Obituaries
William Hogan
Jul 19, 2026
William Hogan, 77, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
William was born on February 7, 1949, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Willie and Ruth (Chafin) Hogan. In May of 1972, he married Nancy Hogan, who survives in Lima.
William graduated from Mansfield Senior High School. He served in the US Army in Vietnam and received the Purple Heart...
Julia Anne Sims
Jul 18, 2026
Julia Anne Sims, 74, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her home.
Julia Anne was born at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima on March 24th, 1952, the third child of Helen M. and Owen R. Micha, and the sister to brother John and sister Janice.
She lived all of her early years in Lima, attending Roosevelt Elementary, Central Jr. High,...
Tracy McPheron
Jul 18, 2026
Tracy Alan McPheron, age 65, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on September 4, 1960 to Rhonda and William McPheron.
He was preceded in death by his father, William McPheron, and his mother-in-law, Patricia Sherrick.
He is survived by his mother, Rhonda McPheron of Elida, Ohio,...
Deborah Kathleen Morris
Jul 17, 2026
Deborah Kathleen Morris, 69, passed away on July 17, 2026, at her residence. Deborah was born on January 2, 1957, in Lima, Ohio, to Frank and Kathleen (Sheehan) Grass.
Deborah grew up on a farm in Westminster. She was a 1980 graduate of Lima Senior High School. Deborah loved all the babies and being a nana.
She is survived by her children:...
Vernon Timothy Grigsby
Jul 17, 2026
Vernon Timothy Grigsby, 79, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
He was born on July 27, 1946, in Prestonsburg, KY, to Rosco Grigsby & Betty Hipsher.
Vernon graduated from Bath High School and then served in the U.S. Army. He was a crane operator for the IUOE Local 18 – Toledo. He was a life member of...
Marjorie Lee Bourne
Jul 15, 2026
Marjorie Lee Renner Bourne, 102, passed away at 8:08pm on July 15, 2026 at her home in Arizona.
She was born on November 24, 1923 in Sugar Creek Township, Putnam County, Ohio to Oscar and Jessie (Caskey) Renner, who both preceded her in death. Marjorie was raised on the Renner family farm near Gomer and graduated from Gomer High School. In...
Amy Dean Herald
Jul 15, 2026
Amy Dean Herald, 84, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center. Amy was born on October 5, 1941, in Hazard, KY, to John and Verna (Gayheart) Engle.
Amy loved to make blankets, quilts, and dollies. She also enjoyed cooking for the family. She had worked many positions over the years.
She is survived by her...
Kathie Lynn White
Jul 14, 2026
Kathie White, 83, of Elida, passed away into the arms of Jesus on July 14, 2026, following a brief illness at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.
She was born on May 6, 1943, to the late Jim and Lucille Hay in Lima. She married the love of her life, Terry White, on October 21, 1961. They were high school sweethearts...
Matthew Scott Bice
Jul 10, 2026
Matthew S. Bice, 52, died July 10, 2026 at his residence near Spencerville, Ohio.
He was born in Lima, on March 13, 1974 to Michael Lee Bice and Martha Baldwin.
His estranged wife Rose Skiver passed away Feb 25, 2025. Having no children of their own they would make sure their nephew Joey Brown would always have fun activities to do and...
Emily Rae Rudy
Jul 10, 2026
Emily Rae Rudy, 43, passed away on July 10, 2026, at her residence.
Emily was born on December 3, 1982, in Lima, Ohio, to William Ray and Rebecca Sue (Siebert) Barton.
Emily loved music and sang with a band called Let It Go. Emily was very creative and loved art and make-up.
Along with her mother, she is survived by her children: Mattayah...
William Kenneth Harruff
Jul 9, 2026
William Kenneth Harruff, 66, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center. Bill was born on June 9, 1960, in Lima, Ohio, to Kenneth Franklin and Emma (Swicker) Harruff.
Bill enjoyed sitting outside and also watching MTV Classics. He was a Cincinnati Bengals and OSU fan. He spent most of his time with his beloved...
Mary H. Stonehill
Jul 7, 2026
Mary H. Stonehill, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, following a brief illness.
Mary, 79, of Elida was born in Lima, Ohio on December 1, 1946, to the late Robert J. and Donna L. (Winter) Pohlabel. She was a lifelong resident of the Lima area,...
Robert Allen Rigali
Jul 7, 2026
Robert “Rob/Robo” Allen Rigali, 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center. Rob was born on March 2, 1960, in Lima, Ohio, to Richard John and Norma Jean (Wiemer) Rigali Sr.
Rob was born at St. Rita’s Hospital and lived in the South end of Lima. He graduated from Lima Central Catholic in 1978....
Cylinna Lintriece Wright
Jul 6, 2026
Cylinna Lintriece Wright, 44, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at her residence.
Cylinna was born on January 14, 1982, in Lima, Ohio, to Michael West and Linda (Ellis) Lacefield.
Cylinna celebrated 15 months of sobriety on the day that she passed. She enjoyed playing board games with her family and listening to gospel music and all her slow jams. She...
Florella Sue Landers
Jul 5, 2026
Florella Sue Landers, 87, passed away at 3:50 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at her residence.
Florella was born on October 7, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to Alfred and Florella (Gross) Mumaugh. She married Richard P. “Dick” Landers, who preceded her in death.
Florella loved gardening tomatoes and flowers. She also liked rescuing animals and taking care of them and spending...
Lawrence "Larry" Wayne Volbert
Jul 2, 2026
Lawrence “Larry” Wayne Volbert, 74, passed away early on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Larry was born on December 26, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, a Christmas gift for his parents, Clarence George and Catherine (Hooks) Volbert. On May 5, 1973, he married his lovely wife, Rose Marie Gilmore, who survives in Lima.
Larry served in the U.S. Army...
Sharon Vandemark
Jun 30, 2026
Sharon Vandemark, 86, passed away on June 30, 2026, at home surrounded by love.
Sharon was born on March 9, 1940, in Buckland, Ohio, to the late Raymond and Thelma (Martin) Helmlinger. On April 14, 1979, she married Carl M. Vandemark, who preceded her in death on March 13, 2026.
Through the years, Sharon experienced a multitude of careers after graduating from...
Joseph Foust IV
Jun 30, 2026
Joseph F. Foust IV of Lima, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and cherished memories.
He is survived by his loving parents, Joseph Foust and Rebecca Drew of Lima; his children: Joseph, Gunnar, and Kala; his brothers, Joshua and Dylen (Makayla); his grandparents, Gary and Karen; and his nieces and nephews: Eliza,...
Toni Marie Hale
Jun 26, 2026
Toni Marie “Gypsie” Hale, 68, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Otterbein Cridersville. She was born on April 30, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to Delmar Bud Hale and Tonita (Osenbaugh) Bucher.
Toni enjoyed magic, nature, and crafting. She was a professional dancer in Florida. When she retired from dancing, she became a semi-truck driver.
She is survived by her sister,...
Linda "Suzie" Schirmer
Jun 24, 2026
Linda “Suzie” (Harter) Schirmer, 75, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at Lochhaven Assisted Living surrounded by her loving family, to join her husband of 25 years, Joseph “Joey” Schirmer, who passed away the same day in 2010.
Suzie was born on February 7, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Donald Joseph and Mailyn Jean (Hogue) Harter.
Suzie graduated from...
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