Obituaries

Aug 10, 2019

Jackie Charles Haines, 81, of Lima, died August 10, 2019 in Lima. Jack was born April 7, 1938 in Lake Twp., Michigan to the late Robert and Clara Haines. On August 23, 1964 he married Judith Helen Robinson, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by 3 siblings.

He is survived...

Aug 10, 2019

Terry L. Reynolds

66, died at 7:15 AM on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.

Terry was born on July 4, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Duane D. Reynolds Sr. and Vivian A. (Timmerman) Reynolds.

Terry was a member of St....

Aug 8, 2019

Dale E. Plaugher, age 71, passed away at 11:14 p.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Dale was born on October 5, 1947, in Lima, OH, to the late Herbert Dale and Patricia Ann (Vorhees) Plaugher.  In June 24, 1967 he married Nancy L. (Howell) Plaugher, who preceded him in death on November...

Aug 8, 2019

Beverly M. Lhamon, age 83, passed away at 10:35 a.m. on Thursday, August 8, 2019, at the Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora, OH.

Beverly was born on November 2, 1935, in Lima, OH, to the late Warren and Elizabeth (Warner) Shook.  On June 3, 1956, she married Richard L. Lhamon, who preceded her in death on May...

Aug 7, 2019

Emily S. Lee, 59, passed away at 3:25 a.m. on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, at Ohio State University Hospital, Columbus, OH.  Emily was born on June 8, 1960, in Lima, OH.

Emily worked in the office of United Telephone in Lima and also Mansfield.  She was a member of Trinity Friends in Van Wert and was formerly...

Jul 31, 2019

Henry Frank Wallen Jr.

71, of Lima, returned to his heavenly home on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at home after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to family and his firm belief in God ultimately brought him to peace.

Henry was born September 9, 1947 in Lima to Henry Sr. and Ida...

Jul 25, 2019

Tyler Perkins, age 29, formerly of Lima, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family at 12:57 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

Tyler was born on November 25, 1989, in Toledo, Ohio, to Kelvin (Bernadette) Brown and Rosalyn Perkins.  who survive in Lima, Ohio.

Tyler loved cooking,...

Jul 24, 2019

Nancy J. Cox, 69, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at 7:55 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on October 16, 1949 in Lima to the late John and Margaret {Gossard} Boyer. On October 31, 1970 she married Larry Cox, who survives in Lima.

Nancy was a graduate of...

Jul 23, 2019

Dorothy (Krouskop) Jones, 89, passed away at 10:50 AM on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at her son’s residence in Lima.

Dorothy was born on December 5, 1929, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harold L. Krouskop and Mellie (Thompson) Krouskop.

Dorothy married the late Howard D. Jones on August 7, 1948.  They have two children:...

Jul 18, 2019

DATELINE:  Lima, Ohio

Gail (Gene) Mason, age 78, passed away at 2:02 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at his home.

Gene was born on July 4, 1941, in Lima, Ohio, to the late George Thomas and Jenny Kathleen (Raines) Mason.  On May 2, 1973, he married Aura (Clementz) Mason, who...

Jul 17, 2019

Stephen “Steve” Spees, age  64, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Steve was born on November 29, 1954, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Walter and Mary (Collette) Spees.  On May 1, 1996, he married Barb (Reed) Spees, who survives in Lima, Ohio.

Steve served in the...

Jul 14, 2019

Richard Allen Keller,

74, died at 12:43 PM on July 14, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Richard was born on July 2, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Kenneth Keller and Waneta Mae (Stoner) Keller.  On Sunday, August 8, 1999, he married Ruth Ann (Smith) Keller, who preceded him in death...

Jul 14, 2019

Eula Mason, 89, of Continental, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Ingram, KY on February 27, 1930 to the late Cillus and Mary Hannah {Golden} Brooks. On June 12, 1948, she married Otis Mason, who preceded her in death June 18, 2010.

Eula was a...

Jul 8, 2019

Edna Huggins

74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 8:10 PM on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

Edna was born on October 15, 1944, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Edward Smith  and Cornelia  Christine (Taylor) Smith.  She was previously married to Paul Scarrett and later...

Jul 8, 2019

Betty Vera (Dielman) Kelly passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Otterbein Cridersville Nursing Home.

She was born October 17, 1921, in Allen County, Ohio to Christian Dielman and Deborah Z. (Berryhill) Dielman.

On December 8, 1946 she married Charles J. Kelly.

She had worked as a claims secretary for Aetna Casualty...

Jul 7, 2019

Jack Hill Jr, 89, passed from this life July 7, 2019, peacefully, in his home.

Jack was born August 6, 1929 in Lima, Ohio to Jack Edward Hill and Helen (Kares) Hughes, both of whom predeceased him.

Jack attended Central High School and entered the Army Aircorp in1945. His life’s work was on the B&O...

Jul 3, 2019

Thomas H.  McKinney, age 78, passed away at 4:28 p.m. on Wednesday July 3, 2019, at his home.

Thomas was born on November 14, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harold & Florence (Lance) McKinney.  On April 19, 1959, he married Deloris “Faye” (Mull) McKinney, who preceded him in death.

Thomas was self employed...

Jul 2, 2019

DATELINE:  Lima, Ohio

John Joseph O’Keefe, age 74 passed away at 12:00 P.M.  on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Lima Convalescent Rehab.

John was born on June 8, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Eugene and Mildred (Siebeneck) O’Keefe.  On May 6, 1978, he married the love of his life, Marcia Lee (Hartman) O’Keefe,...

Jun 30, 2019

Donald J. Sadler

88, died at 10:15 AM on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at The Springs of Lima in Lima, Ohio.

Donald was born on April 16, 1931, in Elmira, New York, to the late Justin  Sadler  and Leah  (Jenkins) Sadler.

He was an Army Veteran of the Korean...

Jun 26, 2019

John “Jack” E. Kayser, age 85, passed away at 9:33 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Burtons Ridge Assisted Living in Lima, OH.

Jack was born on May 28, 1934, in Findlay, OH, to the late Karl & Mary (Simons) Kayser.  On August 18, 1973, he married Clara Jane (Voisard) Kayser, who survives in Lima.