Obituaries
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...
LaDonna G. Hill
May 15, 2025
LaDonna Hill, 96 of Lima, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Lima Convalescent Home. She was born on March 12, 1929, in Lafayette to the late Orel and Rosa {Frazier} Sellers.
On May 27, 1950, she married Jack Hill Jr., who preceded her in death in 2019. LaDonna’s goal in life was to buy a house and make it...
Phyllis Borger
May 14, 2025
Phyllis J. Borger, 82 of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Vancrest in Delphos. She was born on June 20, 1942 in Lima to the late Harold and Pauline {Wagner} Coil.
On October 4, 1958 she married Rodney D. Borger Sr., who preceded her in death in 1998. She worked in housekeeping at St. Rita’s Medical Center for...
Tracy Hill
May 12, 2025
Tracy Hill, 64, passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Lost Creek Care Center.
Tracy was born on March 29, 1961, in Lima, Ohio to Lee Eugene and Catherine (Cook) Hill.
He is survived by a daughter, Katrina (Jeremy) Carter, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; sisters, Rohonda Houston and Dawn (Earnest) Ibekwe and nieces and nephews and host of other...
Kelly VanSchoyck
May 9, 2025
Kelly VanSchoyck, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her home. Kelly was born on October 14, 1960, in Lima, Ohio, to George and Diana (Newman) King.
Kelly was a Lima Senior High School graduate and worked as a cook at the Dairy Market. She enjoyed being outdoors and loved her flowers and plants. She also enjoyed reading...
Kathryn Suzanne “Sue” Coon
May 9, 2025
Kathryn Suzanne "Sue" Coon, 89, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Sue was born on July 15, 1935, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert W. and Betty J. (Kies) Wyre. On September 10, 1955, she married Roy C. Coon, who preceded her in death.
Sue was a graduate of Lima Central High School and was...
Marla Jeane Park
May 8, 2025
Marla Jeane Park, 69, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home. Marla was born on June 8, 1955, in Santa Monica, CA, to LaMar and Everna (Martin) Park. She married Brian Scott who preceded her in death.
Marla grew up in California before moving to Washington state, and then Pennsylvania where she lived most of her...
Judith Ann Mauk
May 7, 2025
Judith Ann Mauk, 80, passed away on May 7, 2025, at Vancrest.
Judith was born on July 23, 1944, in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Stanley P and Phyllis (Bielawski) Pleban.
Judith was a graduate of Parma Senior High School in Cleveland. She liked to spend time with her grandkids and twin sister Joanne. She was a great Euchre player and an avid card...
Karen Louise Joseph
May 7, 2025
Karen Louise Joseph, 84, passed away at 7:23 a.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at her home.
Karen was born on August 29, 1940, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Wayne and Catherine (Neill) Schumacher. On June 11, 1961, she married Alan Joseph, who survives in LaFayette.
Karen graduated from LaFayette Jackson High School in 1958, and attended Bowling Green University for 2 years....
Robert Mark Loar
May 3, 2025
Robert “Mark” Loar, 72, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at his residence.
Mark was born on August 30, 1952, in Lima, Ohio to Darrel Robert and Ruth Ann (Rhoda) Loar. He is survived by his mother, Ruth Ann; and brothers, Mike (Janna) Loar and Tim (Brenda) Loar; 5 nieces, Brittany (Sean) Saffell, Jackie (Nick) Wiedenhoft, Brooke...
Anthony T. McCormick
Apr 29, 2025
Anthony T. McCormick, 53, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025. He was born on September 16, 1971 in Lima, to the late Joseph and Joyce {Keller} McCormick.
Anthony graduated from Apollo Career Center in 1990. He was fearless, a hard worker, and was a former member of the Carpenters Union 372 in Lima. He enjoyed fishing, spending time...
Amelia Ann "Amy" Buettner
Apr 28, 2025
Amelia Ann “Amy” (Hittle) Buettner, age 90, passed away at 3:29 p.m. on April 28, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, after a brief illness.
Amy was born on June 13, 1934 in Delphos, Ohio to John F. and Helen M. (Rott) Hittle. On February 7, 1954, she married the love of her life, Ellis Gene Buettner, who passed...
Michael Long
Apr 26, 2025
Michael Long, 69, passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his residence.
Mike was born on June 10, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to the late Walter and Hazel (Helmig) Long. On June 23, 1979, he married Rebecca (McNett) Long, who survives in Lima.
Mike was raised in Lima and graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School in 1974. After graduating, Mike...
Deborah Boop
Apr 24, 2025
Deborah Boop, 74, passed away on April 24, 2025, at The Springs of Lima.
Deborah was born on October 24, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to Ralph & Ruth (Caughman) Perrin. On November 15, 2016, she married Roy W. Boop, who preceded her in death on January 31, 2024
Deborah was a 1969 graduate of Lima Senior High and had worked as a...
Rebecca "Becky" Mathews
Apr 23, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Mathews, 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her residence.
Becky was born on April 8, 1953, in Lima, Ohio to James H. and Clara Louise (Thines) Gillispie. On March 26, 1988, she married Alan Mathews, who survives in Lima.
Becky was a 1971 graduate of Lima Central Catholic. Becky enjoyed gardening and listening to music. She also...
Lucille Chapman
Apr 22, 2025
K. Lucille Chapman, 99, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Lima Convalescent Home.
Lucille was born on December 19, 1925, in Lima, Ohio to Perle R. and Mabel (Mawhorr) Chapman.
Lucille was the youngest of six children, having 4 brothers and 1 sister. She was a 1943 graduate of South High School. On March 30, 1947, at the age of...
Betty Jo Tenny
Apr 19, 2025
Betty Jo Tenny, 87, passed away on April 19, 2025, at Mennonite Memorial Home.
Betty was born on June 25, 1937, in Lima, Ohio to Harold and Evelyn (Proctor) Sielschott. On April 23, 1960, she married Wayne Tenny, who preceded her in death on May 6, 2001.
Betty was a member of the New Creation Lutheran Church, Elida, Ohio. She had worked...
Anthony Dewayne Townsend
Apr 18, 2025
Anthony Dewayne Townsend, affectionately known to many as “Big Ant”, entered eternal rest on April 18, 2025, at the age of 47. Born on December 6, 1977 in Lima, to Earnest and Tina (Dixon) Townsend of Lima. Anthony lived a life defined by love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to his family and faith.
A proud graduate of the class of 1999...
Imogene "Genie" Ruth Swick
Apr 17, 2025
Imogene (Genie) Ruth Swick, 93, of Elida, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida, after a long and fulfilling life.
She was born on January 16, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to Charles W and Iva E (Bowers) Fisher who preceded her in death; as did brothers Ira Donald, Richard, Charles Fisher and sister, Cleora Howard. On...
Paul Henry Eley Jr.
Apr 12, 2025
Paul H. Eley Jr., 82, passed away at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center on April 12, 2025. Following a brief illness, with family at his bedside. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Martha (Mooney) Eley, granddaughter, Tristan Eley, and sister-in-law, Candyce (Miller) Moreland.
Paul is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sherri (Miller) Eley, a sister,...
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