Obituaries
Steven Paul Foust Sr.
Jan 14, 2025
Steven Paul Foust Sr., 66, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s, after giving cancer one of the biggest battles it’s ever seen.
Steven was born on October 13, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to Joseph F. and Pauline Louise (Funi) Foust Sr. On April 21, 1979, he married the love of his life, Sherry...
Kylie Kristina Jenkins
Jan 12, 2025
Kylie Kristina Jenkins, 45, of Lima, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 10:56 a.m. on January 12, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on April 19, 1979, in Saint Marys, Ohio, Kylie was the cherished daughter of Carla Lindemuth and James “Jim” Houts.
Kylie’s life was deeply shaped by both love and loss. Losing her mother to cancer at a young age instilled...
Mary Lou Boob
Jan 11, 2025
Mary Lou Boob, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio surrounded by family.
She was born September 21, 1931 in Clearfield, PA, the daughter of Lewis Clyde and Catherine (Favorite) Derrick.
She graduated in the class of 1949 from Clearfield High School. When she returned to work she was employed as a secretary to...
Christine Ann Graham
Jan 11, 2025
Christine Ann Graham, 75, passed away on January 11, 2025, at her home in Lima. She was born on August 10, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Russell K. and Josine (May) Graham.
Christine earned a master’s degree in education and was a teacher for Lima City Schools. She was a member of the Ohio Education Association and Phi Kappa...
Adrian Karl "Zip" Zuber
Jan 10, 2025
Adrian Karl Zuber, age 77, nicknamed "Zip," passed away on January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Adrian was born on September 17, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to Bonnie Alice (McClure) Zuber and Herman Frederick Zuber. On September 28, 1972, he married Natalie Kathryn (Reaman) Zuber who survives in Lima.
Zip attended Shawnee High school, where he was part of...
Felicia A. Williams
Jan 10, 2025
Felicia A. Williams, 54, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Felicia was born on August 22, 1970, in Lima, Ohio, to John “Johnnie” and Jeannie (Gordon) Williams
Felicia was a graduate of Perry High School. She loved music and dancing. She always enjoyed her birthday parties and her family time. Felicia was...
Charles E. Brogee
Jan 10, 2025
Charles E. Brogee, 92, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home in Lima.
Charles was born on January 6, 1933, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Alfred Daniel and Ruth Ethel (Smith) Brogee. On October 28, 1978, he married Donelda “Dolly” J. (Snider) Brogee, who preceded him in death on August 25, 2021.
Charles was a 1951 graduate of...
Mildred "Mid" Jean Crawford
Jan 7, 2025
Mildred “Mid” Crawford, passed away at the age of 94, on January 7, 2025, in Worthington, Ohio.
Mid was born on July 20, 1930, in Lima, Ohio, to Cloyd “Dave” Clay and Jeanette (Stumbaugh) Clay. On March 12, 1950, she married Elmer V. Crawford, who preceded her in death on February 23, 1974. Mid was so proud of her Lima roots...
Justin Frank Hertel
Jan 6, 2025
Justin Hertel, 42, of Lima, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, 1982, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Frank Hertel and Amy Chafin, (formally Hertel).
Justin graduated from Bath High School in 2001 and then from Rhodes State College with an associate’s degree in manufacturing engineering. He started Deck Factory...
Susanna "Sue" M. Harrod
Jan 2, 2025
Susanna “Sue” M. Harrod, 73, passed away at 2:26 p.m. on January 2, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Sue was born on May 6, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Richard Guy and Mary Margaret (Martin) Thompson. On July 14, 1989, she married Lynn A. Harrod, who preceded her in death on June 18, 2014.
Sue held a Bachelor of...
Joanne Y. Hemenway
Dec 31, 2024
Joanne Hemenway, 95, of Lima, went to be with the Lord on December 31, 2024 at the Meadows of Ottawa. She was born on April 19, 1929 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Leo Berryhill and Gertrude {Ayers} Berryhill-Carr.
On January 8, 1948, she married Billy Lee Hemenway, who preceded her in death in 2003. Joanne was a devout Christian who...
Irene Julie Alco
Dec 30, 2024
Irene Julie Alco, 92, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at her residence.
Irene was born on April 1, 1932, in Clymer, Pennsylvania, to John and Elizabeth Kopczyk. She married Pete Alco, who preceded her in death.
Irene was a devout follower of Christ and a member of Lima Baptist Temple.
She is survived by her children, Julie Alco, Peter Alco, and...
James A. Kempton, Sr.
Dec 30, 2024
James "Jim" Arthur Kempton Sr., 86, entered into the arms of his heavenly Father on December 30, 2024, surrounded by his family after a short illness.
He was born in Superior, Wisconsin, on March 27th, 1938, to Roland and Cecilia Kempton, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his sister Marge (John) Garin and Jean (late Don) Wallin. He...
Danny Lee Furr
Dec 24, 2024
Danny Lee Furr, 73, passed away at 2:41 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Shawnee Manor. Danny was born on April 22, 1951, in Kenton, Ohio, to Raymond E. and Virginia (Plaugher) Furr.
Danny graduated from Lima Senior High; he served in the U.S. Marines; and worked as a drywaller & finisher. He enjoyed art, fishing, sports, and was an...
M. Mozelle Saylor
Dec 23, 2024
Mabel Mozelle Saylor, at 107 years old, went to spend Christmas in Heaven on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living Center.
Mozelle was born on February 8, 1917, in Bloomdale, Ohio, to the late Merritt Irvin and Grace (Ripley) Baertsche. On June 1, 1941, she married her beloved Donald Saylor, who preceded her in death on February 22, 1992.
Mozelle...
Erma Duran
Dec 22, 2024
Erma Duran, 68, passed away on December 22, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
Erma was born on February 2, 1956, in Lima, Ohio to Leroy and Viola (Burden) Miller.
Erma worked at Lima Manor for nearly 30 years. She loved gambling and spending time with her grandkids.
She is survived by her children, Mike Miller and James (Hope) Duran; grandchildren, Lainie Miller,...
Rosezella M Watkins
Dec 20, 2024
Rosezella M. Watkins, 87, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2024, surrounded by all of her children and their spouses.
She was born on July 20, 1937, in Lima, Ohio to her parents, George and Jeanette Benjamin. On December 21, 1958, she married James M. Watkins.
Rosezella was a 1955 graduate of Central High School; she then went...
Prentice Hendrickson Jr.
Dec 19, 2024
Prentice Hendrickson Jr. of Sidney was welcomed into Heaven on December 19, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.
He was born on January 31, 1965 in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
He is survived by his wife Penny Hendrickson, daughter: Sara Hendrickson, stepdaughters: Brittney (Mikey) Jones and Katelyn (Jacob Cox) Cook, grandchildren: Lilie Hendrickson, Jazmine Hendrickson, Dalton Lusk, and Sami Olinghouse, step-grandchildren: Michael...
Dorothy Blosser
Dec 18, 2024
Dorothy Blosser, 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Dorothy was born on December 8, 1930, in Cairo, Ohio, to Carl and Edith (Donovan) Schindler. In 1950, she married Tom Blosser, who preceded her in death.
Dorothy attended Cairo Grade School and Columbus Grove High School. After graduation she worked in Cleveland for Ohio Bell Telephone Co....
Richard Marquart
Dec 16, 2024
Richard Marquart, 93, of Lima, passed away on December 16, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1931, in Bluffton to the late Albert and Emma {Smith} Marquart.
He married the love of his life, Donna {Clymer} and they were married for 60 years before her passing in 2009. He was a lifelong farmer and retired from the Bluffton Post Office....
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