Rhine

Ronald V. Rhine

Dec 5, 2024

Rhine, Ronald V. “Ron”, 87, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Ron was born July 2, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Victor and Amy (Reynolds) Rhine. He attended Springfield City Schools and graduated from Springfield High School, class of 1956. Ron married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis (Steinmetz) on August 8,1957....

Mark J. Frawley

Mark J. Frawley

Dec 5, 2024

Frawley, Mark J., 89 of Springfield, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was born February 12, 1935 in Urbana, Ohio the son of the late Richard and Keturah (Buchanan) Frawley. He was a 1953 graduate of Urbana St. Mary High School. He attended Miami University and was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. Mark worked...

Edwin L. Fry

Edwin L. Fry

Dec 3, 2024

Fry, Edwin L. “Ed”, 89, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born September 1, 1935, in Springfield to the late Carl and Mildred Haerr Fry. Ed is reunited in the heavenly embrace of his parents, sister, Elinor Fry Morgan and two of his children, Lisa Fry Fitzsimmons, and Jimmy...

Rita M. Jobe

Rita M. Jobe

Dec 1, 2024

Jobe, Rita M., 96, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Springfield on July 25, 1928 the daughter of Archie and Inez (Coe) Grauel. Rita was a member of the Union Club and United Senior Services. Survivors include her two sons, Mark (Diana) Jobe and Keith Jobe; four grandchildren, Kelly, Christopher,...

John Richard Athy

John Richard Athy

Nov 29, 2024

Athy, John Richard, 65, of Columbus, died November 29, surrounded by his beloved family after a sudden cardiovascular event. 

 Born in Springfield, Ohio, to Susan Humphrey (Rollison) Athy and Richard John Athy, John Richard (AKA Rich or Richie) was kind, gentle and whip smart. His father taught him to spell pterodactyl as a toddler, and thus began Rich’s lifelong affinity for...

Phyllis J. Cochran

Phyllis J. Cochran

Nov 29, 2024

COCHRAN, Phyllis J., 80, of Springfield, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 in her home. She was born May 10, 1944 in Pitchin, OH the daughter of Epperson and Mable (Taylor) Daniel. Phyllis had her own cleaning service for 30 years with many loyal clients. Survivors include her husband, Jerry; two children, Roger & Lori Cochran and Linda & Brett...

Donald N. Shirk

Donald N. Shirk

Nov 24, 2024

SHIRK, Donald N., 79, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on November 24, 2024. Donald was born on July 5, 1945, to Donald H. Shirk and Lilian McNeil. He was the beloved husband of 50 years to Peggy S. Shirk who sadly passed away in 2023 and the beloved father of Crystal L. Potter who was also his caregiver, Craig (Shannon)...

Myron L. Sonneborn

Myron L. Sonneborn

Nov 23, 2024

Sonneborn, Myron L., 95, who resided at the Ohio Masonic Home in Springfield, Ohio and a Thirty-Third Degree, Scottish Rite Mason, was born to Earthly Life on August 23, 1929 and passed to Eternal Life on Saturday, November 23, 2024. He was preceded in death by all the following: wife, Helen F. Sonneborn; parents, Rev. George and Viola Sonneborn; sister,...

Mark W. Lail

Mark W. Lail

Nov 20, 2024

LAIL, Mark W., 62, of Anniston, AL, formerly of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was born December 14, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Marshall W. and Dolly (Aldrich) Lail. Mark worked for Honda in Marysville for 17 years before being transferred to Alabama for 16 years before retirement. Survivors in addition to his mom, Dolly,...

Richard W. Hairston

Richard W. Hairston

Nov 19, 2024

Hairston, Richard W. “Rich”, 53, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Rich was born May 15, 1971 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Bernard and Patricia (O’Brien) Hairston. He was a truck driver for Hiney Trucking and was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Noah Hairston; two siblings,...

Barbara Ann Little

Barbara Ann Little

Nov 18, 2024

LITTLE, Barbara Ann, 82, of Springfield, died November 18, 2024 peacefully at her home surrounded by her family after a battle with cancer. She was born on November 24, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio to Curtis James and Ruby Lee (Adams) Trinkle. Barbara graduated from Northeastern High School in 1961. She retired from working for Dr. David Monjot for over 30...

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