Obituaries

Aug 9, 2018

Eugene Clark Marsteller, 78, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 11:20 am at Lima Manor Nursing Home.

He was born on January 10, 1940 in Seneca County, Ohio to the late Lewis Clark and Mabel Lucille {Frankenfield} Marsteller. On June 12, 1960, he married Kay Marie Diegel, who survives him in Lima.

Aug 7, 2018

John A. Bell

80, passed away August 7, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

John was born, August 7, 1938 in Chicago IL to the late Almon L. and Christine (Anderson) Bell. On August 3, 1968 he married Marilyn Harruff, who survives in Lima, Ohio

John was a U.S. Navy...

Aug 7, 2018

Brenda K. Jenner, 67, passed away August 7, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Brenda was born on Thursday, March 15, 1951 in Lima, Ohio to Etta Parlapiano. On March 19, 1970, she married Harry Lee Jenner, who preceded her in death on January 26, 2003.

Brenda recently retired from...

Aug 5, 2018

Dorothy Ann Taylor

92, died at 8:15 AM on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

Dorothy was born on December 16, 1925, in Lima, Ohio, to late Leonard Jones and Reverta (Black) Jones.  Dorothy was married to Danny V. Taylor for 45 years.  He passed away on June 13,...

Aug 2, 2018

Carmen S. Kollars, 42, of Lima, passed away 9:20 a.m., Thurs. Aug. 2, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System with her family at her side.  She was born July 21, 1976, in Lima, the daughter of Stanley E. & Laura J. (Buschur) Kollars and they survive.

Other survivors include,

3 siblings,        Patrick (Holly) Kollars, Lake...

Jul 29, 2018

John Daniel "Dan" Finn

85, died at 1:58 PM on Sunday, July 29, 2018, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

Dan was born on March 21, 1933, in Lima, Ohio, to the late, Edward A. Finn  and Catherine L.  (Flavin) Finn.  On Tuesday, December 27, 1955, he married Juanita  (Cox) Finn,...

Jul 27, 2018

James L. Britt

85, died at 6:00 AM on Friday July 27, 2018, at Dublin Assisted Living in Dublin, Ohio.

Jim was born on January 21, 1933, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Irwin Lee  Britt  and Helen M. (Cox) Britt.  He is survived by his wife and the love of his life,...

Jul 26, 2018

Edward "Bill" William Kohler

92, died at 12:20 PM on Thursday, July 26, 2018, at Otterbein Nursing Home in Cridersville, Ohio.

Edward was born on November 2, 1925, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Edward  Kohler  and Phyllis  (Skelly) Kohler.

On September 8, 1951, Bill married Beverly...

Jul 25, 2018

Helen Hauth

89, of Lima, Ohio, passed away at Vancrest of Delphos on July25, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents Arnold and Bertha Mohler of Switzerland, her sister Mildred Wechta of Lima, her brother-in-law LaVern Wechta of Delphos, her first husband Walter Wechta, US Navy Chief  Warrant Officer, of Delphos, and her second husband...

Jul 23, 2018

Robert L. Dungan (Bob)

graduated to Heaven on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 10:45am at the James Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Bob was born on August 15, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert and Buella {Beck} Dungan.

Bob was an active member of Open Door Baptist Church where he served...

Jul 22, 2018

Mary Jane McCarthy, 84, died at 5:00PM at Otterbein Cridersville on Sunday, July 22, 2018.

She was born August 4, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to David Benedict and Mary Evelyn Leahey McCarthy who preceded her in death.

Miss McCarthy was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and its Altar Society. She was a teacher...

Jul 20, 2018

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Mary Elizabeth Winters

Age 99, of Lima passed away at 11:15 am, Friday, July 20, 2018 at Mercy Health Systems St. Rita’s. Mary was born on July 12, 1919 in rural Waynesfield, Ohio to the late Lyman F. Focht and Mrytle (Green) Focht.

On June 6th 1940 she...

Jul 20, 2018

Ronald H. Stiles

99, died at 3:30 AM on Friday, July 20, 2018, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Ronald was born on January 13, 1919, in Lakeview, OH to the late John L. and Jenny {Musser} Stiles.  On Saturday, March 2, 1946, he married Albertha “Bert” {Mauk} Stiles, she preceded...

Jul 19, 2018

Edward Raymond Ohns, age 91, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Trustbridge Hospice Foundation in Jupiter, Florida. He was born February 5th, 1927 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Catherine (Doyle) Ohns. He served in the US Army, Air Corp during WWII as an AP Engine Mechanic, and afterward, he was a mail carrier for...

Jul 19, 2018

Shirley Mae Clevenger

87, died at 1:30 AM on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

Shirley was born on December 31, 1930, in Allen County, Ohio, to the late Clarence Brown  and Cora  (Bishop) Brown.  On August 5, 1960, she married Richard E. Clevenger, who preceded her in...

Jul 18, 2018

Doris Jean Shoup

94, died at 4:00 AM on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

Doris was born on January 20, 1924, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Robert Louis Calvert  and Verda Marie (Austin) Calvert.  On September 26, 1941, in Lima, Ohio, she married Harold M. Shoup,...

Jul 16, 2018

Ronald "Ron" Cain was born on April 15, 1937, in Lima Ohio to the late Irvin Cain and Anna Mae (Thomas) Cain. On March 16th, 1963 he married Patricia (Turner) Cain who survives in Lima. They were married for 55 years.

He was a member of Second Baptist Church here in Lima, retired from General...

Jul 10, 2018

Marjorie Louise DeVault

96, died at 4:15 AM on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos, Ohio.

Marjorie was born on December 10, 1921, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Ward Allen Dickerson and Minnie (Hooks) Dickerson.  On April 7, 1972, in Ohio, she married Clare Ross DeVault, he preceded...

Jul 9, 2018

Bonnie Blaine,

94, died at 12 PM on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Wyngate Senior Living Center in Lima, Ohio.

Bonnie was born on Tuesday, February 5, 1924, in Lima, to the late Walter and Ruth (Hughes) Bercaw. Her husband Lloyd preceded her in death on June 26, 2004....

Jul 9, 2018

Mary L. Smith

72, died at 7:15 AM on Monday, July 9, 2018, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Mary was born on December 24, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Leo Brinkman  and Regina  (Metzger) Brinkman.  On November 30, 1968, she married Stephen Smith. He survives in Lima

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