Obituaries
Charles Finkenbine Jr.
Oct 15, 2025
Charles Finkenbine Jr., (100), passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 1:11 a.m.
Charles was born on February 12, 1925, in Anna, Ohio, to Charles Julius and Alvena (Woehrle) Finkenbine. On June 22, 1977, he married his beloved Patricia Mary (Arango) Finkenbine, who survives in Lima.
Charles served in the US Air Force during World War II...
Lee Ganser
Oct 15, 2025
Lee Ganser, 59, passed away on October 15, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Lee was born on April 14, 1966, in Lima, Ohio, to David William and Shirley (Block) Ganser.
Lee was employed at Winget Construction Service. He was a “junk man” collector of all things and loved collecting guns. He also enjoyed fishing. Lee dearly loved his nieces & nephews...
Charles W. Wakefield
Oct 13, 2025
Charles W. Wakefield, 74, passed away on October 13, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Ritas.
Charles was born on April 12, 1951, in North Conway, New Hampshire, the third child of Norman G. Wakefield and Emma (Van den Houte) Wakefield, who have preceded him in death. On June 3, 1972, he married Joeyann Ciminillo, who survives in Lima, Ohio.
Charles was a...
Sam Bridgmon Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
Sam Bridgmon Jr., (70), passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at his home. Sam was born on December 22, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Sam Bridgmon Sr. and Ruthie (Hemphill) Mays. In 1991 he married Carla Coleman.
Sam enlisted in the Army in 1972. Sam was previously employed as a pipe fitter at the Lima Refinery, Tool & Die Manufacturing...
Lawrence "Larry" Thines
Oct 6, 2025
Lawrence “Larry” Thines, 67 of Lima, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at his home. He was born on February 23, 1958 in Lima to Virgil and Georgia Mae {Nichols} Thines. His mother survives in Lima.
Larry was an avid gardener and loved dogs. He was heavily involved with the Lima Police Dept. Exchange Club Roller Hockey League and was...
Gregory Lee Rhine
Oct 3, 2025
Gregory Lee Rhine, 73, of Lima, passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Springview Manor. He was born on November 13, 1951 in Lima to the late Kenneth and Eleanor {Brumfield} Rhine.
He graduated from Bath High School in 1970 where he was in Boys Glee and Mixed Chorus, and played football, basketball, and was a member of Beta Beta...
Millard O. "Bill" Bertram
Oct 1, 2025
Millard O. “Bill” Bertram, 84, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on August 9, 1941, in Powersburg, KY to the late Ernest and Ethel Marie {Raines} Bertram.
On October 22, 1992, he married Susan {Smith} Bertram who survives in Lima. Bill graduated from Walter P. Chrysler Memorial High School. He...
Jonathan Keeler
Oct 1, 2025
Jonathan P. Keeler, 58, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on September 19, 1967.
He graduated from Kalamazoo College. After a year of teaching, he worked at Applebee’s and became a District Manager and eventually found a love for finance and began his career working at car dealerships. He was...
Jerry Wooddell
Sep 30, 2025
Jerry Wooddell, 76, passed away at 3:42 P.m. on September 30, 2025, at Care Core Lima.
Jerry was born on September 3, 1949, in Adrian, MI, to Doc and Doris Wesley.
Jerry loved cats, nature walks, going to parks, camping, the outdoors in general and playing cards.
He is survived by his children, Wesley (Marie Wells) Wooddell, Randy (Jackie Keller) Wooddell, and Keith...
Bobby Ray Goodin
Sep 26, 2025
Bobby R. Goodin, 83, of Lima, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Kindred Hospital, Lima surrounded by his family. He was born on November 30, 1941 in Ingram, KY to the late Will and Roxie {Fuson} Goodin.
Bobby retired from Ford Motor Company in 2002 after 30 years. He loved to bowl, golf, and above all else, spending time with...
Martha A. Whitt
Sep 25, 2025
Martha AnnGail Whitt, (78), passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at her home in Lima. Martha was born on October 3, 1946, in Fount, Kentucky, to Richard & Nellie (Mason) Smith.
Martha was a member of LaFayette Baptist church for over 40 years. She liked playing BINGO, reading and shopping. She loved to watch Family Feud, Mash, and The Price...
John Lee
Sep 23, 2025
John Edward Lee, 79, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at his home. He was born on November 8, 1945 in Lima to the late Harry and Betty {Boss} Lee.
On August 16, 1969, he married Elizabeth {Radabaugh}, who survives in Lima.
John loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely. He loved camping and watching football. He was an avid...
Alice Diller
Sep 22, 2025
Alice Diller, 72, passed away at 6:25 p.m. on September 22, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Alice was born on August 29, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to Armin and Mildred (Frueh) Diller Jr.
Alice was a 1971 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School. She was a 1975 graduate of St. Francis College and received her Masters of Education...
James K. Hunt
Sep 20, 2025
James “Jim” Kay Hunt, of Lima, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Jim was born on August 30, 1942, in Lima, Ohio to Richard E. and Mary Jane (Swisher) Hunt who preceded him in death.
Jim is a 1960 graduate of Lima Central Catholic and attended Dayton University, where he studied Mechanical Engineering. He honorably served his country in Viet...
Ruth Marie LeBlanc
Sep 19, 2025
Ruth Marie LeBlanc, 87, passed away at 2:28 p.m. on September 19, 2025, at her residence.
Ruth was born on November 9, 1937, in Lima, Ohio, to Robert N. and Leona (Schneider) Keiffer. On July 18, 1959, she married Joseph Albert LeBlanc Jr., and they celebrated 50 years of marriage before he passed on August 14, 2009.
Ruth was an avid reader,...
Kevin Cremeans
Sep 14, 2025
Kevin Cremeans, 66, passed away at 6:44 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.
Kevin was born on December 29, 1958, in Springfield, Ohio, to William and Donna (Smith) Cremeans. On December 23, 1993, he married Janice (Carter) Cremeans, who survives in Lima.
Kevin loved to go deer hunting with his dad in southern Ohio before his...
Betty Arn
Sep 14, 2025
Betty (Kohlhorst) Arn passed away on September 14, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born in Allen County in 1934 to Burley and Irene (Ralston) Kohlhorst. Betty graduated from South High School in 1952 and married Rudy Arn in 1960. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. Willard Thomas of Harrod, Ohio. She was baptized at the Lima Baptist...
Amanda Harrell
Sep 12, 2025
Amanda Harrell, 32, passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's.
Amanda was born on November 25, 1992. She graduated from Lima Senior High School.
She is survived by her parents, Calvin and Victoria Harrell; and her four precious children, Korri Whited (16), Jayden Robasen (11), Savannah Wills (10), and her baby Mariah Wills (4). She was preceded...
Theodore "Ted" Kaser
Sep 6, 2025
Theodore “Ted” Kaser Sr., 85, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Springview Manor in Lima.
He was born on May 30, 1940 in Lima to the late Eugene and Juanita {Wires} Kaser. On April 23, 1960 he married Sharon Lynn {Ireland} Kaser, who survives in Lima.
Ted worked at Commercial Lovelace Motor Freight. He was a member of...
Franklin George Sprague
Sep 5, 2025
Franklin George Sprague, 84, passed away at 5:39 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025, at The Meadows of Delphos.
Frank was born on July 22, 1941, in Lima, OH, to the late Howard Victor and Lillian Viola (Mowery) Sprague. On September 11, 1967, he married his beloved Elizabeth (Slagle) Sprague, who preceded him in death on February 9, 2021.
Frank served in...
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