Obituaries
Craig L. Somers
Dec 10, 2025
Craig L. Somers, 79 of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on November 24, 1946 in Lima, to the late T. Burton and Frances {Downey} Somers.
On March 4, 1968, he married Jeanne {Shaw}, who survives in Lima. They shared 57 wonderful years together. Craig graduated from Lima Senior...
Angelene Guidera
Dec 9, 2025
Angelene Guidera, 94, died on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born to the late Nicholas and Marie Guidera.
She was preceded in death by her siblings, Marie, Antoinette, Frances, Mary, Jane, Rose, and George. She is survived by multiple nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to nieces Rita, Julie, Teresa, and nephews, Joseph...
Linda Sue Coburn
Dec 8, 2025
Linda Sue Coburn, 79, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Linda was born on August 16, 1946, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Floyd A. & Mary (Blosser) Jones. On September 2, 1967, she married Donald Coburn, who preceded her in death on October 18, 2021.
Linda had worked at Westinghouse for 30 plus years. She...
Jack Wayne Wheelbarger
Dec 7, 2025
Jack Wayne Wheelbarger, 84, passed away on December 7, 2025, at Hearth & Home of Urbana.
Jack was born on August 11, 1941, in Lima, Ohio, to Franklin and Ethel (Baker) Wheelbarger. On August 31, 1963, he married Judy (O’Dell) Wheelbarger, who preceded him in death on October 29, 2023.
Jack worked at WIMA/WIMT Radio for 40+ years as the Sales Manager....
Billie Carol Fugatt
Dec 6, 2025
Billie Fugatt, 69, of Lima, passed on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Shawnee Manor in Lima. She was born on August 5, 1956, in Richlands, VA to the late Charles Brewster and Rebecca Parr Smith.
On January 19, 1980, she married Bill Fugatt, who preceded her in death. Billie was a dispatcher for Black and White Cab Company. She was a...
Karen S. Kaufman
Dec 4, 2025
Karen S. Kaufman, 85, passed away at 7:20 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Otterbein Cridersville.
Karen was born on August 26, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Maurice & Hildegard (Quiring) Huber. On September 28, 1973 she married her husband of 52 years, Russell G. Kaufman, who survives in Cridersville.
Karen was a 1958 graduate of Lima Senior High. She worked...
Charles Franklin Mull
Dec 4, 2025
Charles Franklin Mull, 87, passed away at 2:13 a.m. on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Charles was born on July 26, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to Charles & Elaine (Reese) Mull. On November 26, 1960, he married his true love, Alice M. (Journell) Mull, who preceded him in death on April 18, 2024.
Charles served 4 years in...
Sondra Kay Bateman
Dec 3, 2025
Sondra Kay Simmons Bateman was born in Lima, Ohio on August 13, 1938. She passed from earth into the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on December 2, 2025 at the age of 87. She and her husband William Thomas Bateman, who predeceased her, were married in September 1956. Their three adult children, Julie Kimberly Bateman Williams of Cardington, Ohio;...
Timothy P. Casey Sr.
Dec 2, 2025
Timothy P. Casey Sr., 93, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at his son’s home. He was born on October 13, 1932 in Lima to the late Michael and Katherine {Sullivan} Casey.
Tim served in the U.S. Army from June 1950 to May 1954, during the Korean Conflict. After his time in the military, he married Elsie May...
Anthony Terry Marlow
Dec 1, 2025
Anthony Marlow, 55, of Lima, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 12:24 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on February 17, 1970 in Lima to the late Loretta Marlow. After the passing of his mother, he was raised by Lonnie Campbell, who survives in Lima.
Anthony graduated from Lima Senior in 1989. He was...
Kenneth George Peer
Nov 29, 2025
Kenneth George Peer Sr., 74, passed away at 3:54 p.m. on November 29, 2025, at Ohio State University Medical Center, with his wife by his side.
Kenneth was born on April 15, 1951 in Wyandotte, Michigan to Edward & Dorothy (Kowalske) Peer. On May 25, 2018, he married Tammy (Makin) Peer, who survives in Lima.
Kenneth was a good handyman and could...
David Lee Rice
Nov 27, 2025
David Lee Rice, 86, passed away on Thanksgiving Day morning, November 27, 2025, at his home.
David was born on July 24, 1939, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Vernon Norman and Naomi Catherine (Flager) Rice. On June 25, 1961, he married his beloved Donna Jeanette (Antram) Rice, who survives in Elida.
David was a graduate of Stokes Local High School in...
Shirley Sciranka
Nov 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce, Shirley Anne Myers, 84, of Lima, was called to her Heavenly Home on Monday, November 24, 2025 at 11:20PM in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Shirley was born on July 17,1941 in Bucyrus, OH, to the late Gladys (Jackie) Price Myers, Clarence W. Myers, and stepfather, Harold Lewis Myers, who preceded...
Joyce Ann Welker
Nov 22, 2025
Joyce Welker, 75, passed away at 10:35 p.m. on November 22, 2025, at Kindred Hospital.
Joyce was born on July 29, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to LaVerne and Vera Joan (Kohli) Smith. On January 21, 1967, she married David Eugene Welker, who preceded her in death.
Joyce loved spending time with family and friends. Her favorite animal was a sloth and she...
Barbara A. Reese
Nov 17, 2025
Barbara A. Reese, 88, passed away at 1:08 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Barbara was born on May 4, 1937, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Bernard A. and Gertrude Maxine (Sevitz) Truesdale. On December 1, 1955, she married Ronald A. Reese, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2008.
Barbara was very...
Dennis Lee Klett
Nov 14, 2025
Dennis Lee Klett, 72, passed away on November 14, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.
He was born on January 10, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to Eleanor and Harry Klett, who preceded him in death.
Dennis graduated from Lima Senior High School and began his career at Dr. Pepper in Lima. He later joined the Pepsi Cola Bottling Company, also in...
Jean Ann Burden
Nov 7, 2025
Jean Ann Burden died Friday Nov. 7 at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, surrounded by family and love. She was an amazing nurse, sister, aunt, daughter, mother and wife.
Jeannie was born on Sept. 16, 1948 in Lima to Edwin and Emma (Wurth) Hoersten and raised in a large family that has remained close over the years.
In 1970, she met and...
O'Neal Wireman
Nov 6, 2025
O’Neal “Big Neal” Wireman, 89, of Harrod, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Salyersville, O’Neal was the son of the late Ashland and Vinia Wireman. He grew up in a close-knit family with his brothers and sisters: Kearney Wireman, Onethia (Gary) Cotrell, Linville Wireman, Susie Wireman, Mable Wireman, Fielden (Etta...
Emma Mae Ellis
Nov 2, 2025
Emma Mae Ellis, 75, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at her home. She was born on September 7, 1950, in Philipp, MS to the late Arthur C. and Bernice {Thomson} Maroney.
Emma was previously married to Albert T. Ellis, who preceded her in death. From that union came 2 children. Emma retired from Plastipak Packaging as a...
Raymond Morton
Nov 1, 2025
Raymond Morton, 64, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at his home.
Raymond was born on July 14, 1961, in Lima, Ohio to Fred Wilks and Edna Ruth (White) Morton. On May 27, 1990, he married Abigail “Abby” (Tull) Morton, who survives in Lima.
Raymond served for a time in the U.S. Army. His passions were music, videos,...
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