Obituaries

Robert Benston, Jr.

Robert Benston, Jr.

Sep 6, 2025

BENSTON, Robert J., Jr., 57, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025, at The Ohio State University Medical Center. He was born May 25, 1968, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Robert J. and Kay (Wilcoxon) Benston. He received his associates in mechanics from Sinclair Community College. Robert worked as a mechanic for the City of Springfield for 24...

Michael J. Carney

Michael J. Carney

Aug 31, 2025

Carney, Michael J. was born in Springfield, Ohio on November 15, 1961 to the late James and Alice (Coakley) Carney. He grew up in Springfield and attended Catholic Central High School before going on to attend the University of Dayton where he and his football teammates won the National Championship in 1980. He enjoyed spending time with his beloved life...

David Michael Shay, II

David Michael Shay, II

Sep 8, 2025

Shay, II, David Michael “Mike”, 56 of Columbus, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025. He was born in Springfield on November 18, 1968 the son of David Michael and Theresa (Tuttle) Shay. Mike was an avid Browns fan. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his son, Michael Shay; two brothers, Tye Shay and Dan (Angie LeMaster) Shay; two...

Mildred Shook

Mildred Shook

Aug 23, 2025

SHOOK, Mildred L. 98, of Enon, passed away August 23, 2025, in Vancrest of New Carlisle. She was born on January 1, 1927, in Worthington, PA, the daughter of Harry and Catherine (Dunigan) Toner. Mildred was a longtime member of Knob Prairie United Church of Christ and was a big supporter to the Veterans Park in Springfield. She is survived...

Robert E. Shaffer

Robert E. Shaffer

Aug 20, 2025

Shaffer, Robert E. “Bobby”, 75, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, at The James Cancer Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 6, 1950, to Casper and Teresa Shaffer. Bobby was a lifelong resident of Springfield and a graduate of Northeastern High School. Bobby retired from Navistar in 2000 and was a longtime...

Mattie M. Moore

Mattie M. Moore

Sep 8, 2025

MOORE, Mattie M., 77, of Springfield, passed away September 8, 2025, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born January 20, 1948, in Elliott County, KY, the daughter of the late Earl and Drusilla (Ferguson) Gilliam. Survivors include her husband, Charles “Gary” Moore; two sons, Thomas and James Sterner; three stepchildren, Ronald Moore, Angela Hooper and Mandy Moore; numerous grandchildren...

Peter L. Denton

Peter L. Denton

Sep 7, 2025

Denton, Peter L., 68, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025, in his home. Peter was born on April 30, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of John L. and Marguerite (Layden) Denton. He grew up in Elkhart, Indiana and was a graduate of Ohio University, later receiving his master’s degree from Urbana University. He spent the majority of...

Robert A. Dudek

Robert A. Dudek

Aug 31, 2025

Dudek, Robert A. “Bob”, 89, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025. Bob was born April 21, 1936, in New Kensington, PA, the son of Anthony and Frances (Ososky) Dudek. He enjoyed wood working, miniatures and making model cars. He was also a veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include a sister, Donna Carman; several nieces and nephews;...

Charles J. Noe

Charles J. Noe

Aug 30, 2025

Noe, Charles J. “Charlie”, 83, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Glenda; two sons, Chuck and Brian; stepdaughter, Amy Capers; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved dog, Katie. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Anne G. Vincent

Anne G. Vincent

Aug 28, 2025

VINCENT, Anne, 71, of Springfield, passed away August 28, 2025, in Good Shepherd Village. She was born June 28, 1954, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Edward and Elnora (Gemperline) Cody. She was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She also loved spending time with her four grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Donald Vincent and two children, Francine...

Kenneth L. Beatty

Kenneth L. Beatty

Aug 27, 2025

Beaty, Kenneth L. “Kenny”, 81, of Springfield, went to be with his children and beloved grandmother, Thelma Hively, on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. Kenny was born on October 29, 1943, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Evelyn (Hively) Beaty. He retired from R&M after several years. He was also a member of Springfield Missionary Baptist Church and St....

Betty L. Gray

Betty L. Gray

Aug 27, 2025

Gray, Betty L., 98 of Springfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 27, 2025 in Villa Springfield surrounded by family. She was born July 11, 1927 in Springfield the daughter of John and Sarah (Bauer) Meehan. She worked for the Kissel Company, Swallen’s Furniture and most notably Reid School for 17 years, as the head cook. She was a member of...

Thomas G Tinker, Sr.

Thomas G Tinker, Sr.

Aug 26, 2025

Thomas Gerald Tinker, Sr., 81, of Xenia, Ohio, passed away on August 26, 2025, after a long illness. Tom was born August 3, 1944, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Gerald and Wilma (Weekley) Tinker.

Tom is survived by his wife Joyce (nee Kiger) Tinker; sons Thomas G. Tinker, Jr., David (Kim) Tinker; Jim (Melissa) Tinker, and Patrick Tinker; grandchildren, Jesse,...

Urcil Elwood "Woody" Rolph

Urcil Elwood "Woody" Rolph

Aug 24, 2025

Rolph, Urcil Elwood “Woody” was born in Lewis County, Kentucky to the late Joseph and Katherine Lula Layne Rolph on December 24, 1940. Woody was preceded in death by his mother Lula just before his 5th birthday in December of 1945. Woody attended Springfield City Schools. He graduated in 1958 from Springfield High School and later attended Moorehead College in...

Donald R. Lisch

Donald R. Lisch

Aug 17, 2025

LISCH, Donald R., 82, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2025, in his home. He was born January 7, 1943, in Springfield, Ohio the son of R.L. “Bud” and Helen (Adlon) Lisch. Don worked as an inspector for Kelsey-Hayes (Speco) for 30 years before finally retiring. After retirement, Don and his wife, Jacquelyn, moved to Tavares, FL where they...

Melissa Jayne Foster

Melissa Jayne Foster

Aug 16, 2025

Foster, Melissa Jayne, 68, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, in her home. Melissa was born July 3, 1957, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Richard and Maureen (Linney) Luke. She retired as a Registered Nurse, after working for Community Hospital and Dayton Rehabilitation Institute. She was also an avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bengals fan. Survivors...

Eliot West

Eliot West

Aug 15, 2025

West, Eliot, 75, of Springfield, passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, in his home surrounded by family. Eliot was born June 2, 1950, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Edward and Mary Catherine (Januszkiewicz) West. He retired as a truck driver after 23 years with Active USA and later ABF Trucking. He was also a member of the Union Club...

Carol Sue Youker

Carol Sue Youker

Aug 13, 2025

Youker, Carol Sue “Sue”, 77, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, in her home. Sue was born August 14, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Jack and Bonnie (Chase) Hickey. She was a lifelong member at St. Raphael Catholic Church and was a longtime Realtor in the Springfield area and member of the FOE #397. She enjoyed...

Molly Seymour

Molly Seymour

Aug 12, 2025

SEYMOUR, Molly, age 99, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home on August 12, 2025. A native of El Paso, Texas, Molly was born on July 10, 1926, the daughter of Castulo and Ester Martinez. She was a graduate of the Sisters of Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans, Louisiana, and later completed her anesthesia training at The...

Connie S. Gamble

Connie S. Gamble

Aug 10, 2025

GAMBLE, Connie Sue, 77, died on August 10, 2025, with her devoted husband, Alan, at her side. She was born July 2, 1948, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Earl and Gladine Gardner. Connie called Springfield home her entire life. She found joy in creative pursuits, from painting, crocheting, quilting, or refinishing furniture to messy craft projects with her grandchildren....