Obituaries

Dorothy Jeanette Pitchford

Dorothy Jeanette Pitchford

Jul 23, 2024

Dorothy Jeanette (Haight) Pitchford left this earth to dance on the streets of Heaven on July 23rd, 2024, at age 91. 

Dorothy was born on November 29th,1932 in Van Wert, Ohio. Her parents were Malonde and Harriet Haight, who dearly loved her and her two sisters, Saundra and Jackie. Dottie spent part of her childhood in foster care, where a Mennonite...

Wendell W. Miller

Wendell W. Miller

Jul 15, 2024

Wendell Miller, 94, went home to be with The Lord at 6:18pm on July 15, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. 

Wendell was born on March 5, 1930, in Plain City, OH, to Abner & Lizzie Miller. On September 5, 1954, he married Luella Brenneman, the love of his life, who preceded him in death.

Wendell worked at Ford Motor Company where he...

Joyce K. Makin

Joyce K. Makin

Jul 11, 2024

Joyce K. Makin, 81, passed away at 8:37 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at her home in Lima. 

Joyce was born on April 12, 1943, in Detroit, Michigan, to Chet and Della (Lewis) Dumm. On October 4, 1961, she married Lloyd Makin, who survives in Lima.

Joyce was a hostess at Bob Evans for 13 years. She was a member of...

G. Jay Clevenger

G. Jay Clevenger

Jul 10, 2024

G. Jay Clevenger, 84, passed away at 9:56 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at his home. 

Jay was born on June 17, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to Donald R. and Evelyn Mae (Pursell) Clevenger. On July 1, 1994, he married Etta Faye (Mason) Clevenger, who survives in Columbus Grove.

Jay was a 1959 graduate of Vaughnsville High School. He served in...

Nancy Lee Kuhn

Nancy Lee Kuhn

Jul 6, 2024

Nancy Lee Kuhn (Shuster), born on May 27, 1937, passed away on July 6, 2024, in her home, aged 87. 

She was a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Nancy is survived by her children, Lisa Ross (Kuhn) and her husband John, and Mark Kuhn; five grandchildren, Benjamin, Rebecca, Faith, Daniel, and...

Carlas "Carl" F. Worsham

Carlas "Carl" F. Worsham

Jun 26, 2024

Carlas “Carl” F. Worsham, 84, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Carl was born October 27, 1939, in Lansing, Tennessee to the late Gene and Willa Mae (Howard) Washam. On September 20, 1959, he married the love of his life, Patricia (Barnes) Worsham who survives him.

Carl worked for Vistron- BP Chemicals retiring after 32 years with...

Richard John Sellars

Richard John Sellars

Jun 25, 2024

Richard J. Sellars, 63, passed away on June 25, 2024, at Core Care of Lima.

 He was born on November 16, 1960, in Mineola, New York to John and Veronica (Goscinski) Sellars.

 Richard is survived by many cousins.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Veronica (Goscinski) Sellars; and sister, Barbara Sellars. 

 Graveside will be on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at...

Susan Paton

Susan Paton

Jun 24, 2024

Susan Paton, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family, at 6:14 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. 

Susan was born on March 30, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Orlo & Phyllis (Evans) Swaney. On July 11, 2009, she married Christopher Paton, who survives in Lima.

Susan retired...

Donna C. Magula

Donna C. Magula

Jun 22, 2024

Donna C. Magula, 79, passed away at 3:38 a.m. on June 22, 2024, at Liberty Nursing Home. 

She was born on August 2, 1944, in Coalinga, California, to Elwood and Geneva (Farmer) Bell. She married Robert “Bob” Magula in February of 1967, who preceded her in death on July 11, 1997.

Donna loved spending time with her grandkids and her friends.

She is...

Pamela Cira

Pamela Cira

Jun 20, 2024

Pamela Cira, 70, passed away at 3:35 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Otterbein Cridersville. Pam was born on May 7, 1954, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert A. and Marilyn Joan (Myers) Selover. 

Pam was a 1972 graduate of Lima, Senior High School. She worked for Scot Lad Foods and also for Pepsi Corp. as a sales rep...

David Cox

David Cox

Jun 17, 2024

David Robert Cox, 90, of Lima, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:01 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on May 29, 1934 in Roundhead, Ohio to the late David and Elmina {Hammitt} Cox. 

On September 24, 1960, he married Mary {Debo} Cox, who survives in Lima. David worked as a manufacturing engineer for General Dynamics...

Meredith Harmany Loftis

Meredith Harmany Loftis

Jun 14, 2024

Meredith Harmany Loftis, 91, of Plano, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 9pm in Plano, TX. 

 On September 12, 1932, she was born in Inglewood, California to the late William Charles Harmany and Mildred Belle {Gaver} Harmany. On March 16, 1952, in Lancaster, OH, she married Homer Jennings Loftis, Jr. who passed in 2017. A sister, Thalia Jean...

Ti'esha Alexis Nicole Bryant

Ti'esha Alexis Nicole Bryant

Jun 14, 2024

Ti’esha Alexis Nicole Bryant, 24, of Lima, gained her heavenly wings on Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born on September 11, 1999 in Lima to Robert and Aimee Bryant. Her father preceded her in death.

Ti’esha had her own hair business and was also working as a home health aid. She attended The Ohio State Beauty Academy and was very...

Ruth C. Kirchner

Ruth C. Kirchner

Jun 12, 2024

Ruth Kirchner, 95, passed from this life to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her home in Lima. 

She was born on September 27, 1928, in Allensville, Pennsylvania to the late David M. and Mable (Phillips) Zook. She was a graduate of West Liberty High School, in the class of 1946. She met her husband-to-be, Clarence “Larry” Kirchner...

Michael Money

Michael Money

Jun 11, 2024

Michael Money, 51, passed away at 11:24 am on June 11, 2024 at his home. 

 

Michael was born on October 25, 1972 in Lima, Ohio, to Jack Welch and Gail (Money) Shellenbarger. On September 24, 2014, he married Christina (Minton) Money who survives in Lima.

       

Michael owned Money Drywall and worked as a drywaller. He enjoyed shooting pool, fishing,...

Carolyn Sue Stoll

Carolyn Sue Stoll

Jun 11, 2024

Carolyn Sue Stoll, 82, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her home. She was born on June 17, 1941 in Lima, Ohio to the late Paul and Nelle {Wilson} Altenberger.

On November 3, 1962, she married Joseph C. Stoll Jr. He survives in Lima. Sue graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School in 1959 and graduated from...

James William Kell

James William Kell

Jun 9, 2024

James W. Kell, 81, passed away at 8:31AM on June 9, 2024, at St. Rita’s Hospital 

 

James was born on November 15, 1942, in Brookville, Ohio, to John Kell and Sylvia (Barnhart) Herndon.  On Saturday, June 12, 1982, he married Linda (Peterman) Kell, who survives in Lima.

       

James retired after working 30 years at Ford Motor Co. He was...

Beth Woodrome

Beth Woodrome

Jun 6, 2024

Beth Woodrome, 57, passed away at 1:03 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.  Beth was born on November 26, 1966, in Centralia, Illinois to Bill and Betty Jean (Ring) Pigg.  

 

Beth enjoyed doing word search puzzles, coloring in intricate coloring books for adults, doing her nails and makeup, and she loved Bingo.  She also enjoyed...

Charles Edward Hartung Jr.

Charles Edward Hartung Jr.

Jun 6, 2024

Charles Edward Hartung Jr., 96, passed peacefully from this earth and into his Savior’s arms at 2:05 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Charles was born to Lucille (Claussen) and Charles Hartung, Sr. on June 28, 1927, in Rib Lake, Wisconsin; but spent the majority of his life in Ludington, Michigan.  Charles entered the Army and...

Don Rollins

Don Rollins

Jun 6, 2024

Don Rollins, 71, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 20, 1952, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Jack and Lillian {Williams} Rollins Sr.

 

Don worked as a tow truck driver for Army’s Towing. He also would travel around redoing bowling alleys. He loved NASCAR racing and working on cars. He...