Obituaries

MYERS, Jean L. (Arnette), 85, devoted wife and mother, of Springfield, Ohio, died December 15, 2021 in Oakwood Village following a brief illness. She was born January 17, 1936 in Omar, WV the daughter of Fred Arnette and Ruth (Dudley) Arnette Tinsley. She was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church, First Baptist Church choir, and the Vintage Voices of United...

John F. (Jack) Murray, 91, left this world to be with the Lord and his beloved Charlene, on December 14, 2021 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. Jack was born on May 6, 1930, in Springfield, Ohio, to Helen (McDonough) and John F. Murray, Sr. He was predeceased by his cherished wife of nearly 62 years, Charlene (Murrey,) his grandson, Jonathan...

Kapp, Betty A. (Parks), 91, of Springfield, with much anticipation slipped in to the arms of Jesus on December 11, 2021 in the Wooded Glen Assisted Living Facility. Betty was born on November 6, 1930 in Jackson County, Ohio the daughter of Thurman and Mary (Sullivan) Parks. Betty retired as an Executive Assistant for the 88th Air Base Wing at...

STRAHLER, Douglas Gene, 69, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021. Doug was born October 18, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio to Raymond and D. Jane (Fields) Strahler. He retired as President of Strahler's Foods, Inc. Doug was a lifetime member of the Loyal Order of Moose since 1994, a member of the Moose Legion and earned his Pilgrim Degree,...

LITTLER, Jr., Earnest "Earnie" L., 85, of Springfield, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021 in his home. Earnie was born December 29, 1935 in Springfield, Ohio to Earnest and Marie (Culbertson) Littler. He worked and owned Littler Painting co. for over 57 years. He was an avid bowler and golfer, and worked at both Snyder and Reid Golf Courses....

DUNDON, John F., 84, of Springfield, passed away December 1, 2021 surrounded by his family. He was born March 26, 1937 in Springfield the son of Maurice and Helen (Decker) Dundon. He was a United States Army veteran. After his discharge, John had worked at Robbins and Myers for over 36 years. He was a member of the Machinist Club,...

Leach, Alice A., 82, a longtime Springfield resident, passed away November 19, 2021, at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. Alice was born September 15, 1939, in Ashland, KY, the daughter of Haskell and Sarah Waugh Clevenger. She retired in 1997 from the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services after 24 years of employment. Survivors include her husband of 44 years,...

BAIN, Sharon Ann, 71, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2021 in Oakwood Village. Sharon was born June 4, 1950 in Springfield, Ohio to Robert P. and Betty J. (Coppock) Jenkins. She was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. She was also a member of the Union Club and Moose Lodge. Survivors include her brother, Gary Jenkins;...

Bennett, Jane Anne (Field), 90, of Springfield, Ohio, died peacefully on November 23rd, 2021, at Wooded Glen Senior Living Community. Born on September 28, 1931 in Queens, New York, she was the daughter of the late Chester and Anne (McAllister) Field. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Robert Joseph Bennett;...

SULLIVAN, Phyllis A., 80, of Springfield, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 in Oakwood Village. Phyllis was born January 2, 1941 in Mechanicsburg, Ohio to Cass and Agnes (Robinett) Dutton. She was a member of St. Raphael Church. She was an avid reader and loved doing crossword puzzles. She retired from Security National Bank after 42 years in the banking...

BURBA, Linda L., 84, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Kettering Medical Center. She was born March 12, 1937 in Greenville, OH the daughter of John and Alice (Hathaway) Williams. Linda had worked as a medical records technician for Mercy Hospital for several years. She was a member of Northminster Presbyterian Church. Linda was a devoted wife...

FOLEY, Mary Katherine, 69, of Springfield, died November 17, 2021 at Northwood Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Home after failing health this past year. She was born October 10, 1952 at Springfield City Hospital the daughter of the late Charles Joseph and Ann Elizabeth (Donohoe) Foley. Mary grew up in Springfield and attended St. Raphael School and Catholic Central High School...

MASON, Dr. David L., 86, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021 in Wooded Glen Health Campus. David was born December 24, 1934 in Warren, Pennsylvania to Clarence Leroy and Marian (Zock) Mason. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He played the trumpet in the Navy and later played with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra. He received...

Nichols, Lanita Ann, 86, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on November 16 in Springfield at the Masonic Home. Lanita was born on December 28, 1934 in St. Paris, Ohio the daughter of Kenneth and Neva (Quigg) Miley. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Donald E. Nichols, Sr.; four sons, Donald (Lovena) Nichols, Jr., Kenneth (Beth) Nichols, Jeff (Gigi) Nichols and David...

Maynard, Betty J., 95, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born in Springfield on May 14, 1926 the daughter of George and Mary (Huber) Hermann. Survivors include her daughter, Carol Waugh; granddaughter, Lisa (Chris) Anderson; great grandson, Jackson Anderson; nephew, Joe Whitman; nieces, Sandra (Bryan) Barletto, Barbara (Robert) Youngerman, Peggy Richards and Mary Louise; step-son, Chet Maynard...

SULLIVAN, Patrick E., age 76, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021. He was born June 24, 1945 in Springfield, Ohio to Joseph and Bernadine (Willoughby) Sullivan. He is survived by his three children, Bryan (Theresa) Sullivan, Sheryl (Randy) Wykle and Lori (Joseph) Fordham; his brother Michael (Darlene) Sullivan, sister Debra Knaub, sister-in-law Ann Sullivan and brother-in-law Rodney E. Myers...

FITZSIMMONS, Chester "Chet", 75, of Springfield, passed away November 3, 2021 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born January 30, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio the son of Raphael E. and Louise (Whipp) Fitzsimmons. Chet served in the United States Navy from 1964 to 1968. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine "Kate" and his sister, Theresa. A...

COOK, Shannon Wade, 45, of Springfield, continued his journey on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 after his courageous battle with Covid. He was born February 2, 1976 in Roane County, Tennessee to Kenneth and Judy Gayhart (Thompson) Cook. Shannon was an awesome husband, father, son, and friend to everyone. He loved his career in landscaping and had a true appreciation of...

MYERS, Irene H., 94, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Springfield on August 1, 1927 the daughter of John H. and Edith (Geiger) Horstman. Irene was employed by Ohio Bell Telephone Co. and retired from Springfield City Schools in 1995. She was a longtime member of St. Teresa Catholic Church. She dedicated...

JACOBS, William R. "Bill", 75, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021 in Arbors at Springfield. Bill was born June 26, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio to Richard Harold and Mary Jane (Dodson) Jacobs. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and retired from Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He was also a member of the Enon VFW...