Obituaries

May 29, 2021

Cruz G. R. Herrera Jr., 55, of Lima, passed away May 29, 2021 at Mercy Health System. He was born on April 14, 1966 in Lima to the late Cruz Sr. and Catalina {Segovia-Moralez).

Cruz had a very private personality but was always ready to help and volunteer if need be. He is survived by his sister:...

May 26, 2021

Dorothy Louise (McCann) Webb quietly passed away on May 26, 2021, she was 89 years old.

“Dotty” was born in Lima in 1932 to Gertrude (Stonestreet) and Dale McCann.  She attended Lima Central High School and in 1951 she was married to the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Webb.  They were together for over sixty-six years...

May 25, 2021

Mable F. Roberts, 85, passed away at 6:26 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  Mable was born on September 15, 1935, in Colfax, Louisiana, to the late Ned and Susie (Harper) Harrison.

Mable worked as a hall monitor for the Toledo School System at Devilbiss High School, the Lucas...

May 24, 2021

Robert “Bob” G. Stapleton

71, died at 4:55 PM on Monday, May 24, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Robert G. was born on Monday, May 22, 1950, in Mendenhall, Mississippi, to the late Johnnie and Minnie Mae Stapleton.  On Saturday, January 11, 1975, he married Marsha  (Leedy) Stapleton.

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May 22, 2021

Harrod, OH

Luther Edward Shrader, 93, passed away at 3:04 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his home in Harrod, Ohio.

Luther was born on April 30, 1928, in Duhring, WV, to the late Luther B. and Lila C. (Arrington) Shrader.  On October 13, 1984 he married LaDonna (Sheppard) Shrader...

May 18, 2021

Thomas Triandous Barnett, 33, died on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Thomas was born on July 28, 1987, in Lima, Ohio, to Thomas Cobbs of Lima and Jennifer (Barnett) Mumin-Quarcoo of Knoxville, TN.

Thomas was an Elida High School graduate. He enjoyed playing basketball and spending time with friends and...

May 17, 2021

Vera May (Krummel) Siebanoller

90, died at 11:00 PM on Monday, May 17, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Vera May was born on July 2, 1930, in Lisbon, Ohio, to the late, William McKee and Ruth (Piper) McKee.

Vera had worked at the United Telephone Company;...

May 14, 2021

Raymond E. Rank, 79, passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021, at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Ray was born on January 2, 1942 in Bucyrus, Ohio, to John Ferguson and Mary Ann (Augustine) Rank.  On February 2, 2003 he married Christine Rank who survives in Lima.

Ray...

May 9, 2021

Barbara Ann Decker, 67, died at 11:06 AM on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at her residence in Lima, Ohio. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. She lost her battle to leukemia after nine long months and was truly a warrior giving it everything she could.

Barbara Ann was born on Sunday,...

May 8, 2021

Vera Maye Ciminillo, 98, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at her home in Lima.

She was born on February 16, 1923, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late Earl and Sylvia (Black) Paglow.  On July 22, 1944 she married Lewis Ciminillo who preceded her in death on November 20, 1989.

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May 4, 2021

Linda Lee Sprouse, 67, passed away on May 4, 2021, at her residence in Albion, MI.  Linda was born on May 29, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Charles “Chuck” and Mary (Justice) Hahn.

Linda graduated from Perry High School in 1971 and was a proud Perry Commodore.  She was a homemaker for most of her...

Apr 28, 2021

Cheryl Reynolds, 75, passed away at 4:25 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos, Ohio.  Cheryl was born on April 13, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Richard and Betty (Rimer) Reynolds.

Cheryl was a graduate of Columbus Grove High School and went on to receive a bachelors degree at...

Apr 27, 2021

Barbara J. (Woolley) Welch, 86, passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, April 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Diana and son-in-law, Jack, where she had resided nearly 5 years.

When asked how she would like to be remembered, she replied, “She was loving and sweet and kind.”  Before Alzheimer’s took it away, she...

Apr 27, 2021

Darwin LaDale Fuqua, age 48, died at 5:25 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Darwin was born on November 21, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to Nelson Fuqua and Jenedder (Cunningham) Fuqua.  He married the love of his life, Melissa (Latham) Fuqua on January 15, 1999.

Darwin was a...

Apr 26, 2021

Philip Brooks Pinney, 75, passed away peacefully at 11:27 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  Philip was born on May 5, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Howard and Lola (Anderson) Pinney.

Philip was a retired truck driver.  He was an avid Ohio State football fan and a fan of all sports. ...

Apr 25, 2021

A. J.  Keasler

88, died at 6:19 PM on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, Ohio.

A.J. was born on June 10, 1932, in Alcoa, Tennessee, to the late Theodore Howard Keasler and Virginia (Brown) Keasler. On August 5, 1961, he married Donna (White) Keasler.

He was a...

Apr 24, 2021

Madeline J. Kolsky, 93, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Otterbein Cridersville Assisted Living Center.

Madeline was born on November 19, 1927, in Allen County, Ohio, to Gerald and Esther (Oberour) Shrider.  In 1953, Madeline married Horace B. Hawkins, who passed away.  In 1992, she married Harold Kolsky, who died in 1997....

Apr 24, 2021

Jack Ronald Courtney, 81, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.  Jack was born on May 5, 1939 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Howard Lyle and Sarah Marie (Heinrich) Courtney.

Jack served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960 – 1964.  He retired from Ford Motor...

Apr 21, 2021

Laura Welch, 62, passed away at 7:44 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at her home in Lima.   Laura was born on October 14, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to Eileen W. (Sands) Welch and Robert Welch.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Ila Welch; granddaughter, Aubriana Welch; grandson, Michael Welch; sisters: Debbie (Richard) Umfleet, Cindy (Kevin) Bruin...

Apr 16, 2021

James Deubler, 67, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

James was born on July 25, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to William & Beatrice (Johnson) Deubler, they are both deceased.  He married Cathy (Eberle) Deubler, they have been together 36 years, who survives in Lima.

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