Obituaries

Lawrence Swords

Jul 22, 2023

Lawrence Swords, 86, went to join his wife on July 22, 2023.

Lawrence was born on December 5, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, to Leo M. and Martha A. (Griffiths) Swords. On August 8, 1969, he married Carol J. (Ray) Swords, who preceded him in death on September 4, 2020.

Larry was a 1954 graduate of...

Jenna Gillispie

Jul 20, 2023

Jenna Gillispie, 50, passed away at 11:54 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Jenna was born on February 9, 1973, in Lima, Ohio, to Allen and Rebecca (Gillispie) Mathews.

Jenna was a graduate of Lima Senior High School class of 1991 and worked at The...

Bruce Fox

Jul 19, 2023

Bruce A. Fox, 65, passed away at 10:40 AM on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio.

Bruce was born on July 8, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William O. and Patricia (Schmenk) Fox.

Bruce retired after an accomplished career as an Engineering Manager at Wright Patterson Airforce...

Julie Ann Starkey

Jul 14, 2023

Julie Ann Starkey (Malloy), 59, of Lima, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023.

Julie was born on January 14, 1964 to John (“Jack”) A. Malloy and Venora Jean Malloy in Lima, Ohio. She grew up with 3 loving brothers, John, Mike and Tom.

After Julie graduated from Shawnee High School in 1982, she...

Doris Maxine Chambers

Jul 13, 2023

Doris Maxine Chambers, 94, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Doris was born on September16, 1928, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Virgil Miller Joseph and Helen Lucille (Fraunfelter) Joseph Bushey.  On November 7, 1947, she married her beloved, Harold Richard Chambers, who preceded her in death on February...

Glen Dale Vermillion

Jul 12, 2023

Glen “Dale” Vermillion, 74, passed away at 12:35 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at his home in Lima surrounded by family.

Glen Vermillion was born on October 19, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to Ira Glendole and Mary Jane (Parker) Vermillion.  On August 23, 2013, he married Renee (Ulrey) Vermillion, who survives in Lima.

Glen...

Susanne John

Jul 11, 2023

Susanne “Sue” (Fisher) John, 80, passed away on July 11, 2023, at Shawnee Manor.

Susanne was born November 25, 1942, in Cairo, Ohio. She was the daughter of Louis and Treva (Burden) Vickery who preceded her in death. On August 5, 1992, she marrid Gene John who preceded her in death in 2010. She was previously married...

Thomas M. Davidson

Jul 5, 2023

Thomas M. Davidson, 76, passed away at 7:33 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Thomas was born on December 9, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Evan and Ethel (Mayer) Davidson.  On July 18, 1998, he married Sherri (Mason) Davidson, who survives in Lima.

Thomas worked for...

Charles Henry Robinson

Jul 4, 2023

Charles Henry Robinson, 80, formerly of Lima, passed away at 7:49 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his lake house in Port Clinton.

Charles was born on July 18, 1942, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Francis Victor and Goldie Ellen (Southward) Robinson.  On July 15, 1976, he married Karen Sue (O’Dell) Robinson, who preceded him...

Anthony Jerome Mikell-Hall

Jul 2, 2023

Anthony Jerome Mikell-Hall, 48, passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Anthony was born in Lima, Ohio to Katrena (Mikell) Horace and Willie Lee Hall Sr. on December 5, 1974.

He was baptized February 1, 2016 and he believed in Jesus Christ.  He loved working on cars and was currently employed at...

Jeffery Nance

Jun 30, 2023

Jeffery Nance, 56 passed away on June 30, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Jeffery was born February 2, 1967 and worked in Maintenance at The Lima Mall.

There will be no public services held.  Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.

Gaylord Eugene "Gene" Accountius

Jun 28, 2023

Gaylord Eugene Accountius (AKA Gene) went home to his final resting place on June 28, 2023, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida.

He was born on April 13, 1944, to the late William and Margaret (Faze) Accountius.

He is survived by his lifelong partner of 53 years, Richard (Rick) Strumpf of North Point, Florida;...

Betty J. Davidson Prosser

Jun 28, 2023

Betty J. (Pohlabel) Davidson Prosser, age 93, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine.

Betty was born on November 2, 1929, in Lima, Ohio, to Frank and Mildred (Borton) Pohlabel.  She graduated from Lima Central High School in 1947.  While in high school,...

Joyce A. Shirk

Jun 25, 2023

Joyce A. Shirk, 73, passed away on June 25, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Joyce was born on October 23, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to William and Margaret M. (Hunt) Newcomer. On June 26, 1991, she married Michael Shirk who survives in Lima.

Joyce was a 1968 Lima Central Catholic graduate. She was an...

Esther Barbara Golden

Jun 24, 2023

Esther Barbara Golden, 91, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loved ones on June 24, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Esther was born on October 16, 1931, in Rockford, Ohio, to Hilario and Helena (Hernandez) Ortega. On Sunday, May 5, 1963, she married Joseph E. Golden who preceded her in death on March 17, 1991....

Scott Joseph Kill

Jun 23, 2023

Scott Joseph Kill, 61, passed away on June 23, 2023, after a heroic four year battle with cancer at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK.

Scott was born on October 17, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, to Donald and Velma (Hempfling) Kill. On September 22, 1992 he married Elizabeth Ann “Lisa” (McDow) Kill who preceded him in...

Robert James Moyer

Jun 23, 2023

Robert James Moyer, 62 of Port Richey FL., formerly of Lima, passed away at 1 p.m. on Friday June 23, 2023 at Bayonet Point Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Bob fought a hard three-month battle with Glioblastoma.

Bob was born on March 2, 1961, to the late William and Jean (Ely) Moyer of Owego, NY. On...

Aiden Michael Kindle-Wofford

Jun 23, 2023

Aiden Michael Kindle-Wofford, passed away at 3:17 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Ohio State University Hospital.  Aiden was born on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, to Cody Wofford and Madelaine “Maddie” Kindle.

This precious angel was only on this Earth for a short time, but was loved by many.

In addition to his mother,...

James H. Gillispie II

Jun 22, 2023

James H. Gillispie II, 59, passed away on June 22, 2023, at his residence.

James was born on October 17, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, to James H. and Clara L. (Thines) Gillispie.

James was a 1982 Lima Central Catholic graduate. He was a jack of all trades with many, many traits. He served as a...

Donald Craig Doute

Jun 21, 2023

Donald Craig. Doute, 71, of Lima, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Miami Valley Health Center in Dayton Ohio.

Don was born on August 29, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to James and Virginia (Rader) Doute.  The youngest of three children:  Jerome R. (Stephanie) Doute who survives and James (Judy) Doute who preceded him in...