Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Paul J. Hedges, 77, passed away at 6:41 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

Paul was born on August 19, 1945 in Lima, Ohio, to Leroy and Nellie (Seitz) Hedges.  On December 22, 1968 he married his high-school sweetheart, Pamela S. (Adams) Hedges, who survives in Cridersville.

Paul was...

Feb 8, 2023

Debra Rable, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from Kindred Hospital in Lima.

Debra was born on May 5, 1953 in Lima, Ohio, to Gerald Gene and Glenna L. (Phillips) Kimmel.  On September 15, 1991 she married James Rable, who survives in Lima.

Debra was a phlebotomist for...

Feb 4, 2023

Theodore James Sharik entered the presence of His Savior on February 4, 2023 after a 2 month battle with cancer.

Ted was 57 years old and lived in Lima, Ohio for the past 5 years

Ted was born on 05/12/1965 to William and Patricia Sharik. He graduated from Hinsdale South High School in Hinsdale, IL....

Feb 4, 2023

Jack Rigel, 80, passed away at 4:19 a.m. on February 5, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Jack was born on September 11, 1942 in Lima, Ohio, to Woodrow and Alice (Brewer) Rigel.

Jack served in Vietnam in the Army Rangers with the Big Red One Infantry. He then went on to retire from Sunstrand...

Feb 4, 2023

Victor P.  Hadding Jr., 79, of Elida, passed away in the early morning of February 4, 2023.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathy Hadding, his children, Teresa (Jeff) Adams, of Covington, GA, Tonia (Dennis) Morris, of Canton, GA, Lisa (Jorge) Cadena, of Windermere, FL, Richard (Tina) Hadding of Lima, 13 grandchildren and 7...

Feb 3, 2023

BreAnna Nichole Jackson, 25, passed away on February 3, 2023.

BreAnna was born on May 19, 1997 in Kissimmee, Florida, to Joseph Jackson and Christine (Wayne Dooley) Jackson.

BreAnna enjoyed dancing, music and making tik-tok videos. She loved her family and friends, and loving on her babies.

Along with her parents, she is...

Feb 1, 2023

Robert Myers, 68, passed away at 2:48 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Robert was born on April 4, 1954 in Lima, Ohio, to Wilbur Myers and Donelda Brogee.  On October 5, 1974 he married Vivian (Perry) Myers, who survives in Lima.

Robert was a 1972 graduate of Lima Senior...

Jan 31, 2023

Harold Edward Mull, 84, passed away at 4:22 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home in Lima.

Harold was born on March 3, 1938 in Lima, Ohio, to John Edward and Mary Evelyn (Williams) Mull.  On July 4, 1960 he married JoAnn (Deto) Mull who passed away July 13, 1967.  On July 20, 1968 he...

Jan 29, 2023

Martha (Kindle) Boysel, 71, passed away at 9:42 a.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at her residence.

Martha was born on July 7, 1951 in Lima, Ohio, to Virgil Tull and Bessie (Gilbert) Tull.

Martha enjoyed fishing, sewing, traveling and theater plays.

She is survived by her daughter, Shearon (Olatunji) Olaitan; grandchildren, Garrett...

Jan 29, 2023

Brian Roberts, 67, passed away at 7:46 a.m. on January 29, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Brian was born on May 27, 1955 in Lima, Ohio to Harold E. Roberts and Earleen (Miller) Davis.

Brian was a 1973 graduate of Elida High School. Him and his Queen loved riding his Gold Wing motorcycle all...

Jan 29, 2023

Judy Bernice Wright, age 75 of Lima, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. surrounded by her family.

Judy was born on May 12, 1947 to Frank and Joyce (Kindle) Williams, who preceded her in death.  She was married to Earl Wright who also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her...

Jan 28, 2023

Joyce Wright, 83, died January 28, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Joyce was born on September 21, 1939 to Otis B. and Mary (Kennedy) Wright who preceded her in death.

Ms. Wright was employed for over 30 years at Duff Truck Lines and then for Tozzolo Brothers in Sebastian, Florida where she retired.

Jan 28, 2023

Mary Jo Buch, RN, of Centerville, died on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the age of 74.  Mary Jo was born October 30, 1948 in Toledo.  She was the first of four children for Robert and Joan (Opaczewski) Klofta.

She graduated from Lima Central Catholic where she met her future husband, Hector.  She then earned her nursing...

Jan 26, 2023

Nicole Annette Singer Sprague, 42, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Nicole was born on July 14, 1980, in Lima to William R. Singer and Dorothy Tina Taylor, both of whom survive in Lima.

Nicole is also survived by her three beautiful daughters Aleah Nicole Sprague, Kyla Paige Sprague, and Corinne Madison...

Jan 19, 2023

Howard Stelzer, 92, passed away at 2:48 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Springview Manor Nursing Home.

Howard was born on January 22, 1930 in Lima, Ohio, to Wilbur and Carrie (Gossman) Stelzer.  On August 6, 1950 he married Beverly A. (Youngberg) Stelzer who preceded him in death.

Howard served in the Army National...

Jan 17, 2023

Bonny D. Doute “Popcorn”, 71, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Springview Manor.

Bonny was born on May 22, 1951, in Lima, Ohio.  On July 24, 1971, she married Donald C. Doute who survives in Lima.

Bonny enjoyed reading, crocheting, watching the news, cooking, baking, and spending time with her...

Jan 10, 2023

Karen Sue Osborn, 79, went home to be with the Lord at 11:34am on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Wooded Glen Health Campus in Springfield, Ohio under the care of Compassus Hospice.

Karen was born on June 26, 1943 in Lima, Ohio to Walter and Monad (Keenan) Williams. On January 27, 1967 she married Richard L. Osborn...

Jan 9, 2023

Marvin Wisecup, 64, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on January 9, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Marvin was born on April 18, 1958, in Shelby, Ohio, to Elsie (E.R.) and Pauline (Lenhart) Wisecup.

Marvin worked with Poor Jacks and Durant Amusements.

He is survived by his daughter, Hope Gutierrez; stepdaughters, Summer (Richard)...

Jan 9, 2023

Marvin Stephens, 93, passed from this life to his Heavenly home with Jesus at 1:12 a.m. on January 9, 2023, he has no more pain or suffering. He was loved by so many that knew him.

Marvin was born on June 14, 1929 in Vaughnsville, Ohio to Lawrence and Wilma (Dunlap) Stephens. On July 3, 1949 he...

Jan 8, 2023

Marleen K. Briggs, 60, passed away at 11:31 p.m. on January 8, 2023, at her residence.

Marleen was born on August 6, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to William and Edith (Sroufe) Briggs. On June 5, 2010 she married Jon Purdy who survives in Lima.

Marleen loved to travel, cruises, and beaches. She also enjoyed gardening,...