Obituaries

Mar 9, 2022

Shirley G. Turner , 85, passed away on March 9, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Shirley was born on July 7, 1936 in Lima, Ohio, to Oliver and Geneva (Timbers) Tyre.  On November 29, 1955 she married Richard Turner, who survives in Lima, Ohio.

Shirley was a Central High graduate of 1954. She was...

Mar 8, 2022

Dellace Holten, 82, passed away at 12:40 p.m. on March 8, 2022, at his residence.

Dellace was born on December 6, 1939 in Spencerville, Ohio to Frank Sr. and Norma (Kerr) Holten. On August 1, 1961 he married Marilyn (Crites) Holten, who survives in Rockford, IL.

Dellace worked 18 years for Clark Equipment/BLH, then retired...

Mar 7, 2022

Carolyn Yvonne Simpkins, 76, passed away at 3:38 a.m. on March 7, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Carolyn was born on October 1, 1945 in Marion , Ohio, to Dean Roy and Katherine (Houck) Frazier.

Carolyn loved knitting, crocheting, quilting and needlework. She also loved cooking and was quite the green thumb.

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Mar 6, 2022

Rev. Tom D. Wilson , 80, passed away at 11:14 p.m. on March 6, 2022, at his residence.

Tom was born on February 3, 1942  in Lima, Ohio, to Richard Woodrow and Marian Eleanor (Mawhorr) Wilson.

Tom was a graduate of Shawnee High School, class of 1960. He was a member of the Salvation Army....

Feb 27, 2022

Mary Lee Hall , 83, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at PAM Health Specialty Hospital- Dayton

Mary was born on February 7, 1939  in Lima, Ohio, to Francis Henry and Rachael (Whirl) Rose. On July 19, 1959 she married Allan Hall, who survives in Dublin.

Mary was a 1956 graduate...

Feb 24, 2022

Zy’on E’mond Bedford, 5 months, entered in heavenly rest on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Toledo Children’s Hospital with all his loved ones around him.

He was born on August 28, 2021 in Lima to Robert and Erica {Wolber} Bedford. He is also survived by his sisters: Haylee, Makayla, Nyla, Tiona, Avi’onna, and Ameria, and brother: Dreyven,...

Feb 24, 2022

Patrick G. McNamara, 60, passed away at 2:59 p.m. on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at his home in Lima. Patrick was born on March 8, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to Robert L. and Carole C. (Gordon) McNamara.

Patrick was a 1979 graduate of Shawnee High School and worked as a machinist at Global Precision in Ottoville.  He...

Feb 20, 2022

James Chadwick Martin , 77, passed away at 6:44 am on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

James was born on November 10, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, to Chadwick “Pat” and Purnia (Sexton) Martin. On September 28, 1968  he married Sharon (Wolf) Martin who survives in Lima.

James was a graduate of...

Feb 18, 2022

Carol Bowers , 91, passed away at 5:36 p.m. on February 18, 2022, at her residence.

Carol was born on August 29, 1930 in Bucyrus, Ohio, to Harold G. “Bus” and Martha Mary McMichael. On June 5, 1949 she married Robert E. Bowers, who preceded her in death on July 26, 2005.

Carol spent her...

Feb 17, 2022

Donald E. “Bucko” Latvala, 90, passed away at 5:45 a.m. on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at The Springs of Lima.

Bucko was born on November 16, 1931 in Wakefield, MI, to Eino and Agnes (Kasper) Latvala.  On April 24, 1952 he married the love of his life, Edith (Streeter) Latvala, who preceded him in death on April...

Feb 15, 2022

Deborah L. Miller, 57, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Deborah was born on January 8, 1965 in Lima, Ohio, to Norman and Ruth (Wireman) Hale.  In 1988 she married Ronald Miller, who survives in Lima.

Deborah enjoyed singing Karaoke, time with friends and...

Feb 13, 2022

Sharon Kathleen Hopkins , 81, went into the arms of Jesus at 5:57 pm on February 13, 2022, at Otterbein Cridersville.

Sharon was born on March 17, 1940 in Napoleon, Ohio, to Byron and Vergie Lovella (Wooten) Rasey.  On August 19, 1962 she married Rev. Larry D. Hopkins, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2014....

Feb 11, 2022

John Leeray Wise, 80, passed away at 8:59 a.m. on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

John was born on December 20, 1941 in Hopedale, Ohio, to Clarence “Frank” and Katherine (Virtue) Wise.  On November 26, 1982 he married Nancy (Harvey) Wise, who survives in Lima.

John graduated from Lima Senior High School...

Feb 10, 2022

Ralph Gatrell, 88, of Lima, passed on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 4:45 p.m. at his home. He was born on December 6, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Ralph and Nellie {Ohern} Gatrell.

Ralph was a graduate of St. John’s Catholic School in Lima, class of 1952. He attended the University of Dayton and enlisted...

Feb 9, 2022

Elaine Callahan, 72, passed away at 3:44 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Baptist Health Floyd, in New Albany, IN.

Elaine was born on September 18, 1949, in Beavercreek, Ohio, to Robert and Helen (Borck) Williams.  On June 20, 1970 she married Dennis Callahan, who preceded her in death on December 12, 2013.

Elaine...

Feb 9, 2022

Della Marie Pitz , 94, passed away at 11:52 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Springview Manor.

Della was born on August 17, 1927, in Lima, Ohio, to Wesley W. Pond and Bertha M Marlow.  On May 1, 1948, she married John Pitz in Greenup, KY who preceded her in death on May 15, 2005.

Feb 6, 2022

Cloice Budd Harrod , 96, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Sunday, February 6, 2022, at his home.

Budd was born on November 16, 1925 in Waynesfield, Ohio to the late Cloice Stanley and Grace {Pepple} Harrod. On April 2, 1950, he married Patricia {Stiles}, who survives him in Lima. They were married for 71...

Feb 1, 2022

Thelma “Jeanette” Gossard went to her heavenly home on February 1, 2022.

She was born March 12, 1927 in Allen County to Herschel and Mary Good Brenneman who preceded her in death. On August 29, 1954 she married Clair Roger Gossard who died April 15, 2007.

Jeanette was a home-maker and enjoyed many hobbies including ...

Feb 1, 2022

Glenda M. Perkins-Jones, 56, passed away at 6:58 p.m. on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Glenda was born on April 9, 1965 in Salyersville, KY, to Glen Fletcher and Anna Mae (Workman) Gibson.  While on October 29, 2005 she and Thomas Jones said their vows to one another, they have been...

Jan 29, 2022

Roy C. Coon, 91, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at 5:40 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on June 21, 1930 in Lima to the late Roy D. and Bessie {Fowler} Coon. On September 10, 1955, he married Kathryn Suzanne {Wyre}, who survives him in Lima.

Roy retired from Ford...