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Richard Probasco Obituary
Richard Allen Probasco died Aug. 19, 2025, after a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 28, 1956, at Clinton Memorial Hospital, the son of Harold R. and Betty Jean Bevan Probasco. He was a 1975 graduate of Clinton-Massie High School and a 1979 graduate of Miami University.
Rick worked as a technical writer at Cincinnati Milacron until it closed. After that, he worked various jobs, most noticeably at Dayton Power and Light and as a caregiver.
Richard was a lifelong member of Springfield Friends Meeting, where he sang in the choir, and served as Sunday School treasurer. He was also a member of the Clinton County Community Band and sang in the Lebanon Area Artist Series Chorus.
Richard is survived by his sister Judith (Robert) Sargent, of Clarksville; his nieces Debra (Jill Acree) Berry of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Jody (Joseph) Hepp of Westerville, Ohio; his great nieces Josy (Ricardo) Hepp Bush and Danni Hepp; and his aunt Mary Kay (Wilson) Probasco, as well as several cousins. He was predeceased by his parents.
Services will be at Springfield Friends Meeting (121Todd's Fork Road) on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025. Visitation will be from 9:45 to 10:30; Music at 10:30; and the funeral service at 11 a.m.
Contributions in Richard's memory may be sent to Springfield Friends Meeting, Fanya Gilbert, Treasurer, 121 Todd's Fork Road, Wilmington, Ohio 45177.
Smith Funeral Home in Wilmington is serving the family. For more information or to leave a note of condolence visit www.smithandsonfuneralhomes.com.
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Donna Barnhart
February 13, 2026
Richard was my neighbor and I truly miss his kindness, gentleness, humor. My husband Will and I enjoyed knowing "Rick"!
Donna Barnhart
December 3, 2025
Rick was a wonderful neighbor for Will and me. He was kind with a delightful sense of humor. He is missed!
David Babb
September 25, 2025
My deepest condolences to the family!!!He was a good man and dear friend. He will be sorely missed.
Donna R Barnhart
August 22, 2025
Richard, known to me as Rick, was a kind and gentle neighbor. My husband Will and I enjoyed his subtle humor and willingness to "cross the road" to visit with us.
Donna Barnhart
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Becky Campbell
August 21, 2025
Richard used to work with me at the Wilmington News journal in the circulation department. He was a very nice guy and a good employee. Rest in peace you are in paradise. Becky Campbell
Sandra Locher
August 21, 2025
Rest easy my friend you are missed. Thank you for all the memories from our school days.
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