Obituaries

Sep 5, 2023

Franklin D. Cooley, 92, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, at his residence.

Franklin was born on October 23, 1930, in Warren, Ohio to Merrill F. and Nelle (Copeland) Cooley. On January 31, 1951, he married Barbara H. (Turner) Cooley who preceded him in death in May 2001. In June of 2002, he married Alice (Cummans)...

Sep 4, 2023

If I wanted to describe my grandfather and give you the best summary of what kind of man he was, I would say this. If a man broke into his house with the intent of causing him and/or his family harm, my grandfather would proceed to stop him, kick the man's ass until the man submitted, keep the man...

Aug 30, 2023

Dorothy A. Adam Dingledine, 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at The Springs of Lima.

Dorothy was born on February 6, 1932, in Lima, Ohio to the late Ellis and Lelia (Swank) Gilmore.  On August 21, 1949, Dorothy married Erwin E. Adam, who preceded her in death on November 20, 2010.  Then on June 4,...

Aug 29, 2023

Susan Dickerson, 75, passed away at 1:17 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

Susan was born on September 14, 1947, in Greenville, Kentucky, to Stephen Lloyd and Frances (Russell) Lovell.  On July 13, 1969, she married her love, Bruce Gaylord Dickerson, who preceded her in death on April 11, 2003.

Aug 27, 2023

Gary L. Bechtel “PeeWee”, 80, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home.

He was born on January 16, 1943, in Lima to the late Harold and Faye {Johnson} Bechtel. On October 8, 1960, he married Sandra {Hardesty} who preceded him in death on September 11, 2005.

Gary served in the...

Aug 24, 2023

Polly Welker, 75, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at her home.

She was born on July 19, 1948, in Lima to the late Howard and Helen {Bland} Quickle. On October 19, 1977, she married Kenneth G. Jarman, who preceded her in death in 1985. In June of 1990, she then married Jerrold “Jerry”...

Aug 24, 2023

Lacey Bassett, 35, passed away on August 24, 2023, in Toledo, Ohio.

Lacey was born on December 14, 1987, to Timothy Voress and Lori (Holtzberger) Rader. On October 13, 2012, she married Cory Bassett who survives in Lima.

Lacey loved her children, family, and animals. She enjoyed music, racing, crafts, and watching the Walking Dead....

Aug 20, 2023

Richard Lee Wall Sr died peacefully sleeping on August 20, 2023, at 4:30 a.m. at his home in Lima.

He was born January 24, 1947, in Charleston SC, to Warren Charles Wall Sr and Loretta Mae (Brown) Wall, who are both deceased. He married his devoted and loving wife Cynthia (Crawford) Wall, who survives, on August 17,...

Aug 19, 2023

Kathleen Hedrick, 67, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, peacefully at her home in Lima.

Kathy was born on August 24, 1955, in Detroit, MI, to the late Robert and Loraine (Durand) Garee.

Kathy graduated from Lima Senior High School, then went on to earn her BSN/RN degree at Ohio State University at Lima. ...

Aug 19, 2023

Ronald Maciejewski, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Lost Creek Care Center in Lima.  Ronald was born on June 21, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, to Michael and Shirley Ann (McDonald) Maciejewski.

Ronald enjoyed working on cars and fixing things, as well as building cars.

He is survived by two sisters, Michaelene Drexler...

Aug 15, 2023

R George Nichols, 73, passed away on August 15, 2023, at his residence.

George was born on February 5, 1950 in Salyersville, Kentucky to Hargis and Polly Ann (Keaton) Nichols. He married Doug Raver who survives him in Lima.

George worked as a short order cook at King Burger, Huddle and the Beaverdam Truck Stop....

Aug 14, 2023

Lissie, 39, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.  Lissie was born on March 5, 1984, in Lima, Ohio, to Rooney Cartwright and Marlene Gibson who are both surviving.

Lissie worked as a traveling nurse and enjoyed cooking, music, and makeup.  She loved spending time with the grandchildren, her husband,...

Aug 14, 2023

James R. Michels, 84, passed away on August 14, 2023, at his residence.

James was born on March 21, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to Michael Charles and Elizabeth Margaret (Leminex) Michels. On Saturday, January 15, 1966, he married Mary J. (McCoy) Michels who survives in Elida.

James retired from General Dynamics Joint Systems Manufacturing after...

Aug 14, 2023

Frank J. Perrine, 78, passed away on August 14, 2023, at his residence.

Frank was born on December 15, 1944, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Frank J. and Lillian V. (Quick) Perrine. On Saturday, May 28, 1988, he married Linda L. (Sanders) Perrine who preceded him in death on January 14, 2021.

Frank enjoyed golf,...

Aug 12, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mark Mayer

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mark Mayer, a devoted husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Mark passed peacefully from this world and into the arms of Jesus on August 12, 2023, at 10:20 pm, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and memories that will be cherished....

Aug 12, 2023

Mary Margaret Pentenburg, 88, passed away peacefully August 12, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center. Mary was born July 21, 1935, in Lima, to the late M. Louise (Stoll) and Dennis J. McGraw, Sr.

Mary was a 1953 graduate of St. Rose High School in Lima, OH. She married the love of her life, Thomas...

Aug 8, 2023

Ronald DeLynn Thomas, 83, of Fairfax Station, Virginia, passed away on August 8, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

Ronald (Ron) was born to Robert D. and Hazel A. Thomas on December 9, 1939, in Lima, Ohio.  He married Linda K. (Montgomery) Thomas in 1959, who survives him.

Ron is also survived by son, Jeffrey...

Aug 8, 2023

Ernest Z. Smith, 83, passed away on August 8, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Ernest was born on December 27, 1939, in Campton, Kentucky to Nickadimus and Nancy (Beverly) Smith. He married Dollie (Donaldson) Smith who survives in Lima.

Ernest worked at Wapak Products in Botkins. He loved spending time with his family and...

Aug 4, 2023

Nancy Riegle, 73, passed away on August 4, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Nancy was born on November 4, 1949, in Lima, Ohio to Ralph K. and Evelyn P. (Point) Riegle.

Nancy was a graduate of Lima Senior High School, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Education at BGSU, and went on to get...

Aug 1, 2023

Mary Lou Morgan, 84, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

The only child of the late Lucas C. Ruth (1971) and Evelyn E. (Wharton) Ruth (1989),  Mary Lou was born on September 5, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Later in life, she and her mother relocated to Lima, Ohio, where she eventually met her high school sweetheart,...