Obituaries

Robert Jefferson Taylor

Robert Jefferson Taylor

Nov 3, 2022

TAYLOR, Robert Jefferson “Rob”, 51, of St. Paris, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Thursday, November 3, 2022. Rob was born October 16, 1971 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Jeff and Jerri Taylor. Rob was an avid sports enthusiast that included baseball, fishing, ice fishing, deer hunting, disc golf, billiards, and darts. He was a dedicated fan of...

Les Heckman

Les Heckman

Nov 1, 2022

HECKMAN, Les E., 75, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Les was born June 1, 1947 in Piqua, Ohio the son of Clyde and Margaret (Stoner) Heckman. He retired from Prudential Insurance and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. He loved golf and football, and was a High School Football Referee for 25 years. He...

Patty Davis

Patty Davis

Oct 30, 2022

 

Davis, Patty L., 94 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Wooded Glen.  She was born in Springfield on September 6, 1928 the daughter of Arthur and Evelyn (Long) Gueth.  Survivors include her two children and spouses, Pam (Oran) Sine and Bob (Melanie) Davis; seven grandchildren, Jenny (Eric) Swan, Josh ((Regina) Sine, Matthew Davis, Lucas Davis,...

Gregory Charles Smith

Gregory Charles Smith

Oct 27, 2022

SMITH, Gregory Charles ,70, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022, in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Greg was born January 9, 1952, in Mansfield, Ohio the son of Donald and Dolores Smith. Greg was a member of Troop 122 and was awarded his Eagle Scout rank by John Glenn in 1966. Greg graduated from St. Pete’s High School, and...

Cyrilla M. Hixon

Cyrilla M. Hixon

Oct 27, 2022

Hixon, Cyrilla Mary “Cy”, 97, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022.  She was born in Great Falls, Montana on August 1, 1925 one of 14 children of Charles and Louise (Kuich) Cooper.  Cyrilla worked at Gore Field in Great Falls, where she met her future husband, Howard M. Hixon.  They came to Springfield and were married June 8, 1946. ...

Gary A. Zinn

Gary A. Zinn

Oct 27, 2022

ZINN, Gary A., 60, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 in his home. Gary was born September 3, 1962 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Edgar Lee and Mary Almeta (Miller) Zinn. He was employed as a RN for The Rocking Horse Center and was a member of the Lighthouse Tabernacle Church. He had volunteered as a Paramedic...

Louis H. Linardos

Louis H. Linardos

Oct 26, 2022

Linardos, Louis H., 96 of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in his home.  He was born in Kosmas, Greece on September 15, 1926 the son of Argeri and Evagglia (Lambros) Linardos.  He worked at Linardos Villa and was the owner and operator of Papa Louie’s and Four Seasons Greenhouse.  He was a member of Assumption Church of...

Patricia Faye Malone

Patricia Faye Malone

Oct 26, 2022

MALONE, Patricia F. (Shipton) “Patti”, 71, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2022 in Forest Glen Health Campus. Patti was born October 5, 1951 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Lloyd Russell and Stella Louise (Mercer) Shipton. She retired from F & P of America in 2015, and loved camping, boating, roller skating, sports, water skiing and cheering for...

Patricia K. Kitchen

Patricia K. Kitchen

Oct 20, 2022

KITCHEN, Patricia K., 81, of Spring Hill, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 in The Reserve at Spring Hill. Patricia was born June 26, 1941 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Walter and Maxine (Frock) Bell. She was a Chief X-Ray Technologist for Mercy Medical Center for 40 years and was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. Patricia...

Victor Mylo Reed

Victor Mylo Reed

Oct 19, 2022

Reed, Victor Mylo, 69, lifelong resident of Springfield, Ohio, died at home on October 19, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents, Elizabeth (Dolwick) Quinlan and John S. Reed. He is survived by his wife, Laura (Emmert) Reed; sons, Christopher (San Diego, CA), Scott Allen (Marysville, OH), Terry John (Springfield, OH); uncles Sam Dolwick (Newport, VA) and Edward...

Jessica A. Vickers

Jessica A. Vickers

Oct 18, 2022

 

VICKERS, Jessica A., 44, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in her home after 7 years of enduring cancer.  Jess was born July 4, 1978 in Springfield the daughter of Constance (Reeb) Shaffer.  After serving two years in the Navy, she dedicated her time to being a housewife and foster mother to over a dozen children over the years. ...

John A. Smith

John A. Smith

Oct 17, 2022

SMITH, John A., 64, of Springfield, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 17, 2022. John was born February 24, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Raymond and Rose (Loeffler) Smith. Survivors include his wife of 16 years, Kimberly (Beedy) Smith; six children, Todd Smith, Stacie (Jeff) Smith, Amy (Russell) Hess, Lisa Hess, Doug Hess and...

Peggy Dalton

Peggy Dalton

Oct 17, 2022

DALTON, Peggy M., 86, of South Charleston, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022 in the OSO Wexner Medical Center. She was born February 11, 1936. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Dalton; and daughter, Dianna Dalton. She is survived by her daughter, Kathi Eyman; grandchildren, Bradley (Crystal) Eyman, Tyler (Traci) Eyman,  Lynne (Mike) Booth, Torri Irwin and Kyle Irwin;...

Carol A. Groeber

Carol A. Groeber

Oct 12, 2022

Groeber, Carol A., 76 of Springfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, surrounded by her family at Springfield Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 10, 1945, the daughter of Robert L. and Edna Mae (Wilson) Rush. She devoted her life to her husband, children, grandchildren, and friends.  Carol was a life-long resident of Springfield,...

Ronald R. Cox

Ronald R. Cox

Oct 12, 2022

COX, Ronald R., 92, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 in Good Shepherd Village.  He was born May 5, 1930 in Clinton, PA the son of Harry and Lovey (Ringer) Cox.  Ronald worked as a painter for several contractors over the years.  He is survived by 4 children and several brothers and sisters.  No services will be held....

Gary Ray Smith

Gary Ray Smith

Oct 8, 2022

SMITH, Gary Ray “Smiffy Dude”, 79, of Urbana, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 in Soin Medical Center. Gary was born July 22, 1943 in St. Albans, West Virginia the son of Henry William and Juanita Kathryn (White) Smith. He proudly served in the United States Army, was a Vietnam Veteran, and a dedicated employee at Wright Patterson Air Force...

Jonathan M. Krabach

Jonathan M. Krabach

Oct 8, 2022

KRABACH, Jonathan M., 55, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center.  He was born November 8, 1966 in Springfield the son of William Krabach and Sylvia (Marshall).  Jonathan was a longtime member of Christ Episcopal Church in Springfield.  He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan.  Jonathan was a well-known and respected member of...

Jean S. Cooper

Jean S. Cooper

Oct 7, 2022

COOPER, Jean S., 83, of Springfield, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 in her home.  She was born in Ironton, Ohio to Alfred M. & Ethel M. (Wilson) Smith on November 4, 1938.  Jean graduated from Ironton High School in 1956 and went on to work for Ohio Bell up until she met her future husband, Bill Cooper, whom she...

Josephine Anne Boitse

Josephine Anne Boitse

Oct 7, 2022

BOITSE, Josephine Anne, 96, of Springfield, passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born November 25, 1925 in Springfield, the daughter of Warren and Rachel (Tingley) Wagner. She married George Boitse on October 20, 1944. She was a longtime member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. Anne volunteered at Kuss Auditorium, worked as a youth...

James L. Loney

James L. Loney

Oct 5, 2022

 

LONEY, James L. “Jim”, 74, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center.  He was born April 15, 1948 in Springfield the son of Homer L. and Clara B. (Davis) Loney.  He retired from Navistar in 1999 after 32 years of service.  He was a member of the UAW #402.  Jim served in the...