Obituaries

Jun 23, 2019

Suzanne Marie (Neville) Vastano

70 of Byrdstown, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 2:11 p.m. at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born on December 8, 1948 in Detroit, MI to the late John and Frances {Bradley} Neville. On March 20, 1969 she married William James Vastano who preceded her in...

Jun 22, 2019

A. Fay Stephens, 88, of Elida, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11:35 A.M. at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima. She was born on September 5, 1930 in Gomer, Ohio to the late Clarence and Bertha {Sarber} Clevenger. On July 3, 1949, she married Marvin E. Stephens who survives her. They would have celebrated 70 years...

Jun 20, 2019

Howard Jason Snyder, age 94, passed away at 4:25 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Lima Manor Care Center.

Howard was born on September 17, 1924 in Hancock County, Ohio to the late Daniel Snyder and Dorothy (Young) Snyder.  On April 26, 1947 in Covington, KY, he married Miriam Jean Bame who preceded him in death...

Jun 19, 2019

Charlene Nameche -

If you are lucky enough to have known Charlene, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, her joy will stay with you, because every day was a party for Charlene. And, for her family, she made life wonderful. She was a caring and supportive wife and a loving mother.

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Jun 10, 2019

Lucy Cheney

94, died at 11:50 PM on Monday, June 10, 2019, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos, Ohio.

Lucy was born on December 28, 1924, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to the late Elliott Salyer  and Edith (Allen) Salyer.

Lucy married Jonas Potts on January 8, 1943.  He preceded...

Jun 7, 2019

Edmon “Ed” “Smitty” Smith, age 94, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Springview Manor Nursing Home.

Ed was born on May 7, 1925, in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Enoch A. and Betty (Mullins) Smith.

Ed first worked for Neon Products, retiring from there after 31 years.  He then went...

Jun 4, 2019

Charlotte Ganser

59, died at 6:17 AM on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at St. Rita's Medical Center ER in Lima, Ohio.

Charlotte was born on May 21, 1960, in Sauk City, Wisconsin, to the late David William  Ganser Sr.  and Shirley Ann (Block) Ganser.  She married William West, who is deceased.

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Jun 4, 2019

Gene P. Rutter, 88, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 7:10 AM at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. He was born on August 22, 1930 in Lima, Ohio to the late Clifford and Alice {Tillet} Rutter. On October 8, 1955 he married Betty Moore, who survives him in Lima.

In addition to...

May 30, 2019

Thomas J. Houseworth, age 73, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

He was born on May 15, 1946 to Harold and Ruth (Silver) Houseworth who preceded him in death.

Tom retired from Buckeye Rubber after 42 years.  He attended St. Gerard School and Church and graduated...

May 27, 2019

John “Jack” Brookman, age 87, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

John was born on May 19, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Clifford and Eleanor (Fink)  Brookman.  On April 11, 1959, he married the love of his life Norma Jean (Martin) Brookman, who preceded...

May 25, 2019

Lois W. Kresser, 91, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Liberty Nursing Centers of Lima. She was born on August 14, 1927, in Waterloo, IN to the late Wilbert and Helen (Royal) Wasserman. On August 27, 1949, she wed Norman D. Kresser, to whom she was happily married for 54 years. Norman preceded her in...

May 23, 2019

Dortha M. Lawson, age 99, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

Dortha was born on May 8, 1920, in Spencerville, Ohio, to the late Carl and Myrtle (Clay) Briggs.  On January 29, 1938 Dortha married her first love, Donald Bice , who died on July 1,...

May 22, 2019

Anna L. “Ann” Staup, age 88, passed away at 6:08 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Ann was born on September 2, 1930, in Hindman, KY, to the late Robert “Bobby” and Grace (Hall) Slone.  She married Robert “Bob” Welch who preceded her in death November 18, 1980.  Then on September 8, 1994,...

May 21, 2019

Catherine M. Wogerman, 89, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at 11:30am at her residence. She was born on April 2, 1930 in Lima, Ohio to the late William and Opal {Dixon} Schafer. She married Richard Wogerman on March 31, 1951, who preceded her in death.

Catherine was a 1948 graduate of St. Rose...

May 20, 2019

Tavonna Pritchett, age 55, passed away at 6:34 p.m. on Monday, May 20, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Tavonna was born on September 23, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, to Oscar J. Dixon Sr. and Mary (Sims) Dixon.  She married Judge Pritchett, who preceded her in death.

Tavonna loved to dee jay and dance with...

May 19, 2019

Linda L. Boyed

69, died at 7:20 AM on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

Linda was born on April 26, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to Richard "Dick" Boyed who is deceased   and Monyeen  (Briggs) Boyed, who survives in Lima.

Linda was a...

May 18, 2019

Ruth ‘Charli’ Edens passed away at home with her family on May 18, 2019. Born in Milaca, MN to Sam and Marion Anderson, Charlie was known for ‘knowing no stranger ‘. She talked to anyone who crossed her path, had a knack for remembering people’s names, was witty and always put a smile on people’s faces, mostly by telling...

May 17, 2019

Esther M. Wein

78, died at 5:17 PM on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

Esther was born on August 13, 1940, in Spencerville, Ohio, to the late Francis "Ed" Wein and Sadie E. (Engard) Wein.

Esther graduated from Spencerville High School, Spencerville,...

May 17, 2019

Eileen T. Schleter

76, died at 4:38 PM on Friday, May 17, 2019, surrounded by her family at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Eileen was born on October 15, 1942, in   New Riegel, OH.  to the late Bernard and Hilda (Siebenaller) Durbin. She married James M. Schleter, whom survives in...

May 16, 2019

Naomi Lee, 95, passed away at 10:10 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Vancrest of Delphos.

Naomi was born on August 5, 1923, in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, to the late Henry G. and Susanna (Moyer) Moyer.  On Saturday, October 6, 1951, she married Lawrence Edward Lee, who preceded her in death on January 19, 2006....