Obituaries

Rodney L. Wicker

Rodney L. Wicker

Mar 22, 2024

Rodney L. Wicker, 88, passed away at 6:43 a.m. on Friday, March 22, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima. 

 

Rodney was born on February 4, 1936, in Knott County, KY, to the late Ballard and Minnie (Whitt) Wicker.  On March 9, 1957, he married Dorothy (Hunter) Wicker, who survives in Lima.

       

Rodney worked at Buckeye Rubber Products...

John Richard Bercaw

John Richard Bercaw

Mar 20, 2024

John R. Bercaw, passed away March 20, 2024 at Otterbein Cridersville.   

 

John was born on August 4, 1936 in Bellefontaine, OH to the late Donald and Betty (Barker) Bercaw.  On January 13, 1957, he married Ann Mathews who preceded him in death on February 13, 2019.

 

He retired from Ford Motor Company.  John enjoyed Lima Senior Football and Basketball games.  He...

Betty Gene Bushong

Betty Gene Bushong

Mar 17, 2024

Betty Bushong, 96, passed away March 17 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born July 14, 1927, west of Wapakoneta, to the late Benjamin and Anna (Julien) Katter.

 

On September 11, 1948, she married Robert Bushong who died May 26, 1991.

 

Betty attended Doorley one-room school for the first five grades, having skipped the second grade. She then attended the new centralized...

Joseph F Jamison

Joseph F Jamison

Mar 16, 2024

On March 16, 2024, at 3:55 a.m., God sent His angels to carry Joseph F. Jamison to the arms of his Savior, who was waiting to welcome him into his Heavenly Home, with his wife holding his hand.

 

Joseph had been a resident at Burton’s Ridge since May 2022, with the exception of last December, January and February of 2023, when...

Linda Sue Childs

Linda Sue Childs

Mar 14, 2024

Linda S. Childs, 73, passed away at 9:02 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. 

 

Linda was born on October 18, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Ralph R. and Marlene K. (Golden) Bassitt.  On March 26, 1971, she married Cary Calvin Childs who preceded her in death on March 6, 2017.

       

Linda was a...

Gary Waddle

Gary Waddle

Mar 12, 2024

Gary Waddle, 77, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home in Lima. 

 

Gary was born on January 26, 1947, in Lima, Ohio to Frank Waddle and Ramona Corso.  On September 3, 1966, he married Sue Ann (Shook) Waddle, who preceded him in death on September 4, 2021

       

Gary was a 1965 graduate of...

Aaron Jacob Hogan

Aaron Jacob Hogan

Mar 11, 2024

Aaron Jacob Hogan, 36, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024.   Aaron was born on September 11, 1987, in Lima, Ohio to William “Bill” and Nancy (Stair) Hogan.   

       

Aaron was a friend to all and never knew a stranger.   He was an Explorer with the Sheriff’s Dept. and he loved working the Allen County Fair...

Jill Ann Buddelmeyer

Jill Ann Buddelmeyer

Mar 10, 2024

Jill Ann Buddelmeyer , beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024, under Hospice care. 

 

Jill was born on May 15th, 1939, in Bluffton, Ohio to Richard and Pauline (Little) Pope. She graduated, Salutatorian, from Ottawa-Glandorf High School, and later attended Heidelberg College, majoring in music. In 1960 she married Marvin Buddelmeyer and raised her family...

Barbara L. Sanner

Barbara L. Sanner

Mar 9, 2024



Barbara L. Sanner, 92, passed Saturday, March 9, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children.      

“Bardy” was born on June 3, 1931 in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Charles Adams and Vera {Freidley} Adams. At a young age, Bardy moved to Rockford, OH where she grew up and graduated from Rockford High School.

Bardy met Ronald Sanner in...

Ruth Anne Closson

Ruth Anne Closson

Mar 8, 2024

Ruth Anne Closson, 78, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living Center in Lima. 

 

Ruth was born on August 16, 1945, in Lima, Ohio to the late Fred and Frances (Mechling) Riemesch.  On April 7, 1979, she married Richard H. Closson Jr., who preceded her in death on October 19, 2011.

       

Ruth...

Oliver Amstutz

Oliver Amstutz

Mar 6, 2024

Oliver Wendell Amstutz, 98, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Lima Convalescent Home. 

 

Wendell was born October 26, 1925, in Beaverdam, Ohio to the late Isaac J. and Blanch E. {Hall} Amstutz.  He was the youngest of four children, his siblings: Warren J. Amstutz, Doyle L. Amstutz, and Eileen A.{Amstutz} Spyker; all of whom preceded him...

Ruth Ann Youngpeter

Ruth Ann Youngpeter

Mar 5, 2024

Ruth Ann Youngpeter, 94, passed away at 5:14 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at The Springs of Lima. 

 

Ruth was born on April 22, 1929, in Maria Stein, Ohio, to August J. and Catherine (Hemmelgarn) Budde.  On Saturday, September 2, 1950, she married Anthony Youngpeter, who preceded her in death.

       

Ruth was member of St. Gerards Church since...

Larry Line

Larry Line

Feb 29, 2024

Larry Line, 69, passed away at 11:51 a.m. on February 29, 2024, at his residence. 

 

Larry was born on May 29, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, to Herbert and Mary (Auckerman) Line.  On July 16, 1986, he married Melanie R. (Hennon) Line, who preceded him in death.

       

Larry attended Lima Senior High School and was a Cleveland Browns fan. Larry...

Joyce Gessel

Joyce Gessel

Feb 28, 2024

Joyce Gessel, 69, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 30, 1954, in Kentucky to the late Gay and Thelma {Spencer} Terry.

 

Joyce was a housekeeper and was an aide for home health. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Gessel; children: Calvin (Kevi) Fennell, Anthony Terry, and Mark Cole; stepchildren:...

Doris O. Stephens

Doris O. Stephens

Feb 26, 2024

Doris O. Stephens, 79, of Lima, passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on July 27, 1944, to the late Donald and Opal {Winters} Gray.

 

Doris retired from the Allen County Humane Society. She loved watching NASCAR racing, football, and rodeos. Above all else, she loved dogs.

 

She is survived by...

Darlene Kaye Offenbacher

Darlene Kaye Offenbacher

Feb 26, 2024

Darlene K. Offenbacher, 79, of Lima, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Liberty Nursing Centers of Lima. She was born on September 7, 1944 in Lima to the late Paul and Mildred {Neumeier} Kitchen.

On December 12, 1970, she married Myron Offenbacher who survives in Lima. She graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1962. She was a former...

Michael Evan Yaeger

Michael Evan Yaeger

Feb 24, 2024

Michael Evan Yaeger, 70, passed away at 10:25 pm on February 24, 2024, at his home. 

 

Michael was born on April 30, 1953, in Ashland, Ohio, to Ervin B. “Whitey” and Goldie L. (Byrd) Yaeger.  

       

Michael graduated in 1972 from Lima Senior High School and went on to earn an associate degree in Pre-Hospital Healthcare. He then worked...

Joan M. Nixon

Joan M. Nixon

Feb 24, 2024

Joan Nixon, 91, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s surrounded by her family. 

 

Joan was born on June 27, 1932, in Lowell, Massachusetts, to the late Thomas J. and Anne E. (Kavanaugh) Kelly.  On January 15, 1955, she married her true love, Edwin W. Nixon, who preceded her in death on April 14, 2017.

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Bernadette Schoonover

Bernadette Schoonover

Feb 24, 2024

Bernadette Schoonover, 91, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center. 

 

Bernadette was born on December 30, 1932, in Leipsic, Ohio, to Perry and Mary (Siefker) Kennerson.  On February 4, 1950, she married the love of her life, Ralph Richard Schoonover, who preceded her in death on May 17, 1989.

       

While raising eight...

Joyce Ann Jacobs

Joyce Ann Jacobs

Feb 22, 2024

Joyce Ann Jacobs, 90, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on July 14, 1933, in Malta, Ohio to the late Emmett and Beatrice {Davis} Cramblit.

 

Joyce retired from the Lima News and then worked as a cashier at Wal-Mart for 11 years. She is survived by her sons, Bruce (Joyce)...

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