Obituaries

Apr 10, 2020

Virginia Ann Adams, 92, of Lima, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. She was born on December 31, 1927 in Lima to the late Ike McKinley and Alice {Rumsey} Yokum. On April 22, 1946 she married Robert L. Adams Sr., who preceded her in death.

Virginia, also known as Grandma to everyone,  ...

Apr 9, 2020

Jack W. Young, 90 passed away April 9, 2020 at 7:45 p.m. at his home at Indian Lake surrounded by his family.  Mr. Young was born on February 3, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio to Harry and Dorthy Young.  On December 23, 1950 he married the love of his life Rosemary Dowell, who survives.  They were blessed with 70 years...

Apr 8, 2020

John J. Fisher

77, of Findlay, OH passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Elmcroft of Lima. He was born January, 10, 1943 in Ubly, MI the son of Sylvester and Mary (Heilig) Fisher.

Upon graduation from Ubly High School, he studied at Macomb Community College, then enlisted in the United States...

Apr 6, 2020

Clara Mae Long

93, died at 11:59 PM on Monday, April 6, 2020, at her daughter's residence in Elida, Ohio.

Clara was born on April 6, 1927, in Dayton to the late John William Oliver and Martha Susan (Flory) Oliver.  On Saturday, June 22, 1946, she married George O. Long, he preceded her...

Apr 6, 2020

Date Line Lima, Ohio

Shelley D.   Downton

50, died at 7:35 AM on Monday, April 6, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center  in Lima, Ohio.

Shelley was born on August 15, 1969, in Lima, Ohio, to the late James D.  Downton and Yvonne [Stubblefield] Downton.  On August 15, 1992, she married Earl Strong,...

Mar 31, 2020

Johnny LeMaster

73, died at 7:09 AM on Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Johnny was born on May 15, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Bate and Opal (Gibson) LeMaster .  In March of 1995, he married Susan (Randall) LeMaster.

He...

Mar 30, 2020

Lima, Ohio

Joshua Ian Cook, 4 days old, passed away on March 30, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic. He was born on March 26th in Cleveland to Joshua Cook and Erica Oliphant who survive in Lima.

He is also survived by: his brothers; James Lanker lll., Zaidyne Cook, and Kash Cook, his sisters; Alasjah Cook...

Mar 30, 2020

James Paul (Jim) Halker (80) passed away March 30, 2020, at Lochaven Assisted Living Apartments in Lima, Ohio. He passed peacefully in his sleep from heart failure. He was born on October 19, 1939, in Lima, to Paul and Ruth (Leatherman) Halker of Lima who preceded him in death.

He graduated from Lima Central Catholic in 1958...

Mar 30, 2020

Audra Ann “Audra” Bowers

87, of Lima passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones at 9:42 PM on Monday, March 30, 2020.

Audra was born on September 10, 1932, in Delphos, Ohio, to the late Leon and Bessie (Fair) Talboon who preceded her in death. On November...

Mar 28, 2020

Joyce Marlene Thomas Avery, 84, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 7:15 p.m. at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

She was born on July 4, 1935 in Lima to the late Harry and Leona {Shiflet} Thomas. On June 12, 1954, she married William “Bill” Avery, who survives her, after 65 wonderful years together.

Mar 28, 2020

Mary Jean Vorhees

91, passed peacefully from this life at 9:50 a.m. March 28, 2020 at Lima Convalescent Home.

She was born March 30, 1928 in Columbus, OH to Odilo and Margeret Mary Verhoff who preceded her in death. On August 11, 1948, at St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Columbus, she married Harry Eugene...

Mar 24, 2020

Theodore Thomas Longmeier, 79, of Bradenton, FL and Hamilton, IN lost his short battle with lung cancer  on March 24, 2020 at Hospice of Cincinnati.

Ted was born in Lima, OH on October 19, 1940, the son of Theodore Frederick Longmeier and Mildred Lucille Schmersal Longmeier.

A 1958 graduate from Lima Central Catholic High School,...

Mar 23, 2020

Candace O. Osborn, 66, died on Monday, March 23, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.

Candace was born on May 15, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to the late Donald Osborn and Eileen (Youngberg) Osborn.

Candace retired from Proctor & Gamble as Line Tech and Head of Quality Central.  She was a graduate...

Mar 23, 2020

Dorothy Ann Snider

83, died at 12:00 AM on Monday, March 23, 2020, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

Dorothy was born on April 10, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Art Howard  and Ronda  (Marshall) Howard.  On June 23, 1956, she married Ralph B. Snider who preceded her in death on...

Mar 19, 2020

A loving, caring woman, Laura Mae Wright, age 88, passed away at 8:17 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at her home after a long illness, with her family and caretakers at her side.

Laura was born on September 8, 1931, in Washington Court House, OH, to the late George W. and Amanda M. (White) Perrion.  On...

Mar 18, 2020

Sylvia May Brock, 90, passed away at 6:18 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Briar Hill Health Campus in North Baltimore, OH.

Sylvia was born on May 11, 1929, in Mineola, NY, to the late Wilmer and Elizabeth (Heline) Stine.  On June 17, 1951, she married Alec Robert Brock, who preceded her in death on April...

Mar 15, 2020

Geraldine Faye Coolahan

age 90 passed away peacefully on Sunday March 15, 2020. She was the beloved wife of the late James Michael Coolahan married for 52 years, the loving mother of Staci (Gregory) Coolahan Moran of Mentor, Ohio, and Steven Michael (Barbara) Coolahan of Bradenton, FL, the cherished grandmother of Victoria “Tori” and Chase Coolahan Moran...

Mar 14, 2020

Bonnie Gail Landes , 65, of Lima, passed away on March 14, 2020 at 2:08 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on September 8, 1954 in Lima to James and Henrietta {Hilyard} Lewis. Bonnie’s mother survives her in Lima.

Bonnie was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle in Lima. She was blessed...

Mar 12, 2020

Betty Jane Ricker, 93, passed away at 2:55 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville, OH, surrounded by her family.

Betty was born on June 23, 1926, in Williamsport, OH, to the late Greer and Ruth {Cramer} Gibson.  On December 22, 1974, she married Norman Ricker, who preceded her...

Mar 11, 2020

Solace Mykel Gary Fails, 4 months, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at home.

Little Solace was born on November 1, 2019, in Lima, OH, to Carl Fails and Kaniya Thompson.

Solace was the family’s first “Prince” and was a very active, smart and happy baby.  He seemed to be constantly surrounded...