Obituaries

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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William George Ballweg Jr.

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...

Mandy Triplett

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...

Peggy A. Hart

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...

James Walter Rice

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.

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Tige Anthony Ladden

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...

Margaret Jean Heil

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...

Marilyn A. Sackinger

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...

Debra Mae Dupler

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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James H. Schwabero

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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Dorothy M. Randall

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...

Richard A. Nees

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...

Ruth Metzger

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...

Elizabeth Long

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...