Obituaries

Oct 10, 2022

Barbara Ann (Geer) Ditto-Keller, 87, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by her family at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Barbara was born on November 19, 1934 in Durango, Colorado to the late Emma (Cutler) Chappell and Chester Geer.  She married Donald E. Ditto on July 2, 1955.  She then married John R. Keller on July...

Oct 5, 2022

Linda L. Hamilton, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Linda was born on May 1, 1943 in Waynesfield, Ohio, to Guy Oscar and Mabel Ann (McGinnis) Kaufman.  On December 8, 1963 she married James Hamilton, who survives in Lima.

Linda retired from Superior Wholesale Distribution and had also...

Oct 4, 2022

Louetta J. McCobb, 85, passed away at 11:30 a.m. surrounded by her family on October 4, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Ritas Medical Center.

Louetta was born on April 25, 1937 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hyde, and was then adopted by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Pope. On May 11, 1957 she...

Oct 4, 2022

Robert Wayland Brause, 93, passed away at 1:55 a.m. on October 4, 2022, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Bob was born on February 6, 1929, in Bloomville, Ohio, to Raymond J. and Enid Velma (Hall) Brause. On May 16, 1959, he married Shirley Jean (Maynard) Brause who survives in Lima.

Robert was a 1955 graduate of...

Oct 3, 2022

Ellen Kaye Combs, 75, passed away at 3:20 p.m. on October 3, 2022, at her residence in Sarasota, FL.

Ellen Kaye was born on September 6, 1947 in Lima, Ohio, to Delmar Leroy Snyder and Jean Ann (Diehl) Darnell. She married Robert Combs who survives in Sarasota, FL.

Ellen Kaye was a 1965 graduate of...

Sep 29, 2022

Robert J. Karcher Sr., (77), passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Robert was born on June 12, 1945 in Lima, Ohio, to David and Rosella Mae (Wilson) Karcher.  On October 17, 1968 he married Patricia Lee (Reeves) Karcher, enjoying 54 years together.

Robert attended Lima Central High School.  He...

Sep 28, 2022

Mary E. (Wellbaum) Schaaf passed away September 28, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Mary was born September 7, 1930 to Percy E. & M. Josephine (Shinkle) Wellbaum. She and William Charles Schaaf were wed June 25, 1948 in Covington, KY.  After “Bill’s” passing January 5, 1975, she then spent her life with Robert F. (Bob) Schleeter...

Sep 25, 2022

Elizabeth L. Davis, 87, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on September 25, 2022, at Wood County Hospice.

Elizabeth was born on November 14, 1934 in Lima, Ohio, to Darwin and Helen (Schaffer) Hull.

Elizabeth was a pharmacy technician which she truly enjoyed and worked at several different pharmacies. Elizabeth also enjoyed gardening, dancing to country...

Sep 24, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Patrick Bowers, 89, passed away peacefully, at Springview Manor in Lima, Ohio, at 10:46 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2022 after a quiet evening with his sons consisting of Ohio State football and the smell of his favorite pizza. Tony was born on January 21, 1933, in Lima, to Pasquale (Bavaro) and Alexandria (Capone) Bowers. On November...

Sep 24, 2022

Beverly Briggs, 82, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Otterbein Cridersville.

Beverly was born on November 3, 1939 in Lima, Ohio, to Paul V. and Kathryn (Brown) Swick.

Beverly loved her family and spending time with them.  She enjoyed traveling, canvas painting, crafts, cooking and baking.  Bev had been employed by Kewpee, Bob...

Sep 22, 2022

Penny Joann Schneider-Williams, 62, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Penny was born on August 25, 1960 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Donald Fredrick and Ruth (Chandler) Schneider.  In September of 1988 she married Donald Williams who preceded her in death.

Penny enjoyed playing games...

Sep 20, 2022

Gary L. Young, 64, of Lima, sunrise September 30, 1957, sunset September 20, 2022.

Gary attended the workshop at Marimor Industries. He was one of the first residents to reside at the Mary Ann Brown facility. Gary came in contact with so many caregivers and each one cared and protected him. His favorite caregiver was Karen Cunningham...

Sep 17, 2022

Byron “Gene” Kaufman, 85, passed away at 1:20 a.m. on September 17, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Gene was born on August 9, 1937 in Waynesfield, Ohio, to Guy Oscar and Mabel Ann (McGinnis) Kaufman. On September 27, 1960 he married Marquita (Smith) Kaufman who survives in Lima.

Gene worked at Davis Enamel, Browns...

Sep 16, 2022

Virginia “Ginny” (Johnson) McKissick, 85, was called home to her Lord and Savior on September 16, 2022 at her daughter Susan's home, surrounded by her loving family. She was embraced at the gates of heaven by her parents James “Jim” and Pearlie (Slone) Johnson, her husband Robert “Bob” McKissick, her loving daughter, “defender and protector” Robin Key, along with...

Sep 13, 2022

Bryan Andrew Fair, 63 , passed away at 6:16 p.m. on September 13, 2022, at his residence.

Bryan was born on November 29, 1958 in Lima, Ohio, to Earl Fair and Bernadine (Ferree) McGlaughlin. On June 10, 1983 he married Kimberly (Oliver) Fair who survives in Cairo, Ohio.

Bryan was a graduate of Bath High...

Sep 8, 2022

Audrey Coburn, 87, passed away at 9:14 a.m. on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Ritas.

Audrey was born on August 20, 1935 in Waldo, KY, to Jessie and Cora (Handshoe) Wireman.  On July 22, 1954 she married Delbert Lee Coburn, who survives in Lima.

Audrey loved serving God and delivering God’s message...

Sep 4, 2022

Teresia Barker McCluer, 66, passed away at 9:27 p.m. on September 4, 2022, at her home in Lima.

Teresia was born on November 13, 1955 in Sylvester, West Virginia, to Robert and Gladys (Green) Barker.

Teresia loved being with her family. She also loved crafts, watching football and movies.

She is survived by...

Sep 2, 2022

Ilo Belle Wills, 87, of Lima, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on December 18, 1934 in Van Wert, OH to the late Charles and Ethel {Miller} Chivington.

On January 10, 1954 she married William Wills who preceded her in death. Ilo enjoyed playing BINGO and rooting for...

Sep 2, 2022

Louis C. Daley, 95, of Lima, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022 at his home. He was born on October 7, 1926 in Lima to the late Louis and Rose {Naples} Daley.

On August 10, 1984, he married Renee Meister, who survives him in Lima. Louie served in the Army during WWII. He retired from B&O...

Aug 30, 2022

Sharon (Newton) Bilopavlovich, 81, passed away at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at her home.

Sharon was born August 25, 1941 in Lima, Ohio to Thelma (Ireland) Lintemoot-Newton and later adopted by James W. Newton.

Sharon graduated with the Lima Central Catholic class of 1959, the ultimate “Party” class that other classes envied,...