Obituaries

Yake, Mary A., 100, of Springfield, passed away on January 29, 2022. She was born in Washington D.C. on November 23, 1921 to Thomas and Mary (Sousa) Vass. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She retired from the Clark County Department of Job and Family Services in 2003 after 19 years of service. Survivors include her five...

MASSIE, David H., 89, of Springfield, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving family. David was born December 28, 1932 in South Charleston, Ohio the son of Homer H. and Chloe (Massie) Massie. He was a proud retired veteran of the United States Navy, where he served for 20 years, retiring in 1970....

SHEEHAN, Rosemary, 73, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Hospice of Central Ohio at O.S.U. Wexner Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on January 15, 1949 the daughter of the late James and Louise (Eierman) Sheehan. Rosemary had been in charge of accounts payable and Robbins and Meyers for over 40 years. She was a lifelong...

BIVENS, Don E., 81, of Springfield, passed away Monday, February 7, 2022 in Miami Valley Hospital. He was born August 12 1940 in Waverly, Ohio the son of Ray and Loetta (Spencer) Bivens. Don was a United States Marine Corp veteran. For 35 years Don owned and operated The Body Shop in Springfield. He was an avid classic car builder...

BOSWELL, Jerry, 84, left this world, stage right, on February 3, 2022. He was born September 24, 1937 in Springfield Ohio to parents Esther (Wamer) Boswell and Orville J. Boswell. Jerry graduated from Springfield High School and served in the United States Army. He retired from Macy's Inc. starting his career at Wren's Department Store as Director of Sales/PR and...

Keller, Sophia D., 54 of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was born in Springfield on February 21, 1967 the daughter of Dimitrios "James" and Despina (Papayiandis) Loukoumidis. She was a Senior Financial Analyst at Dole the past 14 years. She was a member of the Assumption Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Daughters of Penelope....

Bailey, Frances A., 85, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in Hearth & Home at El Camino. She was born in Springfield on March 1, 1936 the daughter of Edward and Marguerite (Kearns) Rader. She was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church, a volunteer at Mercy Medical Center for many years, enjoyed bowling with the team...

Lonsway, James W. (Herman), 75, of Springfield, Ohio died on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Jim was born in Springfield on September 22, 1946, the son of Joseph and Jane Lonsway. Jim graduated from CCHS and Clark State. Survivors include five sisters and spouses, Jeanette Miesse, Joyce and Tom Brown, Joan Lonsway, Jen Lonsway, Judy and Mike Davy; several nieces and...

MADER, William C. "Bill", 84, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 in the OSU Wexner Medical Center. Bill was born May 1, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Walter and Evelyn (Cardo) Mader. He was the co-owner of Mader Electric for 45 years, retiring in 2002 and was a member of St. Bernard Church. He was also...

It is with great sadness that I share the news that my beautiful, loving wife, Kym J. Couch, 60, passed away January 26, 2022, after a short battle with ALS. Kym was born on December 22, 1961, in Salem, Ohio, the youngest child of Charles (Bud) and Betty Lundy. Kym lived her younger years in East Palestine, Ohio eventually moving...

MORGAN, Albert M., 80, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born February 11, 1941 in Springfield the son of Albert S. and Mary (Birtle) Morgan. Al worked as a production manager and in sales at Dayton Legal Blank Co. for 36 years retiring in 2006. He was a longtime member of...

MITCHELL, Robert F., 94, of Springfield, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 in Hearth and Home Harding Road. He was born January 19, 1928 in South Solon, Ohio the son of Roscoe and Naomi (Coss) Mitchell. Robert had worked as a purchaser for DESC (Defense Electronic Supply Center) retiring in 1987. He was an avid sports enthusiast both playing and...

LEWIS, Judith A., 72, of Enon, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 in her home. Judy was born August 10, 1949 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Joseph and Evelyn (Gebhardt) Moon. She retired from the Springfield City Schools after 30 years and had 20 years of service with H & R Block, where she loved doing taxes. She was...

MALLOY, Lawrence S., 83, of Springfield, passed away January 20, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born April 3, 1938 in Wellston, Ohio the son of the late Patrick and Bertha (Beard) Malloy. Lawrence served in the Ohio National Guard and worked at Navistar for 41 ½ years. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed the outdoors. Survivors...

DUFFEY, Paula Gail, 72, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 20, 2022 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born on August 12, 1949 in Springfield to the late Harley Paul "Pete" and Eleanor (Torbert) Youngs. She leaves behind her loving husband of 53 years David Duffey, son Peter...

O'Brien (Retired), Father Thomas Edward, 75, of Lewis Center, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 in his home. He was born in Wilmington, Ohio on October 29, 1946 the son of Thomas F. and Virginia (Johnson) O'Brien. He was a 1964 graduate of Upper Arlington High School, Columbus and from Purdue University with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering...

Mowery, Lisa Renee, 60, of Springfield, passed away into the heavens Saturday, January 15th at Springfield Regional Medical Center after a month long battle with the Covid virus. She was born on October 18, 1961, a daughter to Everett and Ann (Morgan) Hensley in Springfield, and has resided in Springfield most of her life. She was a 1980 graduate of...

HAGERMAN, Georgia H. "Jody", 82, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Jody was born October 31, 1939 in Chillicothe, Ohio the daughter of Lindsey E. and Alice Marie (Collins) Reed. She worked as an Office Manager for McMahon Homes for many years. In her free time she enjoyed making jewelry, crocheting and playing...

SEWELL, Larry "Luke", Sr., 83, of Springfield passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer. He resided in Springfield most of his life. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1956-1962. Larry was an electrician by trade but completed his working career as a Maintenance Supervisor. He was an avid sports fan and excelled...

Fancett, Edward "Ed", father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, died from Covid-19 on December 17, 2021. The eldest of six children, Ed grew up in a rural area of Cincinnati, Ohio. He enjoyed hiking the local woods, spending much time in search of fossils, minerals and arrowheads. This interest led to many 1st place awards in the local science fairs. After...