Obituaries

Aug 9, 2022

Heaven gained another angel as Lynn Eugene Swallow passed from this earth to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 11:40 p.m.  He was born on December 29, 1956, in Lima, to Marion and Janice (Cook) Swallow.  He married Kim (Boothby) Swallow on December 14, 2002.

Lynn grew up part...

Aug 8, 2022

Steve C. Montgomery, 76, passed away at 11:57 p.m. on August 8, 2022, at his residence.

Steve was born on July 18, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio, to Clyde F. and Louise Mae (Miller) Montgomery.  On June 28, 1969 he married Marilyn (VanScoyoc) Montgomery at Oakdale United Methodist Church in Deshler, Ohio, and she survives in  Lima.

Aug 8, 2022

Vincent F. Karhoff, 96, passed away at 8:15 a.m. on August 8, 2022, at Wyngate Senior Living Community.

He was born on May 11, 1926 in Kalida, Ohio, to Henry and Lucy (Ellerbrock) Karhoff.

Vincent attended Kalida High School. On June 2, 1951 he married Genevieve Hellman who died on June 17, 2021. They were...

Aug 7, 2022

Rosemarie Buchanan, 84, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Cridersville Nursing Home.

Rosemarie was born on March 13, 1938 in Lima, Ohio, to Marie and Melvin Camper who preceded her in death.  On June 14, 1957, she married Dale L. Buchanan, who preceded her in death.

Rose Buchanan was a...

Aug 7, 2022

Margaret Stebleton, 80, passed away at 1:28 p.m. on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Margaret was born on July 2, 1942 in Urbana, Ohio, to Forest and Clara (Cotrell) Wright.  On March 5, 1960 she married Jerry Stebleton, who survives in Lima, Ohio.

Margaret loved watching Christian television. She was a...

Aug 6, 2022

Gustavo A. Flores Cardenas, 31, passed away on August 6, 2022, in a motorcycle accident.

Gustavo was born on February 5, 1991 in Zacatepec Morelos, Mexico, to Gustavo Flores and Mirna Cardenas.

Gustavo enjoyed playing soccer, hunting, fishing, watching boxing, and music. He was a huge Chicago Bulls fan, and loved...

Jul 31, 2022

Monica Marie Roberts,  40 , passed away on July 31, 2022, at her residence.

Monica was born on April 29, 1982 in Lima, Ohio, N. Paul and Jan (Kowalsky) Swickrath.

Monica graduated from Apollo with her GED. She enjoyed fishing with her family and magnet fishing. Monica also played softball growing up. She loved music...

Jul 30, 2022

James (Jim) Spencer Leaman, 68, of Lima passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. Jim was born on October 24, 1953 in Kalamazoo Michigan to Robert and Lois Leaman who preceded him in death. On July 20, 1974 he married Sheryl (Sheri) Rutherford who survives in Lima. Jim is also survived by his children, Jenny Leaman and Joe (Michelle) Leaman...

Jul 30, 2022

Harvey Monroe Freytag, 73, passed away at 5:51 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his home in Lima.

Harvey was born on January 30, 1949 in Lima, Ohio, to Clifford and Dorothy (Howard) Freytag.  On July 9, 1983 he married Linda (Piercefield) Freytag, who survives in Lima.

Harvey was self-employed as a siding contractor. ...

Jul 30, 2022

Dillon W. Staas, Jr. passed away in his sleep on July 30th in Lima, Ohio at the age of 93.  He was born on November 13, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dillon Staas, Sr. and Pauline Mae Bryan Fess. He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years,...

Jul 29, 2022

Lois “Fay” Wade, 89, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on July 29, 2022.  Fay was born on August 30, 1932, in Lima to the late Virgil Lauck and Grace (Sawmiller) Lauck. She was married to John “Jack” Wade on December 1, 1951, who preceded her in death on September 15, 1992.

Fay...

Jul 26, 2022

Betty Jo Hirn , 80, passed away on July 26, 2022, at Shawnee Manor.

Betty was born on July 29, 1941 in Allen Co., Ohio, to Donald and Desma (Butler) Verbryke.  On May 13, 1961 she married Tom Hirn, who survives in Lima.

Betty was a 1959 Shawnee Graduate and a member of St. Charles...

Jul 26, 2022

Kenneth L. Sneary Sr., 65, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Kenneth was born on May 25, 1957 in Lima, OH, to Gaylord and Madeline (Fowler) Sneary.  On August 20, 1977 he married Judy (Nichols) Sneary, who survives in Lima.

Kenneth was a 1975 graduate of...

Jul 25, 2022

Ira Virgil Fazel, 96, passed away at 1:48 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Virgil was born on July 16, 1926 in Twin Bluff, Wisconsin, to Lester Thomas and Elsie Loretta (Williams) Fazel.  On August 21, 1948 he married the love of his life, Charlene Marilla (Hoffman) Fazel, who survives in Lima....

Jul 25, 2022

Diane Colasanti , 88, passed away on July 25, 2022, at her residence.

Diane was born on June 19, 1934 in Detroit, MI , to Ernest and Dorothy (Vallad) Bine.  On October 13, 1956 she married Anthony Colasanti, who preceded her in death on April 30, 2007.

Diane was a bookkeeper and receptionist at Angel’s...

Jul 24, 2022

Deloris June Hermon, 93, entered Heaven on July 24, 2022.

Deloris was born on June 18, 1929 in Pandora to the late Elmer and Emma (Vermillion) Baumgartner.   She married Eugene (Pete) Hermon on November 15, 1947 and he preceded her in death June 15, 2004.

Deloris has been a member of Sugar Creek Church of...

Jul 24, 2022

Marlene A. Belcher , 82, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, surrounded by her familyat Otterbein, Cridersville.

Marlene was born on March 28, 1940 in Marengo, Ohio, to Zelman and Sibyl (Barrett) Lewis.  On September 17, 1960 she married Kenneth Belcher, who survives in Lima.

Marlene was a homemaker and member of Forest Park...

Jul 24, 2022

Harold “Larry” Haithcock Jr.  , 88, passed away on July 24, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Harold was born on August 29, 1933 in Lima, Ohio, to Harold Lawrence Sr. and Ethel Louise (Barnett) Haithcock. On September 3, 1954 he married Phyllis (Green) Haithcock, who preceded him in death.

Harold was a...

Jul 23, 2022

Rosemary Young , 90, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 10:40 a.m. at Springview Manor surrounded by her family.

Rosemary was born on May 26, 1932 in Lima, Ohio, to Charles and Betty Dowell.  On December 23, 1950 she married the love of her life Jack W. Young, who passed away on April 9, 2020....

Jul 21, 2022

Emil R. White, 84, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Vancrest of Delphos.

Emil was born on December 17, 1937 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to the late Hope and Howard White Sr.  On September 16, 1959 he married Sharon Rae (Iiames) White, who preceded him in death on February 7, 2021.

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