Obituaries

Dec 22, 2020

Robert A. Smithson, 67, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at his home in Lima with his loving wife at his side.

Robert was born on May 20, 1953, in Houston, Texas, to the late Howard and Beverly (Cloud) Smithson.  He grew up in Bellevue, OH.  On July 6, 1999 he married Garlene...

Dec 21, 2020

Lynda D. Hensley, 73, passed away at 6:42 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020, at her home in Lima.

Lynda was born on April 27, 1947 in Lima, Ohio, to the late David and Betty Jean (Elston) Hall.  On July 28, 1974 she married Richard E. “Rich” Hensley, who survives in Lima.

Lynda was a...

Dec 21, 2020

Rita Anne Moyer, 95, passed away at 5:54 p.m. on Monday, December 21, 2020, at The Springs of Lima.

Rita was born on June 2, 1925, in Indianapolis, IN, to the late Joseph L. and Barbara (Hock) Devlin.  On June 19, 1948, she married Thomas E. Moyer, who preceded her in death.

Rita was a...

Dec 19, 2020

Mark Fazel, age 60, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at his home in Saline, MI.

He retired as a bus mechanic for the School Transportation Dept.  He was a member of Masonic Lodge #205 in Lima.

He is survived by his wife, Marie Fazel; son, Jesse (Andrea) Crawford; daughter, Lee Ann Hammerberg; parents, Virgil...

Dec 19, 2020

Linda Darnell Berelsman, age 66, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2020 at Springview Manor in Lima following a brief illness. Linda was born October 3, 1954 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Victor Berelsman and Elsie (Britton) Berelsman.

She is survived by her sisters, Victoria Carr and Cynthia Karcher both of Lima.   She was preceded in...

Dec 16, 2020

Donald Lee Maitlen passed away in Garland, TX at age 76 at 1:30 am, December 16, 2020 at Winters Park Nursing Home. Don was born September 4, 1944 in Lima, Ohio to John R. “Bob” Maitlen and Juanita M. (Shepherd) Maitlen, both deceased.

Don married Dawn E. Adams, who he had known since childhood, in Lima, Ohio...

Dec 15, 2020

Rebecca Green, 65, passed away at 11:49 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Becky was born on January 30, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Richard and Mary (Shook) Knupp.  On September 2, 1972, she married James Green, who survives in Lima.

Becky was a 1973 graduate...

Dec 15, 2020

David Leroy Buchanan, 74, passed away at 10:46 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, Ohio.

David was born on November 3, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Roy E. and Charline M. (Rehn) Buchanan.  In 1972, he married Karleen (Kohli) Buchanan, who survives in Findlay.

David was a...

Dec 12, 2020

Roger Ellison Courtney, 82, passed away at 6:23 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital with his wife and son at his bedside.

Roger was born on October 23, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Claude and Anna Mae (Webb) Courtney.  On February 9, 1958 he married Sondra Jean “Soni” (Walti) Courtney (married...

Dec 12, 2020

Blanch L. Twining

78, died at 12:45 AM on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos, Ohio.

Blanch was born on September 7, 1942, in Columbus Grove, Ohio, to the late Albert  Howell  and Eva  (Barsell) Howell.  On July 1, 1961, she married Loren Allen Twining who preceded her...

Dec 11, 2020

Billie (Colley) Miller, 60, passed away at 6:21 p.m. on Friday, December 11, 2020, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.  Billie was born on June 6, 1960, in Lima, Ohio, to Larry Colley and Roseann (Tullis) Freytag who survive in Lima.

Billie was a former member of Abate 3 M.C.  She was involved in many runs for Toys-for-Tots and...

Dec 9, 2020

Sharon Taylor, 77, passed away at 5:55 a.m. on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Otterbein Cridersville Assisted Living.

Sharon was born on May 8, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John and Helen (Walters) Hogan.  On May 2, 1969, she married Fred Emerson Taylor, who preceded her in death on June 8, 2007.

Sharon...

Dec 8, 2020

Karen “Sue” Holmes, 75 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at her home in Lima.

Karen was born October 18, 1945 in Sidney, Ohio.  On December 12, 1964 she was united in marriage to Robert Holmes who survives in Lima, Ohio.

Karen was a member of Elida Immanuel...

Dec 7, 2020

DATELINE:  Mequon, WI

Louise F. Hunt died December 7, 2020 at Newcastle Place Highlands Health Center in Mequon, WI.

Born in 1927 in Dayton, Ohio she was the daughter of Leo and Frances Sonderman.  Her father was a talented blacksmith, metal artist, and farmer and her mother was a hard working farm wife, excellent cook,...

Dec 7, 2020

June L. Mantooth

102, died at 11:32 AM on Monday, December 7, 2020, at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

June was born on September 8, 1918, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, to the late Joe Clark  and Agnes Grenate.

June was a homemaker. She had worked at the Kirwan...

Dec 7, 2020

Karen K. Nims

76, died at 7:55 PM on Monday, December 7, 2020, at Vancrest Nursing Home, Ada, Ohio.

Karen K. was born on  December 8, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to the late  Wayne  Prine  and Virginia  (Wagner) Prine.  On March 4, 1963, she married Daniel John Nims he preceded her in death...

Dec 7, 2020

John "Jack" Louis Hammill, 73, died at 9:23 AM on Monday, December 7, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

John was born on June 8, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John and Luella  (Moenter) Hammill.

He was Mr. Bowling of Lima, writing the bowling column for the Lima News for 22...

Dec 5, 2020

Matthew Stumpp, 47, passed away at 11:15 a.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Matthew was born on December 31, 1972, in Lima, Ohio to David and Mary {Neuman} Stumpp, who survive in Lima. On October 31, 2008, he married Linda Edwards-McNett who survives in Lima. They were each other’s best friends and...

Dec 5, 2020

Karen Elmquist, 77, was released from this world to live with her Lord and Savior at 12:12 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Otterbein Cridersville Assisted Living.

Karen was born on February 11, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Howard French “Bucky” Chapman Jr. and Ilo Gray.  On September 22, 1962, she married Edward J....

Dec 4, 2020

Joann Carol Monfort, 82, passed away at 5:50 p.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020, at Promedica Toledo Hospital.  Joann was born on September 9, 1938, in Allen County, Ohio, to the late William Harry Sr. and Winnifred Ora (Baughman) Monfort.

Joann worked as a registered surgical nurse at Lima Memorial Hospital.  She loved her dogs: Bella, Boomer,...