Obituaries

Jun 8, 2022

Michael A. Huffer, 33, passed away on June 8, 2022, at his home in Lima.  Michael was born on April 19, 1989 in Lima, Ohio to Alan & Cathy (Cox) Huffer who survive in Lima.

Michael was a 2007 graduate of Lima Senior High and attended Eastern Michigan University.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist...

Jun 7, 2022

Mary Wilma Mayes , 91, passed away on June 7, 2022, at Lima Convalescent Home.  Mary was born on September 24, 1930 in Yeaman, KY to the late Asa and Pauline {Bratcher} Young.

Mary retired as a bookkeeper. She was an Elder of First Christian Church in Aransas Pass, TX and was a member of the Eastern...

Jun 7, 2022

Pamela J. (Porter) Cotrell

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2: 8-9)

Pamela J. Cotrell completed her earthly assignment and was called to her heavenly home on June 7, 2022 at 12:30 a.m....

Jun 5, 2022

Franklin Kohler, 85, passed away on June 5, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Franklin was born on August 4, 1936 in Wapakoneta to the late Leo and Margaret {Schneider} Kohler. On May 19, 1962, he married Ruth Zapp. She survives in Lima. They were blessed with 60 years of marriage.

Franklin served in the...

Jun 2, 2022

Dean Ewing, 75, passed away on June 2, 2022, at his residence in Lima, surrounded by his family.

Dean was born on December 1, 1946 in Lima, Ohio, to Albert and Evelyn (Horn) Ewing.  On December 19, 1980 he married Darlene (Russell) Ewing, who survives in Lima.

Dean was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in...

May 29, 2022

Mark Hardesty , 69, passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Kindred Hospital.

Mark was born on December 5, 1952 in Lima, Ohio, to Melvin J. and Mary LaVonne (Thomas) Hardesty.  On May 5, 1972 he married Vicki (Harruff) Hardesty who survives in Lima.

Mark was an assembler at Ford and a Secretary of...

May 26, 2022

Joseph Modica, 86, passed away at 7:17 a.m. on May 26, 2022, at his home in Lima.

He was born May 30, 1937 in Lima, Ohio to James Modica and Neusa (Shortino) Modica who preceded him in death.  On June 23, 1956 he married Elizabeth R (Bowsher) Modica who survives.

Surviving are children: Lisa A....

May 26, 2022

Carl E. Tapp Jr., 48, passed away at 9:28 a.m. on May 26, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Carl was born on October 24, 1973 in Marietta, GA, to Carl E. & Roxanna (Edwards) Tapp Sr.  On February 7, 2014 he married Ida M. (Davis) Tapp, who survives in Lima.

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May 25, 2022

George H. Morgan, 96, died at the Carolina Reserve Assisted Living Facility in Hendersonville, North Carolina on May 25, 2022.

He was born February 21, 1926, in McGuffey, Ohio, to Nellie and Homer Morgan.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice, his parents, his brothers Gene, Ray and Harry and his sister Mildred.

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May 14, 2022

Stephen W. Soles, 37, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on April 30, 1985 in Lima to Pamela Soles. She survives him.

He graduated from Pittsburgh Job Corp where he received his diploma. He was an Ohio State Worker at ODOT. He loved to make people...

May 14, 2022

Mary Louise Bryan passed away May 14, 2022 at home, surrounded by her children, after an extended illness from Covid complications.

She was born May 20, 1932 to Walter L. and Mary M. (Auer) Stippich who preceded her in death.  In 1958 she married Russell E. Bryan, who died August 5, 2003.

Mrs. Bryan graduated...

May 9, 2022

Wilma Irene Lackey , 93, passed away on Monday, May 9, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Irene was born on September 11, 1928 in Lima, Ohio, to Ivan and Lois (Sellers) Bowersock.  On December 6, 1947 she married Howard Lackey, who survives in Lima.

Irene was a 64 year member of Forest...

May 6, 2022

Virginia L. Snow, 85, of Lima, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Lima Convalescent Home. She was born on August 30, 1936 in Middletown, Ohio to the late Louis and Lucy Bernice {Stanifer} Taylor. On October 14, 1976, she married Terry Snow, who survives in Lima.

Virginia graduated from Wilbur Wright High School in Dayton...

May 3, 2022

Mark D. Settlage, 64, of Lima, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Toledo Hospital. He was born on May 26, 1957 in Kenton to Richard and Joanne {Derr} Settlage. His mother survives.

Mark worked as a technician for Proctor and Gamble and retired in 2016 after 32 years. He...

Apr 30, 2022

Danyal Furr, 45, passed late April 30, 2022 at St. Rita’s Medical Center.  She was born August 25, 1976 in Lima, Ohio to Vicky Wireman-Smith who preceded her in death, and Roger Smith who survives in Lima.

Danyal was a firecracker like her momma.  She enjoyed listening to country music, binge watching Little House on the Prairie. ...

Apr 24, 2022

Mary Jane Hamblen, 96, affectionately known as “MJH” and “Mrs. H”, was called home to Heaven early Sunday Morning April 24, from her son Keith’s home where she resided following a fall in her home and a brief stay at Lima Convalescent Home.

Mary Jane was born 12/11/1925 in Beloit, OH, the daughter of Hiram and Mae...

Apr 24, 2022

Clara Jane Mary Kayser, 83, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Sunday, April 24, 2022, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Clara was born on December 9, 1938 in Russia, Ohio to William F. and Viola Mary (Watren) Voisard.  On August 18, 1973 she married John E. Kayser, who preceded her in death on June 26, 2019.

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Apr 23, 2022

Robert E. Parsons Jr. , 72, passed away on Saturday April 23, 2022, at Dayton VA Hospital.

Robert was born on March 29, 1950 in Lima, Ohio, to Robert E. and LaDonna (Githens) Parsons. On December 20, 1976 he married Geraldine (Springer) Parsons, who preceded him in death.

Robert was a 1969 Elida High School...

Apr 22, 2022

Marilyn Weber-Miller , 86, passed away on April 22, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Marilyn was born on January 30, 1936 in Wapakoneta, Ohio to the late Vernon and Myrtle {Cavinder} Weber. On April 10, 1999, she married Virgil Miller who survives her in Lima.

Marilyn retired from Edward Jones as an...

Apr 19, 2022

Kenneth Gatchel , 65, passed away on April 19, 2022, at Lima Manor Care Center.

Kenneth was born on July 25, 1956 in Lima, Ohio, to Richard and Leah (Rothe) Gatchel.

Kenneth loved music and was always playing music. He loved playing the guitar.

He is survived by a sons, Catlin Blaine and...