Obituaries
Frances Sally Luchini
Jan 7, 2024
Frances Sally Luchini, 89, passed away at 12:53 a.m. on Sunday, January 7, 2023, at Lost Creek Care Center.
Frances was born on August 1, 1934, in Brunswick, Georgia, to Clarence and Toye (Rentz) Moats. On February 6, 1953, she married John A. Luchini, who preceded her in death.
Frances was a member of St....
Ross William Skaggs
Jan 4, 2024
Ross William Skaggs, 69, passed away peacefully into Glory at 9:37 a.m. on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at his home in Ada.
Ross was born on November 20, 1954, in Circleville, Ohio, to George and Virginia (Dobbs) Skaggs. On March 30, 1992, he married Mickaleen “Mickki” Louise (Kissling) Skaggs, who survives in Ada.
Ross was an...
Jerry Waddles
Jan 3, 2024
Jerry Waddles, 77, passed away at 9:48 p.m. on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Wapakoneta Manor.
Jerry was born on January 10, 1946, in Larkslane, Kentucky, to the late Aron & Gertrude (Ramey) Waddles.
Jerry served in the U.S. Air Force from 1968 – 1970 in Vietnam , then worked heavy equipment in construction. He...
Richard Randall Lee
Dec 29, 2023
Richard “Dick” Randall Lee, 81, passed away the morning of Friday, December 29, 2023, at his home in Lima.
Richard was born on July 20, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to Harry R. and Betty G. Boss (Keenan-Zwiebel) Lee. On June 4, 1966, he married the love of his life, Susan J. (Smith) Lee, who preceded him in death...
Darold Lee Hefner
Dec 27, 2023
Darold Lee Hefner, 92, passed away at 7:08 a.m. on December 27, 2023, at his residence.
Darold was born on May 3, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to Fred A. and Marjorie (Smith) Hefner. On August 18, 1978, he married Kathryn (Makris) Hefner, who survives in Lima.
Darold graduated from Lima South High School in 1949....
Susan Hoover
Dec 26, 2023
Susan K. Hoover, 75, passed away at 4:15 a.m. on December 26, 2023, at Lost Creek Healthcare.
Susan was born on September 17, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to Jacob Russell and Emma Belle (Stemen) Sholler. On January 18, 1975, she married Joseph W. Hoover Jr., who preceded her in death.
Susan was a life...
Michael Kaye
Dec 24, 2023
Michael Kaye, 74, passed away at 3:06 P.M. on December 24, 2023, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma.
Michael was born on January 20, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Mitchell and Nancy Kaye (Lasorella). On September 30, 1972, he married Roberta (Bobbi) Jean Gay, who survives in Sarasota, Florida and Marysville,...
Jessie Griffith
Dec 23, 2023
Jessie Griffith, 102, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Lima surrounded by her family.
Jessie was born on June 13,1921, in Louisa, Kentucky, to the late Lyman and Sophia (Stone) Jones. On January 31, 1948, she married her beloved Ruben Griffith Jr., who preceded her in death on February 16, 2007,...
Stephen A. Drotar, Jr.
Dec 23, 2023
Stephen A Drotar, Jr, 82, peacefully passed away on December 23, 2023, at Lima Convalescent Home surrounded by his family.
Stephen was born on March 13, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio to Stephen,Sr (Pete) and Ruth (McCormick) Drotar. He graduated from Waite High School and attended Adrian College. He served his country in the United States Navy from 1962-1966. In...
Kathleen Smith
Dec 18, 2023
Kathleen Smith, 75, passed away on December 18, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Kathleen was born on December 25, 1947, in Lima, Ohio to Russell and Delores (Timmerman) Burden. On June 18, 1966, she married Boyd Smith who survives in Lima.
Kathleen loved going on cruises with her husband. She also enjoyed reading...
Barbara A Geise
Dec 17, 2023
Barbara Ann (McNamara) Geise, age 86, of Elida, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at The Springs of Lima.
Barbara was born on August 26, 1937, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Leroy and Dorothy (VanSky) McNamara. On May 25, 1957, she married James D. Geise, who preceded her in death on September 16, 2021.
She is survived...
Marvin R. Risner
Dec 14, 2023
Marvin R. Risner who was born on September 6, 1957, in Tecumseh, Michigan, peacefully passed away on December 14, 2023, in Cridersville, Ohio.
Marvin dedicated much of his life to labor in the coal mine industry, where he worked diligently to provide for his family. A devoted family man, Marvin cherished spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ...
Delores Watkins
Dec 14, 2023
Delores Watkins, 71, passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at her home in Lima.
Delores was born on November 2, 1952, in Tampa, FL, to Nathan and Tempy (Smith) Anderson.
Delores loved spending time with her family at family gatherings. She dearly loved all of her nieces and nephews as if they were...
Robert L. Krause II
Dec 12, 2023
We are sad to announce the passing of Robert “Bob” L. Krause of Lima, Ohio on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the age of 70.
Robert was born on July 31, 1953, in Toledo, Ohio to Robert and Patsy Jean (Brach) Krause.
Robert attended Defiance College where he earned a Bachelor of Science; he then attended Bowling Green University where...
Stephen Lee White
Dec 12, 2023
Stephen L. White, 72, passed away on December 12, 2023, at his residence.
Stephen was born on December 23, 1950, in Lima, Ohio to Charles Lon and Nellrose (Young) White. On September 23, 1972, he married “his beautiful bride” Susan (Kissling) White who survives in Lima.
Stephen worked as a custodian, maintenance man and a...
Charles R. Radebaugh
Dec 10, 2023
Charles Radebaugh, 91, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023 at Lima Convalescent Home. He was born on December 5, 1932 in Marion, Ohio to the late Paul and Arlene Radebaugh.
Charles served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years and worked at Excello/Textron as a supervisor.
He is survived by his children: Mike (Tammy) Radebaugh, Nick...
Robert Edens
Dec 4, 2023
Robert Edens, 50, passed away on December 4, 2023, at Shawnee Manor.
Robert was born on September 26, 1973, in Lima, Ohio to Adam and Edna (Harruff) Edens.
Robert loved his dog Shadow and fishing. He was also a big Notre Dame and Raiders fan.
He is survived by sisters, Gina (Tony) Partin,...
James Joseph Grass
Dec 2, 2023
James “Jim” Joseph Grass, 59, passed away at 5:05 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s after a sudden illness, surrounded by loved ones and friends.
Jim was born on January 16, 1964, in Lima, Ohio, to James Freed Grass Jr. and Kenyon D. (Bowman) Grass Pryer.
Jim was...
Harry Herbert Wagner Jr.
Nov 29, 2023
Harry Herbert Wagner Jr., 81, passed away at 11:25 a.m. on November 29, 2023, at his home in Lima, surrounded by his family.
Herb was born on August 19, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harry and Marjorie (Schaadt) Wagner Sr. On September 4, 1966, he married the love of his life, Charlotte A. (Main) Wagner,...
Hilda Cummings
Nov 26, 2023
Hilda M. Cummings, 96, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Wyngate Senior Living Community. She was born Jan. 15, 1927, in Paulding County, the only daughter of Dewey Sanderson and Gladys (Myers) Sanderson Inwood, who preceded her in death. On June 7, 1947, in Dupont, she married Paul E. Cummings, who she created wonderful memories...
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