Obituaries
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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....
Naginbhai Patel
Dec 22, 2023
In Loving Memory of Naginbhai R. Patel
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Naginbhai R. Patel, who left us on the 22nd of December 2023, in Springfield, Ohio. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many, and his departure has left an irreplaceable void in our lives. Naginbhai...
Patty Jean Scurlock
Dec 20, 2023
Scurlock, Patty Jean, 91, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Kettering Medical Center. Patty was born October 11, 1932, the daughter of Elzie and Myrtie (Cloyd) McConnaughey. She graduated from Springfield High School and later retired from Community Hospital. Survivors include three children, Buddy (Sharon) Clark, Dale Clark and Scot (April) Clark; 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren;...
Melvin W. Blankenship
Dec 20, 2023
BLANKENSHIP, Melvin W., 79, of Springfield, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 in Riverside Methodist Hospital of heart failure. Melvin was born on March 23, 1944 in Urbana, Ohio the son of the late Carl and Mildred (Brunotte) Blankenship. The middle child of seven, he was the last to be born at home and being characteristically impatient...
Anne Hines
Dec 16, 2023
HINES, Anne C., 92, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2023 in the Ohio Masonic Home. Anne was born April 3, 1931 in West Liberty, Ohio the daughter of the late Gilbert and Margaret (Hagans) Calland. She had worked as an assistant to the VP of human resources at Robbins & Meyers for a number of years. She...
John Elton Hulme
Dec 12, 2023
Hulme, John Elton, 75, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in his home. John was born May 29, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Richard and Lillian (Jacobs) Hulme. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University, where he competed on the Varsity Swimming Team as an All-American and three-year Captain. John was a lifelong spiritual...
Rita A. Reeder
Dec 12, 2023
Reeder, Rita A., 63 of Enon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. She was born in Springfield on January 23, 1960 the daughter of Elder F. and Louella (Burroughs) Loney. She had infectious smile and love to make people laugh. She had a huge heart and was the ornerish, most stubborn person. She loved her kids and...
Patrick E. McLean
Dec 12, 2023
MCLEAN, Patrick E., 82, of Springfield, passed away December 12, 2023 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born January 18, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio the son of the late Clarence E. and Marie (Dugan) McLean. Pat was a 1960 graduate of Catholic Central High School. He worked for the Springfield News Sun for 20 years and later went...
Peter Stoyanoff
Dec 9, 2023
Stoyanoff, Peter, 65 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 29, 1958 the son of Trajan and Olga (Seculoff) Stoyanoff. Peter worked for Concrete Sealants in Huber Heights for 36 years. Survivors include his daughter, Natalie Stoyanoff; grandson, Zayden Harding; sister, Jean Gwaltney; two brothers-in-law, David (Lori) Morrow and...
Mary E. Richardson
Dec 9, 2023
Richardson, Mary E., 94, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 in Bluebird Retirement Community, London. Mary was born July 23, 1929 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Stanley and Evelyn (Malahy) Jung. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School and member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. She also volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul and Mercy...
Mary Ellen O'Brien
Dec 6, 2023
O’Brien, Mary Ellen, 87, of London, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 in the Bluebird Retirement Community. Mary Ellen was born October 2, 1936 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of J. Vincent and Nelle M. (Shaw) O’Brien. She was a 1954 graduate of Catholic Central High School and graduated from Mount St. Joseph in Cincinnati in 1958. She was employed...
Wanda Louise Wentz
Dec 4, 2023
Wentz, Wanda L., 94, of Springfield, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023. Wanda was born August 2, 1929 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Byron and Mary (Kohle) Wooddell. She loved the outdoors, nature and enjoyed being with her friends. She was also an active member of the Lagonda United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Bob Wentz;...
Betty June Stewart
Nov 30, 2023
Stewart, Betty, 80, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2023 in Oakwood Village. Betty was born November 28, 1943 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Worley and Helen (Grubbs) Bowser. She was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. She also enjoyed gardening, horses and poodles, and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Survivors include four children, Clark...
Linda Kaye Lacey
Nov 29, 2023
Lacey (DeWine), Linda Kaye, 75, formerly of Springfield,- passed away unexpectedly on November 29th, 2023 in Tampa,Florida. Linda graduated from Springfield North High School in 1966. She is preceded in death by her parents Robert & Beverly DeWine;brother Harold”Rick”DeWine and niece Sarah Linardos. Linda is survived by her loving husband and best friend Daniel Lacey and children; Todd Sodders, Lisa(James)Maxwell,...
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