Obituaries

Aug 11, 2021

Georgia Mae Williams, 93, passed away at 6:12 p.m. on August 11, 2021, at her home in Lima.

Georgia was born on September 25, 1927, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William L. and Katie (Burke) Ward.  She married Isaac Bruce Williams III who preceded her in death.

Georgia was a teacher for the Lima...

Aug 9, 2021

Gary L. McKinley

78, died at 9:08 AM on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Lima Manor Care Center in Lima, Ohio.

Gary was born on August 19, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William B. McKinley and Helen (Gilmore) McKinley.  On October 24,1970 he married Rita (Treadway) McKinley.

...

Aug 9, 2021

Anita Rayann VanTilburg, 57, of Lima, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on January 3, 1964 in Sydney, Ohio to Elwood and Doris {Wall} Salyers. Her mother survives her.

On November 2, 1980, she married Jerry Dean VanTilburg, who preceded her in death, June 12, 2020. Anita was...

Aug 8, 2021

Elea K. “Granny” Smart Glenn Crisp, 61, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on January 8, 1960 in Lima to the late Thomas and Janet {Thompson} Stalter.

Elea was very family oriented and loved her children more than anything. She enjoyed going on excursions, camping, fishing...

Aug 6, 2021

Edmund Patrick Rhine Sr.

89, died at 9:34 PM on Friday, August 6, 2021, at his residence in Lima, Ohio surrounded by his loving family.

Edmund was born on June 27, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Benard "Buss" Rhine and Helen [Grisby] Rhine.  He married Glistine Nichols on April 15, 1957...

Aug 5, 2021

Kathleen J. Point, 92, passed away at 6:27 p.m. on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Kathleen was born on November 24, 1928 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert and Treva (DeVere) Link.   On December 10, 1949 she married Howard Clayton Point who preceded her in death on January 22, 2009....

Aug 2, 2021

Sharon Sue O’Brien passed away on August 2, 2021 at Northside Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, Georgia.  She was born on September 18, 1938 in Lima, Ohio to the late Harry and Marjorie (Schaadt) Wagner.

Sharon graduated from St. Gerard’s Regional High School in 1956 and attended St. Francis College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. She was a...

Aug 2, 2021

Dawn M. Luke, 48, went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 2, 2021, due to a car accident.

Dawn was born on October 23, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to Michael E.  Luke and Bonnie Kay [Stant] Luke, they survive.

Dawn loved music, singing, and entertaining people. She never knew a stranger. She also...

Jul 30, 2021

DATELINE:  Lima, Ohio

Mary E. Reese, age 81, passed away at 10:18 a.m. on Friday, July 30, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.

Mary was born on August 14, 1939 in Portsmouth, Ohio and adopted by the late John and Sarah (Glume) Kisor.  On May 22, 1959. she married Thomas Long   They were married for...

Jul 30, 2021

Diane Charlene (Flarida) Gallaher, 72, passed away peacefully in the early hours of July 30, 2021 with her loving and devoted family by her side.

Diane was born on July 31, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to Gail and Jean (Hamilton) Flarida.

Diane graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1966 and attended Lima Technical College,...

Jul 29, 2021

Jykese R. Cartwright, 15, of Columbus, passed from this life on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

He was born on January 5, 2006 in Lima to Jacquavious Cartwright and Katrela Averett, they both survive him.

Jykese interests include basketball, playing games, and spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Jacquavious Cartwright...

Jul 29, 2021

Miriam Eileen Hone, 91, passed away at 9:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Miriam was born on August 5, 1929, in Mercer County, Ohio, to the late Paul Adam and Helen Marie (Wysong) Karch.  On February 5, 1949 she married Lawrence C. Hone who survives in Lima.

...

Jul 27, 2021

Kathy L. Miller, 61, died on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus, Ohio.

Kathy was born on January 9, 1960, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Lester Adams and Lula [Boyd] Adams.  On July 6, 1991, she married Ronnie Miller, who survives in Lima.

She loved playing Bingo, gambling, and...

Jul 25, 2021

Scott Lake, 57, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 30, 1963 in Lima to Chalmer and Wanda {Hurst} Lake. His mother survives. On September 20, 1995, he married Brenda {Wireman}, who also survives in Lima.

Scott enjoyed talking on the phone with his friends and family,...

Jul 24, 2021

Barbara "Bobbie" Stevens

74, died at 8:27 PM on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio.

Barbara was born on August 29, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Cyril Halker and Mildred [Niese] Halker.  On October 27, 1967, she married Bill Stevens who preceded her in death on October 30,...

Jul 20, 2021

Diane Lee Barnhill Hielman, 77, of Lima, born April 12, 1944, passed away on July 20, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Diane was the daughter of Everett and Vivian {Jackson} Barnhill, who preceded her in death. She was married to William Henry Hielman, who survives. She was a graduate of Lima Senior High School,...

Jul 15, 2021

Betty J. McLaughlin, 97, peacefully passed away at 12:15 p.m. on July 15, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center with family at her side.

Betty was born on November 9, 1923, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Harry and Agnes (Lindbloom) Bash.  On August 7, 1967 she married her love, Harold L. McLaughlin who preceded...

Jul 13, 2021

Gertrude A. DeVita passed away at 11:15 am on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at her daughter's residence in Grove City, Ohio.

Gertrude was born March 14, 1931 in Sulz-Lahr, Germany to the late Lorenz and Katherine (Fleig) Ganshirt. She immigrated to the United States in 1953 and married the love of her life, Vincent DeVita on August...

Jul 13, 2021

John E. Tilly, 70, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 4:30 a.m. at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born July 15, 1950, in Lima to the late William and Mary {Hirsch} Tilly. On May 7, 1977, he married Sandra Fritz, who survives him in Lima.

John was an auto mechanic...

Jul 6, 2021

Phyllis Joan “Jo” Marsteller, 90, died at 3:30 AM on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Phyllis was born on Thursday, May 14, 1931, in Elgin, Ohio, to the late Scott Leroy  Protsman  and Opal Florence (Griggs) Prostman.  She married Oliver F. Marsteller, he survives.

She was a librarian at...