Obituaries

Monica Cortez

Jun 15, 2021

Monica Cortez

44, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Monica was born on Monday, March 7, 1977, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Jesus Cortez and her mother Dolores (Lopez) Cortez who survives. On Saturday, October 31, 2015, she married Krystalyn [Hoskins] Cortez who survives.

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Leola (Sprague) Kearney

Jun 12, 2021

Leola E. Sprague Kearney

Date of Birth:  September 15, 1927

Date of Death:  June 12, 2021

Leola was born to Frank A. and Bertha A. Miller on September 15, 1927 in Miller City, Ohio.  Leola was one of nine children.  She lost her mother when she was six years old, an...

M, Thomas Dee

Jun 12, 2021

M. Thomas Dee

85, died at 6:48 AM on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Thomas was born on March 24, 1936 to the late Maurice Dee and Doris [Stewart) Dee.  On July 5, 1958 he married Susan (Schilling] Dee.

He graduated from St. Rose...

Edith White

Jun 11, 2021

Edith Marie White, 62, died on June 11, 2021, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

Edith was born on December 30, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William Deubler and Beatrice (Johnson) Deubler.

She attended OSU at the Branch. She also enjoyed crocheting and gardening, and was a very inspiring...

Florence Lucille Burkholder

Jun 11, 2021

Florence Lucille Burkholder

91, died at 6:40 PM on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Florence was born on February 28, 1930, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Guy Ward and Allie Mae (Clark) Ward.  On August 4, 1949, she married Robert E. Burkholder, he preceded her in death. She was his sweetheart. He came...

Michael Conner

Jun 4, 2021

Michael Wayne Conner, 57, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic after a long and valiant battle with throat cancer.

Michael was born June 17, 1963 to Betty A. (Metzger) Ray, who survives, and James F. Conner, who preceded him in death. Michael had one brother, Craig A. Conner, who preceded him in death. Michael...

Angelique "Angie" Imgard Stockler

Jun 3, 2021

Angelique “Angie” I. Stockler, 56, passed away at 7:49 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.  Angie was born on April 17, 1965, in Erlangen, Germany, to Harvey C. and Monika Edith Johnson, she was later adopted by Dolores Y. (Kaberlein) Johnson.

Angie graduated from Watkins Memorial HS and held a...

Ka"Laya Alexa Rose

May 30, 2021

Ka'Laya Alexa Rose, 1 month, passed away on May 30, 2021 at her home in Lima, Ohio.

Ka'Laya was born April 8, 2021 in Lima to Alexander Rose and Kashawnna Ware.

She was the Sister of: Ny'aire Rose, Ka'or Griffin, K'air Frazier, twin sister, K'ariy Rose, Granddaughter of: Alexander Rose III, Felicia Smith, Lissie Cartwright,...

James O. Nonnamaker

May 29, 2021

James O. Nonnamaker

82, went to heaven on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

James was born on October 8, 1938, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late John O. Nonnamaker and H. Marie (Eikenbery) Nonnamaker.  On April 26, 1957, in Findlay, Ohio, he married Phyllis A. (Inbody) Nonnamaker.

He attended Dola,...

Cruz G. R. Herrera Jr.

May 29, 2021

Cruz G. R. Herrera Jr., 55, of Lima, passed away May 29, 2021 at Mercy Health System. He was born on April 14, 1966 in Lima to the late Cruz Sr. and Catalina {Segovia-Moralez).

Cruz had a very private personality but was always ready to help and volunteer if need be. He is survived by his sister:...

Dorothy Louise Webb

May 26, 2021

Dorothy Louise (McCann) Webb quietly passed away on May 26, 2021, she was 89 years old.

“Dotty” was born in Lima in 1932 to Gertrude (Stonestreet) and Dale McCann.  She attended Lima Central High School and in 1951 she was married to the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Webb.  They were together for over sixty-six years...

Mable F. Roberts

May 25, 2021

Mable F. Roberts, 85, passed away at 6:26 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  Mable was born on September 15, 1935, in Colfax, Louisiana, to the late Ned and Susie (Harper) Harrison.

Mable worked as a hall monitor for the Toledo School System at Devilbiss High School, the Lucas...

Robert "Bob" G. Stapleton

May 24, 2021

Robert “Bob” G. Stapleton

71, died at 4:55 PM on Monday, May 24, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Robert G. was born on Monday, May 22, 1950, in Mendenhall, Mississippi, to the late Johnnie and Minnie Mae Stapleton.  On Saturday, January 11, 1975, he married Marsha  (Leedy) Stapleton.

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Luther Edward Shrader

May 22, 2021

Harrod, OH

Luther Edward Shrader, 93, passed away at 3:04 p.m. on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his home in Harrod, Ohio.

Luther was born on April 30, 1928, in Duhring, WV, to the late Luther B. and Lila C. (Arrington) Shrader.  On October 13, 1984 he married LaDonna (Sheppard) Shrader...

Thomas Triandous Barnett

May 18, 2021

Thomas Triandous Barnett, 33, died on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Thomas was born on July 28, 1987, in Lima, Ohio, to Thomas Cobbs of Lima and Jennifer (Barnett) Mumin-Quarcoo of Knoxville, TN.

Thomas was an Elida High School graduate. He enjoyed playing basketball and spending time with friends and...

Vera May Krummel Siebanoller

May 17, 2021

Vera May (Krummel) Siebanoller

90, died at 11:00 PM on Monday, May 17, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Vera May was born on July 2, 1930, in Lisbon, Ohio, to the late, William McKee and Ruth (Piper) McKee.

Vera had worked at the United Telephone Company;...

Raymond Edward Rank

May 14, 2021

Raymond E. Rank, 79, passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021, at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Ray was born on January 2, 1942 in Bucyrus, Ohio, to John Ferguson and Mary Ann (Augustine) Rank.  On February 2, 2003 he married Christine Rank who survives in Lima.

Ray...

Barbara Ann Decker

May 9, 2021

Barbara Ann Decker, 67, died at 11:06 AM on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at her residence in Lima, Ohio. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. She lost her battle to leukemia after nine long months and was truly a warrior giving it everything she could.

Barbara Ann was born on Sunday,...

Vera Maye Ciminillo

May 8, 2021

Vera Maye Ciminillo, 98, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at her home in Lima.

She was born on February 16, 1923, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late Earl and Sylvia (Black) Paglow.  On July 22, 1944 she married Lewis Ciminillo who preceded her in death on November 20, 1989.

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Linda Lee Sprouse

May 4, 2021

Linda Lee Sprouse, 67, passed away on May 4, 2021, at her residence in Albion, MI.  Linda was born on May 29, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Charles “Chuck” and Mary (Justice) Hahn.

Linda graduated from Perry High School in 1971 and was a proud Perry Commodore.  She was a homemaker for most of her...