Obituaries
Jodie Lynn Chase
Jan 4, 2025
Jodie Lynn Chase, "JoJo", 69, entered eternal life on Saturday January 4, 2025 with her loved ones by her side. Born in Springfield, Ohio on June 30, 1955 to Donald and Emma Chase. She was a 1973 graduate of Catholic Central High School, and worked at Mercy St. John's Center. Jodie had a special God given gift for her love...
Oliver Ray Stevens
Dec 28, 2024
STEVENS, Oliver Ray, 21 months, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28, 2024 in Dayton Children’s Hospital. He was born March 2, 2023 in Springfield, OH the son of Kaylee Stevens. Survivors include his mother, Kaylee Stevens; maternal grandparents, Kelly & Alan Stevens; paternal grandmother, Ashley Conley; aunts, Skyler Unger, Abby Hunter, Alayna Stevens and Chloe Sprinkle; uncles,...
Connie L. Bayliss
Dec 26, 2024
Bayliss, Connie L. (Helton), 72, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born February 12, 1952 in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Oakley and Wilma Jean (Jordan) Helton. She was a graduate of Shawnee High School and retired from Springfield Poultry after 30 years. Connie most enjoyed time spent with family (and...
Donald R. "Donnie" Perkins
Dec 24, 2024
PERKINS, Donald R. “Donnie”, 70, of Springfield, passed away December 24, 2024 in The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. He was born March 13, 1954 in Springfield the son of Harold and Norma Jean (Thompson) Perkins. Donnie retired from Pentaflex in 2015 after 30 years. He was a member at the Union Club, Elks #51, Moose Lodge and VFW...
John Anthony "Tony" Gaier
Dec 20, 2024
Gaier, John Anthony “Tony”, 92, of Springfield, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 20, 2024. He is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Lucille (Spang); brothers, Raymond and Donald; sisters, Clare May and Joan; and wife of 58 years, Mary Sue (Wright). He is survived by his wife Beverly (Powell); children, Paul, Amy (Dave), Mark (Lisa), and Lucille...
Constance L. "Connie" Goff
Dec 18, 2024
GOFF, Connie L., 88, of Springfield, passed away December 18, 2024 after a long illness. She was born in Springfield on October 5, 1936. She is the daughter of Kenneth and Margaret (Huff) Clemans. Survivors include her husband, James; three children and spouses, Kimberly & George Keen, Teresa "Tess" & Jack Spencer and David & Kelly Goff; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren...
Elaine F. Dayberry
Dec 16, 2024
Dayberry, Elaine F., 82, of Springfield, passed away on December 16, 2024 in her home with her daughter and grandson, with whom she resided. Elaine was born January 17, 1942, in Springfield, the daughter of Leroy J. and Dorothy (Wilt) Bohn. Elaine graduated from Catholic Central High School in 1960. Soon after, Elaine became a telephone operator for Ohio Bell...
Carol Ann Lloyd
Dec 15, 2024
Lloyd, Carol Ann, 75, of Boise, Idaho, formerly of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday December 15, 2024 at home. She was born October 06, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Ward and Charlotte (Casad) Lloyd. Survivors include her loving husband of 27 years, Robert Smith; brothers, Alan Lloyd of Columbus, Ohio, Gary (Judy) Lloyd of Springfield, Ohio;...
Brenda Fry
Dec 15, 2024
FRY, Brenda, 63, of Springfield, died December 15, 2024 in Northwood Skilled Nursing. She was born March 30, 1961 in Springfield, Ohio the daughter of the late Lawrence and Irene (Schell) Fry. Survivors include her sister, Rhonda (Chris) Highfield, Springfield. A Private celebration will be held at a later date.
Linda Rose Joseph
Dec 13, 2024
Joseph, Linda Rose, 79, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024 in her home surrounded by family. Linda was born July 18, 1945 in Buffalo, New York, the daughter of Edward Joseph and Julia L. (Wisniewski) Papst, Sr. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Emory G. Joseph in 2001; and...
Deidra Michelle Banion
Dec 13, 2024
Banion, Deidra Michelle, 49, of Springfield, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 surrounded by family. Deidra was born June 29, 1975 in Xenia, Ohio, the daughter of Dwain Banion and Nancy (Elam) Miller. She graduated from Southeastern High School and the University of Dayton with a degree in Sociology. Deidra loved spending time at home with her family and beloved...
Charles J. "Chuck" Horner
Dec 10, 2024
Charles "Chuck" J. Horner, born on October 20, 1949, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, in Springfield, Ohio. He was the beloved son of the late Opal and Charles Jacob Horner. Chuck is survived by his cherished children: Charles J. Horner (Jodie), David W. Horner (Rebecca), Heather Morgan, and Kristopher Morgan. He was a proud grandfather to Cambria Thomas...
Sandra Lucille Isaac
Dec 7, 2024
Isaac, Sandra Lucille, 80, of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital. Sandra was born December 14, 1943 in Cedarville, Ohio, the daughter of Howard and Veryl (Pauley) DeHaven. In her spare time, Sandra enjoyed watching UK Basketball and reading. Survivors include her loving husband, Franklin R. Isaac; four children, Lee Spencer, Suzanne Burden, Laura...
Monica Irene Porter
Dec 7, 2024
Porter, Monica Irene, 78 of Springfield, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Oakwood Village. She was born in Springfield on June 4, 1946 the daughter of John Jacob and Martha Rose (Fahey) Gnau. Survivors include her four children and two step-children, Deborah (Norman) Harvey, Diane, Darren and Douglas Sutch, Nancy (Rod) Patefield, Harold (Julie) Porter; four sisters, Rita...
Ronald V. Rhine
Dec 5, 2024
Rhine, Ronald V. “Ron”, 87, of Springfield, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024 in Springfield Regional Medical Center. Ron was born July 2, 1937 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of Victor and Amy (Reynolds) Rhine. He attended Springfield City Schools and graduated from Springfield High School, class of 1956. Ron married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis (Steinmetz) on August 8,1957....
Mark J. Frawley
Dec 5, 2024
Frawley, Mark J., 89 of Springfield, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was born February 12, 1935 in Urbana, Ohio the son of the late Richard and Keturah (Buchanan) Frawley. He was a 1953 graduate of Urbana St. Mary High School. He attended Miami University and was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. Mark worked...
Edwin L. Fry
Dec 3, 2024
Fry, Edwin L. “Ed”, 89, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. He was born September 1, 1935, in Springfield to the late Carl and Mildred Haerr Fry. Ed is reunited in the heavenly embrace of his parents, sister, Elinor Fry Morgan and two of his children, Lisa Fry Fitzsimmons, and Jimmy...
Rita M. Jobe
Dec 1, 2024
Jobe, Rita M., 96, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Forest Glen Health Campus. She was born in Springfield on July 25, 1928 the daughter of Archie and Inez (Coe) Grauel. Rita was a member of the Union Club and United Senior Services. Survivors include her two sons, Mark (Diana) Jobe and Keith Jobe; four grandchildren, Kelly, Christopher,...
John Richard Athy
Nov 29, 2024
Athy, John Richard, 65, of Columbus, died November 29, surrounded by his beloved family after a sudden cardiovascular event.
Born in Springfield, Ohio, to Susan Humphrey (Rollison) Athy and Richard John Athy, John Richard (AKA Rich or Richie) was kind, gentle and whip smart. His father taught him to spell pterodactyl as a toddler, and thus began Rich’s lifelong affinity for...
Phyllis J. Cochran
Nov 29, 2024
COCHRAN, Phyllis J., 80, of Springfield, passed away Friday, November 29, 2024 in her home. She was born May 10, 1944 in Pitchin, OH the daughter of Epperson and Mable (Taylor) Daniel. Phyllis had her own cleaning service for 30 years with many loyal clients. Survivors include her husband, Jerry; two children, Roger & Lori Cochran and Linda & Brett...