Obituaries

Feb 8, 2020

Carman Hardesty, 68, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 6:20 a.m. at Lima Convalescent Home.

She was born on May 26, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to the late Carmen and Rose {Crowe} Parente. On November 14, 1973, she married Gary Hardesty, who survives her in Lima.

Carman was a Lima Central...

Feb 6, 2020

Jeanette “Jan” S. Dillon, 85, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2020, at home.

Jeanette was born on October 31, 1934, in Ravenna, Ohio, to the late Frank and Sadie (DeYoung) Osdyke.

Ms. Dillon retired in 1991 after 27 years as a purchasing Manager at the City Loan.  She was a member of St. Gerard's Catholic...

Feb 4, 2020

Richard G. Gatchel

91, died at 8:50 AM on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Richard was born on October 6, 1928, in Mansfield, Ohio, to Glen & Hester (Fleming) Gatchel and on July 12, 1948, he married Leah M. (Rothe) Gatchel, who preceded him in death.

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Feb 3, 2020

Gerald “Jerry” Robert Crates

89, died peacefully and transitioned into his new life in Christ, February 3, 2020, at the Meadows of Delphos in Delphos, Ohio.

He was born December 6, 1930, in Ada, Ohio, to Ralph Crates and Agnes Marie Buess Crates, who preceded him in death, as well as one brother, James Crates,...

Feb 2, 2020

Katherine Keysor

48, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on June 30, 1971 in Hartville, Ohio. On Valentine’s Day 2005, she married Mike Keysor, who survives her in Lima.

She was not only a loving wife, but was a loving mother to her three...

Feb 2, 2020

Dale L. Rhodes

83, died at 4:35 PM on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Dale was born on September 18, 1936, in Highland Park, Michigan, to the late Chauncey  Rhodes  and Mildred  (Goodell) Rhodes.  On June 15, 1957, he married Roberta M. (Aune) Rhodes.

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Feb 1, 2020

Shirley Ann Maciejewski, 84, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on August 20, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio to the late John and Lulu {Martin} Mcdonald. She married Michael Maciejewski, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter Michaelene Drexler, son Ronald Maciejewski, granddaughter...

Jan 31, 2020

Bruce Lott, age 79, passed away at 1:08 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Bruce was born on August 6, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John and Mary (Craig) Lott.

Bruce was a graduate of Lima Senior High School.  He then served in the U.S. Army and was...

Jan 30, 2020

Scott A. Wireman, 50, of Lima, passed away Thursday evening, January 30, 2020 at his home. He was born May 18, 1969 to Clinton and Ida Wireman who survive him in Lima.

Also surviving are three sisters and a brother, all of Lima; Carol (Timothy) Smith, Lisa Wireman, Gregory (Jennifer) Wireman, and Courtney Wireman. Also surviving are...

Jan 21, 2020

Meredith “Merri” Bradshaw, age 83, passed away at 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Vancrest Rehab Center of Delphos.

Meredith was born on March 10, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Walter and Martha (Ault) Britt.  On December 3, 1955, she married John Bradshaw, who preceded her in death on January 27, 2013....

Jan 18, 2020

Kimberly D. Lones “Bug”

53, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 7:06 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 24, 1966 in Lima, Ohio to Robert Donavon and Diana {Newman} Lones, who survive her in Lima.

Kimberly liked to play games, Facebook,...

Jan 17, 2020

Dale Burdette Roush

Dale Roush, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.  He was born on June 18, 1928 in Lima to Walter and Ruth Moorman Roush.  As one of 13 children and the youngest of 10 boys, Dale went to live with his oldest brother,...

Jan 15, 2020

Gary William Carr Sr., age 68, passed away at 7:35 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Kindred Hospital in Lima surrounded by his family.

Gary was born on December 24, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to Janet Irene (Shade) Carr who survives in Lima, OH and the late Joseph Carr.  On October 1, 2016, he married Vicki...

Jan 14, 2020

Dan Lee Ferrall, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2020 at the Autumn Court Care Center in Ottawa, Ohio.

Dan was born in Lima, Ohio on September 14, 1942 and lived there most of his life.

He was a Navy veteran serving for 4 years. Dan retired from the Lima Police Department and...

Jan 10, 2020

Ruth E. Friemoth

78, died at 6:57 PM on Friday, January 10, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Ruth was born on May 27, 1941, in Forest, Ohio, to the late Kenneth  and Violet  (Dotson) Ream.  On April 4, 1959, she married Robert Joseph Friemoth, who preceded her in...

Jan 10, 2020

Martha “Marty” J. Oswald, age 91, passed away at 12:27 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2020, at her home.

Martha was born on April 11, 1928, in Pataskala, Ohio, to the late John and Irene Good.  On May 28, 1974, she married Thomas H. Oswald, who survives in Lima.

Martha retired from Dana Corp. after...

Jan 9, 2020

Karen S. Trevino, 73, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Karen was born on March 16, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late George and Pearl (Burkholder) Shrider.  On April 4, 1964, she married Edward Trevino, who survives in Lima.

Karen was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, working in her flower...

Jan 9, 2020

Beverly Anne Roby, age 85, passed away at 11:35 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

Beverly was born on April 25, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert J. LeVesque and Clara (Roeder) LeVesque Davisson.  On January 3, 1953, she married Paul “Gene”  Roby, who preceded her in death on...

Jan 9, 2020

Frank Albert Wittkamp Sr., age 88, passed away at 10:42 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at Lima Manor Care Center.

Frank was born on November 4, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Henry and Ella (Wilson) Wittkamp.  In January of 1951, he married Betty (Robison) Wittkamp, who preceded him in death on August 31, 1996....

Jan 8, 2020

Doris E. Wall, age 77, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at the Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora, Ohio.

Doris was born on August 25, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Andrew Frank and Pauline (Nance) Hooks.  On June 14, 1985, she married John T. Wall Sr., who preceded her in death...