Obituaries
Greg Allen Carder
Jan 30, 2025
Greg Allen Carder, 52, passed away at 7:13 p.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.
Greg was born on December 30, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to Robert and Gail (Reeves) Carder.
Greg served in both the Navy and the Army, and was a member of Lima VFW Post #1270. He worked as a grill...
M. Jane Ketchum
Jan 30, 2025
Marcella “Jane” Ketchum, 75, left her earthly body for her forever home at 5:32 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima, after a brief illness.
Jane was born on August 28, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to John and Thelma (Dysert) Pratt who preceded her in death. On April 26, 1969, she married Michael Kenneth Ketchum,...
Shirley A. McLaughlin
Jan 29, 2025
Shirley A. McLaughlin, 89, passed away at 11:22 p.m. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at The Springs of Lima.
Shirley was born on May 20, 1935, in Fostoria, Ohio, to the late William and Dortha (Grant) Painter. On March 20, 1954, she married the love of her life, William F. McLaughlin, who preceded her in death on December 31, 2022, after...
Jeffrey Radebaugh
Jan 26, 2025
Jeffrey Radebaugh, 58, passed away on January 26, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center after a long and courageous fight with cancer.
Jeff was born on June 16, 1966, in Lima, Ohio to Charles and Carol (Sheeley) Radebaugh.
Jeff was a 1984 graduate of Elida High School. He then graduated from Ohio State University with an Elementary Education degree. Jeff...
Jennifer Michelle Frail
Jan 26, 2025
Jennifer Frail, 40, of Lima, Ohio, passed peacefully on January 26, surrounded by family. A beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend. Jen will forever be remembered by her warm smile and caring heart.
Born February 9, 1984, in Lima, to Kim Evans. Jen was deeply rooted in her faith and will always be remembered for her love of the...
Eric M. Rex
Jan 21, 2025
Eric M. Rex, 45, passed away at 9:02 a.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. Eric was born on September 22, 1979, in Lima, Ohio, to James Michael and Mary Colleen (Hershberger) Rex.
Eric worked as an upholsterer at Rex Seat Covers. He enjoyed gaming, fishing, Columbus Blue Jacket hockey, and traveling and adventuring with his family....
Audrey M. Dodge
Jan 21, 2025
Audrey M. Dodge, 100, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Primrose Retirement Community, Lima, Ohio.
She was born October 9, 1924, in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Merlin L. and Flora (Musselman) Winegardner. On September 23, 1944, she married Roger O. Dodge who preceded her in death.
Audrey graduated from McGuffey High School in 1942. She was employed at Lima...
Darla Cook
Jan 19, 2025
Darla Cook, 60, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Liberty Retirement Community.
Darla was born on May 22, 1964, in Lima, Ohio to William F. Cook and Euphee (Goodman) Ramsey.
Darla enjoyed shopping and socializing with friends and family. She also loved her dogs, JJ and Ty. Darla also did intervention at Alanon meetings and enjoyed traveling and...
Robert Dorsett
Jan 19, 2025
Robert “Robbie” Dorsett, 52, of Ohio City, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home. He was born on January 29, 1972 in Lima to the late Harold and Shirley {Spicer} Dorsett.
Robbie graduated from Allen East High School in 1990. He then graduated from UNOH with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and business administration. He worked for...
Thomas "Greg" Godsey Sr.
Jan 16, 2025
Thomas Gregory “Greg” Godsey Sr., 70, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home in Lima. Thomas was born on December 18, 1954, in Lima, Ohio to Larry and Phyllis (Godsey) West.
Thomas “Greg” graduated in 1973 from Lima Senior High School. He then attended Hobart Institute of Welding Technology in Dayton, Ohio. He retired as a supervisor from...
Marilyn Alberta Stokes
Jan 15, 2025
Marilyn Alberta Stokes, 96, passed away on January 15, 2025, at 9:50 a.m. at her home, surrounded by her family.
Marilyn was born on January 4, 1929, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Clarence and Ruth (Gerig) Wiederkehr. On June 4, 1954, she married John “Dick” Richard Stokes, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by...
Steven Paul Foust Sr.
Jan 14, 2025
Steven Paul Foust Sr., 66, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s, after giving cancer one of the biggest battles it’s ever seen.
Steven was born on October 13, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to Joseph F. and Pauline Louise (Funi) Foust Sr. On April 21, 1979, he married the love of his life, Sherry...
Kylie Kristina Jenkins
Jan 12, 2025
Kylie Kristina Jenkins, 45, of Lima, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 10:56 a.m. on January 12, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. Born on April 19, 1979, in Saint Marys, Ohio, Kylie was the cherished daughter of Carla Lindemuth and James “Jim” Houts.
Kylie’s life was deeply shaped by both love and loss. Losing her mother to cancer at a young age instilled...
Mary Lou Boob
Jan 11, 2025
Mary Lou Boob, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at St Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio surrounded by family.
She was born September 21, 1931 in Clearfield, PA, the daughter of Lewis Clyde and Catherine (Favorite) Derrick.
She graduated in the class of 1949 from Clearfield High School. When she returned to work she was employed as a secretary to...
Christine Ann Graham
Jan 11, 2025
Christine Ann Graham, 75, passed away on January 11, 2025, at her home in Lima. She was born on August 10, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Russell K. and Josine (May) Graham.
Christine earned a master’s degree in education and was a teacher for Lima City Schools. She was a member of the Ohio Education Association and Phi Kappa...
Adrian Karl "Zip" Zuber
Jan 10, 2025
Adrian Karl Zuber, age 77, nicknamed "Zip," passed away on January 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Adrian was born on September 17, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to Bonnie Alice (McClure) Zuber and Herman Frederick Zuber. On September 28, 1972, he married Natalie Kathryn (Reaman) Zuber who survives in Lima.
Zip attended Shawnee High school, where he was part of...
Felicia A. Williams
Jan 10, 2025
Felicia A. Williams, 54, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Felicia was born on August 22, 1970, in Lima, Ohio, to John “Johnnie” and Jeannie (Gordon) Williams
Felicia was a graduate of Perry High School. She loved music and dancing. She always enjoyed her birthday parties and her family time. Felicia was...
Charles E. Brogee
Jan 10, 2025
Charles E. Brogee, 92, passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at his home in Lima.
Charles was born on January 6, 1933, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Alfred Daniel and Ruth Ethel (Smith) Brogee. On October 28, 1978, he married Donelda “Dolly” J. (Snider) Brogee, who preceded him in death on August 25, 2021.
Charles was a 1951 graduate of...
Mildred "Mid" Jean Crawford
Jan 7, 2025
Mildred “Mid” Crawford, passed away at the age of 94, on January 7, 2025, in Worthington, Ohio.
Mid was born on July 20, 1930, in Lima, Ohio, to Cloyd “Dave” Clay and Jeanette (Stumbaugh) Clay. On March 12, 1950, she married Elmer V. Crawford, who preceded her in death on February 23, 1974. Mid was so proud of her Lima roots...
Justin Frank Hertel
Jan 6, 2025
Justin Hertel, 42, of Lima, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on August 23, 1982, in Cincinnati, Ohio to Frank Hertel and Amy Chafin, (formally Hertel).
Justin graduated from Bath High School in 2001 and then from Rhodes State College with an associate’s degree in manufacturing engineering. He started Deck Factory...
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