Obituaries

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...

Oct 24, 2022

Michael Collopy, 75, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022 at his residence in Lima..

Michael was born on October 2, 1947, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Bernard Collopy and Lillian (Pyatt) Collopy.

Michael was a graduate of Philo High School and served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. Michael was a people person...

Oct 22, 2022

Robert “Bob” L. Shrider, 83, passed away at 2:19 p.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Bob was born on July 4, 1939 in Harrod, Ohio, to the late Donald and Helen (Iiames) Shrider.  On April 7, 1963 he married Marlene A. (Armentrout) Shrider, who preceded him in death on September 14, 2017....

Oct 15, 2022

Glen Fletcher, 54, passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at his home in Cloverdale, Ohio.

Glen was born on June 24, 1968 in Lexington, KY, to Glen Fletcher whom proceeded him in death, and Anna Mae (Workman) Gibson who survives. Glen loved a good joke, the Cleveland browns and watching them lose. He loved his three...

Oct 14, 2022

Vicki Lynn Gross, 65, passed away at 8:47 p.m. on October 14, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Vicki was born on November 4, 1956, in Lima, Ohio, to Alice (Cash) England. On February 14, 1976, she married Jefferey Lynn Gross I who preceded her in death.

Vicki was a former waitress at The Gallery...

Oct 14, 2022

Roger L. Marshall, 66, of Waynesfield, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on November 27, 1955 in Lima to the late Jerry and Rita {Binkley} Marshall.

Roger attended Allen East High School. He retired from Relive International Inc. in Chesterfield, MO and moved back home after retirement. He...

Oct 14, 2022

Fusako Y. (Rose) Kirk,  age 90 of Elida passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022, at Shawnee Manor surrounded by her family.

She was born April 21, 1932 in Manchuria China to Japanese parents Yoshiro and Shio (Moreta) Yoshitomi. Both parents preceded her in death. On March 19, 1957 she married Robert H. Kirk, who preceded her...

Oct 10, 2022

Barbara Ann (Geer) Ditto-Keller, 87, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022, surrounded by her family at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Barbara was born on November 19, 1934 in Durango, Colorado to the late Emma (Cutler) Chappell and Chester Geer.  She married Donald E. Ditto on July 2, 1955.  She then married John R. Keller on July...

Oct 5, 2022

Linda L. Hamilton, 79, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Linda was born on May 1, 1943 in Waynesfield, Ohio, to Guy Oscar and Mabel Ann (McGinnis) Kaufman.  On December 8, 1963 she married James Hamilton, who survives in Lima.

Linda retired from Superior Wholesale Distribution and had also...

Oct 4, 2022

Louetta J. McCobb, 85, passed away at 11:30 a.m. surrounded by her family on October 4, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Ritas Medical Center.

Louetta was born on April 25, 1937 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Hyde, and was then adopted by Mr. and Mrs. James H. Pope. On May 11, 1957 she...

Oct 4, 2022

Robert Wayland Brause, 93, passed away at 1:55 a.m. on October 4, 2022, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Bob was born on February 6, 1929, in Bloomville, Ohio, to Raymond J. and Enid Velma (Hall) Brause. On May 16, 1959, he married Shirley Jean (Maynard) Brause who survives in Lima.

Robert was a 1955 graduate of...

Oct 3, 2022

Ellen Kaye Combs, 75, passed away at 3:20 p.m. on October 3, 2022, at her residence in Sarasota, FL.

Ellen Kaye was born on September 6, 1947 in Lima, Ohio, to Delmar Leroy Snyder and Jean Ann (Diehl) Darnell. She married Robert Combs who survives in Sarasota, FL.

Ellen Kaye was a 1965 graduate of...

Sep 29, 2022

Robert J. Karcher Sr., (77), passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Robert was born on June 12, 1945 in Lima, Ohio, to David and Rosella Mae (Wilson) Karcher.  On October 17, 1968 he married Patricia Lee (Reeves) Karcher, enjoying 54 years together.

Robert attended Lima Central High School.  He...

Sep 28, 2022

Mary E. (Wellbaum) Schaaf passed away September 28, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Mary was born September 7, 1930 to Percy E. & M. Josephine (Shinkle) Wellbaum. She and William Charles Schaaf were wed June 25, 1948 in Covington, KY.  After “Bill’s” passing January 5, 1975, she then spent her life with Robert F. (Bob) Schleeter...

Sep 25, 2022

Elizabeth L. Davis, 87, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on September 25, 2022, at Wood County Hospice.

Elizabeth was born on November 14, 1934 in Lima, Ohio, to Darwin and Helen (Schaffer) Hull.

Elizabeth was a pharmacy technician which she truly enjoyed and worked at several different pharmacies. Elizabeth also enjoyed gardening, dancing to country...

Sep 24, 2022

Anthony “Tony” Patrick Bowers, 89, passed away peacefully, at Springview Manor in Lima, Ohio, at 10:46 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2022 after a quiet evening with his sons consisting of Ohio State football and the smell of his favorite pizza. Tony was born on January 21, 1933, in Lima, to Pasquale (Bavaro) and Alexandria (Capone) Bowers. On November...

Sep 24, 2022

Beverly Briggs, 82, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Otterbein Cridersville.

Beverly was born on November 3, 1939 in Lima, Ohio, to Paul V. and Kathryn (Brown) Swick.

Beverly loved her family and spending time with them.  She enjoyed traveling, canvas painting, crafts, cooking and baking.  Bev had been employed by Kewpee, Bob...

Sep 22, 2022

Penny Joann Schneider-Williams, 62, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Penny was born on August 25, 1960 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Donald Fredrick and Ruth (Chandler) Schneider.  In September of 1988 she married Donald Williams who preceded her in death.

Penny enjoyed playing games...

Sep 20, 2022

Gary L. Young, 64, of Lima, sunrise September 30, 1957, sunset September 20, 2022.

Gary attended the workshop at Marimor Industries. He was one of the first residents to reside at the Mary Ann Brown facility. Gary came in contact with so many caregivers and each one cared and protected him. His favorite caregiver was Karen Cunningham...