Obituaries

Ray, (Valentie) Jo Ann, 90, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning July 21st, 2019. One of five children, she was born and raised in Springfield and traveled the world with her family, making a happy home in three countries. Jo and her family eventually settled in Memphis, where she spent 43 years involving herself in numerous civic...

HESS, Janet Lynn, 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Janet was born November 1, 1942 to Alfred and Julia (Beeson) Hess in Dayton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Phillip and James. Survivors include children, Daniel (Abigail)...

JOHNSON, Mary Lou, 72, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 in her home. She was born June 1, 1947 in Springfield, the daughter of Joseph and Evelyn (Reed) Fugate. She is survived by her mother; three sons, Michael & Mindy Wallace, Joey Wallace and Dennis Fugate; two daughters, Jackie and Leah; several grandchildren; sisters, Shirley & Jim Bailey,...

Shanahan (Austin), Mary B., 88, of Springfield, passed away on July 15, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Mary was born on May 5, 1931 in Clay County, Kentucky to John and Sarah (Brock) Bruner. She was a lifetime member of VFW 1031 Aux, Union Club and Machinist Club. Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Robert Shanahan; three daughters,...

DAVIS, William F. "Bill", 86, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 in Oakwood Village. Bill was born August 23, 1932 in Clinton County, Ohio to Lloyd and Eva (Morford) Davis. He was a veteran of the United States Navy and was the Director of Patient Accounts for Community Hospital for 29 years. Bill was a true gentleman. Because...

WRIGHT, Robert, 87, closed his eyes and solved the great mystery on the evening of July 11, 2019 and was reunited with Judy, the love of his life. He was born on August 30, 1931, the son of Fred and Ruth (Linson) Wright. One of ten children, his family tenant farmed all over the Miami Valley. Bob grew up in...

Benkert, Donald L., 89, of Springfield, passed away at 4:26 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 at Ohio's Hospice of Dayton. He was born in Piqua on September 2, 1929 the son of Louis and Carmen (Helman) Benkert. He was the body shop manager at Trenor Motors for 45 years and a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church and an active...

STANDLEY, Richard M., 90 of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 in Forest Glen Health Campus. He was born July 13, 1928 in Springfield the son of Irving A and Medrith A. (Leach) Standley. Richard graduated from Springfield High School in 1946. After graduation he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served in the WWII post...

Comer, John D., Jr., 55, of Springfield, passed away July 6, 2019 in his residence. John was born on August 29, 1963 in Springfield to John D. Sr. and Sonja (Storts) Comer. Before living in Springfield John lived in New Braunfels, TX for 20 years. He was avid Ohio State Buckeyes and Cincinnati Bearcats fan. In addition to his mother,...

Brom Massie, Theresa M., 63, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 in her home. She was born in Ravenna, Ohio on November 3, 1955 the daughter of Arnold and Helen (Chismar) Brom, Sr. She was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Danny Ray Massie; two step-daughters, Judi (Scott) Wilson and Holly (Dan)...

Lins, Rita Ann, 93, of Springfield, passed away at 1:48 p.m. on Saturday, July 6, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Springfield on July 31, 1925 the daughter of Joseph A. and Edna (Bethel) Lins, Sr. She was a life member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include her two nephews and...

COPELAND, Maryann Dorothy, 80, formerly of Springfield, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019 at the Capital Caring Adler Center in Aldie, VA. She was born December 5, 1938 in St. Paul, Minnesota the daughter of William and Ann(Curran) Lamb. Maryann was an avid supporter of Springfield South from the late 70's until she moved to Virginia in 2010. She was...

SMITH, Jack L., 66, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, July 6th, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 2nd, 1952 in Fort Knox, KY, the son of Jackie and Betty Louise (Davis) Smith. Jack worked as a truck driver for many years and his passion was being a mechanic and taking care of his...

Hinton, Natalie Anne, 67, of Columbus, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2019 in her home. She was born in Springfield on February 5, 1952 the daughter of William and Gloria (Robinson) Speaks. She retired from Honda in 2009 after 26 years of service and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and Church of Our Lady of the...

Kennedy, Maureen Z., 84, of Springfield, passed away at 1:26 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2019 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born in Springfield on July 10, 1934 the daughter of Carl and Irene (Ross) Ulliman. She worked as a bookkeeper at Friendly's for many years and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. Survivors include her...

KLUCKMAN, Joel A., 62, passed away July 1, 2019 in his home. He was born January 17, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio the son of Warren and Marilyn (Evans) Kluckman. Joel was a 1975 graduate of Anderson High School in Cincinnati. He attended Miami University where he was a proud member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. Following Miami University he...

Cantrell, Jackie Ray, 61, of Springfield, passed away at 8:41 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in his home. He was born in Piqua, Ohio on April 6, 1958 the son of Ray and Goldie Cantrell. He worked as a truck driver for Streamline Logistics for 20 years. Survivors, in addition to his father, include his wife of 39 years,...

CARPER, Bonnie B., 72, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 in Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born December 29, 1946 in Springfield the daughter of Whitley O. and Evelyn (Anderson) Bayliss. Bonnie worked as an elementary school teacher for Springfield City Schools for 30 years. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include 2...

TILLMAN, William W., 85, of Springfield, passed away June 25, 2019 in Southbrook Care Center. He was born July 6, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Joseph and Hildegarde (Herring) Tillman. Bill was the President of Glasgo Plastics in Springfield for 31 years retiring in 2003. He was an active member of St. Bernard Catholic Church and a United...

LUCAS, Mary A. "Mimi", 78, formerly of Springfield, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 at Bayley, Cincinnati. She was born September 29, 1940 in Springfield the daughter of Raymond and Marian (Schuer) Lucas. Mimi had worked as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital, Albuquerque, NM and in Saudi Arabia for many years. Survivors include her three siblings, Sr. Monica Ann...