Obituaries

Mar 31, 2023

Harold Jackson, 84, resident of Lima, OH and Palmetto, FL passed away on March 31, 2023 surrounded by his wife and children.

Born in Marion, OH on December 26, 1938 to Andrew and Gertrude (Pierson) Jackson, he was one of ten children including: Fran Kelly (Orange County, CA), Kay Micheli (Upper Sandusky, OH), Mary Fulton (Cardington, OH),...

Mar 30, 2023

Larry W. Ludwig, 82, of Lima, passed away at 7:42 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 25, 1940 in Delphos, Ohio, to Garvin and Goldie Musser Ludwig, who both preceded him in death.  On November 16, 1968 he married Nelda Sue Shafer Basinger Ludwig, who...

Mar 27, 2023

Diana K. Hensley, 77, of Lima, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023 at The Meadows of Kalida. She was born on September 13, 1945 in Lima to the late Hubert Green and Isabel {Koverman} Wood.

Diana graduated from Bath High School in 1963. She worked for Honda for 14 years and retired in 2004. She was...

Mar 26, 2023

Christina Janet Althoff, 88, passed away at 1:55 p.m. on March 26, 2023, at The Heritage in Findlay, Ohio.

Janet was born on May 23 ,1934 in Lima, Ohio, to Chris and Lyda M. (Busick) Gelo.  She married Kenny Althoff on May 25, 1957, who preceded her in death on August 14, 1988.

Janet was...

Mar 25, 2023

David A. Crowe, 72, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Continental Manor in Blanchester, OH.

David was born on June 18, 1950 in Lima, Ohio, to Elmer and Elsie (Hooks) Crowe.

David was a Cleveland Browns fan and enjoyed football, fishing, music, and he played the guitar.  He loved being...

Mar 20, 2023

Judith (Judy) Ann Grey Jenner, died on Monday, March 20, 2023.

She was born on September 3, 1934 to James M. and Emelia E. (Becker) Grey.

Judy was a 1952 graduate of St. Gerard’s High School. She had worked at Colonial Finance, Lima Telephone & Telegraph, as well as St. Rita’s Hospital, Jims Market, and...

Mar 16, 2023

Kimberly Selover, 66, passed away at 3:25 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital with her family by her side.

Kim was born on April 26, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Roy and Sara (Reel) Roby.  On April 28, 1979 she married Brad Selover, who survives in Elida.

Kim earned a bachelor's...

Mar 13, 2023

Jeffrey P. Conner, 66, passed away at 1:11 a.m. on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. Jeffrey was born on February 26, 1957 in Lima, Ohio, to Ray and Betty Conner.

Jeffrey worked as a tank assembler at General Dynamics.  He was an avid Browns and Buckeye fan, and enjoyed nature, walking, and hunting. ...

Mar 10, 2023

Sandra Schoonover, 68, of Elida, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023 at St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on June 8, 1954 in Toledo, OH to the late Gerald and Madeline {Berry} Palmer. On March 19, 2005, she married Greg Schoonover who survives in Elida.

Sandy retired from Vanamatic in...

Mar 10, 2023

Donald G. Bridges, 79, of Elida, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Don was born March 2, 1944 in Lima, OH to Clarence and Jane {Dielman} Bridges, who preceded him in death.

On December 12, 1964 he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn {Crates} who survives in Elida.

Mar 8, 2023

Buddy R. Vanderhoff, 79, passed away at 6:08 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Buddy was born on June 29, 1943 in Fostoria, Ohio to Robert and Christena Grace (Stahl) Vanderhoff.  On June 11, 1983 he married Nancy Lee (Cannon) Vanderhoff, who passed away on March 7, 2020.  On June 26, 2022...

Mar 7, 2023

Patricia E. Batis, 74, passed away at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Patricia was born on August 12, 1948 in New Orleans, to Francis and Virginia (Willoughby) Andrew.  On April 7, 1984 she married Russell Batis, who preceded her in death in 1996.

Patricia worked in medical records at...

Mar 5, 2023

Allan A. Hall, 86, of Lima, Ohio (most recently Dublin, Ohio) peacefully passed away March 5th, 2023 at the Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He was born May 30th, 1936, in Lima to the late Vincenta (Trakas/Eley) and Grover Hall Sr. He graduated from Lima South High School in 1955 and went on to serve in the...

Mar 1, 2023

Charles Hickey, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Springview Manor.

Charles was born on April 14, 1940 in Chester, Indiana to Ralph Walter and Helen (Love) Hickey.

Charles served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War as a linguist and also taught Chinese.  He then went on to teach English in...

Mar 1, 2023

Daniel Thomas, 62, of Lima, passed away on March 1, 2023. He was born on June 14, 1960 in Kenton to the late Raymond and Anna {Carroll} Thomas.

He is survived by his children: Jeremy (Angel) Thomas, Kristy Thomas, Nicole (Milton) Thomas, Rachel (Amanda Martinez) Thomas, Rebecca (Jose Silva) Thomas, Eric Thomas, Tylor (Mackenzie) Thomas, and Bryan...

Feb 28, 2023

Virginia Taylor, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Virginia was born on July 31, 1941 in Monroe, Michigan, to Kermit W. and Rena L. (Crum) Berger.

Virginia was a machinist at General Dynamics for many years. She dearly loved taking care of her kids and grandkids.

She is...

Feb 27, 2023

Anna Northup, 78, passed away at 12:57 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Franciscan Health in Rensselaer, Indiana.

Anna was born on November 21, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Adrian and Lucille (Hixson) Rousculp.  On December 12, 1966 she married Alfred “Bud” Charles Northup, who preceded her in death on April 12, 2018.

Feb 25, 2023

Linda Diane Cisco, 61, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at her residence.

Linda was born on July 19, 1961 in Lima, Ohio, to Fred and Frances (Bowlin) Dugger Sr.  On May 1, 1996 she married Chris A. Cisco, who preceded her in death on July 20, 2015.

Linda was a member of Southside...

Feb 25, 2023

Donavan Michael Earl, 23, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Lima, Ohio.

Donavan was born on July 23, 1999, to James E. (Deborah Kaye) Earl.

Donavan attended Shawnee High School and Apollo Career Center. He was an outdoor person. He loved riding his motorcycle, speed skating, and being with family and friends. He also...

Feb 23, 2023

Emra Jean Miller, 94, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on February 23, 2023, at Kessler Estates.

Jean was born on May 7, 1928 in Lima, Ohio, to Frank and Edith (Line) Lewis.  On April 18, 1947 she married Ronald J. Miller, who preceded her in death.

Jean had retired from Textron (Excello) Corporation where she...