Obituaries

Carlas "Carl" F. Worsham

Carlas "Carl" F. Worsham

Jun 26, 2024

Carlas “Carl” F. Worsham, 84, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Carl was born October 27, 1939, in Lansing, Tennessee to the late Gene and Willa Mae (Howard) Washam. On September 20, 1959, he married the love of his life, Patricia (Barnes) Worsham who survives him.

Carl worked for Vistron- BP Chemicals retiring after 32 years with...

Richard John Sellars

Richard John Sellars

Jun 25, 2024

Richard J. Sellars, 63, passed away on June 25, 2024, at Core Care of Lima.

 He was born on November 16, 1960, in Mineola, New York to John and Veronica (Goscinski) Sellars.

 Richard is survived by many cousins.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Veronica (Goscinski) Sellars; and sister, Barbara Sellars. 

 Graveside will be on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at...

Susan Paton

Susan Paton

Jun 24, 2024

Susan Paton, 77, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family, at 6:14 p.m. on Monday, June 24, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. 

Susan was born on March 30, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Orlo & Phyllis (Evans) Swaney. On July 11, 2009, she married Christopher Paton, who survives in Lima.

Susan retired...

Donna C. Magula

Donna C. Magula

Jun 22, 2024

Donna C. Magula, 79, passed away at 3:38 a.m. on June 22, 2024, at Liberty Nursing Home. 

She was born on August 2, 1944, in Coalinga, California, to Elwood and Geneva (Farmer) Bell. She married Robert “Bob” Magula in February of 1967, who preceded her in death on July 11, 1997.

Donna loved spending time with her grandkids and her friends.

She is...

Pamela Cira

Pamela Cira

Jun 20, 2024

Pamela Cira, 70, passed away at 3:35 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Otterbein Cridersville. Pam was born on May 7, 1954, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert A. and Marilyn Joan (Myers) Selover. 

Pam was a 1972 graduate of Lima, Senior High School. She worked for Scot Lad Foods and also for Pepsi Corp. as a sales rep...

David Cox

David Cox

Jun 17, 2024

David Robert Cox, 90, of Lima, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:01 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on May 29, 1934 in Roundhead, Ohio to the late David and Elmina {Hammitt} Cox. 

On September 24, 1960, he married Mary {Debo} Cox, who survives in Lima. David worked as a manufacturing engineer for General Dynamics...

Meredith Harmany Loftis

Meredith Harmany Loftis

Jun 14, 2024

Meredith Harmany Loftis, 91, of Plano, Texas, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 9pm in Plano, TX. 

 On September 12, 1932, she was born in Inglewood, California to the late William Charles Harmany and Mildred Belle {Gaver} Harmany. On March 16, 1952, in Lancaster, OH, she married Homer Jennings Loftis, Jr. who passed in 2017. A sister, Thalia Jean...

Ti'esha Alexis Nicole Bryant

Ti'esha Alexis Nicole Bryant

Jun 14, 2024

Ti’esha Alexis Nicole Bryant, 24, of Lima, gained her heavenly wings on Friday, June 14, 2024. She was born on September 11, 1999 in Lima to Robert and Aimee Bryant. Her father preceded her in death.

Ti’esha had her own hair business and was also working as a home health aid. She attended The Ohio State Beauty Academy and was very...

Ruth C. Kirchner

Ruth C. Kirchner

Jun 12, 2024

Ruth Kirchner, 95, passed from this life to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at her home in Lima. 

She was born on September 27, 1928, in Allensville, Pennsylvania to the late David M. and Mable (Phillips) Zook. She was a graduate of West Liberty High School, in the class of 1946. She met her husband-to-be, Clarence “Larry” Kirchner...

Michael Money

Michael Money

Jun 11, 2024

Michael Money, 51, passed away at 11:24 am on June 11, 2024 at his home. 

 

Michael was born on October 25, 1972 in Lima, Ohio, to Jack Welch and Gail (Money) Shellenbarger. On September 24, 2014, he married Christina (Minton) Money who survives in Lima.

       

Michael owned Money Drywall and worked as a drywaller. He enjoyed shooting pool, fishing,...

Carolyn Sue Stoll

Carolyn Sue Stoll

Jun 11, 2024

Carolyn Sue Stoll, 82, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at her home. She was born on June 17, 1941 in Lima, Ohio to the late Paul and Nelle {Wilson} Altenberger.

On November 3, 1962, she married Joseph C. Stoll Jr. He survives in Lima. Sue graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School in 1959 and graduated from...

James William Kell

James William Kell

Jun 9, 2024

James W. Kell, 81, passed away at 8:31AM on June 9, 2024, at St. Rita’s Hospital 

 

James was born on November 15, 1942, in Brookville, Ohio, to John Kell and Sylvia (Barnhart) Herndon.  On Saturday, June 12, 1982, he married Linda (Peterman) Kell, who survives in Lima.

       

James retired after working 30 years at Ford Motor Co. He was...

Beth Woodrome

Beth Woodrome

Jun 6, 2024

Beth Woodrome, 57, passed away at 1:03 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.  Beth was born on November 26, 1966, in Centralia, Illinois to Bill and Betty Jean (Ring) Pigg.  

 

Beth enjoyed doing word search puzzles, coloring in intricate coloring books for adults, doing her nails and makeup, and she loved Bingo.  She also enjoyed...

Charles Edward Hartung Jr.

Charles Edward Hartung Jr.

Jun 6, 2024

Charles Edward Hartung Jr., 96, passed peacefully from this earth and into his Savior’s arms at 2:05 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

 

Charles was born to Lucille (Claussen) and Charles Hartung, Sr. on June 28, 1927, in Rib Lake, Wisconsin; but spent the majority of his life in Ludington, Michigan.  Charles entered the Army and...

Don Rollins

Don Rollins

Jun 6, 2024

Don Rollins, 71, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at his residence. He was born on September 20, 1952, in Springfield, Ohio to the late Jack and Lillian {Williams} Rollins Sr.

 

Don worked as a tow truck driver for Army’s Towing. He also would travel around redoing bowling alleys. He loved NASCAR racing and working on cars. He...

Charles Edward McKenzie

Charles Edward McKenzie

Jun 5, 2024

Charles Edward McKenzie, 77, passed away at 11:49 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at his home in Lima. 

 

Charles was born on July 13, 1946, in Pike County, Kentucky, to Harold E. and Lillian Leona (Epling) McKenzie.  On October 27, 2011, he married Pamela (Smith) McKenzie, who survives in Lima.

       

Charles was a disabled Navy Veteran and had...

Timothy James Dawe

Timothy James Dawe

Jun 5, 2024

Timothy James Dawe, 65, passed away quietly at his home in West Milton, Ohio on June 5, 2024.

Tim was born on July 18, 1958, in Lima, Ohio.  He graduated from Lima Senior High in 1976, earning the honor of Co-Salutatorian.  He earned his B.A. from The Ohio State University in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics in 1980 where...

Brian Timothy Bush

Brian Timothy Bush

Jun 4, 2024

Brian Timothy Bush, 66, passed away on June 4, 2024.  He was born on Oct 28, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to Brooks and Beth Bush who both preceded him in death.

Tim graduated from Wapakoneta High School in 1976. He retired from Local Laborers Union #329/Tuttle Construction in 2017.   

On December 16,1988, he married Jackie Painter, who survives.  Tim is also...

Kathleen Ann Fay

Kathleen Ann Fay

Jun 4, 2024

Kathleen (Kathy) Ann Fay 75, passed away at 1:45PM on June 4, 2024, at St. Rita’s  

 

Kathy was born on May 27, 1949, in Lima, Ohio to Paul T. and Victoria A. (Pohlman) McGreevy. On December 6, 1969, she married her high school sweetheart, David Fay, who preceded her in death.

       

Kathy went to elementary school at St....

Cynthia Ann Nolte

Cynthia Ann Nolte

Jun 3, 2024

Cynthia Nolte, 67 passed away at 10:44 AM on June 3, 2024, at home. 

 Cindy was born on July 20, 1956, in Lima, Oh, to James and Clara (Thines) Gillispie.  On May 7, 1990, she married Mike who survives in Lima. 

 Cindy was a 1975 graduate from LCC, belonged to the VFW post 1275 & Fraternal Order of Orioles 173 and was...