Obituaries

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...

Ocie Susy Brinkman

Ocie Susy Brinkman

Nov 14, 2024

BRINKMAN, Ocie Susy, 88, of Springfield, passed away November 14, 2024 in Good Shepherd Village. She was born April 25, 1936 in Coleman, KY the daughter of the late Elijah and Stella (Blankenship) Coleman. Survivors include two children, Deborah & Raymond Naughton and Everett Brinkman; four grandchildren, Mary (Martin) Santiago, Michelle Naughton, Brando Brinkman and Cassandra (Adam) Haley; six great...

Barbara Ann Kidder

Barbara Ann Kidder

Nov 13, 2024

Kidder, Barbara Ann “Barb” AKA Nanners, 83, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. Barb was born April 12, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Richard and Rosetta (Borchers) Bobo. She retired as a secretary/office worker from Wright Patterson Air Force Base and was a former member of St. Raphael Church. She...

Shirley A. Freshour

Shirley A. Freshour

Nov 12, 2024

Freshour, Shirley A., 83, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on November 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 8, 1941, in Springfield, she was the daughter of Charles Moore and Mary Elta (Moore) Whitmore. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, John “Jack” Freshour and brothers Charles Moore, Robert Moore, Terry...

Amber C. Smith

Amber C. Smith

Nov 9, 2024

Smith, Amber C., 43 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 in her home. She was born in Springfield on February 16, 1981 to Jerry Ray and Darla (Belford) Oiler. Amber worked as the activities director at Good Shepherd Village Nursing Home. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include her husband, Brian K.; two sons, Brian Smith II...

Marshall Wayne Lail

Marshall Wayne Lail

Nov 8, 2024

Lail, Marshall W., 88, of Springfield, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024 in his home surrounded by family. Marshall was born April 2, 1936 in Marion, North Carolina, the son of Marshall Justice and Annie Mae (McKinney) Lail. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and later retired as a fireman from the Springfield Fire Department after 27...

Marjorie L. Vasileff

Marjorie L. Vasileff

Nov 7, 2024

Vasileff, Marjorie Louise (Miller) died peacefully on November 7, 2024 at age 90 surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Vasileff Sr. in 1994; her parents, Paul L. Miller and Ruth (Saum) Miller; sister, Ruth Anne Rizer; and mother-in-law, Thora Ioannides. 

 Marjorie was a lifelong resident of Springfield and a graduate of Springfield High School...

John William Schilke

John William Schilke

Nov 5, 2024

Schilke, John William, 75, left this earthly life to be joined with our Heavenly Father and his loved ones, on November 5, 2024. John died unexpectedly at his home in his wife’s arms. John is the son of the late Dr. Elliott and Margaret Schilke. John contracted polio at age three and had physical limitations all his life, which never...

James F. "Jimmy" Malone

James F. "Jimmy" Malone

Oct 30, 2024

James F. Malone (Jimmy), 68, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Covington, KY on October 30, 2024. Born on June 9, 1956, in Springfield, Ohio, Jim was the beloved son of James and Barbara Cook Malone. He recently battled Covid and its lingering effects. 

A dedicated employee, Jim worked in sales at Rookwood Pottery in Cincinnati, specializing in architectural tiles...

Samuel R. Oliver

Samuel R. Oliver

Oct 30, 2024

OLIVER, Samuel R., 80, formerly of Springfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 in Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Charleston, WV on June 4, 1944 the son of the late Paul L. and Thelma (Jennings) Oliver, Sr. He lived in Oregon as a child and moved to Dayton in...

James W. "Bill" Burton

James W. "Bill" Burton

Oct 29, 2024

BURTON, James William “Bill”, 92 of Tipp City Ohio passed away peacefully on Oct 29, 2024 at Randall Residence. He was born on Oct 19, 1932 in Christiansburg, Ohio to James Dwight and Mary Laquisha (Davis) Burton. Bill graduated from high school in Springfield, Ohio. Bill was united in marriage to Janice Lee Knight on November 14, 1953, they met...

Robert Lee McMillen

Robert Lee McMillen

Oct 28, 2024

McMillen, Robert Lee, 88, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at home. He was born in Columbus, Ohio on March 20, 1936 to Edward and Ruth McMillen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings and his beloved wife, Geraldine. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie J. Welsh of Canal Winchester, Ohio and Pamela F....

Udean Susan Smith Babyak

Udean Susan Smith Babyak

Oct 26, 2024

Smith Babyak, Udean Susan, 83 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in her home. She was born in Springfield on May 1, 1941 the daughter of Roscoe and Alta (Coulson) Votaw. She was a 1959 graduate of Springfield High School and a 1970 graduate of Wittenberg University with a bachelor’s degree in education. Udean retired as a...

Joyce Ann Shaw

Joyce Ann Shaw

Oct 22, 2024

Shaw, Joyce Ann, 75, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 in her home. Joyce was born June 17, 1946 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Walter Raymond and Bertha Leona (Coe) Powers. She retired as a CAT Scan Technician for Community Hospital and later retired from Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was a huge Ohio State Buckeyes, Bengals...

Roger Lee Stevens, Jr.

Roger Lee Stevens, Jr.

Oct 21, 2024

STEVENS, Roger Lee, Jr., 58, of Springfield, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024. He was born November 28, 1965 in Springfield the son of Roger Lee and Marie (Brumfield) Stevens, Sr. Roger worked in logistics at Honda for over 24 years. He was an avid gardener and passionate outdoorsman, especially barefoot in the backyard. He loved ice fishing, kayaking and...

Andrew Edwin Reynolds

Andrew Edwin Reynolds

Oct 21, 2024

Reynolds, Andrew Edwin “Andy”, 50 of Springfield, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 6, 1974 the son of Willard “Ed” Reynolds and Doris (Lee) Shackleton. Andy was a 1992 graduate of Tecumseh High School and a 1995 graduate of the Clark State Police Academy....

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