Obituaries
Donald R. Whipp
Sep 26, 2024
Whipp, Donald Richard “Don”, 78, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Don was born on April 21, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Russell Richard and Rose Marie (Hunter) Whipp. He worked as an assembler for Navistar for 30 years, retiring in 2002. He was also a member of First...
Howard S. Stahl
Sep 26, 2024
Stahl, Howard S., 84, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024 in his home. Howard was born May 29, 1940 in Springfield, Ohio, the first son of Charles R. and Mary Louise (Schaf) Stahl. He was a 1958 graduate of Catholic Central High School. He then received a B.A. in Political Science and Education from Lamar University and a...
Dorothy M. Albright
Sep 25, 2024
ALBRIGHT, Dorothy M., 92, formerly of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024 in Columbus. She was born September 5, 1932 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Leon and Frances Aldridge. She had worked at Ohio Dominican University in housekeeping for a number of years. Dorothy enjoyed traveling and going out to eat at her favorite restaurant, Bob Evans. She...
Robert William Hensley
Sep 24, 2024
Hensley Sr., Robert "Rob" William, was born in Springfield, Ohio on December 13, 1964. Rob passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 23, 2024. Rob is a Shawnee High School Alumni class of '83. Rob was a hard-working man who took pride in his work as a sprinkler fitter in the local 669 for 30 years. Following his career,...
Rita Mae Valentine
Sep 24, 2024
VALENTINE, Rita Mae, 88, of Springfield, OH passed away on September 24, 2024 in Villa Springfield. Rita was born on November 5, 1935 in Springfield, the daughter of James P. and Juanita (Daugherty) Newell. She was a 1953 graduate of Catholic Central High School and a lifelong member of St. Raphael Catholic Church, having served as a Eucharistic Minister. She...
George W. Belcher
Sep 21, 2024
George W Belcher, 91 of Springfield, passed away September 21, 2024 He was born in Boston, MA on December 28,1932 the son of Joseph and Ethel Belcher. George enlisted in The United States Marine Corp and proudly served his country in the Korean War 1952-1955 as a Sergeant attached to the 1st Marine Air Wing. After 26 years of service,...
Karen M. Zinger
Sep 18, 2024
ZINGER, Karen M., 66, of Springfield, passed away September 18, 2024 in her home. She was born March 23, 1958 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Wilbur and Mary Ellen (Sullivan) Bailey. She worked as Bank Ohio for a number of years. Karen loved to playing board games, playing cards, going to concerts, country music and just enjoying life with...
Beatrice Allen
Sep 18, 2024
ALLEN, Beatrice, 80, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. She was born October 18, 1943 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of Homer Hudson and Vernous L. (Drummond) Williams. Beatrice loved spending time with all her family, sitting at the slot machines and shopping. Survivors include four children, Kimberly Lanum, Jamie (Bethaney) Allen, Jason...
Billy D. Foster, Sr.
Sep 17, 2024
Foster, Sr., Billy, 90, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024 in his home. Billy was born March 31, 1934 in Nicholasville, Kentucky, the son of Patrick and Bernice (Vincent) Foster. Survivors include three children, Bill and Melissa Foster, Jr., Harold and Lisa “His Guardian Angel” Foster and Michael Foster; nine grandchildren, Heather, Kelli, Tracy, Harold, Jr., Christopher, Zan,...
Clarence Douglas Caylor
Sep 14, 2024
Caylor, Clarence Douglas “Doug”, 75 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. He was born in Springfield on December 4, 1948 the son of Robert and Georgia (Hyme) Caylor. He was a life member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, life member of V.F.W. Post 1031, member of the American Legion Post 6, a 1967 graduate of Catholic Central...
Thomas B. Schopmeyer
Sep 7, 2024
Schopmeyer, Thomas B. “Tom”, 76, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024. Tom was born October 22, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Ralph and Naomi (Issenmann) Schopmeyer. He attended Clark State Community College and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was also a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Yellow Springs, and...
Florence E. "Flo" Bills
Sep 7, 2024
BILLS, Florence E. “Flo”, 82, of Springfield, passed away September 7, 2024 in her home. She was born December 24, 1941 in Huntington, WV the daughter of the late Fred and Allegra (Gore) Rovillard. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, Allegra and Lonnie Justice. Flo worked as a legal secretary in Springfield for over 30 years. Survivors include...
Mark A. Rucker
Sep 5, 2024
Rucker, Mark A., 72 of Springfield, went home to join friends and family with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2024. He was born in Springfield on April 26, 1952 the son of Victor and Margaret (Snyder) Rucker. He attended Springfield South High School and was a volunteer firefighter/paramedic for the Springfield Township Fire Department. Mark retired as a Supervisor...
Paul Richard Profeta
Sep 4, 2024
Profeta, Paul Richard, 68, of Springfield, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 in The James Cancer Center. Paul was born February 2, 1956 in Southgate, California, the son of Joseph Samuel and Reva Jean (Colton) Profeta. He retired from the Springfield News-Sun and was proud of being an Eagle Scout. He also enjoyed woodworking, hiking and spending time with family....
John S. "Jack" Palmer
2024
PALMER, John S. “Jack”, 71, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2024 in Mt. Vernon, Ohio. He was born July 20, 1953 in Corning, NY the son of the late James and Constance (Bahnsen). Jack was the President of Palmer Manufacturing & Supply in Springfield, Ohio. He enjoyed reading, scrolling Reddit, rock climbing, being Papa Dude to his...
Jerome James Mansfield
Sep 1, 2024
Mansfield, Jerome James “Jerry”, 75 of Springfield, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024. He was born in Glendale, Ohio on March 8, 1949 the son of Thomas and Ruth (Burke) Mansfield. Jerry retired as a firefighter from the Springfield Fire Rescue Division in 1991 after 15+ years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He will...
Victoria A. "Vicky" Rutledge
Sep 1, 2024
Petroff, Victoria A. “Vicky”, 77, of Springfield, passed away Sunday evening, September 1, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Vicky was born October 6, 1946 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Nick and Sandra (Kakasuleff) Petroff. She worked for both Credit Life and Insurmark Insurance companies. She is survived by her dedicated and loving spouse, James Rutledge; brother, James (Jeanne)...
Charles E. "Bud" Myers
Aug 29, 2024
MYERS, Charles E. “Bud”, 88, of Springfield, died August 29, 2024 in his home following a brief illness. He was born October 23, 1935 in Springfield the son of Elwood and Esther (Clark) Myers. He was a 32nd Degree Mason, Past Master of St. Andrews No. 619 Free and Accepted Masons, a member of Chapter, Council and Commandery of Springfield...
Chelsea Rhea Shekmer Hintzen
Aug 28, 2024
Shekmer Hintzen, Chelsea Rhea, 35, of Beavercreek, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born on April 22, 1989 in Voorhees, New Jersey, the daughter of B. Rene Shekmer and John L. Hintzen. Chelsea grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and graduated from Grand Valley State University and...
Bobby G. Skelton
Aug 25, 2024
Bobby Gene (Bob) Skelton, a beloved father, great-grandfather, and veteran, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2024 at the age of 83. Bob was born May 17, 1941 in Craigsville, West Virginia the son of Clarence Lee Skelton and Audra Bell Hudkins.
Bob dedicated his life to his family and his country. In the 1960s, Bob proudly served in the United...
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