Obituaries
Irene M. Schultz
Aug 21, 2025
Irene M. Schultz, 84, passed away at 6:14 p.m. on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Irene was born on February 18, 1941, in Duquesne, PA, to the late Joseph and Mary (Pristas) Havrilla. On October 27, 1962, she married her beloved George Francis Schultz, who preceded her in death on August 1, 1998.
She was a registered nurse...
L. Richard "Dick" Makin
Aug 17, 2025
Richard “Dick” Makin, 82, passed away at 6:53 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s, surrounded by his loving family and best friend Bud.
Dick was born on March 6, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Lloyd Monroe Makin and Alice Elizabeth (Phalen) Makin. On October 14, 1961, he married his beloved Joyce Kay (Dumm) Makin,...
Kenny Joseph Schultheis Jr.
Aug 15, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Joseph Schultheis Jr., 16, passed away tragically on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born on February 28, 2009, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He is survived by his parents Kacie & Jayson Montano and Kenneth Schultheis Sr.; siblings, Kaylynn Ort, Sophia Schultheis, Rylie Montano, Mylie Montano, Kaylie Montano, Kynslie Montano, and Arianna Coon; grandparents, Brenda & Robert Dotson; nine...
Donna L. Rizor
Aug 12, 2025
Donna L. (Davidson) Rizor, 86, passed away at 5:12 p.m. on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Lima Convalescent Home.
Donna was born on April 29, 1939, in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, to the late Franklin Charles Mann and Della (Linn) Klein. She and her twin sister were raised by their paternal grandparents, the late Charles and Pearl Mann. On Thursday, May 6, 1999,...
Franklin H. Mack
Aug 8, 2025
Franklin “Frank” H. Mack, 75, passed away at 12:55 p.m. on Friday, August 8, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Frank was born on March 17, 1950, in Lima, to the late William and Viola Margaret (Jones) Mack. On September 28, 1974, he married Stacia Ann (Sarno) Mack, who survives in Lima.
Frank was a 1968 graduate of Elida High School. He...
Darryl Keith Taylor
Aug 7, 2025
Darryl Keith “Hillbilly” Taylor, 68, passed away at 5:41 p.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on August 26, 1956, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Louis P. and Mary Elizabeth (Gibson) Taylor.
Darryl drove a semi for Vorst Paving in Ottawa. Driving a semi was his passion. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with the Putuck...
Thelma Lee Beale
Aug 7, 2025
Thelma Lee Beale, 88, passed away at 2:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos.
Thelma was born on June 22, 1937, in Ottawa, Ohio, to the late John S. Metcalf and Mary S. (Riddle) Metcalf. On August 20, 1972, she married Clark Eugene Beale who survives in Lima.
Thelma worked in the maintenance department of...
Kelli Kay Hale
Aug 2, 2025
Kelli Kay Hale, 64, passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Kelli was born on June 10, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, to James Hardin and Jacqueline (Miller) Mack.
Kelli was a graduate of Bath High School. She loved animals, her family and her grandkids. Kelli was also the face behind the “Squirty Worm” she...
Beverly Anne Miller
Jul 23, 2025
Beverly Anne “Bev” Miller, passed away at 3:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's in Lima.
Bev was born in Lima, Ohio, to Holly (Speer) and Don F. Bowersock who preceded her in death. She married Robbie L. Miller, who preceded her in death on June 30, 1985.
Survivors include two sons, Mark L. (Debbie Cassel) Miller...
William Brett Lewis
Jul 21, 2025
William “Brett” Lewis, age 64, of Lima, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 20, 2025, at home in his bed.
He can be remembered for his love of sports and astonishing statistical knowledge of facts and figures of teams and athletes as well as his love of friends and family.
He was a graduate of Marysville Ohio High School Class of...
Doris Ann Franklin
Jul 19, 2025
DATELINE: Lima, Ohio
Doris Ann Franklin, 56, passed away at 9:52 a.m. on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Doris was born on March 23, 1969, in Lima, Ohio, to Lewis Franklin and Barbara (Bailey) Gaskill.
Doris enjoyed time spent with her grandkids. She really enjoyed watching horror movies and paranormal shows. Doris also loved her cats, Baby and Tigress....
Robert Seebach
Jul 16, 2025
Robert Allen Seebach, Sr.
Robert (Bob) Allen Seebach, Sr., 87, passed away on July 16, 2025 at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio. Bob was born on June 16, 1938 in Marion, Ohio to the late Glenn Allen and Gracie Marie (Miller) Seebach. On November 4, 1994 Bob married his loving wife, Judith Seebach who survives.
Bob attended Lima Senior High...
Robert Rettig
Jul 15, 2025
Robert Earl Rettig, 89, passed away on July 15, 2025, at The Springs of Lima.
Robert was born on July 5, 1936, in Lima, Ohio to Edward and Kathryn (Erford) Rettig. On June 23, 1956, he married Margaret (Cira) Rettig who survives in Lima.
Robert was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. Robert served 8 years in the US Naval Reserve....
Alan Joseph
Jul 15, 2025
Alan K. Joseph “Mr. LaFayette”, 86, of LaFayette, passed away at 10:50 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born on May 26, 1939 in Cairo, Ohio to the late Cloyd and Edna {Cook} Joseph. On June 11, 1961 he married the love of his life, Karen Schumacher, who preceded him in death...
Sharon Rose Patterson
Jul 12, 2025
Sharon Rose Patterson, 84, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Shawnee Manor.
Sharon was born on December 22, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to Francis and Lucinda Mary (Sheets) Patterson. On April 19, 1986, she married Daniel Atzinger, who preceded her in death on May 22, 2020.
Sharon was a dispatcher for Black & White Taxi for 35 years. She loved...
Gene Douglas Swint
Jul 11, 2025
Gene Douglas Swint, 83, of Lima, went Home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 11, 2025 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, with his two daughters by his side.
Gene was born on March 4, 1942, in Morgan County, Tennessee, to Hugh and Grace (Hamby) Swint, who preceded him in death. He married the love of his life, Sharon Kay...
Ruth L. May
Jul 10, 2025
Ruth L. May, 94, passed away at 10:12 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Springview Manor.
Ruth was born on March 6, 1931, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, to the late Edward and Ruth (Romme) Johns. On January 1, 1963, she married Kermit C. May, who preceded her in death on April 9, 2004.
Ruth was a homemaker and had worked at RG...
Elaine Ruth Harvey
Jul 9, 2025
Elaine Harvey, 80, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on July 9, 2025, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.
Elaine was born on February 5, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to John Emery and Mary Ruth (Morris) Harvey.
Elaine was a 1963 graduate of Lima Senior High School. She was employed at Westinghouse Electric for 30 years, she then worked at DTR in Bluffton where...
Merlin Richard Barnt
Jul 5, 2025
Merlin Barnt, 86, of Waynesfield, died at 9:12 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Otterbein Senior Life in Cridersville.
Merlin was born December 10, 1938 to the late Ray and Dorothy {Bryant} Barnt. He married Joyce Marie {Underwood} Barnt on August 20, 1956. They have four children: Cindy Marie (Zink) Barnt, Jana Barnt, Rick (Gina) Barnt, and Elaine Barnt, two...
Kimberly Arnett
Jul 4, 2025
Kimberly Arnett, 67, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025, at Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation.
Kimberly was born on January 11, 1958, in Lima, Ohio to Erdene and Marcia (Wells) Cameron.
She is survived by her sons, Shelby Cameron and Jermey (Sheri) Cameron; Kelsey Sturgill, Damien Cameron, Jay Cameron, Tyler Cameron, Devin Cameron, and Daulton Cameron; a great-grandchild, Oaklynn Cameron; 5 brothers,...
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