Obituaries

Sep 19, 2021

On September 19, 2021, Stephanie ‘Steph’ (Howard) Mian passed away at St. Rita’s Memorial Hospital. She was 46 years old.

Stephanie is survived by her father James Howard, her mother Vickie McMaster, her son Farhon Thomas Michael Mian, her brothers Roger Howard, Nathaniel Howard and Eric England and her sister Krista Howard.

Stephanie was born...

Sep 19, 2021

It is with deep sadness that the family of Maryan Driggers, 95, shares the news of her passing at 5:32 am on September 19, 2021.  Maryan was born on July 9, 1926, in Alton, IL, to the late Oscar and Opal (Parker) Baird.  On October 26, 1942 she married Morris Driggers and they enjoyed 50 years of marriage prior...

Sep 18, 2021

Edward L. Marcum, 78, passed away at 7:52 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Ed was born on March 8, 1943, in Middlesboro, KY, to the late Leon C. and Martha E. (Jones) Marcum .

Ed was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Serving during Vietnam on the...

Sep 16, 2021

James D. Geise, 91, passed away at 9:57 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

James was born on July 26, 1930, in Delphos, Ohio, to the late Edward & Hilda (Laudick) Geise.  On May 25, 1957 he married Barbara (McNamara) Geise who survives in Elida, Ohio.

James served...

Sep 15, 2021

Janet Marie Schimpf, age 76 passed away at 9:09 a.m. on September 15, 2021 at her residence.  Janet was born November 24, 1944 in Lima, Ohio to the late Paul and Romaine (Eilerman) Schimpf, Sr.

She was a 1963 graduate of Lima Central Catholic and a member of St. Gerard’s Parish.  She was a baker in the...

Sep 14, 2021

Mrs. Sandra C. (Smith) Sherrell, 73, passed away on September 14, 2021 at 6:01 a.m. at her residence.  Sandra was born in Florence, Alabama on March 21, 1948 to Ruth Smith and Alex Jackson, who both preceded her in death.  Sandra was united in matrimony to Mr. Herbert Frank Sherrell from Pulaski, Tennessee on December 23, 1966.

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Sep 14, 2021

Gerald Eugene Hadding, 73 , passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Monday September 13, 2021, at home.

Gerald was born on October 21, 1947, in Lima, Ohio to the late Eugene and Eva (Lundy) Hadding.  On June 7, 1969 he married Erma Jean Williams  who survives in Lima.

Gerald served in the U.S. Army from...

Sep 13, 2021

Neva Loretta Brown, 86, passed away at 9:04 p.m. on September 13, 2021, at Meadows of Delphos.

Neva was born on June 19, 1935, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Clinton and Florence (Leasure) Wright.  On April 3, 1954, she married Charles Frances Brown who preceded her in death.

Neva was a graduate of Lima...

Sep 10, 2021

Connie Newbury, 67, of Lima, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 6:30 a.m. at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 8, 1954 in Lima to Russell Floore and Doris {Hire} Hollar. Her mother survives her. On December 1, 1978, she married Richard “Mike” Newbury, who survives in Lima.

Connie worked...

Sep 9, 2021

Louise E. Patton, 86, passed away at 6:26 p.m. on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at The Springs of Lima.  Louise was born on October 6, 1934, in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, Canada, to the late Adolphe Joseph and Marie Mai (Roussell) Parent.

Louise worked for J.J. Newberry’s and then Sears, retiring after 36 years.  She was a lifelong member of...

Sep 7, 2021

Hugh “Ed” Swint, 88, passed away at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System.  Hugh was born on May 5, 1933, in Morgan County, TN, to the late Hugh and Anna (Hamby) Swint Sr.

Hugh served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.  He worked at Superior Coach for 29 years and...

Sep 5, 2021

Michael Gerard Moyer, age 64, passed away in his home in Port Charlotte, Florida on September 5, 2021 one day prior to his 65th birthday. He was a 1974 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School. He went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in business from Defiance College. He then married his loving wife Carol at the age...

Sep 4, 2021

Dennis F. Cunningham, 79, began his long journey into eternity at 10:35 a.m. on Saturday September 4, 2021, at Lima Manor.

Dennis was born on June 27, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to the late  Clifford F. and Martha L. Cunningham. On December 29, 1963 he married the love of his life Joyce M. “Sam” Sweeney Cunningham who...

Sep 4, 2021

Sue Ann Waddle, 74, passed away at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday September 4, 2021, at Shawnee Manor.

Sue was born on November 16, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Edward Junior Shook and Ruth Lucille (Caughman)Perrin. Sue was raised by her mother and Ralph Perrin. On September 3, 1966 she married Gary Waddle who survives in...

Sep 1, 2021

Rose A. Minton, 71, passed away at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Rose was born on May 30, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Albert and Julian (Siebeneck) Niese.  On July 13, 1973 she married Lloyd Minton who survives in Lima.

Rose retired from Honda...

Sep 1, 2021

Michael Joseph Miller,64, passed away at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Michael was born on December 7, 1956, in Lima, Ohio, to Jerry and Rebecca (Yoder) Miller.  On June 30, 2000 he married Terri Mayer who survives in Delphos, Ohio.

Michael was a Lima Senior High...

Sep 1, 2021

Joyce Marie “Sam” Cunningham, 77, passed away at 9:55 p.m. on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, with her family by her side.

Joyce was born on October 17, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John and Doris (Provanche) Sweeney.  On December 29, 1963 she married Dennis Cunningham who survives in...

Aug 28, 2021

James L. Keller, 70, of Fort Myers, FL, passed away on August 28, 2021. He was born on April 12, 1951 in Lima to the late Leslie W. and Betty {Kelchner} Keller.

Jim graduated from Ada High School in 1970 and had been married to Mary Blosser-Keller. He had worked for the Ada Police Department for 10...

Aug 27, 2021

Michael E. Luke, 69, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Michael was born on November 30, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Richard and Doris (Brogan) Luke.  On February 14, 1982, he married Bonnie (Stant) Luke who survives in Mendon, OH.

Michael was...

Aug 27, 2021

Betty Louise Sebasckes, 94, passed away at 7:06 p.m. on Friday, August 27, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Betty was born on July 9, 1927, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Paul Grant and Dorothy Irene (Stimmel) Downing.  On July 4, 1947 she married Donald Arthur Sebasckes who preceded her in death.

Betty's first...