Obituaries

Apr 24, 2023

Marion Eugene Swallow, 88, passed away at 11:00 p.m. on April 24, 2023, at Odem at Auglaize.

Marion was born on July 5, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to Bill and Nellie (Taylor) Swallow.  On June 19, 1955, he married Janice Sue (Cook) Swallow, who survives in Lima.

Marion was a 1953 graduate of Lima South....

Apr 22, 2023

Romelo Blackman, 28, passed away on April 22, 2023. Romelo was born on November 18, 1994, in Lima, Ohio, to Steve Allen Jr and LaKendra Blackman.

Romelo owned Mellows Enterprise, Madbear Clothing and “M.D.B.” Most Demanded Boys. He was a Co-CEO of Pure Sound Entertainment.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his stepfather,...

Apr 21, 2023

Valerie Johnson, 70, of Lima, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 8:38 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on October 31, 1952 in Lima to the late Val and Elizabeth {Adam} Henson.

Valerie was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School, class of 1970. She retired from Whirlpool Corporation and later...

Apr 20, 2023

Janet Louis Kazee, 85, passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

Janet was born on March 17, 1938, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Carl J. and Ruth (Naylor) Byrd.  On October 4, 1965, she married James Kazee, who preceded her in death on December 11, 2009.

She taught voice lessons and arranged music. ...

Apr 17, 2023

Kathleen Bear, 94, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on April 17, 2023 at Springview Manor.

Kathleen was born on November 17, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio, to Jasper and Aeselda Beth (Robnolte) Dearth. In April of 1949, Katie married Richard Allgire in Ada, Ohio, he preceded her in death on March 21, 1982.  In February of 1971, she...

Apr 17, 2023

Frank B. Furry, 84, passed away at 3:12 a.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Liberty Retirement Community.

Frank was born on May 14, 1938 in Allen County, Ohio, to Frank and Margaret (Brennan) Furry.  On February 4, 1977 he married Sally (Newland) Furry, who survives in Lima.

Frank was a graduate of LCC and...

Apr 15, 2023

James F. Counts, 90, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on April 15, 2023, at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, FL.

James was born on November 29, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to Russell and Martha Irene (Whitmore) Benton. On June 17, 1952, he married Nancy L. (Hawisher) Counts, who preceded him in death.

Jim...

Apr 14, 2023

Andrew “Angus” Gross, 49, passed away at 1:42 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.  Angus was born on April 26, 1973 in Lima, Ohio, to Roger and Norma Jean (Harelson) Gross.

Angus was a 1992 graduate of Bath High School.  He loved his dogs, family, motorcycle and his club.  Angus was an...

Apr 12, 2023

Debra Hudson, 59, passed away at 11:39 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.  Debra was born on August 31, 1963 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Virgil and Eve J. (Morris) Armentrout.

Debra was a 1983 graduated of Lima Senior High School.  She worked at several restaurants in Lima including Wendy’s, Old...

Apr 11, 2023

Clyde Edwin Neinas, 85, passed away at 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his residence.

Clyde was born on September 13, 1937 in Bellevue, Ohio, to Edwin and Gertrude (Billiard) Neinas.  On June 9, 1984 he married Martha B. (Long) Neinas, who survives in Elida.

Clyde was a graduate of Thompson High School...

Apr 7, 2023

Kimberly Burden, 57, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at her home in Lima.

Kim was born on December 8, 1965 in Lima, Ohio, to Harvey E. and Vinetty (Williams) Perkins.  On July 31, 2002 she married Kenneth Burden, who survives in Lima.

Kim was a supervisor at P & G.  She enjoyed watching...

Apr 6, 2023

Ruth H. Gibson, 92, passed away at 12:13 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Lima Convalescent Home surrounded by her family.

Ruth was born on July 15, 1930 in Delphos, Ohio, to Anthony J. and Hilda (Wurst) Weber.  On May 17, 1958 she married James E. O’Connor, who passed away on January 21, 1962.  She then...

Apr 6, 2023

Donald “Don” David Mangin, Sr., 79 seasoned years, passed peacefully from this world into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ at 2:13 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023, while at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland, Ohio, with loving family at his side.

Don was born on January 30, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, to the late John...

Apr 5, 2023

Anthony Lake, 63, passed away at 3:29 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Anthony was born on March 12, 1960 in Lima, Ohio, to Chalmer and Wanda (Hurst) Lake.

Anthony worked at Superior Wholesale.  He loved music and was an avid sports fan of UK basketball, Raiders football, and Reds...

Mar 31, 2023

Harold Jackson, 84, resident of Lima, OH and Palmetto, FL passed away on March 31, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children.

Born in Marion, OH on December 26, 1938 to Andrew and Gertrude (Pierson) Jackson, he was one of ten children including: Fran Kelly (Orange County, CA), Kay Micheli (Upper Sandusky, OH), Mary Fulton (Cardington, OH),...

Mar 30, 2023

Larry W. Ludwig, 82, of Lima, passed away at 7:42 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 25, 1940 in Delphos, Ohio, to Garvin and Goldie Musser Ludwig, who both preceded him in death.  On November 16, 1968 he married Nelda Sue Shafer Basinger Ludwig, who...

Mar 27, 2023

Diana K. Hensley, 77, of Lima, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born on September 13, 1945 in Lima to the late Hubert Green and Isabel {Koverman} Wood.

Diana graduated from Bath High School in 1963. She worked for Honda for 14 years and retired in 2004. She was...

Mar 26, 2023

Christina Janet Althoff, 88, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on March 26, 2023, at The Heritage in Findlay, Ohio.

Janet was born on May 23 ,1934 in Lima, Ohio, to Chris and Lyda M. (Busick) Gelo.  She married Kenny Althoff on May 25, 1957, who preceded her in death on August 14, 1988.

Janet was...

Mar 25, 2023

David A. Crowe, 72, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Continental Manor in Blanchester, OH.

David was born on June 18, 1950 in Lima, Ohio, to Elmer and Elsie (Hooks) Crowe.

David was a Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed football, fishing, music, and he played the guitar.  He loved being...

Mar 20, 2023

Judith (Judy) Ann Grey Jenner, died on Monday, March 20, 2023.

She was born on September 3, 1934 to James M. and Emelia E. (Becker) Grey.

Judy was a 1952 graduate of St. Gerard’s High School. She had worked at Colonial Finance, Lima Telephone & Telegraph, as well as St. Rita’s Hospital, Jims Market, and...