Obituaries

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...

Kathy L. Patten

Nov 12, 2017

Kathy L. Patten, 70 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and formerly of Lima, died of heart failure at her home on Sunday, November 12, 2017.  Friends may call on Tuesday, November 21 at the Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. followed by a Chaplet of Divine Mercy Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10...

Helen Louise Overly

Nov 12, 2017

Helen Louise Overly

93, died at 10:45 PM on November 12, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Helen was born on May 7, 1924, in Dola, Ohio, to the late George E. Reth and Orra O. (Bowman) Reth.  On July 13, 1947, she married Truman C. Overly Jr, he preceded her...

Urbanus Burdette Crites

Nov 11, 2017

Urbanus Burdette Crites,

93, died at 11:20 P.M. on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Elmcroft Assisted Living Center in Lima, Ohio.

Urbanus was born on Wednesday, May 28, 1924, in Cridersville, to the late Zeldon and Lillian (Edgington) Crites.  On Thursday, July 29, 1943, he married Ora Lee “Gracie” who preceded him in...

Bernice Boyed

Nov 11, 2017

Bernice Boyed,

93, died the afternoon of November 11, 2017, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on February 25, 1924, in Greeley County, Nebraska, to George and Clara (Huebner) Fenton, who preceded her in death.  She was one of six children, Eddie, Myrtle and Harold who are all deceased;...

William S. Reed

Nov 9, 2017

William S. Reed,

96, died at 3 AM on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

William was born on Monday, August 1, 1921, in Lima, to the late Melvin and Lovie (McGinnis) Reed.  On Saturday, October 2, 1943, he married Ruth E. Reese who preceded him in death...

Ronald M. "Chick" Dennis

Nov 6, 2017

Ronald M. “Chick” Dennis, 87, of Lima, passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on October 5, 1930 in Mather, PA to the late John B. and Elizabeth {Twyford} Dennis. On February 23, 1952, he married Dora J. “D.J.” {Distefanis}, who survives in Lima.

Ronald served in the Marine Corps....

Carl Gibson

Nov 6, 2017

Carl   Gibson

72, died at 12:52 PM on Monday, November 6, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Carl was born on July 27, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Justice Gibson and Dorothy  (Davis) Gibson.  On Friday, December 30, 1983, he married Betty (Diernfeld) Hendricks Gibson, she survives in Lima....

Larry David McKee

Nov 4, 2017

Larry David McKee, 68, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on October 14, 1949 in Prestonsburg, KY to the late Lewis Mckee and Audrey Griffith. On January 1, 1999 he married Robin {James} Mckee who survives in Lima.

Larry was a graduate of Elida High School...

Gerald Edwin White

Nov 4, 2017

Gerald Edwin White,

95, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Cridersville Healthcare Center in Cridersville, Ohio.

Gerald was born on January 19, 1922, in Lima to the late Leroy "Roy" and Helen  (Green) White.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Edna Phyllis (IIams)...

Kraig Estrella Wiggins Jr.

Nov 2, 2017

Kraig Estrella Wiggins Jr., beloved son of Craig and Gloria Wiggins, passed away on November 2, 2017 and joined his beautiful sister Yorden Victoria Wiggins, who passed on July 16, 2016.

His family will receive friends on Saturday, November 11, 2017 from 10-11AM at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima, OH. Graveside services will follow at Woodlawn...

Dennis "Denny" L. Buettner

Oct 28, 2017

Dennis “Denny” L. Buettner,

62, died at 7:28 AM on Saturday, October 28, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

Dennis was born on Wednesday, October 12, 1955, in Lima, to the late John Doyle and Bertilla Matilda (Rahrig) Buettner.  On Saturday, October 15, 1977, he married Judy Grady who survives...

Charles Leo Fox Jr.

Oct 26, 2017

Charles Leo Fox Jr.,

88, died at 4:37 PM on Thursday, October 26, 2017, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

Charles was born on Monday, November 12, 1928, in Muskingum County, Ohio, to the late Charles Leo Fox Sr. and Maude [Melvin] Fox.  He served in the US Marine Corp...