Obituaries

Robert Eugene Hatcher Sr.

Jun 22, 2020

Robert E. Hatcher, Sr., 66 of Lima, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 7:01 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on November 28, 1953 in Kenton, OH to the late James and Stella {Gibson} Hatcher. On June 4, 1983, he married Karen {Felver} Golden, who survives him in Lima.

He...

Joseph A. Fisher

Jun 12, 2020

On June 12, 2020 at his home, Joseph A. Fisher completed his journey here on earth, and is now forever at rest and no longer in pain.  He had been ill for the past 9 years with several medical problems.

He was born in Lima on November 16, 1938, to the late Arnold and Catherine Fisher.  Fifty-six...

Jerry D. VanTilburg

Jun 12, 2020

Pastor Jerry D. VanTilburg, 58, went to be with our Lord at 6:54 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, at his home.

Jerry was born on June, 21, 1961, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Paul and Lourie (Thompson) VanTilburg.  On November 2, 1980, he married Anita R. (Salyers) VanTilburg, who survives in Lima.

Jerry...

Gene A. Rayman

Jun 9, 2020

Eugene A. Rayman, 85, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6:50 a.m. at the Meadows of Delphos, Delphos, OH. He was born on July 13, 1934 in Ottoville, OH to the late John and Lucy {Schimmoeller} Rayman. On November 8, 1958, he married Alice J. Wrasman, who survives him.

Gene worked as an...

Jeffrey Eugene Huffer

Jun 8, 2020

Jeffrey Eugene Huffer, 42, of Lima, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on April 11, 1978 in Lima to David and Debra {Bryan} Huffer who survive him in Coldwater, MI.

Jeffrey is also survived by his sister Stacy (Ed) Risner of Elida, nephews Gavin and Nolan...

Charles Martin Miller

Jun 4, 2020

Charles M. Miller, 65, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 9:27 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on August 14, 1954 in Lima to the late Eugene and Dorothy {Smith} Miller. On December 19, 1988, he married Sabrina Person, who survives him.

Charles is also survived by his...

Robert Donovan Lones

May 31, 2020

Robert Donovan Lones, 77, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

Robert was born on March 1, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Donovan A. and Dorothy (Truesdale) Lones.  He married Diana L. (Newman) Lones, who just passed on May 28, 2020.

Robert was a...

Charles "Chuck" Francis Barga

May 29, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Francis Barga, 64, passed away at 7:33 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020, at his home.

Chuck was born on December 13, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Virgil and Florence (McFarland) Barga.

Chuck was a Lima Central Catholic graduate, class of 1974 and worked at Westinghouse.  He had many friends at...

Diana L. Lones

May 28, 2020

Diana L. Lones, 76, passed away at 3:56 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.  Diana was born on April 25, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Roy Edward and Frances Vera (Smith) Newman.  She married Robert D. Lones Sr. who survives in Lima,

Diana had worked as a cook...

William "Dan" Reiff

May 28, 2020

William “Dan” Reiff, 77, passed away at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his home after a prolonged health battle.

Dan was born on October 7, 1942, in Lima, Ohio to the late William and Helen (Roth) Reiff.  On August 5, 1960 he married Judy (Miller) Reiff, who survives in Elida.

Dan attended...

Daniel Joseph Atzinger

May 22, 2020

Daniel Joseph Atzinger, 68, passed away at on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Daniel was born on December 27, 1951, in Fremont, OH to Frank and Onnalee (Haas) Atzinger.  On April 19, 1986, he married Sharon Patterson, who survives in Lima.

Daniel had worked at Medicote Inc. as a coater.  He was...

Darlene Smith

May 22, 2020

Darlene Smith, 75, of Lima, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 4:52 a.m. at her home. She was born on January 3, 1945 in Salyersville, KY to the late Vince and Lone ({Rowe} Williams. On March 8, 1964 she married Roger L. Smith, who preceded her in death November 5, 2016.

Darlene was a nurse...

Mildred L. Harsh

May 15, 2020

Mildred L. (Clemons)Harsh

77, died at 12:15 PM on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

Mildred was born on September 6, 1942, in Silver Point, Tennessee, to the late John and Odell Clemons. She married Roger Harsh in 1965.

She was a homemaker and attended Lighthouse Church...

Ruth E. Honert

May 8, 2020

DATELINE:  Lima, OH

Ruth E. Weaver Honert, 94 of Lima died peacefully at home on May 8, 2020.

She was born on December 24, 1925 in Lima, Ohio to the late George and Laura Bigham Weaver.

Ruth graduated in 1944 from Lima Central High School and 18 days later on June 16, 1944,...

Wilbur L Logan

May 4, 2020

Wilbur L. Logan

74, died on May 4, 2020 at 5:00 A.M. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Wilbur was born on November 21, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Samuel Logan and Maxine (McGuire) Logan.  On July 10, 1966, he married Diane (Hill) Logan. Who survives in Lima.

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Richard Patrick Lee

Apr 30, 2020

Richard Patrick Lee

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Patrick Lee announces his sudden passing, on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the age of 52. He was born May 19, 1967, in Lima, Ohio, to Richard and Susan (Smith) Lee. Upon graduation from Lima Senior High School in 1985, he enlisted in the...

Charlotte Williams

Apr 26, 2020

Charlotte Williams, 87, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born on August 25, 1932 in Bluefield, VA to the late Alonzo and Lula Barnett. On October 26, 1968 she married Gale Williams, who survives her in Lima.

Charlotte is also survived by her sons: Roy (Paula) Shrader of Lima...

Suzanne Hait

Apr 22, 2020

Suzanne Hait age 81 of Lancaster, California passed away April 22nd, 2020 due to Parkinson's disease. She was born January 31st, 1939 to the parents of Mr. Brice Brooks Applas Jr. and Mrs. Dorothy Jane Applas in Lima, Ohio.

Suzanne graduated from Lima Senior High School Lima, Ohio in 1957 where she was named May Queen and...

Dawn Horner

Apr 22, 2020

Dawn R. Horner, 53, of Lima, went to be with her Father in heaven on April 22, 2020 at 4:13 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on June 4, 1966 in Sioux, Iowa to the late William Ivan Horner and Vinda Rose {Lange} Smith.

She is survived by her spouse Russell Smith, sons Christopher...

Henrie Keykens

Apr 19, 2020

Henrie Keykens

92, died at 6:45 AM on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at the Springs of Lima in Lima, Ohio.

Henrie was born on May 29, 1927, in Antwerp, Belgium to Fredrick & Christina (Geluykens) Keykens.

On November 23, 1963, he married D. Jeanne  (Meyer) Keykens who preceded him in death...