Obituaries

Jan 25, 2021

Jill Ann Leichty-Murino, 57, passed away at 5:35 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Jill was born on April 7, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, to Ronald and Pat (Page) Leichty.  In 1986 she married Steve Conaway and then on December 31, 2007, she married the love of her life, Ronald...

Jan 22, 2021

Nancy Curry, 86, passed away at 8:56 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

She was born Nancy Lee Dumbauld, to Harry Lee and Helen Marie (Workman) Dumbauld on November 22, 1934, in Alexandria, Ohio.  She was a graduate of Alexandria High School in 1952 and received her Bachelor of...

Jan 20, 2021

Glendora “Glennie” A. Glazier, 86, passed away at 4:58 p.m. on January 20, 2021, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Glennie was born on July 6, 1934, in Britton, Michigan to the late Merl and Eleanor (Underwood) Cross.  On June 6, 1934 she married Martin Glazier who preceded her in death on November 17, 2016.

Glennie was...

Jan 19, 2021

Richard “Rich” Edward Hensley, 79, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Rich was born on February 28, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Harry Edward and Charlotte (Laker) Hensley.  On July 28, 1974 he married Lynda D. (Hall) Hensley who preceded him in death on...

Jan 19, 2021

Alice Pearl Lentz, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

Alice was born on June 1, 1928, in Allentown, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Martha (Harrod) Myers.  She married Richard Pearl Lentz who also preceded her in death...

Jan 14, 2021

Linda L. Perrine, 76, passed away at 11:10 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on January 30, 1944, in Logansport, IN, to Frank Urban and Hazel (Adams) Sanders.  On May 28, 1988 she married Frank Perrine who survives Lima.

Linda was an...

Jan 13, 2021

Celeste (Siler) Jones passed from this life and into the arms of the Lord on January 13, 2021 at the age of 99 years and 355 days from complications of Covid-19. Many, if not all, fondly knew her as “Honey” or “MyMy”. She enjoyed a beautiful existence as a faith filled daughter, sister, wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and...

Jan 13, 2021

David J. McCormick, 83, passed away at 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Otterbein Cridersville.

David was born on July 19, 1937, in Chicago, IL, to Edward J. McCormick and Helen (Magaw) Jackson.  On February 9, 1963 he married Patricia Ann (Renner) McCormick who passed away on December 30, 2014.

David was a...

Jan 12, 2021

Charles O. “Red” Smith, 86, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Otterbein Cridersville Assisted Living.

Charles was born on December 27, 1934, in Washington Courthouse, Ohio, to the late Robert D. and Edna {Sheridan} Smith.  On March 17, 1956 he married Delores {DeWeese} Smith who preceded him in death.

Charles...

Jan 10, 2021

William “Bill” C. Fritz, 89, passed away at 1:49 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at his home.

Bill was born on February 19, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Elmer P. and Grace V. (Bullock) Fritz at the family home.  On August 4, 1951 he married Elizabeth Ellen Britt, who survives in Lima.

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Jan 9, 2021

JoAnna Frail, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Burton Ridge Assisted Living Center in Lima.

JoAnna was born on March 28, 1931, in Greentown, Indiana, to the late Wesley and Lela (Wise) Summers.  On October 14, 1951 she married Marion “Peck” Frail who preceded her in death on December 2, 2001.

JoAnna...

Jan 8, 2021

Christina Glick, 93, passed away peacefully with family by her side at 8:35 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Burton Ridge Assisted Living Center (Memory Care Unit) in Lima.

Christina was born on December 31, 1927, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John Hunter and Christina (McDonald) Slaven.  She married Roger P. Glick who preceded her...

Jan 8, 2021

Donald Cash, 75, passed away at 1:25 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  Don was born on February 8, 1945, in Lima, OH, to Virgil and Mary (Cardone) Cash who preceded him in death.  He married Sherry Cash who survives in Lima.

Don was retired, having worked at Milcore and Lima...

Jan 7, 2021

Loretta Graessle, 81, passed away at 2:50 p.m. on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Loretta was born on February 6, 1939, in Huntsville, Ohio, to the late Adam & Ressie (Patton) Bradley.  She married William Carlton Graessle who preceded her in death on July 22, 2016.

Loretta...

Jan 6, 2021

Robert “Bob” Dean Reed, 86, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at his residence. He was born on July 20, 1934 in Rockford, Ohio to the late Ralph and Ruth {Harruff} Reed. On February 20, 1953, he married Janice Stumpp, who survives him in Lima.

Bob was a graduate of Lima South High School,...

Jan 3, 2021

Natividad M. Miller, 86, passed away at 5:10 a.m. on January 3, 2021, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

Natividad was born on September 6, 1934, in the Philippines, to the late Ambrocio and Illuminada (Grecale) Montano.  She married Moises Banaticla who preceded her in death.  She later married Carl Miller, who also preceded her in...

Jan 2, 2021

Rosemary Frances Bargmann, 94, passed away at 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

Rosemary was born on June 5, 1926, in Peoria, IL, to the late Anthony A. and Walburga K. (Leuthner) Grawey.  On October 3, 1964 she married Robert Bargmann who preceded her in death on July 29, 1996.

Jan 2, 2021

Harold Paul Deeds, 87, passed away at 5:12 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Harold was born on January 31, 1933, in Lima, OH, to Harold T. and Marjorie Deeds, who preceded him in death.  On November 18, 1972 he married Jeraldine (Rowe) Deeds who survives in Lima.

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Dec 31, 2020

Garnet M. Ridenour, 82, passed away at 3:48 p.m. on December 31, 2020, at his home in Cairo, OH.

Garnet was born on July 17, 1938, in Cairo, OH, to the late Charles and Leota (Tippie) Ridenour.  On May 16, 1959 he married Carol (Bogart) Ridenour who survives in Cairo.

Garnet served in the Navy...

Dec 28, 2020

Robert Adam Malon, 71, passed away at 4:23 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2020, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Robert was born on April 20, 1949, in Hicksville, NY, to the late Adam and Mary (Martarello) Malon.  On August 9, 1980 he married Cheryl L. (Case) Malon who survives in Lima.

Robert was...