Obituaries

Mar 8, 2021

James Walter Rice,

83, died at 12:15 pm on March 8, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born December 9th, 1937 at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, Ohio, to the late Vernon and Naomi (Flager) Rice. He married the love of his life, the late Linda J. (Widmark) Rice, on June 19, 1960.

Mar 6, 2021

Tige A. Ladden,

49, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2:07 a.m. at his residence. He was born on April 27, 1971 in Lima to the late Thomas A. and Barbara {Thomas} Ladden. On August 25, 2001, he married Andrea Miller, who survives him in Lima.

Tige worked for the City...

Mar 4, 2021

It is a sadness deeply etched in our hearts that we announce that our amazing mother, Margaret (Peg) Heil passed away on March 4, 2021.   Peg Heil was born on September 22, 1931 in Lima, Ohio – youngest daughter of Gary and Chole Phillips.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband- Carl (2016) after 67...

Feb 27, 2021

Marilyn A. Sackinger, 90, passed away at 12:57 a.m. on February 27, 2021, at Vancrest Nursing Home, Ada, OH.

Marilyn was born on October 20, 1930, in Canton, Ohio, to Ernest and Iva Gladys (Zeiters) Kiser.  On May 28, 1950 she married Wallace William Sackinger who preceded her in death on December 18, 1987.

Marilyn...

Feb 26, 2021

Debra Mae Dupler

68, went home to be with the Lord at 4:05 PM on Friday, February 26, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Debra was born on January 9, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harry Holman Dupler and

Mable I. (Putman) Dupler.

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Feb 23, 2021

James H. Schwabero, 74, passed away unexpectantly at 3:22 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

James was born on February 5, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to Roger and Betty (Newhouse) Schwabero.  On August, 22, 1970 he married Mila (Barrick) Schwabero who survives in Lima.  They were married over 50 years.

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Feb 22, 2021

Dorothy M. Randall, 90, passed away at 6:51 a.m. on Monday, February 22, 2021, at Lima Convalescent Home.  Dorothy was born on October 14, 1920, in Lima, Ohio, to Lawrence B. and S. Evelyn (Dudgeon) Randall.

Dorothy was a member of Lima Grace United Methodist Church for 65 years; where she was a member of the Chapel...

Feb 21, 2021

Richard A. Nees, 86, of Lima, passed away at 12:29 a.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2021,  with his loving wife of nearly 65 years by his side.

He was born on July 1, 1934, in Gilman, Illinois, to the late Lowell Nees and Dorthy (Sweet) Nees.  He was preceded in death by brothers, Lowell (Athea) Nees and...

Feb 21, 2021

Ruth Metzger, 97, passed away at 4:52 p.m. on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Otterbein Nursing Home, Cridersville Ohio.

Ruth was born on December 3, 1923, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Earl H. Archer and Ferol (Crow) Archer.  On January 15, 1944, she married Floyd O. Metzger, who proceeded her in death.

She was...

Feb 20, 2021

Elizabeth Diana Long, 78, formerly of St. Augustine, PA, passed away February 20, 2021 at her home. Diana was born March 24, 1942 in St. Augustine, PA to Claire and Elizabeth (Shero) Davis, who, along with her brother, Richard Davis, preceded her in death.  On June 19, 1965, she married Harold A. Long, who preceded her in death on...

Feb 18, 2021

Jesse M. Hernandez, 60, passed away at 1:42 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at his home in Lima.  He was born on July 25, 1960 in Ludington, MI, to the late Jesus and Eva (Alvarado) Hernandez.

Jesse was a 1978 graduate of Ottoville High School and attended the University of Findlay and Owens Community College.  He...

Feb 17, 2021

Donald Barth, 91, passed away at 1:47 a.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

Donald was born on February 20, 1929, in Marietta, OH, to Clarence and Vergie (Shaw) Barth.  On May 23, 1953 he married Lois J. (Buettner) Barth who preceded him in death on August 1, 2014.

Donald...

Feb 16, 2021

Michael Oliver Sprague, 74, entered his eternal home in heaven on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 after an extended illness.  After 18 years, he can breathe freely without oxygen tanks next to him. His heart is perfect now. He has a new, perfectly, healthy body that the Lord made for him.

Michael was born August 15, 1946 to...

Feb 15, 2021

Ella J. Lundy, 91, passed away at 3:28 a.m. on February 15, 2021, at Lost Creek Care Center.

Ella was born on April 7, 1929 in Marion, Ohio, to Clarence and Eva (Dell) DeLauder.  She married Dudley G. Lundy, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Marilyn (Robert) Wright of Lima;...

Feb 13, 2021

Kenyon D. Pryer, 80, of Lima, passed away peacefully in her sleep at 6:48 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021, after a 19 year battle with breast cancer. She was born on March 24, 1940 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late March and Josie Bowman. She married James Freed Grass Jr. in August 1963, and he preceded her...

Feb 13, 2021

Janet L. Sarno, 86, passed away at 9:34 a.m. on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at her home in Lima.

Janet was born on November 11, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to Otis and Mary (Kennedy) Wright.  In 1953 she married William J. Sarno, who preceded her in death on August 4, 2015.

Janet was a 1953...

Feb 12, 2021

Patricia Lou Walker, 89, passed away at 11:20 a.m. on Friday, February 12, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Patricia was born on October 22, 1931, in Freedom, PA, to Harry and Catherine (Theilman) Marietta.  On December 10, 1959 she married Fredrick Walker, who preceded her in death on February 11, 2016.

Patricia had retired...

Feb 10, 2021

Judy Emehiser, 58, passed away at 2:35 p.m. on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Judy was born on May 23, 1962, in Lima, Ohio, to Dallas Dale and Jacqueline J. (Jones) Fox.  On May 10, 1989 she married Michael “Pete” Emehiser who survives in Lima.

Judy was the head cook at...

Feb 9, 2021

Elizabeth Irene Sprague, 76, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital.   Elizabeth was born on January 2, 1945.

She is survived by her husband of over 50 years, Franklin Sprague.  She is also survived by two sons: Micheal (Lisa) Slagle of Belle Center, OH and Timothy Sprague of Lima; one daughter, Tina (Rodney)...

Feb 9, 2021

Richard A. “Rich” Flick Sr., 86, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at his home in Lima. Rich was born on December 19, 1934 in Lima, Ohio to Joseph H. Sr. and Earleen R. (Berry) Flick, who preceded him in death.  On November 23, 1957 he married the love of his life,...