Obituaries

Mar 10, 2020

Jerry D. Smith

age 71, passed away Tuesday, March 10th 2020 at St. Rita’s Mercy Health surrounded by his family.

He was born May 6th, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to the late Rev. Herman Elbert and Clara (Mason) Smith. On July 5th, 1973 he married Gerri (Barrows) Smith, who survives.

He retired from...

Mar 9, 2020

Michael Paul Grant, age 26, passed away suddenly in his home in Lima, OH on March 9, 2020.

He was born on October 15, 1993 in Syracuse, New York to David and Robin {Seidenfuss} Grant. His father survives him. He is also survived by his sister, Roseann Seidenfuss; aunt, Dawn Seidenfuss, and many cousins.

He...

Mar 9, 2020

Constance “Connie” Knisely

71, of Lima, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at 2:58 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

She was born on June 22, 1948 in Lima to the late Loren and Marjorie {Niehaus} Kilgore. She married William Knisely, who survives her in Lima.

Connie was a loving,...

Mar 8, 2020

Linda Lou (Wellbaum) Shappell

77, of Hamilton, IN and Palmetto, FL, passed at 3:02 AM on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at Visiting Nurse Service & Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Linda was born on September 11, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Vernon L. Wellbaum and Bernice (White) Wellbaum-Frey. ...

Mar 7, 2020

Deborah L Sawmiller

69, departed this life at 3:10 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

Deborah was born on February 20, 1951, in Bellevue, Ohio, to the late Joseph R. Artino  and Oletha  (Henry) Artino.  On September 17, 1968, she married Dane Sawmiller who survives in Lima....

Mar 7, 2020

Joyce C. Ruffner

77, died at 1:47 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Joyce was born on December 11, 1942, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Lewis T. and Dorothy  Felver.  On Saturday, March 11, 1961, she married Jimmie L. Ruffner, who preceded her in death...

Mar 7, 2020

Nancy Lee Vanderhoff

73, died at 12:12 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

Nancy was born on October 17, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to William Andrew Cannon Jr. and Donna Little.  On Saturday, June 11, 1983, she married Buddy R. Vanderhoff, he survives in Lima.

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Mar 2, 2020

Mary L. Bechtel

89, died at 2:30 PM on Monday, March 2, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Mary was born on Wednesday, July 23, 1930, to the late Carl and Lenore (Fulton) Carter.  She married William J. Bechtel on August 13, 1949. He preceded her in death on February 20,...

Mar 1, 2020

Clara McWay,  78, died at 8:35 PM on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

Clara was born on April 24, 1941, in Fort Recovery, Ohio, to the late Linville & Regina (Killian) Gagle. On April 17, 1998 she married Martin McWay, he survives in Lima.

She enjoyed planting flowers, doing...

Mar 1, 2020

Imogene Bowers, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at 3:00 a.m. at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville. She was born on July 17, 1933 in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Lyle and Mabel {Staley} Sneary.

On May 29, 1951, she married Dale J. Bowers, who preceded her in death on October 14, 1983. Imogene was...

Feb 25, 2020

It is with great sadness and remembrance of a long and well-lived life, that the family of Joseph (Chow) French announces his passing on Tuesday, February 25th, 2020 at the age of 91. Chow was born on July 26th, 1928 to Nicholas and Margaret French.   He served his country proudly in the US Navy from 1945 to 1946.  He...

Feb 25, 2020

Rosemary B. Moneer, age 91, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

Rosemary was born on June 11, 1928, in Lima, OH, to the late Ray and Rovina (Falke) Rigali.  On December 27, 1947, she married Robert C. Moneer, who preceded her in death on November 9, 2013....

Feb 22, 2020

Larry Gene Latham, age 79, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020, in Marietta, GA surrounded by his loving family.

Larry was born on October 13, 1940, in Lima, OH, to the late Waldo and Mary (Taylor) Latham.  On January 19, 1964 he married Sandra (Vlachos) Latham, who survives in Marietta, GA.

Larry was a...

Feb 21, 2020

Joyce Ann (Fox) Reedy, 85, passed away peacefully at Elmcroft of Lima on Friday, February 21, 2020. She was born in Luray, VA on June 21, 1934 and was the daughter of the late D. Elmer and Kathryn (Bradford) Fox of Manassas, VA. Mrs. Reedy graduated from Osbourn High School in 1952. She was an avid bowler and scored...

Feb 20, 2020

Annabelle Hooks, 99, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2020, at Cridersville Health Care Center.

Annabelle was born on August 20, 1920, in Ada, Ohio, to the late Frank and Leta (Tarr) Irwin.  On July 2, 1938, she married Carl William Hooks Sr., who preceded her in death on February 10, 1989.

She was a...

Feb 18, 2020

Roger Lee Stokes, 77, passed away at 11:53 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at Otterbein of Cridersville, surrounded by his family.

Roger was born on May 30, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Hewitt and Evelyn (Shook) Stokes.  On July 1, 1967, he married Janelle Jane Stokes, who survives in Lima.

He is...

Feb 16, 2020

Virginia “Ginger” Jacobs, 76, passed on Sunday, February 16, 2020, at Springview Manor Nursing Home.

Ginger was born on March 1, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Victor and Opal Gossard.  She married Ronald E. Jacobs, on December 10, 1960.  He survives in Lima.

She enjoyed working in her yard, taking care of her...

Feb 11, 2020

Gertrude   Waddles

100, died at 7:25 AM on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

Gertrude was born on September 27, 1919, in Larkslane, KY, to the late Kendell Ramey and Allie (Beverly) Ramey.  She married Aaron Waddles who preceded her in death.

Gertrude...

Feb 10, 2020

Charles “Chuck” VanBuskirk

70, of Elida, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 8:33 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System after a long battle with lung cancer. He was born on October 31, 1949 in Lima to the late Robert and Helen {Tannehill} VanBuskirk.

Chuck worked as a truck driver for 38 years with...

Feb 9, 2020

Dorothy Jeanne  Reed

88, died at  1:44 P.M.on Sunday, February 09, 2020, at Otterbein Nursing Home - Cridersville in Cridersville, Ohio.

She was born on August 10, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Clyde and Irene  (Iames) Custer.  On June 16, 1951, in Ohio, she married Carl Eugene "Gene" Reed...