Obituaries
Phillip M. Bobay
Jul 27, 2023
BOBAY, Phillip M., 82, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023 in Forest Glen. He was born November 4, 1940 in Ft. Wayne, IN the son of the late Wilbur and Isabelle (Lauer) Bobay. Phil served in the 122ND Fighter Wing in the Ohio Air National Guard for seven years. He retired from Navistar after 38 years of...
Paul N. Graham
Jul 24, 2023
Paul Graham, a beloved, respected, active member of the community, who provided many decades of dynamic leadership to the village of Yellow Springs, died July 24. He was 94.
Paul seemed to be everywhere in town. His name frequently graced the top of Current Cuisine’s fish list. Early mornings, he could be found working out at the Wellness Center....
Patricia A. Nangle
Jul 23, 2023
Nangle, Patricia A. “Patty”, 85 of Springfield passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at her home. She was born June 22, 1938 in Springfield, Ohio to Edward and Rita (Fitzsimmons) Brown. Survivors include her children, John (Dianne), T.J., Rob (Sharon), Karen and Dan (Shirley); grandchildren, Carrie (Jared) White, Scott and Ryan Nangle, Daniel Butts, Emily (Brandon) Reder, Liz (Kyle) Comer,...
Ruth Louise Hoover
Jul 23, 2023
HOOVER, Ruth L., 96, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Vienna Springs Health Campus. Ruth was born September 19, 1926 in Chambersburg, PA, the daughter of Harry George and Mary Elizabeth (Rowe) Hartman. Most of her life was spent in Springfield. After graduating from Springfield High School in 1944, she attended Springfield Business School and became...
William T. Bowman
Jul 21, 2023
Bowman, William T. “Billy”, 71, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 21, 2023 peacefully in his home surrounded by family. Billy was born July 9, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of William H. and Donna Lee (Adams) Bowman. He retired from Navistar TSPC after 32 years, where he served as Safety Chairman for much of that time. He was...
Mary Venrick
Jul 20, 2023
VENRICK, Mary, 77, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Wickshire Senior Living. She was born February 19, 1946 in Springfield the daughter of the late Raymond and Lydia (Watkins) Freking. Mary worked as a Family Counselor for Wellspring (previously Family Services Agency) for 23 years. Prior to that she sold real estate for Max McDorman Realtors...
Michael Douglas Stant
Jul 14, 2023
STANT, Michael Douglas, 63, of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 14, 2023 in his residence with his wife next to his side. He was born July 21, 1959 in Springfield; the son of Charles R. and Dona (Smith) Stant. He was a member of the Eagles and Union Club. Survivors in addition to his mother, include his wife of 36...
Andrew Michael Murphy
Jul 13, 2023
Murphy, Andrew Michael, 45 of Oldenburg, Indiana passed away at home on Thursday, July 13, 2023. The son of Patrick and Cynthia (Kupanoff) Murphy was born on January 25, 1978 in Springfield, Ohio. Andy as most knew him, graduated from Catholic Central High School in Springfield, Ohio. In 2000 he graduated from Indiana University with a Bachelor of Science Degree. On...
Stephene L. Winwood
Jul 12, 2023
Winwood, Stephene Lynn, 58, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023 surrounded by family. Stephene was born July 14, 1964 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of J. Stephen and Susan (Spitler) Heinzen. She was a member of St. Joseph Church. Stephene spent the majority of her career working in the culinary arts, later becoming a personal care giver. She...
Paul Richard Hypes
Jul 11, 2023
Hypes, Paul R., 45, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023 in the OSU James Cancer Center. Paul was born December 18, 1977 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Larry and Gloria (Jackson) Hypes. He worked as a Repair Technician for STS Repair and was a member of Medway Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and camping,...
Richard E. "Dick" Copeland
Jul 9, 2023
Copeland, Richard E. “Dick”, 77 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023. He was born in Springfield on November 29, 1945 the son of Bernard and Lillian (Wild) Copeland. Dick was a 1964 graduate of Catholic Central and a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. He retired from the Springfield Fire Department in 1998 with 25 years...
Rose Naumoff
Jul 7, 2023
Naumoff, Rose, 77, of Springfield, Ohio, went home to Jesus peacefully with her family by her side on July 7th, 2023 at Northwood Nursing Home. Rose was known for her love of her family, her favorite color, purple, and music of all kinds, the louder the better. Rose was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 40 years, James Naumoff;...
Martha Ann Oliver
Jul 3, 2023
Oliver, Martha Ann “Marty”, 75, of Gahanna, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 in Riverside Methodist Hospital. Martha was born May 22, 1948 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Marion (Clayton) Metzler. Marty had a 12 year working career at Lagonda/Huntington Bank in Springfield, Ohio. She was an administrative assistant and did everything from balancing the books at...
Robert C. Pinson, Jr.
Jun 30, 2023
PINSON, Robert C., Jr., 67, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 30, 2023 in his home. He was born April 25, 1956 in Springfield the son of the late Robert C. Pinson, Sr. and Anna Lou (Linthicum) Powell. Rob worked as a body shop laborer for 30 years and was a lifelong member of St. Raphael Catholic Church. ...
Glen R. Branham
Jun 30, 2023
BRANHAM, Glen R., 83, of Enon, Ohio passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 in SOIN Medical Center surrounded by his family and special friends. He was born in Kentucky on January 8, 1940 to the late Albert Lee Hall and Margaret (Branham) Campbell. Glen worked as a machinist and maintenance supervisor at R & M for several years. He...
Linda Lou Hawke
Jun 26, 2023
Hawke, Linda, 74, of Springfield, passed away Monday, June 26, 2023 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Linda was born October 17, 1948 in Urbana, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Beulah (Owens) Goldsberry. She retired as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years and was a member of Fellowship Christian Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends,...
Phyllis C. Wells
Jun 25, 2023
WELLS, Phyllis C., 84, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Our Home Fairborn. She was born April 10, 1938 in West Liberty, KY the daughter of the late Elmer and Lillie (Wages) Stacy. She retired from Macy’s after many years of service. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Walter Wells;...
James A. Kearns
Jun 24, 2023
KEARNS, James A. "Jim," 81, of Springfield, passed away on June 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. Jim was born July 17, 1941, in Springfield, the son of Joseph and Loretta (Myers) Kearns. Jim served in the Army Reserves for six years. He was a loyal United States Postal Service employee for 26 years before retiring. Jim was preceded...
Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Riggin
Jun 22, 2023
Riggin, Gerald “Jerry” Wayne, 72, of Troy passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023 with his family by his side. Jerry was born on August 3, 1950 in Amherst, OH to Richard and Margaret (Stillwagon) Riggin. He was raised in Lorain, OH and was a graduate of Clearview High School in 1968. He then entered the U.S. Air Force as a jet engine...
Margaret "Darlene" Beechler
Jun 19, 2023
Margaret “Darlene” Beechler, 71, of Springfield, entered into the gates of heaven on Monday, June 19, 2023. Darlene was born on September 12, 1951, a daughter of the late James Edward and Martha Jane (Beechler) Null. She was preceded in death by three brothers, James Null, Timothy Null, and Darren Null. Darlene is survived by two children, Dana (Leslie) Beechler...