Obituaries

Aug 21, 2019

Russel M. Long, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at Lochhaven Assisted Living in Lima, Ohio.

Russel was born on December 19, 1922, in Jackson Township, Ohio, to the late Paul M. and Corda (Clum) Long.  On November 6, 1943, he married Viola C. (Trautner) Long, who preceded him in death on...

Aug 18, 2019

Anna Marie Coulter, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 18th, 2019, at St. Rita's Medical Center. Born December 5th, 1926 to the late Ira and Claribel (McMillen) Fleece of Roundhead, Ohio, Anna was a graduate of Roundhead High School, as was her beloved late husband and best friend of 54 years, Derwin Coulter, who she married on December 5th,...

Aug 18, 2019

Ruth Martin, age 88, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2019.

Ruth was born November 7, 1930 in Putnam County, Ohio the daughter of August H. and Caroline (Pohl) Utrup who preceded her in death.

On Wednesday, September 6, 1950 she married William (Bill) Martin who preceded her in death on March 31, 2016.

Aug 15, 2019

Irene Mary Art, 90, passed away on August 15, 2019 surrounded by family and friends.  She was born on January 1, 1929 to the late William and Matilda (Wendell) Homan of St. Anthony, Ohio.  On September 5, 1959 Irene married the late John B. Art of Burkettsville, Ohio.

John and Irene had 6 children, Aaron (Lina) Art...

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...