Obituaries

Maria J. Luster

Maria J. Luster

Aug 30, 2022

 

LUSTER, Maria J. “Sue”, 78, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center.  She was born May 9, 1944 in La Junta, Colorado the daughter of Atilano and Lucinda (Lucero) Montoya.  Maria spent her life caring for the elderly which was her passion.  Survivors include her three daughters, Sue (Glenn) Schwamberger, Marion, Ohio,...

Carol "Jeanie" Strickland

Carol "Jeanie" Strickland

Aug 29, 2022

 

STRICKLAND, Carol "Jeanie", went to meet her Lord and Savior August 29 in Springfield, Ohio. She was born in Cedarville Ohio on Oct. 22, 1941 daughter of Raymond and Christine (Davis) Strickland. She graduated from Springfield High School with an emphasis in business office. Jeanie worked for Craftsman Type in Dayton for many years as a bookkeeper. After retiring...

Fern M. Neu

Fern M. Neu

Aug 27, 2022

NEU, Fern, 82, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2022 in Villa Springfield. Fern was born December 28, 1939 in Scranton, PA the daughter of Victor and Helen (Milewski) Ranocchia. She retired from Sears as an Appliance Salesman and was a member of St. Teresa Church. She also volunteered at St. Vincent de Paul and was a CCD teacher....

Shirley J. Hoecker

Shirley J. Hoecker

Aug 27, 2022

 

HOECKER, Shirley Jean, 88, passed away August 27, 2022 in Westerville, Ohio.  She was born May 22, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio the daughter of Howard and Edna (Henrichs) Baese.  She graduated from Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Cleveland.  Shirley married Edward Hoecker in 1956 and lived in Hinckley, Ohio before moving to Springfield in 1971.  She retired from...

George Combs

George Combs

Aug 17, 2022

 

Combs, George Dempsey, 74, of Springfield, Ohio, went to Heaven on August 17, 2022. He is with his parents, Dempsey and Virgie Combs and his wonderful daughter, Tamara Dallenbach. He is survived by his beloved life partner, Sheena Brooks; his amazing son, George Dustin Combs; his adored granddaughter, Sunset Elizabeth Combs; and his sister, Joyce (Frank) Dwyer. George also...

Dorothy S. Huff

Dorothy S. Huff

Aug 15, 2022

HUFF, Dorothy S., 86, of Springfield, passed away Monday, August 15, 2022 in her home. Dorothy was born September 19, 1935 in Springfield, Ohio. She is survived by one sister, Marjorie Roberts; four children, James (Deborah) Huff, Jr., Jon (Greta) Huff, Debbie (Dan) Diehl and Doug (Shannon) Huff; six grandchildren, Melissa, April (Tim) Whalen, Joshua (Hollie), Danielle (Keith) Cooper, Delaney...

John T. "Tom" Riley

John T. "Tom" Riley

Aug 14, 2022

RILEY, John T. “Tom”, 90 of Urbana, Ohio went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born on June 11, 1932 in Springfield, Ohio to John and Ruth (McCabe) Riley.  He loved his early years in Springfield attending St. Bernard School and Catholic Central...

Jason Ray Harrah

Jason Ray Harrah

Aug 13, 2022

HARRAH, Jason Ray, 45, of Pitchin, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2022 in Springfield. Jason was born October 12, 1976 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Rand and Mary Kay (Bowman) Harrah. Jason was a 1995 graduate of Southeastern High School and JVS Carpentry Class, where he served as class President. He was a self-employed Master Craftsman. He started out...

Glenn R. Hughes, Jr.

Glenn R. Hughes, Jr.

Aug 10, 2022

 

HUGHES, Glenn R., Jr., 79, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2022 in Wooded Glen Nursing Home.  He was born May 2, 1943 in Lima, Ohio the son of the late Glenn R. and Evelyn (Cooper) Hughes, Sr.  Glenn had worked in the accounting department at White Motors for many years and later worked at Meijer before retiring. ...

Diana Marous

Diana Marous

Aug 9, 2022

 

MAROUS, Diana S., 83, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in Milford, Ohio. Diana was born January 12, 1939 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Clement and Julia (Borman) Casson. She was a 1956 graduate of Springfield High School and belonged to a card club made up of her classmates for over 50 years. She enjoyed a...

Janet E. Clendenin

Janet E. Clendenin

Aug 8, 2022

Clendenin, Janet Evelyn, 96 of Urbana, Ohio, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022.  She was born in Franklin, Ohio on February 25, 1926 the daughter of Silas and Grace (Garrison) Logsdon.  Survivors include her three daughters, Sherry Terrill, Jeannie Weber and Linda Waldron; sister, Brenda Litsch; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her...

Frank C. Warren

Frank C. Warren

Aug 4, 2022

WARREN, Frank C., 73, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Frank was born September 14, 1948 in North Hampton, Ohio the son of Charles and Jeannine (Goffin) Warren. He retired from Navistar after 32 years. Frank loved classic cars and was a member of the National Trails Classic Car Club. Survivors include five...

James R. Lough

James R. Lough

Jul 26, 2022

 

LOUGH, James R., 86, of Springfield, died July 26, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center.  He was born August 30, 1935 in Springfield to Vernon and Minnie (Graves) Lough. Jim worked for 56 years in maintenance for Navistar.  Jim’s true passion in life was his being with his wife of 65 years.  Jim played for Pabst Softball for many years....

Michael L. Blakeman

Michael L. Blakeman

Jul 25, 2022

BLAKEMAN, Michael L., 73, of Springfield, passed away July 25, 2022.  He was born September 1, 1948 in Lima, Ohio the son of William and Mary Blakeman. Mike was a 1966 graduate of Graham High School and attended Wittenberg University. He spent his professional career in finance and mortgage banking and retired as SVP from PNC Mortgage. Mike is survived...

Robert M. Higgins

Robert M. Higgins

Jul 24, 2022

HIGGINS, Robert M., Jr., 70, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center.  He was born October 21, 1951 in Springfield the son of the late Robert M. and Lou Ann (Kilcoyne) Higgins, Sr.  Bob worked as a merchandising manager for Bosart and Eby-Brown for 45 years.  Survivors include two daughters, Jamie Baugh (Andy) Howe...

John William "Jack" Hamilton, Jr.

John William "Jack" Hamilton, Jr.

Jul 23, 2022

HAMILTON, Jr., John William “Jack”, 86, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after fighting a battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and father-in-law. Jack was born on May 20, 1936, to the late John “Jack” and Hazel (Eichelman) Hamilton in Springfield, Ohio.  He graduated from...

Jacqueline Edwards

Jacqueline Edwards

Jul 22, 2022

Edwards, Jacqueline Agrio “Bebe”, 88 of Springfield, passed away on July 22, 2022.  She was born May 16, 1934 in Panama City, Panama the daughter of Nicolas and Benilda Agrio.  She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church.  Survivors include her four children and spouse, William Wayne Edwards, Pamela (Christopher) Henry, Anna Stelzer and Becky Edwards; seven grandchildren, Nicholas,...

Carol Ann Rittoff

Carol Ann Rittoff

Jul 21, 2022

RITTOFF, Carol Ann (Wieland), 66, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in Springfield on October 5, 1955 the daughter of William A. and Marjorie A. (nee Wolff) Wieland. Carol was a 1973 graduate of Catholic Central High School; attended William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri majoring...

Gary L. Booth, Sr.

Gary L. Booth, Sr.

Jul 21, 2022

BOOTH, Gary L., Sr., 73, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 in Good Shepherd Village.  He was born December 8, 1948 in Paintsville, KY the son of the late William & Lenora (Parker) Booth.  Gary was a United States Army Veteran, later worked as a carpenter for a number of years and was a member of the Carpenter’s...

Joseph Krupp

Joseph Krupp

Jul 19, 2022

Krupp, Joseph Christopher, 72 of Clarksville, Tennessee passed away July 19,2022 in his home. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on October 14, 1949, to the parents of the late Isabelle Francis (Mechlin) Krupp and Lawrence Peter Krupp. Joseph attended St. Teresa grade school and graduated valedictorian from Catholic Central High school in 1967. He received his master’s degree in...