Obituaries

Dec 4, 2022

James Samuel Mack, 66, passed away at 9:55 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Jim was born on September 2, 1956, in Lima, Ohio to William and Viola (Jones) Mack. On May 2, 1981, he married Deborah (Nichols) Mack who survives in Lima.

Jim was a graduate of Elida High...

Dec 3, 2022

Seth Cruikshank, 35, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at his home in Lima.

Seth was born on March 18, 1987 in Salem, Oregon to Kelly A. Cruikshank and Rebecca (Holdt) Tryon.

Seth served in the Army for 8 years as a medic and did one tour in Afghanistan. He enjoyed spending time with...

Dec 2, 2022

James “Ed” Edwin Carson, 68, of Shelby, OH passed away at 12:41 a.m. on December 2, 2022, at his home in Elida.  James was born on August 3, 1954 in Steubenville, Ohio to James H. and Dora (Manbeck) Carson.

James retired from Milliron Auto Parts after 25 years with them.  He was an avid MOPAR fan and...

Nov 27, 2022

Fred Eugene Kimmey, 78, passed away at 6:18 a.m. on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Fred was born on September 20, 1944, in Columbus Grove, to James R. and Marcele (Morman) Kimmey.

Fred was an avid Browns, Ohio State, and Cincinnati Reds fan. He loved to bowl and did...

Nov 24, 2022

Linda Wierman, 74, passed away at 12:25 p.m. on November 24, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Linda was born on May 19, 1948 in Lima, Ohio, to Irvin Market and Barbara (Reed) Bott. She married Jack Wierman who preceded her in death on April 24, 2009.

Linda loved going to the Casino, gardening, fishing...

Nov 23, 2022

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother Ramona Murray. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday November 23 at the age of 93 at her home in Cincinnati, Ohio with family by her side.

She was born in Glasston, North Dakota to Alfred and Mildred Nameche...

Nov 21, 2022

Shirley Joan Wills, 87, passed away at 12:39 p.m. on November 21,2022, at Riverside Methodist Hospital.

Shirley was born on April 7, 1935 in Lima, Ohio to Leo “Pete” and Helen (Lytle) Heffner. On April 19, 1972 she married Grandvill “Granny” H. Wills who preceded her in death.

Shirley was a 1953 graduate of Lima...

Nov 19, 2022

Sandra Bosko, 84, passed away at  on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Wyngate Senior Living Center.

Sandra was born on June 6, 1938 in Akron, Ohio, to Kenneth and Ruth C. (Knarr) Meighen.

Sandra enjoyed playing bingo and loved living on the mountain in Pennsylvania. She and her family also enjoyed going to the Rodeo...

Nov 18, 2022

Jeffrey Lee, 57, passed away at 5:35 a.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. Jeffrey was born on July 14, 1965 in Lima, Ohio, to Gloria Bowersock.

Jeff served in the U.S. Navy.  He was a big fan of Star Wars and his favorite food was mom’s lasagna.  He loved cats, especially his...

Nov 17, 2022

Dion Dean Draper, 2 months, passed away on November 17, 2022, at Dayton Children’s Hospital.

Dion was born on September 13, 2022 in Lima, Ohio, to Keyshawn Draper and Summer Budreau.

Dion loved hearing his parents sing 5 little ducks.

He is survived by his parents; maternal grandparents, Donna Marie Miles and James...

Nov 15, 2022

Sharon Rose Caprilla, 81, passed away at 10:24 a.m. on November 15, 2022, at The Springs of Lima.

Sharon was born on May 7, 1941 in Lima, Ohio, to Anthony and Mildred (Landosko) DePalma.

Sharon was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic and worked as a clerk at the City of Lima Water  and Tax...

Nov 12, 2022

Georgia Alma Cress passed away on November 12th at the age of 94. Georgia was born in Davisville, West Virginia on July 16, 1928 to Eric and Opal Creel who preceded her in death. Georgia was a member of the 1946 graduating class from Galion High School in Galion Ohio. She and her husband Fredrick Cress lived in St....

Nov 12, 2022

Deborah A. (Sciranka) Harper, 73, passed away at 2:45 a.m. on November 12, 2022, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

Deborah was born on April 21, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to John P. and Mary Louise (Adkins) Sciranka.

Deborah was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide...

Nov 10, 2022

Daisy Johnson Clemons, 89, took the Lord’s hand at 9:25 a.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at her home in Lima.

Daisy was born on May 29, 1933 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to James and Pearlie (Sloan) Johnson.  In May of 1957 she married Warnie R. Clemons, who preceded her in death on March 31, 2003.  She took...

Nov 10, 2022

Beatrice “Bea” Mary Zuppardo, 86, passed away at 8:17 a.m. on Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Bea was born on October 18, 1936 in Ottawa, Ohio, to Charles Schnipke and Alvira (Wittler) Stippich.  On June 6, 1959 she married Joseph Zuppardo, who survives in Lima.

Bea attended Ohio State University obtaining...

Nov 9, 2022

Anthony J. Recker, 73, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.  Anthony was born on October 26, 1949 in Lima, Ohio, to Melvin James and Mary Elizabeth (Martin) Recker.

Anthony was a graduate of Gomer High School and U.S. Army Veteran.  He was a lifetime member of the VFW and AmVets; and...

Nov 5, 2022

Patricia Ann Azzarello, 80, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at her home in Elida, Ohio.

Pat was born on July 15, 1942 in Lima, Ohio, to Vant and Eleanor (Fenbert) Corwin.  On October 24, 1964 she married John F. Azzarello, who survives in Elida.

Pat was a Pediatric Nurse at...

Nov 3, 2022

Barbara I. Garlock, 95, passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Barbara was born on February 17, 1927 in Bluffton, Indiana, to Garth and Mildred (Hanley) Roof.  On July 10, 1948 she married Jay L. Garlock, and gained a husband as well as eleven brothers and sisters.  He passed away...

Nov 2, 2022

Michael Lee Martin- dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend- passed away at Green Hills Community on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 after fighting a 13 year battle with Parkinson’s disease, just shy of his 70th birthday.

Mike was born on November 18, 1952 to William “Bill” and Ruth (Utrup) Martin in Lima, Ohio. After graduating from St. Mary’s...

Oct 29, 2022

Johnnie Owens, 83, passed away at 8:16 a.m. on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Johnnie was born on October 15, 1939 in Columbus, Georgia, to Elliott and Emma (McBride) Owens Sr.

Johnnie served in the U.S. Marines from 1957 to 1963.  He worked as a Station Engineer for 26 years at...