Obituaries

Phyllis Loraine Staton

Dec 23, 2021

Phyllis Loraine Staton, 81, passed away at 3:55 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at her home in Lima.

Phyllis Bowser Staton was born January 15, 1940 in Cumberland, MD. The first child of Robert and Phyllis Bowser.

She grew up on a farm and worked at several jobs until she moved to Lima Ohio....

Linda Sue Sarno

Dec 23, 2021

Linda Sue Sarno, 78, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Lima Convalescent Home surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on February 24, 1943 in Lima, Ohio, to A. Peter and Leah L. (Bryan) Beck.  On June 15, 1963 she married her beloved husband, Anthony “Tony” Sarno, who survives in Lima.

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Aaron "Matthews" Molaski

Dec 20, 2021

Aaron “Matthews” Molaski , 43, passed away at 1:18 p.m. on December 20, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Aaron was born on November 3, 1978 in Toledo, Ohio, to Larry and Patty (Gardner) Molaski.  On August 4, 2006 he married Jolene “Jody” Molaski, who survives in Lima.

Aaron...

John M. Nanson Jr.

Dec 18, 2021

John M. Nanson Jr., 94, died at 2:02 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Otterbein in Cridersville.

Services will be at a later date.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.

Duane Gene Boyd

Dec 16, 2021

Duane G. Boyd, 93, passed to his next life at 5:33 a.m. on December 16, 2021.  Duane and his family resided on Crayton Avenue in Shawnee for 55 years, most recently residing at the Elmcroft Senior Living Center in Lima. Duane was born on May 30, 1928, in Denver, Colorado, the third of four sons to Hardy and Mary...

Timothy Allen Umfleet

Dec 16, 2021

Timothy Allen Umfleet, age 38, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Avera Mckennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home – Southside Chapel (7400 S Minnesota Ave).

Tim was born on October 8, 1983 to...

Michael P. Schroeder

Dec 16, 2021

Michael P. Schroeder, 77, passed away at 10:11 p.m. on December 16, 2021, at Vancrest of Ada.

Mike was born on March 31, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, to Linus and Genevieve (Oglesbee) Schroeder.  On August 13, 1966 he married Shanda L. (Shirey) Schroeder, who survives in Lima.

Mike was retired from Crouse Lumber Company.  He...

Carol Koontz

Dec 14, 2021

Carol Koontz , 83, passed away at 3:32 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at her home in Leipsic.

Carol was born on December 14, 1938 in Putnam County, to William and Donna (Brown) Lamphier.  On May 11, 1958 she married Raymond A. Koontz, who preceded her in death on January 22, 2003.

Carol was...

Martha Jean Smith

Dec 13, 2021

Martha Jean Smith , 98, passed away at 9:49 p.m. on December 13, 2021, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Martha was born on December 13, 1923 in Spencerville, Ohio, to Vernon C. and Pansy (Wagner) Blakeley.  On September 14, 1940 she married John Delbert Smith, who preceded her in death.

Martha was a member of St....

Garry Ricker

Dec 11, 2021

Garry Ricker, age 68, passed away at 6:28pm on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following complications with Crohn’s Disease.

Garry was born on November 20, 1953 in Martin, KY to James H. Ricker Jr. and Zella {Moore} Ricker, who preceded him in death. He is survived by stepmother, Opal Ricker of Cridersville....

Marcus Ian McWilliams

Dec 10, 2021

Marcus Ian McWilliams, 46, passed away at 5:53 a.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.   Marcus was born on March 25, 1975 in Hobbs, NM to James & Paula (Bragg) McWilliams.

Marcus was a currently production agent with PPI and had formerly worked for SRK in Bluffton.  He enjoyed programming PCs, football, shooting...

Marty R. Binion

Dec 8, 2021

Marty R. Binion, 62, passed away at 9:04 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Marty was born on August 26, 1959 in Portsmouth, OH, to the late Ray and Jessie L. (Pullman) Binion.  On March 3, 1995 he married Andra (Udris) Binion, who survives in Lima.

Marty had...

Theresa Ann Basinger

Dec 8, 2021

Theresa Ann Basinger, 61, passed away at 8:24 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.  Theresa was born on August 24, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to the late Virgil E. and Georgia Mae P. (Nichols) Thines.  She was previously married to Jon Basinger.

Theresa was a 1978 graduate of Lima Central...

Stephen Birchfield

Dec 7, 2021

Stephen Birchfield , 53, passed away at 1:57 a.m. on December 7, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Stephen was born on September 3, 1968, in Lima, Ohio, to Stephen and Nancy (Harleson) Birchfield.

Stephen was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. He was an avid Minnesota Viking’s fan...

Greg Newland

Dec 6, 2021

Greg A. Newland, 60, of Celina, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. He was born on May 6, 1961 in Lima to the late Don and Patricia {Shenk} Newland.

Greg was a 1979 graduate of Lima Senior High School. He was an Eagle Scout and had previously worked for Pet’s Potpourri, SAY Furniture, and was currently...

D. Jean Tomlinson

Dec 6, 2021

D. Jean Tomlinson, 91, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born April 24, 1930, to Frank and Marie Fisher in Lafayette, Ohio. Her strong faith was instilled in her by her parents for which she was forever grateful.

On November 27, 1948, she married Robert C....

Janet Gilbert

Dec 6, 2021

Janet Gilbert , 85, passed away at 10:08 a.m. on Monday, December 6, 2021, at her residence.

Janet was born on September 19, 1936, in Acme, West Virginia, to Dana and Mattie (Plate) Wood. On September 2, 1955, she married Kenneth Gilbert, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2010.

Janet was a member...

Peggy Ann Heffner

Dec 2, 2021

Peggy Ann Heffner, 76, of Lima, was called home on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 2:40 in the afternoon at St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

Peggy was born on April 11, 1945 in Lima to the late Arthur and Betty Shingledecker. On June 15, 1962, she married Thomas Heffner and they would have celebrated...

Buddie Lee Hollar

Dec 2, 2021

Buddie Hollar , 91, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on December 2, 2021, at his residence.

Buddie was born on December 28, 1929 in Lima, Ohio, to William and Lucille (Huston) Hollar.  He married Margaret Wurm, who survives in Lima.

Buddie was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, trap, and garden. He served in...

Daniel J. Nartker

Nov 30, 2021

Daniel J. Nartker, 77, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Daniel was born on July 21, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, to Virgil R. and Lucille (Brickner) Nartker.  On July 15, 1994 he married Deborah (Bowers) Nartker, who survives in Lima.

Daniel had formerly worked at Superior Coach and was a member...