Remembering

On Oct. 29, Dr. Caryl Towsley Moy, 78 years young, died as she lived her life – with dignity, grace, beauty and a profound love for others. The impact Caryl made extends beyond the Springfield community. In many ways, I feel I am writing on behalf of the multitude of people whose lives were touched […]

Fran Richardson was known and loved by many. I personally knew Fran from working with her at the state comptroller’s office. She started there in 2004, and always said how lucky she was to get such a good job at her age. Fran grew up in New Jersey, and met her husband and best friend, […]

I’m not sure if Kim Hepworth could shatter a glass with her voice. To be sure, she had one of the most powerful singing voices I’ve ever heard. But even if she couldn’t pull off the feat with her voice, I have no doubt she could break the glass with the sheer force of her […]

On Thanksgiving evening 2010, Rita and Ryan Lytle cradled their son at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. They read his favorite books and sang his favorite song – “Frere Jacques” – as his life slipped away. Born on Halloween 2006, Joshua, whose journey began in Springfield, was plagued with multiple health issues, including heart and brain […]