Obituaries
Elizabeth Jane Gaffer
Dec 17, 2017
Elizabeth (Betty) Gaffer, 89, of Lima, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, December 17, 2017 at Shawnee Manor. She was born to the late William and Mary Campbell, in Brooklyn, New York on November 15, 1928. She married the late Robert Gaffer on September 26, 1953, St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Brooklyn, New York.
Survived by two sons, Glenn...
Beatrice Hoskins
Dec 17, 2017
Beatrice Hoskins
96, died at 3:38 PM on Sunday, December 17, 2017, at Auglaize Acres in Wapakoneta, Ohio.
Beatrice was born on Thursday, September 15, 1921, in Pineville, Kentucky, to the late Albert Franklin and Betty Alice (Money) Hendrickson. On November 20, 1939, in Calmer, Kentucky, she married Cloffus Hoskins he preceded her...
Richard J. "Dick" Gleason
Dec 15, 2017
Richard J. “Dick” Gleason
83, died at 5:45 AM on Friday, December 15, 2017, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.
Richard was born on September 27, 1934, in Springfield, Illinois to the late Stanley and Marguerite (Flesch) Gleason. On July 6, 1957, he married Nancy Sanner, who preceded him in death.
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David K. "Tiny" Shepler
Dec 14, 2017
David "Tiny" Shepler,
48, died at 4:48 PM on Thursday, December 14, 2017, at his home in Harrod, surrounded by his family.
David was born on Friday, April 25, 1969, in Lima, to Larry Sr. and Kathleen (Mull) Shepler.
David was a graduate of Allen East High School. He...
Joe Warren Leatherman
Dec 7, 2017
Joe Warren Leatherman,
93, died at 2:27 PM on Thursday, December 7, 2017, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.
Joe was born on Friday, January 25, 1924, in Waynesfield, to Garner and Vonna (Hanley) Leatherman, who preceded him in death. On Friday, March 4, 1949, he married Eleanor Reese who survives.
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Jane V. Guidera
Dec 7, 2017
Jane V. Guidera,
92, died at 7AM on December 7, 2017 at Springview Manor in Lima, Ohio.
Jane was born on December 19, 1924, to Nicholas V. and Marie L. Guidera, who preceded her in death.
Jane graduated from St. Gerard’s High School and Northwestern Business School of Commerce. She worked...
Freda L. Snyder
Dec 3, 2017
Freda L. Snyder,
65, died at 8:25 P.M. on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
Freda was born on July 9, 1952, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Fred Dugger and Frances (Bowlin) Dugger, her mother survives. On Saturday, November 29, 1980, in Lima, Ohio, she married Michael...
Kenneth Branch Sr.
Dec 3, 2017
Kenneth Branch Sr.
76, died at 4:17 AM on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
Kenneth was born on August 24, 1941, in Rayville, Louisiana, to the late Jefferson Branch and Georgia Odessa Branch. On November 7, 1969, he married Sidnee (Steele) Branch who survives in Lima.
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Ruth Ellen Gordon
Nov 30, 2017
Ruth Ellen Gordon
She was ready to start living the truly wonderful life waiting for her as God called her home November 30, 2017. Ruth Ellen Gordon was born October 21, 1927 in Ft. Wayne at Lutheran Hospital.
For 90 years, Ruth Ellen, daughter of Ruth M. and Ralph G. Cooke, lived a beautiful life...
Gladys Barker
Nov 29, 2017
Gladys Barker, 85, died at 11:25 PM on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at her residence. Gladys was born on Wednesday, June 22, 1932, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to the late Hubert and Selma (Dickens) Green. On Thursday, January 28, 1954, she married Robert Barker who preceded her in death July 26, 1973. ...
Harry L. Stokes
Nov 29, 2017
Harry L. Stokes,
84, died at 12:14 PM on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.
Harry was born on Thursday, December 8, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to Earl and Celesta Verna (Hall) Stokes. On Saturday, February 8, 1958, he married Janet P. Parshall who preceded him in...
William "Bill" J. Komminsk
Nov 28, 2017
William J. Komminsk, was born on March 14,1929 in Lima, Ohio to Carl & Ora Komminsk. He had a sister, Peg Ahl, who preceded him in death. Bill leaves behind his wife, Jo (Hydaker); son, Mark and his wife Annette; son, Brad and wife Roxi and daughter, Kelley Merwin and her husband Chris. Bill was...
David Alan Preston
Nov 27, 2017
David Alan Preston, age 50, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital at 4:59 a.m. on Mon. Nov. 27, 2017.
He was born June 9, 1967 in Kenton, Ohio to Paul and Maxine (Haudenschield) Preston. Both preceded him in death.
He was married to Kimberly Connolly in 1992; they later divorced.
Dave graduated from...
James E. Waithe IV
Nov 25, 2017
James "Manny” E. Waithe IV
17, died at 10:25 P.M. on November 25, 2017, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.
James was born on October 3, 2000, in Lima, Ohio, to James Waithe III and Margarita (Rodriguez) Waithe, both survive in Lima.
Manny was too young....
Patricia A. Marker
Nov 25, 2017
Patricia A. Marker,
88, passed away on November 25 at Willowbrook Christian Home in Columbus. Pat was born on November 24, 1929 in Lima to the late Herbert and Florence (Custy) Hooker. She was married to Richard Marker for 56 years until his death in 2005.
Pat joined Lima Locomotive (BLH, Clark Equipment) immediately after...
Robert L. Spicer Jr.
Nov 23, 2017
Robert L. Spicer Jr.,
71, of Lima, was received into eternal glory at 2:49 PM Thursday, November, 23, 2017 at Lost Creek Care Center where he resided.
Robert was born August 23, 1946 in St. Mary’s, to the late Robert L. Sr. and Hazel (Gibson) Spicer.
He is survived by a son Christopher...
Charlene J. Wilson
Nov 21, 2017
Charlene J. Wilson, 82, of Elida, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her residence.
She was born on March 23, 1935 in Lima, OH to the late Charles and Grace Maxwell.
Charlene worked at Rinks, Empire Linen, and the Juvenile Court. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and especially her great-grandchildren....
Darwin Oscar Lofton
Nov 20, 2017
Darwin O. Lofton, 49, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on November 25, 1967 in Dayton. On June 18, 2016 he married LaShea Smith who survives in Dayton. Other survivors include his mother Jane Lofton, daughters Paige L. Lofton and Adanna M. Smith, father and mother-in-law Leophas...
Richard S. McGraw
Nov 19, 2017
Richard S. McGraw
87, died at 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.
Richard was born on April 4, 1930, in Canton, Ohio to the late Dennis McGraw and Mary Louise (Stoll) McGraw. On Saturday, May 24, 1952, he married Carolyn R. (Kennedy) McGraw. She preceded him...
Ray K. Woodruff
Nov 18, 2017
Ray K. Woodruff, 69, died at 8:21 a.m. November 18, 2017 in Westerville, OH.
He was born May 2, 1948 in North Wilkesboro, NC. to Arthur (deceased) and Mary Woodruff, who survives in Harrod, OH. On July 6, 1968, he married Linda Lee Dessenberg, who survives in Lima.
Ray worked as a sprinkler fitter out...
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