Obituaries

Jan 6, 2023

Paul W. Kreher, of Lima, passed away from his life on earth to heaven at Lima Memorial Hospital on January 6, 2023, at 11:40 p.m. due to heart failure at the age of 95.

He was born on March 2, 1927, to the late William and Salome (Binkley) Kreher in Lima. He was a 1945 graduate of...

Jan 1, 2023

Melissa Renee Hatcher, 40, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at approximately 1 a.m. at 112 E. Market St. in the Kirwan Hotel. Melissa was born in Lima, OH on March 11, 1982, to Bernice Woods and Thomas Lee Protsman.

Melissa was a kind and gentle soul. She was one of a kind and truly unique...

Dec 31, 2022

William F. McLaughlin Jr., 91, passed away at 12:05 p.m. on December 31, 2022, at The Springs of Lima.

William was born on July 30, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, to William F. and Edna Mae (Innes) McLaughlin. On March 20, 1954 he married Shirley (Painter) McLaughlin who survives in Lima.

William was a graduate...

Dec 27, 2022

Lynda K. Smith, 63, passed away at 4:58 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.  Lynda was born on April 13, 1959 in Lima, Ohio, to William and Dorothe (Hoeper) Mosier.

Lynda was a 1977 graduated of Lima Senior High, then went on to graduate from Rhodes State College in Lima.  She worked...

Dec 26, 2022

Roxanne Coppler, 57, passed away at 2:14 p.m. on December 26, 2022, at The Cleveland Clinic.

Roxanne was born on December 5, 1965, in Lima, Ohio, to Buddy Coppler and Judith (Carter) Hartzog.

Roxanne enjoyed spending time with her family and collecting family photos. She enjoyed reading Danielle Steele and Mary Higgins Clark books. Her...

Dec 26, 2022

Rebecca F. Morris, 75, of Lima, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Lima Convalescent Home.

She was born on December 21, 1947 in Lima to the late Raymond and Ruth {Good} DeVelbiss.  On December 31, 2001, she married Steven Morris, who survives her in Lima.

She is also survived by her children: Melinda...

Dec 25, 2022

Irene D. Schulz, 100, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on December 25, 2022, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

Irene was born on June 8, 1922 in Lima, Ohio, to Edward and Lena (Archinal) Hohl. On June 11, 1944 she married Walter J. Schulz, who preceded her in death on March 16, 1986.

Irene was a...

Dec 24, 2022

Charles L. Pasley, 41, passed away at 9:29 p.m. on December 24, 2022, at his residence.

Charles was born on June 12, 1981, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Charles E. Pasley and Brenda (Stephens) Kurtz.

Charles loved to play football, and enjoyed drawing. He was also a collector of stamps, hot wheels, and ball cards.

Dec 24, 2022

Michael J. Greeley, 80, passed away at 7:02 p.m. on December 24, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Michael was born on November 14, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to John and Evelyn (Gibson) Greeley. On January 18, 1964, he married Nancy (Spencer) Greeley who survives in Lima.

Michael was a member of St. Charles Church,...

Dec 23, 2022

Onethia Cotrell, 84, passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, at her home.

Onethia was born on July 6, 1938, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to Ashland and Vinia (Rowe) Wireman.  On December 3, 1958, she married Gerald “Gary” Cotrell, who preceded her in death on February 14, 2005.

Onethia enjoyed being outside and...

Dec 21, 2022

Robert Eugene Hatcher Jr., 50, of Lima, passed away on December 21, 2022 at 4:20 a.m. at his residence. He was born on November 9, 1972 in Lima. He attended Bath High School and Apollo Career Center and was a high school graduate with trade in Graphic Design/CAD. He was self employed for 20 years as a business owner....

Dec 21, 2022

Gerald D. Jones, 81, passed away on December 21 in Thornton, CO.

Gerald, known to family and friends as Jerry, was born on April 11, 1941 in Byesville, Ohio to the late Clarence F. and Bernice M. (Moffett) Jones. He married Cheryl K. (Herr) Jones on November 20, 1971, who passed on December 24, 2021. He is...

Dec 20, 2022

Patricia S. Eberle, 80, passed away at 2:25 p.m. on December 20, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Patricia was born on Wednesday, May 6, 1942, in Lima, to the late Eugene C. and Eleanor (Rothenberger) Leinsetter. On Sunday, June 2, 1963, at the Leipsic Lutheran Church, she married William R. Eberle who preceded her...

Dec 18, 2022

Gregory Woten Sr., 63, of Lima passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022. He was born on August 31, 1959 to the late Thomas and Doris Woten.

Gregory was a mechanic and loved cars, motorcycles, and boats. He enjoyed going fishing, camping, boating, and of course watching his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Sr. He could fix anything...

Dec 18, 2022

Janice Young, 81, passed away at 6:47 p.m. on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at her home in Lima.

Janice was born on September 25, 1941 in Lima, Ohio, to Andrew and Nellie (Crumine) Riemesch.  On February 8, 1964 she married Dale A. Young who preceded her in death on June 13, 2015.

Janice was a...

Dec 16, 2022

Gloria Furr, 80, of Lima, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on September 29, 1942 in Hart, MI to the late Catalina {Segovia Moralez} and Cruz Herrera Sr.

Gloria retired from LACCA where she was an educator. She was a member of the teachers’ union and enjoyed spending...

Dec 15, 2022

Shirley Marie (Reese) Taylor, 87, passed away at 5:24 a.m. on December 15, 2022, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Shirley was born on November 8, 1935 in Westminster, Ohio, to Stanley Berlin and Vesta Evelyn (Plummer) Shaw.  She first married Calvin Reese who survives in Lima. She then married Arley Taylor who passed July, 5, 2018.

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Dec 13, 2022

Teresa Clement, 97, passed away at 7:12 a.m. on December 13, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Teresa was born on October 3, 1925 in Lima, Ohio to Nicola and Mary Rose (Faga) Santaguida. On August 16, 1947 she married Carl A. Clement who preceded her in death.

Teresa was a 1943 graduate of St....

Dec 7, 2022

Emily J. Grothjan, 94, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Ritas.

Emily was born on October 29, 1928 in St. Marys, Ohio, to Verling V. and Esther H. (Klosterman) Nelson.  On June 9, 1951, she married Harry A. Grothjan who preceded her in death on October 18, 2017

Dec 6, 2022

Shirley D. Dorsett, 83, passed away at 6:10 p.m. on December 6, 2022, at her home in Lima, surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born on November 13, 1939 in St. Marys, Ohio, to Robert L. and Hazel (Gibson) Spicer Sr.  On August 6, 1960 she married Harold Dorsett, who preceded her in death on September 15,...