Obituaries

Mar 26, 2018

William “Harry” Monfort Jr.

76, died at 10:09 P.M. on Monday, March 26, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.

Harry was born on  June 18, 1941, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William Harry Monfort Sr. and Winnifred Ora (Baughman) Monfort.  On November 4, 1962, he married Treva...

Mar 22, 2018

Janice J. Bohyer, 66, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

She was born on February 1, 1952 in Lima, Ohio to Eugene “Pete” and Dolores Hermon. Her mother survives her. She married Wayne Bohyer who survives in Lima.

Janice is also survived by her son Rob (Katie)...

Mar 20, 2018

Carol J. Sciranka

83, died at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Heartland Village in Lima, Ohio.

Carol was born on February 2, 1935, in Youngstown, Ohio, to the late Charles E. Ellis and Alice Mae (Lawn) Ellis.  On Saturday, November 28, 1953, she married George J. Sciranka Jr. who preceded...

Mar 19, 2018

Helen J. Gross

83, died at 8:20 A.M. on March 19, 2018 at Shawnee Manor in Lima.

Helen was born on June 7, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Richard John and Norma Mae (Counts) John.  On June 10, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, she married Junior L. Gross, he preceded her in...

Mar 18, 2018

MARION — Dean H. Sawmiller age 87 of Marion, Ohio went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 18, 2017 at Dewolfe House. He was born December 5, 1930 in Elida, Ohio to the late James D. and Florence (Miller) Sawmiller.

On March 2, 1963 he married Rosalea (Osenbaugh) Sawmiller, they shared 54 years together. She...

Mar 16, 2018

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Shane Good

53, of Lima, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on July 4, 1964 in Lima, Ohio to the late Ralph and Betty Good.

On June 20, 1987, he married Kelly Smith, who survives in Lima.

He is...

Mar 15, 2018

Wilhelmina "Wilma" Elizabeth Burden,

87, died on March 15, 2018, at 1:51 pm at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

Wilma was born in Anspach, Germany on June 8, 1930. Her parents Simon F. Schuster and Christine Elisabeth preceded her in death.

On September 4, 1948...

Mar 14, 2018

Manly A. Johnson

82, died at 1:15 AM on Wednesday, March 14, 2018, at Burton's Ridge Assisted Living in Lima, Ohio.

Manly was born on September 8, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Ollie M. Johnson and Margurite  (Ricard) Johnson.  On February 22, 1957, he married Brenda Carole (Loomis) Johnson who survives...

Mar 13, 2018

Janice Foos

DELPHOS- Janice Fay Foos, 72, of Delphos passed away peacefully with her family at her side at 9:10 PM on Tuesday, March 13, 2018.

She was born June 18, 1945 in Garrett, Kentucky to Douglas and Genevene (Chaffins) Prater who are deceased.

She is survived by her...

Mar 7, 2018

Frank M. Rupert,

74, died at 12:45 AM on Wednesday, March 07, 2018, at Kindred Hospital in Lima.

Frank was born on Monday, November 15, 1943, in Leipsic, to the late Jack and Iva (Shannon) Rupert.  On Saturday, January 22, 1966, he married Betty (King) Rupert, who survives him.

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Mar 6, 2018

Janet “Jan” L. Mapel

92, of Lima, went home to be with the Lord at 8:45 A.M. on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the CHP Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.

She was born on July 16, 1925 in Lima, OH, the daughter of Harlen H. and Vada Van Horn. On November 9, 1948, she married...

Mar 2, 2018

Margaret A. Fowler,

93, of North Baltimore, OH, formerly of Lima, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at 9:00 AM at Bridge Hospice in Bowling Green, OH.

She was born on January 27, 1925 in Okmulgee, OK to the late Ralph and Ruth {Hall} Kissel. She married Arthur W. Fowler who preceded her in...

Mar 1, 2018

Betty J. Cullen,

82, died at 6:33 AM on Thursday, March 1, 2018, at her residence in Lima.

Betty was born on Wednesday, March 20, 1935, in Lima, to the late Carl and Lucille (Long) Stumbaugh.  On Friday, October 16, 1953, in Roseville, Georgia, she married Lewis A. Cullen...

Feb 28, 2018

Iona A. (Staley) Fisher,

95, died at 11:03 PM on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

Iona was born on Sunday, September 10, 1922, to the late George W. and Edith (Ackerman) Staley.  On Friday, October 23, 1942, she married Richard J. Fisher; he...

Feb 25, 2018

Ray L. Strayer

75, died at 10:55 AM on Sunday, February 25, 2018, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

Ray was born on November 12, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to the late LaVerne Strayer  and Geraldine  (Detrich) Strayer.  On June 17, 1991, he married Nancy L. (Armstrong) Strayer. She survives in...

Feb 23, 2018

Richard L. Rapp

81, died at 8:13 PM on Friday, February 23, 2018, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Richard was born on August 11, 1936, in Mt. Victory, Ohio, to the late Marion  Rapp  and Mary Jane (Wright)  Rapp.  On October 13, 1956, he married Faith  (Blumenschine) Rapp, she survives in...

Feb 23, 2018

Barbara A. Kleman,

77 died at 7:58 AM on Friday, February 23, 2018, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

Barbara was born on Wednesday, August 28, 1940, in Lima, to the late Clifford and Mildred (Phalen) Law.  On November 26,1959 she married...