Obituaries
Barbara L. Sanner
Mar 9, 2024
Barbara L. Sanner, 92, passed Saturday, March 9, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving children.
“Bardy” was born on June 3, 1931 in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Charles Adams and Vera {Freidley} Adams. At a young age, Bardy moved to Rockford, OH where she grew up and graduated from Rockford High School.
Bardy met Ronald Sanner in...
Ruth Anne Closson
Mar 8, 2024
Ruth Anne Closson, 78, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living Center in Lima.
Ruth was born on August 16, 1945, in Lima, Ohio to the late Fred and Frances (Mechling) Riemesch. On April 7, 1979, she married Richard H. Closson Jr., who preceded her in death on October 19, 2011.
Ruth...
Oliver Amstutz
Mar 6, 2024
Oliver Wendell Amstutz, 98, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at Lima Convalescent Home.
Wendell was born October 26, 1925, in Beaverdam, Ohio to the late Isaac J. and Blanch E. {Hall} Amstutz. He was the youngest of four children, his siblings: Warren J. Amstutz, Doyle L. Amstutz, and Eileen A.{Amstutz} Spyker; all of whom preceded him...
Ruth Ann Youngpeter
Mar 5, 2024
Ruth Ann Youngpeter, 94, passed away at 5:14 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at The Springs of Lima.
Ruth was born on April 22, 1929, in Maria Stein, Ohio, to August J. and Catherine (Hemmelgarn) Budde. On Saturday, September 2, 1950, she married Anthony Youngpeter, who preceded her in death.
Ruth was member of St. Gerards Church since...
Larry Line
Feb 29, 2024
Larry Line, 69, passed away at 11:51 a.m. on February 29, 2024, at his residence.
Larry was born on May 29, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, to Herbert and Mary (Auckerman) Line. On July 16, 1986, he married Melanie R. (Hennon) Line, who preceded him in death.
Larry attended Lima Senior High School and was a Cleveland Browns fan. Larry...
Joyce Gessel
Feb 28, 2024
Joyce Gessel, 69, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at her home. She was born on May 30, 1954, in Kentucky to the late Gay and Thelma {Spencer} Terry.
Joyce was a housekeeper and was an aide for home health. She is survived by her husband, Bruce Gessel; children: Calvin (Kevi) Fennell, Anthony Terry, and Mark Cole; stepchildren:...
Doris O. Stephens
Feb 26, 2024
Doris O. Stephens, 79, of Lima, passed away at 11:25 p.m. on Monday, February 26, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on July 27, 1944, to the late Donald and Opal {Winters} Gray.
Doris retired from the Allen County Humane Society. She loved watching NASCAR racing, football, and rodeos. Above all else, she loved dogs.
She is survived by...
Darlene Kaye Offenbacher
Feb 26, 2024
Darlene K. Offenbacher, 79, of Lima, passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024 at Liberty Nursing Centers of Lima. She was born on September 7, 1944 in Lima to the late Paul and Mildred {Neumeier} Kitchen.
On December 12, 1970, she married Myron Offenbacher who survives in Lima. She graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1962. She was a former...
Michael Evan Yaeger
Feb 24, 2024
Michael Evan Yaeger, 70, passed away at 10:25 pm on February 24, 2024, at his home.
Michael was born on April 30, 1953, in Ashland, Ohio, to Ervin B. “Whitey” and Goldie L. (Byrd) Yaeger.
Michael graduated in 1972 from Lima Senior High School and went on to earn an associate degree in Pre-Hospital Healthcare. He then worked...
Joan M. Nixon
Feb 24, 2024
Joan Nixon, 91, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s surrounded by her family.
Joan was born on June 27, 1932, in Lowell, Massachusetts, to the late Thomas J. and Anne E. (Kavanaugh) Kelly. On January 15, 1955, she married her true love, Edwin W. Nixon, who preceded her in death on April 14, 2017.
...
Bernadette Schoonover
Feb 24, 2024
Bernadette Schoonover, 91, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Bernadette was born on December 30, 1932, in Leipsic, Ohio, to Perry and Mary (Siefker) Kennerson. On February 4, 1950, she married the love of her life, Ralph Richard Schoonover, who preceded her in death on May 17, 1989.
While raising eight...
Joyce Ann Jacobs
Feb 22, 2024
Joyce Ann Jacobs, 90, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on July 14, 1933, in Malta, Ohio to the late Emmett and Beatrice {Davis} Cramblit.
Joyce retired from the Lima News and then worked as a cashier at Wal-Mart for 11 years. She is survived by her sons, Bruce (Joyce)...
Linda Sue Fanger
Feb 21, 2024
Linda Sue Fanger, 82, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at The Springs of Lima. She was born on November 3, 1941, in Lima to the late Richard and Lillian {Nelson} Zeller.
On June 23, 1962, she married John Fanger, who survives her in Lima. Linda graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1959. She later attended OSU...
Frances H. Vertuca
Feb 21, 2024
Born to Thomas and Anna Holland on May 13, 1925, Frances H. Vertuca took her first breath at home on a farm in Nicholas County, Kentucky. After a long and blessed life, her last breath was also at home on February 21, 2024, just shy of her 99th birthday.
Frances, along with her two sisters, was raised, educated and married in...
Mary A. Kelly
Feb 20, 2024
Mary Kelly, 67, passed away at 12:14 a.m. on February 20, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Mary was born on August 22, 1956, in Lima, Ohio, to Ernest and Della (Crayton) Kelly.
Mary loved to spend time with family and cooking, especially soul food. She had a big heart, and her love was unconditional. Mary enjoyed spending time...
Nancy Joan Steele
Feb 18, 2024
Nancy J. Steele age 77 of The Villages, Florida and Westerville, Ohio passed from this life and entered her Heavenly home on February 18, 2024, from Alzheimer’s. She was born on January 1st, 1947 (Lima New Year’s Baby) to the late Ira "Ike" and Lillian McKinley. She was preceded in death by her sister Kay Byrne. Nancy grew up in...
Carole Marie Maenle
Feb 17, 2024
Carole Marie Maenle, 83, passed away on February 17, 2024, at Aspen Trace Senior Living in Greenwood, Indiana.
Carole was born on January 24, 1941, in Landeck, Ohio to Eugene and Margaret (Suever) Lause. On September 29, 1962, she married Robert Maenle, who survives in Greenwood, Indiana.
Carole was a 1959 graduate of Delphos St. Johns. Carole also worked as a secretary for Central...
Danny Joe Hirt
Feb 16, 2024
Danny Joe Hirt, 66, passed away at 7:13 PM on Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home.
Danny was born on July 22, 1957, in Lima, Ohio, to John and Leona Drew. He married Wanda
(Mertz) Hirt, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by a son, Daniel Hirt; a daughter, Rachael (Shaun) Brady; a granddaughter Robin Kelly Brady; and several brothers...
Betty Hollar
Feb 14, 2024
Betty Hollar, 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Betty was born on March 14, 1944, in Lima, Ohio to Israel “Sonny” Rachlin and Mary Jane (Dick) Clark, who preceded her in death. On October 25, 2008, she married Mikel Hollar, who survives in Texas.
Betty was a 1962 graduate of Lima Central High School and retired...
Philip Eugene Staup
Feb 13, 2024
Philip Eugene Staup, 81, passed away at 11:28 pm on February 13, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Philip was born on June 13, 1942, in Lima, to the late Lawrence & Wilma Eileen (Carper) Staup.
Philip graduated from Elida High School in 1961. He retired from Lima Memorial Health System after 39 years as a receiving clerk....
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