Obituaries

Mar 24, 2022

Jo A. Chafin, 94, passed away on Thursday March 24, 2022, at her residence.

Jo was born on December 16, 1927 in Logan, West Virginia, to Robert and Hazel Garrett. She married Ray Chafin, who preceded her in death.

Jo was a homemaker, worked at Sears, and also worked for the Cincinnati Red’s Spring Training...

Mar 23, 2022

Doretta Holt , 74, passed away on  Wednesday March 23, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Doretta was born on March 2, 1948 in Lima, Ohio, to David H. and Dorothea Mae (Smith) Ervin.  On February 5, 1967 she married Roger Holt, who survives in Lima.

Doretta was a 1966 graduate of Lima...

Mar 20, 2022

Mary Lou Shick , passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at The Springs of Lima.

Mary Lou was born on November 17, 1939 in Spencerville, Ohio, to Paul Leroy and Gladys (Siler) Daugherty.  On September  20, 1975 she married Edward Milton Shick Jr. ,who preceded her in death on December 31, 2021.

Mary Lou...

Mar 19, 2022

Laura Ruth Wilson, 59, passed away on March 19, 2022, at Hardin Memorial Hospital.

Laura was born on June 5, 1962, in Lima, Ohio, to Larry and Virginia Sue (Grove) Wilson.

Laura enjoyed crocheting, playing cards, and her computer. She also loved spending time with her friends.

She is survived by her children,...

Mar 13, 2022

Shirley Crider, 73, passed away on March 13, 2022, at her residence.

Shirley was born on May 23, 1948, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Lloyd Elsworth and Ethel Lenore (Miller) Agler.  She married Irvin D. Crider, On July 28,1988, who survives in Elida.

Shirley was a graduate of Ohio City High School and retired from...

Mar 11, 2022

Martha Ann Boogher, 104, passed away at 7:50 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Lochhaven Assisted Living Apartments.

Martha was born on February 22, 1918 in Auglaize County, to Frederick and Edith (Anderson) Lawrence, who preceded her in death.  On September 5, 1936 she married Clifford Boogher who passed away on September 8, 1989.  They were...

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...