Obituaries

May 13, 2023

Linda Crites, 70, passed away on May 13, 2023, at her residence.

Linda was born on February 4, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to Edward and Frances (Lytle) Kochen. On October 23, 1973, she married Barry Crites who survives in Lima.

Linda was a retired Elida school bus driver. She loved gardening and watching Hallmark Christmas...

May 8, 2023

Nicholas Hale, 55, surprised everyone but Jesus when he went to meet him at 7:52 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home.

Nicholas was born on June 13, 1967 in Lima, Ohio, to Norman and Ruth (Wireman) Hale.  On February 8, 2008 he married Sherry (Punches) Hale, who survives in Lima.

Nicholas was...

May 6, 2023

Pearl Phillip Dorst, 62, passed away at his residence at 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, and went home to be with his Lord.

Phil was born on October 15, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio, to Stanley Eugene and Sharon Kay (Landis) Dorst.  He married Shirley Dorst who preceded him in death on December 3, 2011

May 6, 2023

Helen Smith, 95, passed away at 7:55 a.m. on May 6, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Helen was born on July 5, 1927, in Ada, Ohio, to Wayne and Anna (Elzay) Wright. She married Dan R. Smith on November 16, 1946.

Helen was a graduate of Ada High School. She worked for...

May 1, 2023

John Morris Roush (Buzzy), 72, of Lima, passed away on May 1, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center after a brave battle with cancer, with his loving family holding his hands.

John was born on May 27, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to William and Dorthy (Redd) Roush who preceded him in death. On March 17th, St. Patrick’s...

Apr 28, 2023

David “Bucky” Nichols, 70, of Lima, went to be with his lord and savior on April 28, 2023.

David was born May 8, 1952, in Alger, Ohio to Polly Ann (Keaton) and Hargis Nichols, and they preceded him in death.

David was a family man and avid Christian, OSU fan, and Bengals fan. He never...

Apr 24, 2023

Marion Eugene Swallow, 88, passed away at 11:00 p.m. on April 24, 2023, at Odem at Auglaize.

Marion was born on July 5, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to Bill and Nellie (Taylor) Swallow.  On June 19, 1955, he married Janice Sue (Cook) Swallow, who survives in Lima.

Marion was a 1953 graduate of Lima South....

Apr 22, 2023

Romelo Blackman, 28, passed away on April 22, 2023. Romelo was born on November 18, 1994, in Lima, Ohio, to Steve Allen Jr and LaKendra Blackman.

Romelo owned Mellows Enterprise, Madbear Clothing and “M.D.B.” Most Demanded Boys. He was a Co-CEO of Pure Sound Entertainment.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his stepfather,...

Apr 21, 2023

Valerie Johnson, 70, of Lima, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 8:38 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on October 31, 1952 in Lima to the late Val and Elizabeth {Adam} Henson.

Valerie was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School, class of 1970. She retired from Whirlpool Corporation and later...

Apr 20, 2023

Janet Louis Kazee, 85, passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

Janet was born on March 17, 1938, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Carl J. and Ruth (Naylor) Byrd.  On October 4, 1965, she married James Kazee, who preceded her in death on December 11, 2009.

She taught voice lessons and arranged music. ...

Apr 17, 2023

Kathleen Bear, 94, passed away at 7:05 p.m. on April 17, 2023 at Springview Manor.

Kathleen was born on November 17, 1928 in Toledo, Ohio, to Jasper and Aeselda Beth (Robnolte) Dearth. In April of 1949, Katie married Richard Allgire in Ada, Ohio, he preceded her in death on March 21, 1982.  In February of 1971, she...

Apr 17, 2023

Frank B. Furry, 84, passed away at 3:12 a.m. on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Liberty Retirement Community.

Frank was born on May 14, 1938 in Allen County, Ohio, to Frank and Margaret (Brennan) Furry.  On February 4, 1977 he married Sally (Newland) Furry, who survives in Lima.

Frank was a graduate of LCC and...

Apr 15, 2023

James F. Counts, 90, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on April 15, 2023, at Joanne’s House at Hope Hospice, Bonita Springs, FL.

James was born on November 29, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to Russell and Martha Irene (Whitmore) Benton. On June 17, 1952, he married Nancy L. (Hawisher) Counts, who preceded him in death.

Jim...

Apr 14, 2023

Andrew “Angus” Gross, 49, passed away at 1:42 p.m. on Friday, April 14, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.  Angus was born on April 26, 1973 in Lima, Ohio, to Roger and Norma Jean (Harelson) Gross.

Angus was a 1992 graduate of Bath High School.  He loved his dogs, family, motorcycle and his club.  Angus was an...

Apr 12, 2023

Debra Hudson, 59, passed away at 11:39 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.  Debra was born on August 31, 1963 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Virgil and Eve J. (Morris) Armentrout.

Debra was a 1983 graduated of Lima Senior High School.  She worked at several restaurants in Lima including Wendy’s, Old...

Apr 11, 2023

Clyde Edwin Neinas, 85, passed away at 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at his residence.

Clyde was born on September 13, 1937 in Bellevue, Ohio, to Edwin and Gertrude (Billiard) Neinas.  On June 9, 1984 he married Martha B. (Long) Neinas, who survives in Elida.

Clyde was a graduate of Thompson High School...

Apr 7, 2023

Kimberly Burden, 57, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at her home in Lima.

Kim was born on December 8, 1965 in Lima, Ohio, to Harvey E. and Vinetty (Williams) Perkins.  On July 31, 2002 she married Kenneth Burden, who survives in Lima.

Kim was a supervisor at P & G.  She enjoyed watching...

Apr 6, 2023

Ruth H. Gibson, 92, passed away at 12:13 a.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Lima Convalescent Home surrounded by her family.

Ruth was born on July 15, 1930 in Delphos, Ohio, to Anthony J. and Hilda (Wurst) Weber.  On May 17, 1958 she married James E. O’Connor, who passed away on January 21, 1962.  She then...

Apr 6, 2023

Donald “Don” David Mangin, Sr., 79 seasoned years, passed peacefully from this world into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ at 2:13 p.m. on Thursday, April 6, 2023, while at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, Cleveland, Ohio, with loving family at his side.

Don was born on January 30, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, to the late John...

Apr 5, 2023

Anthony Lake, 63, passed away at 3:29 p.m. on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Anthony was born on March 12, 1960 in Lima, Ohio, to Chalmer and Wanda (Hurst) Lake.

Anthony worked at Superior Wholesale.  He loved music and was an avid sports fan of UK basketball, Raiders football, and Reds...