Obituaries

Elizabeth Lou Bush

Jan 5, 2022

Elizabeth (Beth) Lou Bush passed away on January 5, 2022 with her family by her side.  She was born on November 19, 1933 in Lima, Ohio to Faris and Eda Pepple.

Elizabeth graduated from Waynesfield High School in 1951 and was employed as a nurse at Lima Memorial Hospital and Oral Surgery Associates, which she retired from. ...

Frank E. Baker, Jr.

Jan 3, 2022

Frank E. Baker Jr. passed into his heavenly home on January 3, 2022 at the age of 72, in Green Valley, AZ, where he recently had resided. He was born on September 25, 1949 in Lima, to the late Frank E. Baker Sr. and Bonnie O. Baker.

Frank graduated from Perry High School in 1967. He worked...

Edward Milton Shick Jr.

Dec 31, 2021

Edward Milton Shick Jr., 89, passed away at 10 a.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021, at The Springs of Lima.

Ed was born on June 8, 1932 in Bellefontaine, OH, to Edward Milton and Hazel May (Brackney) Shick.     On October 8, 1952, in Muncie, Indiana, Ed married Shirley E. Dodds.  Shirley died October 3, 1974.  On September...

Catherine Joe McPheron

Dec 31, 2021

Catherine J. McPheron “Katie Joe”, 94, passed away at 2:25 p.m. on Friday, December 31, 2021, at Kingston of Miamisburg, Miamisburg, Ohio with her daughters by her side.

Catherine was born on May 25, 1927 in Lima, Ohio, to Louis and Irene Garner.  On August 30, 1947 she married James A. McPheron; they were together for 71...

Shirley Jean Geiser

Dec 31, 2021

Shirley Jean Geiser, 78, died at 2:34 p.m. at Vancrest Sara Jane Memory Center in Delphos, Ohio under the care of Mercy Health Hospice Care.

She was born on May 31, 1943 in Lima, Ohio to Ernest and Ruby Craver, who preceded her death.

On September 12, 1976, she married her soul mate, George Geiser,...

Joseph Max Lutterbein

Dec 29, 2021

Joseph Max Lutterbein, age 73, of Lima, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at his home. Joe was born on March 2, 1948 to Harold Max and Doris (May) Millirans-Lutterbein.

Survivors include his brother, Al (Jeanne) Lutterbein; sisters, Diana (Wayne) Good and Robin Anderson (Tony Beall); daughters: Misty (Tony) Currier, Crystal (Sam) Hickey, Tiffany (Brian)...

Oliver Marsteller

Dec 26, 2021

Oliver Franklin Marsteller , 93, passed away at 4:00 am on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Vancrest of Ada.

Oliver was born on May 7, 1928, in Tiffin, Ohio, to Lewis Clark and Mabel Lucille (Frankenfield) Marsteller.  He married Phyllis (Protsman) Marsteller, who preceded him in death on July 6, 2021.

Oliver retired from Ford...

Kenneth Clark

Dec 25, 2021

Kenneth Clark, 76, passed away at 10:43 am on Saturday, December 25, 2021, at his daughters home.

Kenneth was born on June 4, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to Kenneth Clark and Pearl (Sawmiller) Clark-Augsburger.  On June 17, 1966, he married Judith M. Cook, who preceded him in death on September 18, 2020.

Kenneth was a...

Cheryl K. Jones

Dec 24, 2021

Cheryl K. Jones, 75, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Friday, December 24, 2021, at Otterbein of Cridersville.

Cheryl was born on October 12, 1946 in Lima, Ohio, to Harold and Betty (Jackson) Herr.  On November 20, 1961 she married Gerald “Jerry” Jones, who survives in Lima.

Cheryl was a graduate of Bath High School...

Phyllis Loraine Staton

Dec 23, 2021

Phyllis Loraine Staton, 81, passed away at 3:55 p.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at her home in Lima.

Phyllis Bowser Staton was born January 15, 1940 in Cumberland, MD. The first child of Robert and Phyllis Bowser.

She grew up on a farm and worked at several jobs until she moved to Lima Ohio....

Linda Sue Sarno

Dec 23, 2021

Linda Sue Sarno, 78, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Lima Convalescent Home surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on February 24, 1943 in Lima, Ohio, to A. Peter and Leah L. (Bryan) Beck.  On June 15, 1963 she married her beloved husband, Anthony “Tony” Sarno, who survives in Lima.

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Aaron "Matthews" Molaski

Dec 20, 2021

Aaron “Matthews” Molaski , 43, passed away at 1:18 p.m. on December 20, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Aaron was born on November 3, 1978 in Toledo, Ohio, to Larry and Patty (Gardner) Molaski.  On August 4, 2006 he married Jolene “Jody” Molaski, who survives in Lima.

Aaron...

John M. Nanson Jr.

Dec 18, 2021

John M. Nanson Jr., 94, died at 2:02 a.m. on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at Otterbein in Cridersville.

Services will be at a later date.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home.

Duane Gene Boyd

Dec 16, 2021

Duane G. Boyd, 93, passed to his next life at 5:33 a.m. on December 16, 2021.  Duane and his family resided on Crayton Avenue in Shawnee for 55 years, most recently residing at the Elmcroft Senior Living Center in Lima. Duane was born on May 30, 1928, in Denver, Colorado, the third of four sons to Hardy and Mary...

Timothy Allen Umfleet

Dec 16, 2021

Timothy Allen Umfleet, age 38, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Avera Mckennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Miller Funeral Home – Southside Chapel (7400 S Minnesota Ave).

Tim was born on October 8, 1983 to...

Michael P. Schroeder

Dec 16, 2021

Michael P. Schroeder, 77, passed away at 10:11 p.m. on December 16, 2021, at Vancrest of Ada.

Mike was born on March 31, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, to Linus and Genevieve (Oglesbee) Schroeder.  On August 13, 1966 he married Shanda L. (Shirey) Schroeder, who survives in Lima.

Mike was retired from Crouse Lumber Company.  He...

Carol Koontz

Dec 14, 2021

Carol Koontz , 83, passed away at 3:32 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at her home in Leipsic.

Carol was born on December 14, 1938 in Putnam County, to William and Donna (Brown) Lamphier.  On May 11, 1958 she married Raymond A. Koontz, who preceded her in death on January 22, 2003.

Carol was...

Martha Jean Smith

Dec 13, 2021

Martha Jean Smith , 98, passed away at 9:49 p.m. on December 13, 2021, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Martha was born on December 13, 1923 in Spencerville, Ohio, to Vernon C. and Pansy (Wagner) Blakeley.  On September 14, 1940 she married John Delbert Smith, who preceded her in death.

Martha was a member of St....

Garry Ricker

Dec 11, 2021

Garry Ricker, age 68, passed away at 6:28pm on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following complications with Crohn’s Disease.

Garry was born on November 20, 1953 in Martin, KY to James H. Ricker Jr. and Zella {Moore} Ricker, who preceded him in death. He is survived by stepmother, Opal Ricker of Cridersville....

Marcus Ian McWilliams

Dec 10, 2021

Marcus Ian McWilliams, 46, passed away at 5:53 a.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.   Marcus was born on March 25, 1975 in Hobbs, NM to James & Paula (Bragg) McWilliams.

Marcus was a currently production agent with PPI and had formerly worked for SRK in Bluffton.  He enjoyed programming PCs, football, shooting...