Obituaries

Oct 30, 2023

Rowena F. Carter, 94, passed away on October 30, 2023, at Wapak Manor Nursing Home.

Rowena was born on April 30, 1929, in Saint Johns, Ohio to Elias W. and Clella O. (Beech) Gross. On April 12, 1948, she married Elmer C. Carter who preceded her in death.

Rowena was a 1947 graduate of Waynesfield...

Oct 29, 2023

Judy Lee Wheelbarger, 80, passed away on October 29, 2023, at Hearth & Home of Urbana.

Judy was born on September 5, 1943, in Lima, Ohio to Charles H. and Evelyn (Cline) O’Dell. Sixty years ago, on August 31, 1963, she married Jack Wheelbarger who survives.

Judy loved spending time with her grandchildren and going...

Oct 25, 2023

Dennis Gene “Geno” Louth, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his residence in Cloverdale, Ohio after a sudden heart attack.

Dennis was born on April 11, 1956, in Lima, Ohio, the eldest child of the late William and Helen Louth.

He is survived by his siblings: Sue (David) May of Spencerville,...

Oct 25, 2023

Howard “Buzz” Steiner Jr., 87, passed away at 12:19 a.m. on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his home.

Howard was born on June 20, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, to Howard and Doris (Stemen) Steiner Sr.  On September 6, 1959, he married the love of his life, Janice L. (Redmond) Steiner, who preceded him in death on November...

Oct 23, 2023

Richard Snyder, 67, of Lima, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on February 14, 1956 in Lima to the late Richard and Nancy {Jacobs} Taylor.

On October 7, 1973, he married the love of his life, Carolyn {Coffey} Snyder. Together, they shared 50 amazing years together. He retired...

Oct 22, 2023

James Lee Phillips, 76, of Lima, was called home on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on June 4, 1947, in Lima to the late Arthur and Anna {Bass} Phillips.

James married the love of his life, Gertrude {Hardman} Phillips on April 15, 1968, who preceded him in death in 2016....

Oct 22, 2023

Patricia Ann Morris, 94, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Vancrest of Delphos.

She was born on November 10, 1928, in Lansing, Michigan, to Russel Franklin and Martha Elizabeth (Kirker) Morris.

Pat attended Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, with a major in Physical Education and a minor in Recreation.  She worked...

Oct 21, 2023

Jean Francis, just shy of her 88th birthday, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at StoryPoint Senior Living in Powell, Ohio.

Jean was born on October 30, 1935 in Chillicothe, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Bessie Corcoran. She graduated from The Ohio State University and while in a radio communications class, there was a...

Oct 20, 2023

Jason Raines Sr., 54, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Jason was born on April 29, 1969, in Hicksville, OH, to Sonny Raines Sr. and Judith (Crouch) Wicker.

Jason enjoyed karaoke and buying and trading cars.  He loved dogs and eating dinner with his mama, children, and grandchildren.

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Oct 20, 2023

Carol June Point Laman passed away on October 20, 2023, at 2:25 a.m. at The Springs of Lima.

“June” was born on September 27, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to the late J. Vernon and Grace E. Roller Point.  Following the death of both parents, June was raised in Spencerville, Ohio by Alpha and Minerva Baber, her uncle...

Oct 16, 2023

Jonathan J. Smith, 40, passed away on October 16, 2023, at his residence.

Jonathan was born on December 18, 1982, in Dayton, Ohio to James Irvin and Inez (Stidham) Smith.

Jonathan enjoyed playing video games and loved cheering everyone up. He always had a bright personality.

He is survived by his fiancé Sharlet...

Oct 10, 2023

Serida Kay Cooper, 62, of Lima, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

She was born on December 20, 1960 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Jesse J. Cooper and Sheila (Rev. Ferman) Hall.

Kay was a graduate of Marimor Industries and enjoyed her time working at the Workshop. She...

Oct 9, 2023

Andrew Mitchell "Mitch" Pitts, 78, died at 11:15 AM on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Vancrest Health Care Center of Ada, Ohio. Andrew was born on January 11, 1945, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late Tommy Pitts and the late Lucy (Praeter) Pitts.  He married Mary Kathryn Szippl-Sprague on February 14, 1991. Andrew retired from the Superior Coaches...

Oct 4, 2023

Sheila McWay, 58, of Lima, passed away on October 4, 2023. She was born on March 6, 1965, in Lima, Ohio to the late Martin Howard McWay Sr. and Diane {Johnson} McWay.

Sheila was known for having a beautiful singing voice and her sense of humor. Her daughters and grandchildren were truly her love.

She...

Sep 29, 2023

Marcia Lee (Hartman) O’Keefe, 77, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at The University of Toledo Medical Center.

Marcia was born on July 22, 1946, in Findlay, Ohio, to the late Gerald and Thelma Belle (Bishop) Hartman. On May 6, 1978, she married her love, John Joseph O’Keefe, who preceded her in death on July 2,...

Sep 28, 2023

Joy Ann Dennis, 83, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. She was born on April 16, 1940 to the late Joseph and Sarah {Spencer} Smith.

Joy had a career in retail and began at The Leader, and then Lazarus, and then finally finishing her career at Elder Beerman, retiring...

Sep 26, 2023

Martha J. Morrisey, 91, passed away on September 26, 2023, at her residence.

Martha was born on June 25, 1932, in Newark, Ohio to Loren Dewitt and Florence (Welker) Fairall. She married Louis “Gene” Morrisey who preceded her in death.

Martha was a 1950 graduate of Lima Central High School. She worked at Feldman’s Department...

Sep 18, 2023

Catherine “Cathy” Collins, 73, passed away on September 18, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by her loving family.

Catherine was born on July 29, 1950, in Buffalo, New York to Fedele C. and Elizabeth M. (Hughes) Porreca.

Catherine’s family, especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren were everything to her.

She is survived by...

Sep 17, 2023

Deeno Parlapiano, 64, passed away on September 17, 2023, at his residence.

Deeno was born on April 20, 1959, in Lima, Ohio to John and Etta Marie (Roeder) Parlapiano.  In July of 2019 he married Marcia (Kimmel) Parlapiano who survives in Lima.

Deeno was a 1978 graduate of Lima Central Catholic. He enjoyed fishing, music...

Sep 12, 2023

Clara Bolton, 67, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at her sister’s home. She was born on February 8, 1956 in Wheeling, WV to the late Cecil Jr. and Eleanor {Wolfe} Bolton.

Clara worked as a middle school librarian for the Kanas City school system. She was also a college librarian and a special...