Obituaries
Jerry Earl Knickerbocker
Dec 16, 2024
Jerry Earl Knickerbocker, 80, passed away at 3:08 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Jerry was born on December 19, 1943, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, to Meryl and Edith (Grey) Knickerbocker. On January 18, 2023, he married Alice (Pearson) Knickerbocker, who survives in Lima.
Jerry loved his guns and he enjoyed hunting when he was younger. After...
John Curtis Tuttle
Dec 15, 2024
John Curtis Tuttle, 85, passed away peacefully at home with family beside him December 15, 2024. He was born October 22, 1939 in Allen County, Ohio to John Delbert and Mary J. (Yant) Tuttle.
Following graduation from Lafayette-Jackson High School in 1957, he studied mechanical and architectural design through correspondence at Chicago Technical Institute. His career as a draftsman, tool and...
Ruth Ann Silone
Dec 13, 2024
Ruth Ann Silone, 84, of Lima, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1940 in Lima to the late Harold and Ruth {Silver} Houseworth.
Ruth Ann retired from Kroger after 25 years. She was then an insurance agent for Farmers Insurance and then owner of The Blind Factory in Naples, Florida for 12 years. After...
Dorothe C. Mosier
Dec 11, 2024
Dorothe C. Mosier, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Dorothe was born on November 24, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to Harry H. and Rebecca L. (Niemeyer) Hoeper.
Dorothe was a 1956 graduate of Lima Senior High School in Lima, Ohio. She retired from Tuttle Construction Company where she worked as a bookkeeper. She was a...
Russell W. King
Dec 6, 2024
The man the myth the legend, Russell W. King Sr Passed away on Friday December 6th, 2024. But not before leaving us with a great life story to tell. He was born in Oklahoma and from what he has told us the whole state was his friend. From competing in every sport offered to being president of every club available...
James LaRue
Dec 3, 2024
James “Jim” LaRue, 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at The Springs of Lima.
James was born on August 30, 1940, in Beaverdam, Ohio to Harold and Naomi (Downing) LaRue.
James loved collecting antiques, mostly tractors. He actively enjoyed shooting guns. James also loved country music and listening to live music. He was also involved in the Allen County Fair...
Tempy Smith Anderson
Dec 2, 2024
Tempy Smith Anderson, 93, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Lost Creek Care Center.
Tempy was born on October 8, 1931, in Jackson, Mississippi to Nathan and Annie M. (Henry) Smith.
Tempy loved to cook for her family and friends. She worked at many restaurants, including Milanos, Alpine Village, and a school cafeteria. She was a foster parent for a...
Nancy S. Wise
Nov 29, 2024
Nancy S. Wise, 87, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, after a long battle with bladder cancer.
Nancy was born on September 23, 1937, in High Point, North Carolina to Jonas C. and Zula B. (Wynn) Harvey. On November 26, 1982, she married John L. Wise, who preceded her in death on February 11, 2022.
After graduating from Pilot High School,...
Bonnie L. Shook
Nov 28, 2024
Bonnie L. Shook, Scouting pioneer, passed away at 97 years on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital, after a selfless lifelong commitment to serve her community.
Bonnie was born on August 12, 1927, in Jerry City, Ohio, to Leroy Carmen and Beryl (Maiden) Isenheart. On September 22, 1946, she married, Belford Wesley Shook, who was also a Boy Scout...
Debra "Debbie" Kaye Martin
Nov 28, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” Martin, 71, passed away on November 28, 2024, at her home in Lima.
Debbie was born on September 9, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to Noah “Ted” and Doris (Ballinger) Hilleary. On February 2, 1973, she married Carl Martin, who survives in Lima.
Debbie was a 1971 graduate of Lima Senior High and worked in the service department at Radio Hospital....
Gary Dean Grismore
Nov 27, 2024
Gary Dean Grismore “Gus”, 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Gary was born on December 6, 1949, to Wayne Dean “Jim” and Eleanor (Conine) Grismore. On May 22, 2003, he married Kathleen “Kathy” Lin (Mulligan) Grismore who survives in Lima.
Gary was born in Bluffton but grew up in Gilboa, he was a graduate of...
JoAnn E. Szippl
Nov 27, 2024
JoAnn E. Szippl, 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Koester Pavilion Nursing Home in Troy, Ohio.
JoAnn was born on October 31, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, to Leo and Regina (Metzger) Brinkman. On September 15, 1984, she married David A. Szippl, who survives in Sidney.
JoAnn was the Rehab Director and a Physical Therapy Assistant at Heritage Manor for...
Janice Marie Golden
Nov 25, 2024
Janice M. Golden, 75 of Lima, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at 10:28 a.m., in her residence with her family by her side, on her 75th birthday.
She was born November 25, 1949, in Lima to Alfred and Marcella (Hermiller) Ellerbrock who preceded her in death. On June 24, 1972, she married her sweetheart, Samuel A. Golden, who survives today.
Surviving...
Terry Michael Runneals
Nov 20, 2024
Terry Michael Runneals, 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home in Lima.
Terry was born on June 23, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to Tommie Arden and Dorothy Irene (Jennings) Runneals. On September 11, 1971, he married the love of his life, Susan (Shepherd) Runneals, who survives in Lima.
Terry was a 1967 graduate of Bath High School. He...
Ralph “Rick” Howard Pellegrini
Nov 19, 2024
Ralph (Rick) Howard Pellegrini, age 77 of Lima, died at 6:24 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Mercy Health St. Rita's.
He was born July 25, 1947 in Lima, Ohio. He is the son of Ralph Edward Pellegrini and Lucille Ann Pellegrini. He married Melissa Dawn Daily, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by a grandson, Justin M. Pellegrini-Newberry...
Janet L. Murphy
Nov 12, 2024
Janet L. Murphy, 93, passed away at 2:32 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at The Springs of Lima.
Janet was born on April 9, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to Louis and Irene (Hogan) Garner. On July 16, 1955, she married Richard G. Murphey, who preceded her in death on December 24, 2017.
Janet had worked in the office at Westinghouse. She...
Beverly Lou Corwin
Nov 10, 2024
Beverly Lou Corwin, 86, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Springview Manor.
Beverly was born on February 28, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to Loree Baumgardner and Laurena (Bowsher) Sunderhaus. On September 22, 1974, she married William Corwin who survives in Lima.
Beverly was a member of Eagles Aerie #370, Phi Beta Iota Sigma Sorority for 50 years. She loved spending...
Rebecca "Becky" Hefner
Nov 10, 2024
Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Hefner, 52, passed away at 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Ritas.
Becky was born on June 9, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Albert Curtis and Barbara Ann (Vayhinger) Tuttle. On January 25, 1992, she married Timothy John Hefner who survives in Lafayette.
Becky was a 1991 graduate of Elida High School...
Kathryn Williams
Nov 6, 2024
Kathryn Williams, 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH.
Kathryn was born on December 27, 1949, in Lima, OH, to the late Russell and Evelyn (Leppla) Armstrong. On October 22, 1977, she married the love of her life, Larry Williams, who survives in Elida. They were married 47 years.
Kathryn was a 1968 graduate of...
Gary Mathias
Nov 4, 2024
Gary Mathias, 83, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at his residence.
Gary was born on November 25, 1940, in Carey, Ohio to Edward and Genevieve (Kromer) Mathias. On September 17, 1960, he married Kathleen (Lentz) Mathias, who survives in Lima.
Gary was a 1959 graduate of Carey High School. Gary started his working life at Pennington Bread. He was the...
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