Obituaries

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...

Jan 28, 2022

Joy Ann (Fisher) Nance, 62, was welcomed into heaven at 12:48 p.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022 from Lima Memorial Hospital.

Joy was born September 17, 1959 in Lima , OH to Darlene (Stager) and William Fisher.  Joy married Victor Lee  Nance on May 14, 1980, with whom she welcomed two children:  Brandy Joy Nance born August...

Jan 28, 2022

Nancy Lee Dawe, 89, passed away peacefully at 11:02 a.m. on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her five children.

Nancy was born on May 28, 1932 in Saginaw, MI, to the late Edward and Louise (Moore) Ohler.  In 1957 she married her true love, Central High rival Richard Eugene...

Jan 27, 2022

Junior Gibson II , 56, passed away at 9:46 a.m. on January 27, 2022, at his residence in Lima.

Junior was born on December 18, 1965 in Urbana, Ohio, to Junior Burl and Mary (Holland) Gibson.  In 1997 he married Brenda (McClure) Gibson, who survives in Lima.

Junior loved to fish, play bingo, and play...

Jan 25, 2022

Brandy Joy Nance, 35, was welcomed into heaven at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from Lima Memorial Hospital.

Brandy was born August 12, 1986 in Lima, OH to Joy and Victor Nance.  On Tuesday, June 6, 2006 she gave birth to her first daughter, Chloe Ann Nance.  On Saturday, April 2, 2011 she completed...

Jan 25, 2022

Ellis Gene Buettner, age 91, passed away at 4:35 p.m. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, due to lingering effects of COVID-19.

Gene was born on November 6, 1930 in Delphos, Ohio to Donald C. and Lorene H. (Stirn) Buettner.  On February 7, 1954 he married the love of his life,...

Jan 24, 2022

A. Duane Rose, 71, of Elida, went home to his heavenly reward on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:00 a.m. at his home.  He was born on December 4, 1950 in Lima to the late James and Pauline {Streets} Rose. On May 10, 1985 he married Twyla Cramer, who survives him.

Duane worked in agriculture and drove...

Jan 23, 2022

Diane L. Clark , 84, passed away at 11:10 pm on January 23, 2022, at Sarah Jane Living Center in Delphos.

Diane was born on June 14, 1937 in Lima, Ohio, to Frank and Erma (Bodkins) Mullenhour.  She first married Kay Castle in 1956, followed by Kenneth McAlpine in 1976, and then Carl Clark, who all preceded...

Jan 18, 2022

Jon Christopher Ciminillo, 60, passed away at 3:08 p.m. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at the Miami Valley Hospital.   Jon was born on October 11, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to Lewis and Vera (Paglow) Ciminillo.

Jon was a graduate of Shawnee High School and attended Hobart Institute of Welding Technology.  He had been working at ASAP Storage...

Jan 16, 2022

Amanda Stringfield , 33, went home to be with the Lord on January 16, 2022, at her residence.

Amanda was born on October 25, 1988 in Lima, Ohio, to Ronald and Nicole Annette (Thompson) Stringfield.

Amanda enjoyed arts and crafts, coloring, drawing, and music. Amanda loved life and spending time with her friends.

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Jan 15, 2022

Richard Umfleet, 74, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on May 18, 1947 in Bloomfield, MO to the late Lawrence and Thelma {LaGrand} Umfleet. In July of 1973, he married Debra Welch, who survives him in Lima.

Richard graduated from Advance High School in Advance, MO,...

Jan 15, 2022

William Sherer , 51, passed away at 12:55 p.m. on January 15, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Hospital.

William was born on December 24, 1970 in Lima, Ohio, to William Sherer II and Mary Ann Quickle-Sherer.  He married Tresa (Shepherd) Sherer, who survives in Findlay, Ohio.

William loved motorcycles, the outside, camping and fishing. William is...

Jan 15, 2022

Rev. Robert H. Carter, 73, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 8:21 a.m. at Primrose Retirement Community, Lima, Ohio. He was born on April 6, 1948 in Fremont, Ohio to the late Donald E. and Sadie A. {Smetzer} Carter.

Robert graduated from Clyde High School in 1966. He received a Bachelors of Science...

Jan 9, 2022

Daniel “Dan” E. Evans, 73, passed away at 6:10 am on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Lost Creek Care Center.

Dan was born on December 28, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Gene and Mary {Ayers} Evans.  On February 14, 1981, he married Linda D. {Bible} Evans, who survives in Lima.

Dan worked for...

Jan 7, 2022

Walter “Wally” Ray Jones, 70, passed away at 5:32 a.m. on Friday, January 7, 2022, at his home in Delphos, Ohio.

Wally was born on September 8, 1951 in Cambridge, OH, to the late Clarence F. and Bernice May (Moffett) Jones.  On August 3, 2002 he married Cheryl (Lawrence) Jones, who survives in Delphos.

Wally...