Obituaries
Gary Musser
Mar 22, 2026
Gary E. Musser, age 79, of Lima, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Viola Musser. He is survived by his beloved wife, Kathleen Musser, and his loving siblings, Joyce Zerante of Lima and Carolyn Clemans of Hilliard. Gary is also survived by his children, Gary Musser Jr. of Cincinnati,...
Roxie M Tolliver
Mar 22, 2026
Roxie M. Tolliver, 96, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on March 22, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by family.
Roxie was born on January 31,1930, in Twila, Kentucky, to Frank and Bessie (Johnson) Gambrel and also raised by her step-mother, Mazzie. In 1949 she married Clarence H. Tolliver, who preceded her in death.
Roxie was an avid reader. She was a UK...
Carla Amstutz
Mar 21, 2026
Carla Amstutz (79) passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026, at Vancrest of Delphos, Sarah Jane Memory Unit where she'd been a resident for 4 years.
Carla was a nurse and worked at both Lima Memorial Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital. She LOVED dogs, especially her beloved Rottweilers: Wylee, Bear, Nikki, Boomer and Bella. She enjoyed sailing and collecting rocks and...
Jerry Cox
Mar 17, 2026
Jerry Cox, 71, passed into the arms of his Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at OSU Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus.
Jerry was born on May 14, 1954, in Cambridge, OH, to Harold L. and Avonnah Jean (Gunn) Cox. On August 27, 1977, he married the love of his life, Lois (Bollenbacher) Cox, who survives in Spencerville.
A 1972 graduate of...
Khaleesia Ann Owsley
Mar 15, 2026
Khaleesia A. Owsley, 1, gained her heavenly wings on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was born on May 13, 2024 to Justin Owsley and Aryanna Reynolds.
Khaleesia was a beautiful soul and was always happy. She was nicknamed “Teethers” because of her smile that always lit up the room. She loved baths and could always be found with her milk and...
Margaret Ann Rettig
Mar 14, 2026
Margaret Ann Rettig, 88, passed away at 10:08 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at The Springs of Lima.
Margaret was born on November 3, 1937, in Lima, Ohio, to Augustus and Nancy (Caruso) Cira. On June 23, 1956, she married Robert Rettig, who preceded her in death on July 15, 2025. They had just celebrated their 69th Anniversary.
Margaret was a...
Carl M. Vandemark
Mar 13, 2026
Carl M. Vandemark, 94, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, at Lima Convalescent Home.
Carl was born on March 29, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to Andral Kilmer and Catherine (Hofferbert) Vandemark. On April 14, 1979, he married Sharon (Helmlinger) Vandemark, who survives in Lima.
Carl enjoyed his life-long career as a farmer.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his...
Ronald Strange
Mar 7, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Lynn Strange, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Ron was born on July 16, 1945, in Lima, Ohio; the cherished son of Leura (Lee) and Herbert Strange, who preceded him in death.
A graduate of Lima Senior High School, Ron went on to complete an apprenticeship as an industrial electrician, beginning a long and dedicated career. He...
Helen E. Corrello
Mar 6, 2026
Helen E. Corrello, 100, passed away at on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Helen was born on January 31, 1926, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Thomas and Myra (Robinson) Johnston. On January 5, 1947, she married Carl Corrello, who preceded her in death on March 7, 2006. She was raised by her stepmother, Joan Johnston.
Helen was a...
Judy A. Maloney
Mar 3, 2026
Judy Maloney, 85, formerly of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Lodge Nursing and Rehab Center in Loveland, Ohio. She was born on February 15, 1941, in Whitley City, KY to the late Chester and Betty {Jackson} Jones.
On May 21, 1971, she married John D. Maloney, who preceded her in death. Judy graduated from Lima Senior High...
Shirley Wolford
Mar 3, 2026
Shirley Ann (Gross) Wolford, 93, of Lima, Ohio, arrived in heaven on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, surrounded by family and under the watchful care of St. Rita’s Hospice. Shirley was born on October 5, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to James Howard Gross and Laura Elsie (Hawk) Gross, who both preceded her in death.
Left to cherish her memory are her three...
Melanie Alicea
Mar 2, 2026
Melanie Anne Alicea, 55, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Ritas Medical Center.
Melanie Anne Alicea, 55, passed away on March 2, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Ritas Medical Center.
Melanie was born on June 18, 1970, in Lima, Ohio, to Jack and Carol Myers who preceded her in death. On April 22, 1998, she married George L....
Kathleen Mason
Mar 2, 2026
Kathleen K. Mason, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 2, 2026, at The Springs of Lima surrounded by family. She was born on January 12, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Daniel and Alice (Schmidt) Murray. On February 10, 1962, she married her sweetheart of 64 years, Larry Mason, who preceded her in...
Carole Ann Jones
Feb 28, 2026
Carole Ann Jones passed away on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, at the age of 83. She had been in the loving care of Legacy Hospice and Roselawn Manor in Spencerville, Ohio. She was born on Christmas Day in 1942 in Lima, OH to Charles and Betty (Hammer) Leppla, and was the eldest of five children.
She was proceeded in death by...
Gladys Lawrence
Feb 28, 2026
Gladys Lawrence, 82, of Lima, passed away on February 28, 2026 at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home. She was born on December 3, 1943 in Lima to the late Richard “Dick” Compton and Fern {Bozman} Davis.
On August 12, 1967, she married Russel Lawrence Sr., who survives in Lima. Together they shared 58 years together. Gladys was very involved in her church;...
Robert Keith Kayser
Feb 26, 2026
Robert Keith “Bob” Kayser, 76, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at his home.
Bob was born on November 4, 1949, in Martinsville, Indiana, to the late Keith Darwin and Mercy A. (Gardner) Kayser. On April 15, 1972, he married Jolene (Dally) Kayser, who survives in Lima.
Bob served in the Army for 3 years. He was stationed in the states...
Kevin Lewis Cheney
Feb 22, 2026
Kevin Lewis Cheney, 71, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Kevin was born on November 25, 1954, in Lima, Ohio, to Jack (who proceeded him in death) and Janet (Snook) Cheney.
He was a 1973 graduate of Elida High School. He proudly worked security at United Telephone Company / Sprint where he received a Sheriff’s Commendation Award and then finished his working...
Lawrence "Butch" E. Oglesbee
Feb 21, 2026
Lawrence “Butch” E. Oglesbee, 81, of Elida, entered Heaven with his Savior Jesus Christ on February 21, 2026. He was born in Lima, Ohio on October 8, 1944 to Herbert and Mildred {Hetrick} Oglesbee, who preceded him in death.
On November 30, 1963, Butch married Karen Buetner, who survives. They enjoyed 62 years together. Butch retired from Scot Lad in 2000.
Survivors...
James Joseph Smith
Feb 21, 2026
In the early morning hours of Saturday, February 21st 2026, James Joseph Smith, otherwise known to his listeners as Jim Edwards, Diesel, Dr. Jimmy Hoppa, and Big Buddha, signed off the air for the last time and left the building. He was 65 years old.
He was the first born child to JoAnne “Jo” (Keeton) and James “Jim” Edward Smith on...
Jeffrey Edwin Shaw
Feb 18, 2026
Jeffrey Edwin Shaw, 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Burton’s Ridge Assisted Living in Lima. Jeffrey was born on March 5, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to Roger and Dora Ellen (Gross) Shaw.
Jeffrey was a graduate of Shawnee High School and had served in the U.S. Navy. He was a manager at Lewis Bakery and Nickles Bakery for...
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