Obituaries

Feb 27, 2019

David E. Baty, 81, of Elida, passed away on Wednesday, February27, 2019 at Lima Manor. He was born in Lima, Ohio to the late Albert and Marie {McNamara} Baty. On May 19, 1959 he married Marna Dawson who survives him in Elida. David started his career at Elida Police Department and then worked for the American Township Police Department....

Feb 25, 2019

Stephen L. Ciminillo, "Gordy" 58, of Lima, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2019. He was born on September 1, 1960 in Lima to the late Dean J. and Dorothy Ciminillo. Steve graduated from Shawnee High School in 1978. Steve worked for Benjamin Steel for 33 ½ years. He also worked some side jobs, at Chucks Pizza and the...

Feb 24, 2019

Sylvan Junior (Cork, Sam) Jodry passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 24, 2019 just 12 days before his 97th birthday. Sylvan was born March 8, 1922 near Stryker, Ohio to Sylvan Samuel and Mabel Grace (Bourquin) Jodry who preceded him in death. On June 24, 1947 He married Pauline Imogene Zedaker at Stryker who passed...

Feb 23, 2019

Joan S. Pulley, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at The Springs of Lima.

Joan was born on Saturday, January 18, 1936, in Bethlehem, PA, to the late Michael and Mary (Csuk) Straka. Beloved wife of Kenneth Pulley, who preceded her in death in 2001.

Joan was a 1953 graduate of Bethlehem Catholic...

Feb 23, 2019

Denise H. Keller, 66, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.  Denise was born on Monday, November 3, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Robert Burton and Margot Ann (Shaski) Keller.

While never married, Denise enjoyed being with her friends.  She retired after 30 years as...

Feb 21, 2019

ROBERT T. BUTLER

On February 21st Bob Butler left this world to be with his loving wife. His passing is mourned by his three children, seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. He was born to Edmund and Margaret Butler on January 19, 1928 in Lima where he grew up, met and married Patsy in 1947. Throughout his life...

Feb 21, 2019

Betty Jane Kunkleman, 98, passed away at 1:53 a.m. on Thursday, February 21, 2019, at Wyngate Senior Living Center in Lima, OH.

Betty was born on Monday, September 6, 1920, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Franklin Oscar and Myrtle Florence (Priddy) Frail.  On Saturday, October 5, 1940 at the High St. United Methodist church, she married...

Feb 19, 2019

Phyllis Kay Sherer, 73, passed away at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at her home.

Phyllis was born on Saturday, October 13, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Virgil and Bessie (Kidd) Tull.

Phyllis was a volunteer at the Salvation Army.  She loved to crochet, read and do puzzles.  She was an...

Feb 17, 2019

John Robert Daley, 80, of Lima, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 at his home. He was born November 14, 1938 in Lima, the son of Alphonse “Fuzzy” Daley and Margaret Kohl-Daley, who are deceased. His step mother, Lois Daley and his step father, Robert Eckford, are also deceased.

He is survived by his half siblings, Randy...

Feb 13, 2019

James Allen Clapper, 91, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 9:05 p.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Lima Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.

James was born on Thursday, September 8, 1927, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Marion Duane and Mabel Delores (Gast) Clapper.  On Wednesday, December 25, 1946, he married...

Feb 13, 2019

Ann Marie Bercaw, 82, passed away at 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

Ann was born on Sunday, June 14, 1936, in Bryan, Ohio, to the late Frank and Lucille (Mower) Mathews.  On Sunday, January 13, 1957, she married John Richard Bercaw, who survives in Lima.  They just celebrated 62 years...

Feb 12, 2019

Lois Anne (Kerrick) Skamfer passed into the Church Triumphant on Tuesday evening, February 12, 2019. Born on October 9, 1935 in Findlay, Ohio, Lois, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, is survived by her loving husband of 61.5 years, Robert; son Timothy (Kathie) Skamfer; daughters Sandra (Paul) Smith, Karen (Roger) Facer, and Cheryl (Jeffrey) Bower; grandchildren...

Feb 12, 2019

James A. Thomas, 82, passed away at 12:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at his home.

James was born on October 18, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Merlin Thomas and Margaret E. Wilson-Thomas.  On November 21, 1964, he married Betty L. Llamon, who preceded him in death on November 26, 2000.

James...

Feb 5, 2019

Martha June Smith, 93, of Lima, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 5, 2019.  Born on January 22, 1926 in Lima, she was the daughter of the late Leo V. Ayers and the late Elizabeth (Tummel) Ayers.

Martha married Jack E. Smith on June 7, 1946.  He preceded her in death in 1990.  She was a...

Feb 5, 2019

Ira B. Curl, 92, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 6:10p.m. at Lima Convalescent Home. He was born on December 3, 1926 in Ada, Ohio to the late Miles and Mildred {Williams} Curl. On October 6, 1946, he married Dorothy Miehls, who preceded him in death December 23, 2018. Ira worked at the Lima State...

Feb 1, 2019

Johnnie Lee Priest, 48, passed away at 1:06 p.m. on Friday, February 1, 2019 at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born September, 19, 1970 to the late Gary Lee and Constance Lou (Neeley) Priest.

Johnnie is survived by a sister Juanita Hawkins of Lima.

No service arrangements have been made at this time....

Jan 31, 2019

Florence Rosanna “Flossie” Jackson, 88, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019, surrounded by her family at Lima Memorial Hospital, under the care of Putnam County Hospice.

Florence was born on July 27, 1930, in Cavalier, ND, to the late George Louis and Hattie (Kihne) Trottier.  On Wednesday, October 12, 1949, she married Billy Dean Jackson, who...

Jan 28, 2019

J. Richard “Rich” Gratz, 94, passed away at 3:31 a.m. on Monday, January 28, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

Rich was born on April 12, 1924, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Christian and Caddie (Cook) Gratz. On Sunday, October 17, 1948, he married Betty L. (Roush) Gratz, who preceded him in death on January...

Jan 27, 2019

Clark David Breneman, 96, went to his heavenly home on January 27, 2019 surrounded by his family.  Clark was born to the late Christian B. and Rose (Berry) Breneman, the seventh of ten children, near Elida, Ohio on July 3, 1922.  Clark was a 1940 graduate of Shawnee High School where he was voted most athletic, most talented, most...

Jan 25, 2019

Allen J. Yarbrough, 47, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Allen was born on April 13, 1971, in Los Angeles, CA, to William E. Yarbrough and Roberta J. Stephenson.  On Wednesday, November 7, 2018, he married Laura (Craft) Yarbrough, who survives in Lima.

Allen was self...