Obituaries

Jun 11, 2023

Sally Selvaggio, 82, passed away on June 11, 2023, at 6:55 a.m. at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Sally was born on July 27, 1940, in Delphos, Ohio, to Clyde and Elsie (Miller) Clark.

Sally was a graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School. She enjoyed gambling trips with her friends, and flowering and gardening....

Jun 7, 2023

James “Jerry” Bernard Smith, 76, passed away at 7:34 p.m. on June 7, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Jerry was born on April 27, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Bernard and Norma (Eickholt) Smith.  On October 15, 1971, he married Patricia (Ricker) Smith, who survives in Lima.

Jerry graduated from...

Jun 1, 2023

YOUNG AGAIN, Carolyn Fosse, 89, lived and loved Lima - clear lakes, snowflakes, tennis, Chinese checkers, Purdue basketball, her husband and two children. Strong, capable, and sparkling - she left this world on June 1, 2023, at 5:41 p.m.

She treasured relatives, friends, beloved neighbors, and the underdog. She tutored math students, helped found Westside Swim and...

Jun 1, 2023

Patricia Lee Karcher, 76, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima while on St. Rita’s Hospice.

Patricia was born on February 19, 1947, in Marion, Ohio, to Everett and Eilleen (Prater) Reeves who preceded her in death.  On October 17, 1968, she married Robert J. Karcher Sr.,...

May 28, 2023

Avonni Evans, 12, passed away on May 28, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

Avonni was born on June 21, 2010, in Lima, Ohio, to John Barnett and Carolyn Evans.

Avonni loved volleyball, dancing, making TikTok videos, swimming, spending time with her friends, and hanging with her brothers, mom and grandma. Avonni...

May 26, 2023

Lucien (Lou) Cosyn, 96, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on May 26, 2023, at Smithville Western Care Center in Smithville, OH.

Lucien was born on September 14, 1926, in Hillegem, Belgium, to the late Victor and Cordula (De Mets) Cosyn. He emigrated to Canada with his family in 1932, and grew up in Leamington, Ontario. On October...

May 26, 2023

Robert “Bob” A. Kohli, 58, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Odem at Auglaize. Bob was born on August 18, 1964, in Lima, Ohio, to Robert Kohli and Lois (Cox) Burgan.

Bob had served in the U.S. Army and then became a CDL Truck Driver and worked for Big Daddy’s & Army’s. ...

May 19, 2023

Zachary Lee Elwood Kohli, 21, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at his home.  Zac was born on January 28, 2002 in Lima, Ohio, to Joshua Kohli and Holly (Richard) Roderigues.

Zac was a graduate of Elida High School.  He liked gunsmithing, hanging out with his friends and traveling.  Recently he enjoyed going to the casino....

May 17, 2023

DATELINE:  Lima, Ohio

Phillip Lee Colley, 69, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Kindred Hospital in Lima.

Phil was born on February 1, 1954 in Marion, Ohio, to Walter and Mary (Waits) Colley.  On August 16, 1997 he married his love, Kathleen (Miller) Colley, who survives in Lima.

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May 15, 2023

Karen Lynn Winters, 76, passed away at 5:20 p.m. on Monday, May 15, 2023, at E.W. Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, MI surrounded by her Michigan family.

Karen was born on February 13, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to John and Barbara (Waymack) Prior.  On September 10, 1967, she married her love, David M. Winters, who preceded her in...

May 13, 2023

Linda Crites, 70, passed away on May 13, 2023, at her residence.

Linda was born on February 4, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to Edward and Frances (Lytle) Kochen. On October 23, 1973, she married Barry Crites who survives in Lima.

Linda was a retired Elida school bus driver. She loved gardening and watching Hallmark Christmas...

May 8, 2023

Nicholas Hale, 55, surprised everyone but Jesus when he went to meet him at 7:52 p.m. on Monday, May 8, 2023, at his home.

Nicholas was born on June 13, 1967 in Lima, Ohio, to Norman and Ruth (Wireman) Hale.  On February 8, 2008 he married Sherry (Punches) Hale, who survives in Lima.

Nicholas was...

May 6, 2023

Pearl Phillip Dorst, 62, passed away at his residence at 6:10 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, and went home to be with his Lord.

Phil was born on October 15, 1960 in Lancaster, Ohio, to Stanley Eugene and Sharon Kay (Landis) Dorst.  He married Shirley Dorst who preceded him in death on December 3, 2011

May 6, 2023

Helen Smith, 95, passed away at 7:55 a.m. on May 6, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Helen was born on July 5, 1927, in Ada, Ohio, to Wayne and Anna (Elzay) Wright. She married Dan R. Smith on November 16, 1946.

Helen was a graduate of Ada High School. She worked for...

May 1, 2023

John Morris Roush (Buzzy), 72, of Lima, passed away on May 1, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center after a brave battle with cancer, with his loving family holding his hands.

John was born on May 27, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to William and Dorthy (Redd) Roush who preceded him in death. On March 17th, St. Patrick’s...

Apr 28, 2023

David “Bucky” Nichols, 70, of Lima, went to be with his lord and savior on April 28, 2023.

David was born May 8, 1952, in Alger, Ohio to Polly Ann (Keaton) and Hargis Nichols, and they preceded him in death.

David was a family man and avid Christian, OSU fan, and Bengals fan. He never...

Apr 24, 2023

Marion Eugene Swallow, 88, passed away at 11:00 p.m. on April 24, 2023, at Odem at Auglaize.

Marion was born on July 5, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to Bill and Nellie (Taylor) Swallow.  On June 19, 1955, he married Janice Sue (Cook) Swallow, who survives in Lima.

Marion was a 1953 graduate of Lima South....

Apr 22, 2023

Romelo Blackman, 28, passed away on April 22, 2023. Romelo was born on November 18, 1994, in Lima, Ohio, to Steve Allen Jr and LaKendra Blackman.

Romelo owned Mellows Enterprise, Madbear Clothing and “M.D.B.” Most Demanded Boys. He was a Co-CEO of Pure Sound Entertainment.

Along with his parents, he is survived by his stepfather,...

Apr 21, 2023

Valerie Johnson, 70, of Lima, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023 at 8:38 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on October 31, 1952 in Lima to the late Val and Elizabeth {Adam} Henson.

Valerie was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School, class of 1970. She retired from Whirlpool Corporation and later...

Apr 20, 2023

Janet Louis Kazee, 85, passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023.

Janet was born on March 17, 1938, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Carl J. and Ruth (Naylor) Byrd.  On October 4, 1965, she married James Kazee, who preceded her in death on December 11, 2009.

She taught voice lessons and arranged music. ...