Obituaries
Ronald Ellerbrock
Jun 24, 2025
Ronald Ellerbrock, 85, of Ottawa passed peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at The Meadows of Ottawa.
He was born on February 7, 1940 in Ottawa to the late Sylvester and Marie (Recker) Ellerbrock. On January 18, 1964, he married Linda (Kroeger) who survives in Ottawa.
He was a life long member of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Ottawa.
He is survived...
Beth Anne (Rettig) Briggs
Jun 21, 2025
Beth Anne Briggs, 60, passed away at 3:12 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at her home in Lima.
Beth was born on February 22, 1965, in Lima Ohio to Herbert William and Ilda Katherine (McDade) Rettig. She married Harold Briggs, who survives in Lima.
Beth was a graduate of Lima Senior High School and was the secretary/bookkeeper for Rettig & Associates....
Marilyn Shaffer
Jun 20, 2025
Marilyn Ruth (Reid) Shaffer passed away on June 20, 2025.
Marilyn was born at home in rural Henry County on April 21, 1926, to Edith Pearl Meyers Reid and Glenn Dale Reid who preceded her in death. On August 27, 1950, in McClure, Ohio, she married James Alfred Shaffer who preceded her in death on May 13, 2018.
She was a graduate...
Brenda Hilyard
Jun 20, 2025
Brenda Hilyard, 69, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at her home in Lima.
Brenda was born on October 25, 1955, in Manchester, Kentucky, to John and Lucy (Curry) Samples Sr. On September 8, 1973, she married James “Jay” Hilyard, who survives in Lima.
Brenda loved her family, especially her grandsons, and having family dinners. She always looked forward to having...
Herbert F. Sherrell
Jun 18, 2025
“The” Mr. Herbert “Herb” F. Sherrell, 85, joined his Heavenly Father and family on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 7:23 a.m. peacefully at his residence.
Herb was born on October 21, 1939, to Mr. and Mrs. John E. Sherrill Sr. in Pulaski, Tennessee. Herb caught the eye of Sandra Cornelia (Smith) from Florence, Alabama, and was united in matrimony on December...
Darlene Flint
Jun 17, 2025
Darlene Flint, 60, passed away on June 17, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Darlene was born on April 28, 1965, in Lima, Ohio to the late Marvin lee and Geneva Horne (Thomas) Flint.
Darlene lived her life for her family. She loved cooking and taking care of children. Darlene’s nicknames were “Shay Shay” and also “Foola Mae”.
She is survived by daughter, Cheyenna...
Jack Tranthem
Jun 14, 2025
Jack Tranthem, 98, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at New Bern, NC.
How do you sum up 98 years?
With a life filled with strength and joy.
Jack was a proud WWII veteran who served his country with honor and enjoyed sharing his adventures in the military with his grandchildren. After the war, he spent much of his life doing what...
Larry Eugene Fairburn
Jun 14, 2025
Larry Eugene Fairburn, 85, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. Larry was born on July 6, 1939, in Lima, Ohio, to Eugene Jacob and Edna Marcella (Chamberlain) Fairburn.
Larry was a Lima Central High School graduate and retired from the Ohio Army National Guard. He had many interesting jobs over the course of his life,...
Stephen Foster
Jun 12, 2025
Stephen Foster, 82, passed away at 8:55 a.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Shawnee Manor.
Stephen was born on February 28, 1943, in Summerville, GA, to James and Nola Bee (McCluskey) Foster. On June 29, 1996, he married Carolyn S. (James) Foster, who survives in Lima.
Stephen attended Sidney High School and was a blocker at Ford Motor Co., retiring after...
Christine Renee Nance
Jun 10, 2025
Christine Renee Nance, 63, passed away on June 10, 2025, at home surrounded by her family.
Chris was born on April 4, 1962, in Lima, Ohio to John “Jack” and Mary Louise (Smith) Bowers. On October 17, 1988, she married Henry Nance, who survives in Lima.
Chris was a graduate of Lima Senior High School, having begun her education at St. Charles...
Dwight E. Long
Jun 10, 2025
Dwight Elwood Long, 69, passed peacefully and surrounded by family on June 10, 2025. He was born on November 1, 1955, in Lima, Ohio.
A lover of the beautiful outdoors, he came fully alive the first time he ever saw the Colorado Rockies and spent many years living as close to the “Big Blue Skies” as he could. Affectionately known as...
Esther Ruth Schott
Jun 1, 2025
Esther Ruth Schott, 91, passed away on June 1, 2025, at Lima Convalescent Home.
Esther was born on May 24, 1934 to Ora and Laura (Nittrouer) Schott in the small town of Seaman in southern Ohio. In her teenage years, she moved to South Bend, Indiana, along with her parents and only sibling, Joseph Clement “Clem”. There she attended and graduated...
Lonny T Gill
May 28, 2025
Lonny T. Gill, 53, passed away on May 28, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Lonny was born on March 5, 1972, in Torence, CA to Lawrence Thomas and Carol Jean (Bretz) Gill. He married Jackie (Lascola) Gill, who survives in Lima.
Lonny enjoyed listening to music and playing games on his computer. Most of all Lonny enjoyed time with his family.
He...
Anthony "Tony" Gordon
May 25, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Thomas Gordon, 63, passed away on May 25, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Anthony was born on May 26, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan to Major Thomas and Jeanette (Gordon) Gordon. On May 22, 1993, he married Pamela Gordon, who survives in Lima.
Anthony was a die-hard Michigan fan, he loved dominos, and fishing and named himself the “Pit Master”. Anthony...
Alvin T. Wireman
May 23, 2025
Alvin T. Wireman, 69, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center with his family by his side.
Alvin was born on June 8, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to the late Amos and Dorise (Hale) Wireman. On August 27, 1977, he married Kathryn (Tippie) Wireman, who survives in Lima.
Alvin retired from Ohio Steel as a...
Robert Lause
May 23, 2025
Robert Lause, 82, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at his residence.
Robert was born on June 27, 1942, in Delphos, Ohio to Leonard and Rovena (Ardner) Lause. On September 11, 1965, he married Linda (Kious) Lause, who survives in Delphos.
Mr. Lause was a 1960 graduate of St. John’s Catholic School. He retired from AEP as a breaker specialist/supervisor after...
Jacqueline Switzer
May 19, 2025
Jacqueline Lee Switzer, 71, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the Laurels of Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Jacque “Bug” Switzer was born on September 21, 1953, in Lima, Ohio to Jack Eugene Switzer and Wilhelmine Louise (Meyer) Switzer.
Jacque enjoyed shopping, mystery shopping, dinner dates and movies with friends. She used her devotion to Ohio State football and The Cleveland Browns...
Alona "Sherry" Helfrick
May 18, 2025
Alona “Sherry” C. Helfrick, 78, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Alona was born on May 19, 1946, in Lima, Ohio to Russell and Emma (Stemen) Sholler. In 1975 she married Carl Helfrick, who preceded her in death.
Alona enjoyed puzzle books and word finds. She read her Bible daily and did devotionals. Alona...
Delinda R. Guzik
May 17, 2025
Delinda R. Guzik, 58, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Delinda was born on February 23, 1967, in Lima, Ohio to George C. Daniel and Wanda Lea Wireman. On July 22, 2017, she married Erik J. Guzik, who survives in Lima.
Delinda worked at Chiefs for 35 years. She bowled in leagues at Northland Lanes until...
Edmund John Biedenharn
May 15, 2025
Edmund John Biedenharn, 91, passed away at 9:27 p.m. on May 15, 2025, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Edmund was born in Fort Jennings, Ohio on August 5, 1933, to Edmund H. Biedenharn and Theonella (Kramer) Biedenharn, who are deceased. On October 19, 1957, he was united in marriage to Helen Tobin, who survives in Lima.
Edmund graduated from Ft. Jennings...
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