Springfield (Clark County, OH)

Notable Births & Deaths for Springfield ...

Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Springfield. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.

Berenice Abbott (Photographer)
- She was born in Springfield on July 17, 1898 (a Sunday) and died in Monson (ME) on December 9, 1991 (a Monday).
- Monson is located in Piscataquis County, Maine.
- At the time of her death, she was 93.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Berenice Abbott<1>
Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky (Professional football)
- He was born in Shenandoah (PA) on April 19, 1915 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on December 29, 2002 (a Sunday).
- Shenandoah is located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 87.
- He is buried at Calvary Cemetery, located 25 miles [40.2 km] to the west southwest of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Albert J. 'Ali Baba' Babartsky<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Calvary Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Calvary Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Calvary Cemetery
Bernie Babcock (Author, playwright, journalist)
- She was born in Union (OH) on April 28, 1868 (a Tuesday) and died in Petit Jean (AR) on June 14, 1962 (a Thursday).
- Union is located in Montgomery County and is 26 miles [41.8 km] to the west of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- Petit Jean is located in Yell County, Arkansas.
- At the time of her death, she was 94.
- She is buried at Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery, which is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Bernie Babcock<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Oakland and Fraternal Historic Cemetery
Eugene Hoy Barksdale (Aviator)
- He was born in Goshen Springs (MS) on September 5, 1896 (a Saturday) and died in Dayton (OH) on August 11, 1926 (a Wednesday).
- Goshen Springs is located in Rankin County, Mississippi.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 29.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Eugene Hoy Barksdale<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Arlington National Cemetery
Charles Arthur Bassett, II (Astronaut)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 30, 1931 (a Wednesday) and died in Berkeley (MO) on February 28, 1966 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- Berkeley is located in Saint Louis County, Missouri.
- At the time of his death, he was 34.
- He is buried at Arlington National Cemetery, which is located in Arlington County, Virginia.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles Arthur Bassett, II<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Arlington National Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Arlington National Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Arlington National Cemetery
Marian Bergeron (Miss America (1933), singer)
- She was born in West Haven (CT) on May 3, 1918 (a Friday) and died in Kettering (OH) on October 22, 2002 (a Tuesday).
- West Haven is located in New Haven County, Connecticut.
- Kettering is located in Montgomery County and is 25 miles [40.2 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of her death, she was 84.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west southwest of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Marian Bergeron<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Woodland Cemetery
Erma Bombeck (Columnist)
- Born: Erma Louise Fiste
- She was born in Bellbrook (OH) on February 21, 1927 (a Monday) and died in San Francisco (CA) on April 22, 1996 (a Monday).
- Bellbrook is located in Greene County and is 24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- San Francisco is located in San Francisco County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 69.
- She is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west southwest of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Erma Bombeck<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Woodland Cemetery
Perry Lafayette Botkin (Musician)
- He was born in Springfield on July 22, 1907 (a Monday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on October 15, 1973 (a Monday).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 66.
- He is buried at Glen Haven Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Perry Lafayette Botkin<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Glen Haven Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Glen Haven Memorial Park
Walter Richard Brookins (Aviation pioneer)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on July 11, 1889 (a Thursday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on April 29, 1953 (a Wednesday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 63.
- He is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Walter Richard Brookins<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Valhalla Memorial Park (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Valhalla Memorial Park
William Riley Burnett II (Author, screenwriter)
- He was born in Springfield on November 25, 1899 (a Saturday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on April 25, 1982 (a Sunday).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 82.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William Riley Burnett II<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Ralph Byrd (Actor)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on April 22, 1909 (a Thursday) and died in Tarzana (CA) on August 18, 1952 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- Tarzana is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 43.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ralph Byrd<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
Ollie M. Cline (Professional football)
- He was born in Mount Vernon (OH) on December 31, 1925 (a Thursday) and died in Springfield on May 12, 2001 (a Saturday).
- Mount Vernon is located in Knox County, Ohio.
- At the time of his death, he was 75.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Ollie M. Cline<1>
Elinor Martineau Coyle (Author, photographer, historian)
- She was born in Marinette (WI) on June 7, 1909 (a Monday) and died in Dayton (OH) on August 21, 1997 (a Thursday).
- Marinette is located in Marinette County, Wisconsin.
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of her death, she was 88.
- She is buried at Bellefontaine Cemetery, which is located in Saint Louis City, Missouri.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Elinor Martineau Coyle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Bellefontaine Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Bellefontaine Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Bellefontaine Cemetery
Paul Laurence Dunbar (Poet, novelist, playwright)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on June 27, 1872 (a Thursday) and died in Dayton (OH) on February 9, 1906 (a Friday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 33.
- He is buried at Woodland Cemetery, located 23 miles [37 km] to the west southwest of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Paul Laurence Dunbar<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Woodland Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Woodland Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Woodland Cemetery
Charles F. Engle (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on January 2, 1907 (a Wednesday) and died in Dayton (OH) on September 21, 1974 (a Saturday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- At the time of his death, he was 67.
- He is buried at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charles F. Engle<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
Godfrey Nicholas Frankenstein (Artist)
- He was born in Darmstadt (Germany) on September 8, 1820 (a Friday) and died in Springfield on February 24, 1873 (a Monday).
- At the time of his death, he was 52.
- He is buried at Spring Grove Cemetery, which is located in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Godfrey Nicholas Frankenstein<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Spring Grove Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Spring Grove Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Spring Grove Cemetery
Mary Elizabeth Clark Frye (Poet)
- She was born in Dayton (OH) on November 13, 1905 (a Monday) and died in Baltimore (MD) on September 15, 2004 (a Wednesday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- Baltimore is located in , Maryland.
- At the time of her death, she was 98.
- She is buried at Baltimore Cemetery, which is located in Baltimore City, Maryland.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Mary Elizabeth Clark Frye<1>
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Baltimore Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Baltimore Cemetery
Charley Grapewin (Actor)
- Born: Charles Ellsworth Grapevine
- He was born in Xenia (OH) on December 20, 1869 (a Monday) and died in Corona (CA) on February 2, 1956 (a Thursday).
- Xenia is located in Greene County and is 17 miles [27.4 km] to the south of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- Corona is located in Riverside County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 86.
- He is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale, which is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Charley Grapewin<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Forest Lawn Memorial Park - Glendale
William 'Bill Mackey' Gretsinger (Professional auto racing)
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on December 15, 1927 (a Thursday) and died in Winchester (IN) on July 29, 1951 (a Sunday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- Winchester is located in Randolph County, Indiana.
- At the time of his death, he was 23.
- He is buried at Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery, located 21 miles [33.8 km] to the west southwest of Springfield. The cemetery is located in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for William 'Bill Mackey' Gretsinger<1>
- The Find-A-Grave entry for Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
- Google driving directions:
- From your current location to Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery (Patience, this may take a moment).
- From Springfield to Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery
Alaina Reed Hall (Actress, singer)
- Born: Bernice Ruth Reed
- She was born in Springfield on November 10, 1946 (a Sunday) and died in Santa Monica (CA) on December 17, 2009 (a Thursday).
- Santa Monica is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of her death, she was 63.
- The body was cremated.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Alaina Reed Hall<1>
Gordon Jump (Actor)
- Full name: Alexander Gordon Jump
- He was born in Dayton (OH) on April 1, 1932 (a Friday) and died in Los Angeles (CA) on September 22, 2003 (a Monday).
- Dayton is located in Montgomery County and is 23 miles [37 km] to the southwest of Springfield (which is located in Clark County).
- Los Angeles is located in Los Angeles County, California.
- At the time of his death, he was 71.
- Additional References
- Find-A-Grave Memorial for Gordon Jump<1>

Footnotes ...

<1>	The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.