Obituaries

Jack Ronald Courtney

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...

Laura Welch

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...

James Deubler

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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William L. "Bill" Bowden

Apr 12, 2021

William L. "Bill" Bowden

70, died at 2:55 AM on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Lost Creek Care Center in Lima, Ohio.

William L.  was born on Tuesday, May 16, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to Delmar R. and Elsie Marie [Crowe] Bowden, both deceased.

William attended Marimor. He enjoyed...

Christine A. Zofkie

Apr 9, 2021

Christine A. Zofkie, 62, passed away at 5:58 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021, at her home in Lima.

Christine was born on October 31, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to Robert L. and Grace Irene (Boyer) Haller.  On April 25, 2001 she married Joe Zofkie who survives in Lima.

Christine was a Bath High School...

Luella March Reed

Apr 8, 2021

Luella March Reed,

95, passed away at 10:44 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at The Meadows of Delphos. Luella was born on July 28, 1925, in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, to the late Porter Sr. and Deanna (Jacob) March. On August 22, 1962, she married Wellington Reed, who preceded her in death on May 26, 1990.

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Edward Henry Sunderhaus Jr.

Apr 8, 2021

Edward H. Sunderhaus Jr., 90, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

Edward was born on August 25, 1930, in Lima, OH, to the late Edward Henry, Sr. and Mary (Huber) Sunderhaus.  On July 28, 1951 he married V. Jane (Stalter) Sunderhaus who preceded him in death...

Jacqueline S Lyons

Apr 7, 2021

Jacqueline S. Lyons

80, died at 8:57 AM on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at her residence in Elida, Ohio.

Jacqueline was born on September 11, 1940, in Lima, Ohio to the late Herbert  McCluer  and Vivetta  (Garver) McCluer.  On June 6, 1958, she married James R. Reams, who preceded her in death on...

William A. Sommer

Apr 3, 2021

William A. Sommer SR., 87. died on Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Fenton, Michigan

Bill was born on February 19, 1934, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Henry and Martha (Sitzman) Sommer. On November 15, 1952, he married Eunice E. Crompton, who died in 2017.

Bill and his wife, Eunice, owned and operated the William...

Lauretta "Torchie Sulkin Wooddell

Apr 2, 2021

Lauretta “Torchie” Sulkin Wooddell passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 2, 2021.

Lauretta Mae Ketchum was born on January 25, 1928 in Ohio City, OH. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Lee Roy Ketchum who died at birth; her parents Frank and Gladys Ketchum; her brother Lloyd Ketchum; husbands, Joseph R....

Patricia Ann Pulfer

Apr 1, 2021

Patricia (Youtsey) Pulfer passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2021 at Mercy Health in Lima, OH.  She was born on August 13, 1945 in Van Wert, OH to Robert G. Youtsey and Ann (Studenka) Youtsey.  She married Rodney Pulfer on January 21, 1981 and they enjoyed 40 wonderful years together.

Survivors include her father, Robert Youtsey of...

Laura Marie Fay

Mar 30, 2021

Laura Marie "Laurie" Fay, 46, died at 11:26 AM on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

Laura was born on April 14, 1974, in Lima, Ohio, to David Wright Fay and Kathleen Ann "Kathy" (McGreevy) Fay who survive in Lima.

Laura's family was the center of her world.  When she was...

Edward Trevino

Mar 27, 2021

Edward Trevino, 83, passed away at 3:46 p.m. on March 27, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Edward was born on September 10, 1937, in Hebbronville, TX to the late Ambrosio and Herlinda {Herrera} Trevino.  On April 4, 1964 he married the love of his life, Karen (Shrider) Trevino who preceded him in death on January 9, 2020. ...

Thomas Edward Coolidge

Mar 26, 2021

Thomas E. Coolidge, 84, of Elida, passed away March 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Tom was born April 5, 1936 in Elida to George Emerson and Amanda May {Glass} Coolidge. On June 8, 1955, he married Barb {Binkley} and later married Rosie {Spencer} in May 1983, who preceded him in death. On November 30, 2013, he...

Durik Clay Hurst

Mar 25, 2021

Durik Clay Hurst,

47, died on Thursday, March 25, 2021.

Durik Clay was born on February 8, 1974, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Dewey Hurst and Ruth  (Hawkins) Hurst who survives.  On August 28, 1993, he married Melinda [Munch] Hurst.

He worked for UPS in delivery and was a member...

David Michael Crawford

Mar 24, 2021

David Michael Crawford

80, died at 3:07 AM on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Mike was born on December 29, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Victor Neal Crawford and Eilene M. (Basil) Crawford. He married Margaret “Peg” (Hastings) Crawford who survives in Lima.

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Mary Elizabeth Dunaway

Mar 23, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Dunaway, 96, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 12:20 a.m. at Springview Manor. She was born on November 16, 1924 in Lima to the late Ernest and Katherine {Zinner} Smith. On August 21, 1947, she married John “Jay” Dunaway, who preceded her in death April 16, 1990.

Mary worked at Westinghouse...

Ronald Eugene Geiger

Mar 22, 2021

Ronald Eugene Geiger

82, died at 9:20 AM on Monday, March 22, 2021, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Ronald was born on April 7, 1938, in Fostoria, Ohio, to the late Robert P. Geiger  and Wilma J.  (Brookover) Geiger.

Ronald was a member of the Open Door Baptist...

Wilma "Jean" Mann

Mar 20, 2021

Wilma Jean Mann, born April 6, 1936, past on March 20, 2021 at Springview Manor., Lima, Ohio

She was married to William “Bill” Mann, on September 7, 1958. He survives in Lima.

On March 20, 2021, our beloved ringmaster Wilma Jean Mann left the circus a lot sooner then we all would have preferred. Mom...

Tom Holovack

Mar 19, 2021

Tom Holovack

51, died at 6:57 PM on Friday, March 19, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Tom was born on July 17, 1969, in Dayton, Ohio, to Michael Holovack and Donna  (Homman) Holovack, they survive in Florida. He married Lisa (Miller) Holovack, she survives in Lima.

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