Obituaries

Mar 16, 2021

William George Ballweg Jr., 84, died at 2:05 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his residence in Mason, Ohio.

William was born on August 10, 1936, in St. Johns, Ohio, to the late William G.  Ballweg Sr. and Laura [maiden name] Ballweg.  On January 31, 1959 he married Rita (Stokes) Ballweg, who preceded him in death...

Mar 11, 2021

Mandy Triplett, 48, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at her home in Lima surrounded by her loving family.  Mandy was born on August 13, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to Roger Smith and Sandy (Triplett) Goff.

Mandy enjoyed shopping, camping, and gambling.  She enjoyed playing pranks on everyone and she loved...

Mar 8, 2021

Peggy A.  Hart, 68, died at 3:38 PM on Monday, March 8, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Peggy was born on June 1, 1952, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Robert Harris and Twila (Smith) Harris.

Peggy married Voughn E. Hart on March 4, 1978, he preceded...

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...