James Walsh Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Walsh (Springfield, Ohio). Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his brothers, William A. Walsh, Robert L. Walsh and Thomas E. Walsh. He is survived by: his sister Nancy Walsh Mason of Flint, MI; his sister-in-law Stephanie Walsh; his wife Diane Huston; his children, Sarah "Sally" Roberts (Tom) of Columbus, OH, James Walsh (Lolly) of Batavia, NY and Samuel "Sammy" Walsh (Jennifer) of Columbus, OH.; his grandchildren, JD Walsh (Kristen) of Rochester, NY, Elizabeth Walsh of Nashville, TN, Kathryn "Trophie" Roberts of Los Angeles, CA, Samuel Roberts of Columbus, OH, Isabella Walsh of Batavia, NY, Elise Walsh of Columbus, OH, Thomas Roberts (Joe) of Columbus, OH, Elizabeth Roberts Becker of Pittsburgh, PA and Clayton Wells of Columbus, OH.; and his great grandchildren, Isla James of Rochester, NY, Kai Patrick of Rochester, NY and Koa Oliver of Rochester, NY. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church (30 S Wittenberg Ave, Springfield, OH 45502). A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM and at 12:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jim's name to either: First Lutheran Church, 30 S. Wittenberg Ave., Springfield, OH 45501 ([email protected]), or to Wittenberg University, Office of Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement, PO Box 720, Springfield, OH 45501 (https://www.wittenberg.edu).
