Obituaries
Marcella E. Johnson
Mar 31, 2025
JOHNSON, Marcella E., 95, of Springfield, passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 in Oakwood Village. She was born February 2, 1930 in Chillicothe, Ohio the daughter of the late Wayne and Eunice (Dozer) Mount. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Lutheran Church where she had worked as a secretary. Prior to her work at St. John’s, she was...
Molly Irene Carroll
Mar 29, 2025
Carroll, Molly Irene, 33, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was the first child born to proud parents Jeffrey Aldridge and Mary (Horn) Aldridge on October 1, 1991, in Kettering, Ohio. Molly dedicated her life to being the best wife, mother, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend and graduated from Catholic...
Gary L. Dixon
Mar 28, 2025
Dixon, Gary Lee, 77, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Gary was born October 28, 1947 in Urbana, Ohio, the son of Arnold and Federica (White) Dixon. He was a 1965 graduate of Springfield South High School and a proud veteran of the United States Navy. On June 3, 1969, Gary...
Joyce Marie Capper
Mar 20, 2025
Capper, Joyce Marie, 80, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at The Inn at Bear Trail in Lewis Center, Ohio. She was born in Springfield on April 1, 1944 to Lawrence and Edna (Johnson) Capper. Joyce worked at Woeber Mustard as a buyer for many years. Survivors include her nephews, Bryan Craycraft and Mark Craycraft; nieces, Rhonda Heath Nave...
Patty Ann Leffel
Mar 20, 2025
Leffel, Patty Ann, 98, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 in Oakwood Village. Patty was born November 11, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of John E. and Margaret L. (Murphy) Powelson. She was a former member of St. Mary Catholic Church and later attended St. Raphael Church with her daughter. She volunteered for St. Vincent de Paul...
Richele Ann Shepard
Mar 17, 2025
Shepard, Richele Ann, 51, slipped away peacefully at her historic South Fountain Avenue home March 17, 2025 after several years of health issues and challenges. She was born in Springfield on November 30, 1973 to Richard and Ruth Ann Shepard. Growing up, her family belonged to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, and Richele attended Springfield Christian School and North High School,...
Nancy Lee Manns
Mar 14, 2025
Manns, Nancy Lee, 75 of Springfield, passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025. She was born December 13, 1949 in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania to Keith and Dorothy (Russell) Carr. After moving to Enon, Ohio Nancy graduated from Greenon High School, Clark Tech and Wright State with a Masters of Nursing degree. Nancy loved caring for babies and worked in the...
William S. Dunn
Mar 9, 2025
Dunn, William S. “Bill”, 87, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Aventura of Oakwood Village. Bill was born on March 10, 1937, in Springfield, the son of William J. and Dolly (McGrath) Dunn. Bill graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1955. He served honorably in the United States Air Force from 1955 to...
Dolly Lail
Mar 8, 2025
LAIL, Dolly, 82, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Piedmont, AL. She was born on July 14, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Elmer and Florance (Kempton) Aldrich. Survivors include her daughter, Robyn (Chris) Lemmons; daughter in law, Tammy Lail; sister, Audrey Inlow; brother, Robert (Nancy) Aldrich; five grandchildren, Jennifer, Austin, and Sonnie Lemmons, Tandi (Donald)...
Michael Ivan Ray
Mar 8, 2025
Ray, Michael Ivan, 68 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025. He was born in Fostoria, Ohio on July 1, 1956 the son of John and Ruth (Burkhart) Ray. He worked for Teikuro as a maintenance supervisor for many years. He was a member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council #624 and was a veteran...
Eli J. Keys
Mar 8, 2025
Keys, Eli J., 39, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Eli was born March 21, 1985, in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Jeffrey (Cindy) Keys, South Carolina, and his wonderful, loving mother, Cheryl (Luse) Claypool, Cedarville, and wonderful stepfather, Bill Claypool, Fairborn. Eli was a happy, loving, energetic and ornery boy who loved...
Donna L. Pierce
Mar 5, 2025
PIERCE, Donna L., 62, of Springfield, passed away March 5, 2025 in her home. She was born April 9, 1962 in Florida, the daughter of Asa and Sandra (McGee) Pierce, Jr. Donna was a proud mom and grandma. Survivors include four children, Joshua Kruse, Joey Kruse, Heather (Kruse) Caraballo and Jay Kruse, all of Florida; six grandchildren, Jamie, Lexann, Colton,...
Deborah Lynn Davis
Mar 5, 2025
Davis, Deborah Lynn “Debbie”, 78, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, in Villa Springfield. Debbie was born February 8, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Cary S. and Beatrice (Wilson) Beedy. She enjoyed reading, playing cards, and spending time with friends and family. Survivors include her husband of 56 years, John; two children, Tami Conklin and Chris...
Denise Price
Mar 4, 2025
PRICE, Denise, 52, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in her home. She was born on August 8, 1972 in Springfield the daughter of Daniel and Pamela (Roush) Price. She worked for AccuServe (Code Blue) for seven years. She was a member of the International Order of Job’s Daughters. Survivors in addition to her parents, include two children,...
Barbara Frazier
Mar 4, 2025
FRAZIER, Barbara L., 93, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Wooded Glen. She was born on February 25, 1932, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of George “Glen” and Dorothy (Crist) Trenner. Barb worked as a legal secretary in Springfield for a number of years. She attended St. Raphael and St. Teresa Catholic Churches and was an avid...
Marcia L. Maurer
Mar 2, 2025
MAURER, Marcia L. 83, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, in SOIN Medical Center. She was born on July 8, 1941, in Waynesburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Walter and Ona (Fyffe) Millard. Survivors include her significant other of 18 years, Jim Amburgey; three sons, Joey Alkire, Jerry (Tammy) Alkire and Jimmy (Tammie) Alkire; six grandchildren, Tabitha Blankenship, Paige Miller, Corey...
Richard M. Shobe
Mar 1, 2025
Shobe, Richard M., 92, passed away peacefully after suffering a stroke. A resident of Urbana, Ohio, he was born in Springfield, Ohio to Earl “Kelly” and Marguerite (Berry) Shobe and lived there for many years. Richard taught auto mechanics at Joint Vocational School (JVS), worked as an auto mechanic and enjoyed many hobbies including golf, reading, traveling and anything to...
Glen W. Pitcock
Feb 27, 2025
Pitcock, Glen W., 75, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Springfield Regional Medical Center. Glen was born January 12, 1950 in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the son of Harold Lee and Iva Lou (Downing) Pitcock. He retired from Honda and loved spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his loving wife, Brenda (Reed) Pitcock; four children,...
Michael Murphy
Feb 26, 2025
MURPHY, Michael “Mike”, 73, of Springfield, Ohio on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at the age of 73. Mike was a loving father, brother, and friend, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering support. Mike was known for his unusual sense of humor, laughter, incredible memory and most importantly his ability to make a friend whenever he went. He...
Eileen Windon
Feb 25, 2025
WINDON, Eileen, 81, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 in Kettering Medical Center. She was born November 20, 1943 in Springfield, the daughter of Thomas M. and Patricia (O’Malley) Hayes. She was a graduate of Catholic Central High School. Eileen retired from Yost Superior after 25 years of working as an administrative assistant. She was a longtime member...