Obituaries

Oct 16, 2023

Jonathan J. Smith, 40, passed away on October 16, 2023, at his residence.

Jonathan was born on December 18, 1982, in Dayton, Ohio to James Irvin and Inez (Stidham) Smith.

Jonathan enjoyed playing video games and loved cheering everyone up. He always had a bright personality.

He is survived by his fiancé Sharlet...

Oct 10, 2023

Serida Kay Cooper, 62, of Lima, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

She was born on December 20, 1960 in Delaware, Ohio to the late Jesse J. Cooper and Sheila (Rev. Ferman) Hall.

Kay was a graduate of Marimor Industries and enjoyed her time working at the Workshop. She...

Oct 9, 2023

Andrew Mitchell "Mitch" Pitts, 78, died at 11:15 AM on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Vancrest Health Care Center of Ada, Ohio. Andrew was born on January 11, 1945, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky, to the late Tommy Pitts and the late Lucy (Praeter) Pitts.  He married Mary Kathryn Szippl-Sprague on February 14, 1991. Andrew retired from the Superior Coaches...

Oct 4, 2023

Sheila McWay, 58, of Lima, passed away on October 4, 2023. She was born on March 6, 1965, in Lima, Ohio to the late Martin Howard McWay Sr. and Diane {Johnson} McWay.

Sheila was known for having a beautiful singing voice and her sense of humor. Her daughters and grandchildren were truly her love.

She...

Sep 29, 2023

Marcia Lee (Hartman) O’Keefe, 77, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at The University of Toledo Medical Center.

Marcia was born on July 22, 1946, in Findlay, Ohio, to the late Gerald and Thelma Belle (Bishop) Hartman. On May 6, 1978, she married her love, John Joseph O’Keefe, who preceded her in death on July 2,...

Sep 28, 2023

Joy Ann Dennis, 83, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. She was born on April 16, 1940 to the late Joseph and Sarah {Spencer} Smith.

Joy had a career in retail and began at The Leader, and then Lazarus, and then finally finishing her career at Elder Beerman, retiring...

Sep 26, 2023

Martha J. Morrisey, 91, passed away on September 26, 2023, at her residence.

Martha was born on June 25, 1932, in Newark, Ohio to Loren Dewitt and Florence (Welker) Fairall. She married Louis “Gene” Morrisey who preceded her in death.

Martha was a 1950 graduate of Lima Central High School. She worked at Feldman’s Department...

Sep 18, 2023

Catherine “Cathy” Collins, 73, passed away on September 18, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by her loving family.

Catherine was born on July 29, 1950, in Buffalo, New York to Fedele C. and Elizabeth M. (Hughes) Porreca.

Catherine’s family, especially grandchildren and great-grandchildren were everything to her.

She is survived by...

Sep 17, 2023

Deeno Parlapiano, 64, passed away on September 17, 2023, at his residence.

Deeno was born on April 20, 1959, in Lima, Ohio to John and Etta Marie (Roeder) Parlapiano.  In July of 2019 he married Marcia (Kimmel) Parlapiano who survives in Lima.

Deeno was a 1978 graduate of Lima Central Catholic. He enjoyed fishing, music...

Sep 12, 2023

Clara Bolton, 67, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at her sister’s home. She was born on February 8, 1956 in Wheeling, WV to the late Cecil Jr. and Eleanor {Wolfe} Bolton.

Clara worked as a middle school librarian for the Kanas City school system. She was also a college librarian and a special...

Sep 12, 2023

Joyce Anne Woods, 82, passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at her home in Lima.

Joyce was born on October 25, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Richard Woodrow and Marian Eleanor (Mawhorr) Wilson.  She married Wilbur Sherman Woods, who preceded her in death.

Joyce was a 1958 graduate of Shawnee High School...

Sep 11, 2023

Marvin Edward Long, 74, passed away on September 11, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Marvin was born on October 16, 1948, in Lima, Ohio to George Oliver and Clara Mae (Oliver) Long.

Marvin enjoyed playing Bingo and coloring while living at VanCrest of Delphos.

He is survived by his daughters, Katina Marie...

Sep 11, 2023

David Brian Cochren, 63, passed away on September 11, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital.

David was born on May 25, 1960, in Decatur, Indiana to Rowland and Marjorie (Adams) Cochren.

David grew up in Ft. Wayne where he attended school. He graduated from Snider High School, class of ’78. He served in the US Navy...

Sep 10, 2023

Terry L. Janeski, 63, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on November 29, 1959 in Prentiss Plantation, Maine.

She was a loving mother and will be greatly missed by her family. She is survived by her son: Bryce Lozier, daughter: Dani-Marie Ward, brothers: William Thompson and...

Sep 5, 2023

Franklin D. Cooley, 92, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2023, at his residence.

Franklin was born on October 23, 1930, in Warren, Ohio to Merrill F. and Nelle (Copeland) Cooley. On January 31, 1951, he married Barbara H. (Turner) Cooley who preceded him in death in May 2001. In June of 2002, he married Alice (Cummans)...

Sep 4, 2023

If I wanted to describe my grandfather and give you the best summary of what kind of man he was, I would say this. If a man broke into his house with the intent of causing him and/or his family harm, my grandfather would proceed to stop him, kick the man's ass until the man submitted, keep the man...

Aug 30, 2023

Dorothy A. Adam Dingledine, 91, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at The Springs of Lima.

Dorothy was born on February 6, 1932, in Lima, Ohio to the late Ellis and Lelia (Swank) Gilmore.  On August 21, 1949, Dorothy married Erwin E. Adam, who preceded her in death on November 20, 2010.  Then on June 4,...

Aug 29, 2023

Susan Dickerson, 75, passed away at 1:17 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

Susan was born on September 14, 1947, in Greenville, Kentucky, to Stephen Lloyd and Frances (Russell) Lovell.  On July 13, 1969, she married her love, Bruce Gaylord Dickerson, who preceded her in death on April 11, 2003.

Aug 27, 2023

Gary L. Bechtel “PeeWee”, 80, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at his home.

He was born on January 16, 1943, in Lima to the late Harold and Faye {Johnson} Bechtel. On October 8, 1960, he married Sandra {Hardesty} who preceded him in death on September 11, 2005.

Gary served in the...

Aug 24, 2023

Polly Welker, 75, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at her home.

She was born on July 19, 1948, in Lima to the late Howard and Helen {Bland} Quickle. On October 19, 1977, she married Kenneth G. Jarman, who preceded her in death in 1985. In June of 1990, she then married Jerrold “Jerry”...