Obituaries
Garrett Ray Chafin
Jul 28, 2017
Garrett Ray Chafin passed away at 2:30 PM July 28, 2017, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born November 6, 1948 in Logan, West Virginia to Ray and Jo (Garrett) Chafin. His father preceded him in death on June 5, 2008. His mother survives in Lima. On September 3, 1993, he married Marsha Loebbaka. Garrett...
Memphis E. Remi Griffin
Jul 19, 2017
Memphis E. Remi Griffin, passed away at 3:53 AM on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. Memphis was born on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Lima, Ohio, to Joshua Dean Griffin and Diana Marie (Bollinger) Smeal both parents survive in Ada. He is survived by siblings, Karson Bower, Chelsea Smeal and Mason Rockhold; paternal...
Teresa Agnes Brown
Jul 16, 2017
Teresa Agnes Brown 93, died at 7:05 PM on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima, OH. Teresa was born on January 14, 1924, in Lima, OH, to the late Joseph Francis Link and Gladys (Lyle) Link. On June 18, 1949, she married Raymond Patrick Brown Sr. who preceded her in death on December 24, 1996....
Ruth E. Reed
Jul 12, 2017
Ruth E. Reed, 92, died at 5:55 AM on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio. Ruth was born on Saturday, August 16, 1924, in Lima, to the late Monte A. and Marie [Stayner] Reese. On October 2, 1943, she married William "Bill' S. Reed who survives in Lima. Ruth had been a secretary at Allen...
Helen M. Johnson
Jul 9, 2017
Helen M. Johnson 98, died at 4:20 PM on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Liberty Retirement Of, Lima, Ohio. Helen was born on September 10, 1918, in Wisconsin, to the late Peter Werling and Mary (Pangratz) Werling. Helen was self employed as a housekeeper and care giver. She loved playing cards, especially with her grandkids, loved baseball, and watching the...

James Russell Winslow
Jul 9, 2017
James Russell Winslow, 80, passed away at 5 AM on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio. James was born on Sunday, January 17, 1937, in Rushville, Indiana, to Ralph and Claribel (Sipe) Winslow. On Monday, July 25, 1960, he married Ruth Stine who survives in Lima. James served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959....
Maria Rosado
Jul 9, 2017
Maria B. Rosado 82, died at 4:44 PM on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit in Lima Ohio. Maria was born on August 25, 1934, in Ponce, Puerto, Rico, to the late Pedro Juan Villamil and Providencia (Colon) Villamil. On December 21, 1962, she married Raul Rosado. Maria got a Bachelor's degree from The Catholic University...
Larry Donley
Jul 9, 2017
Larry Franklin Donley 68, died at 2:16 PM on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Larry was born on Saturday, May 21, 1949, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Bennie Donley and Delia Lou (Radabaugh) Donley. He worked for Culp Tree Service as a tree trimmer. He was an avid gardener, great story teller,...
Ann J. Roznowski
Jul 8, 2017
Ann J. Roznowski, 90, died at 4:20 AM on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Burton's Ridge Assisted Living in Lima, Ohio. Ann was born on Friday, August 20, 1926, in Birch Run, Michigan, to the late Albert and Victoria [Soytas] Warzecha. On Monday, August 16, 1948, in Michigan, she married Ervin R. Roznowski who preceded her in death on July...
Billie Eugene Truesdale
Jul 7, 2017
Billie Eugene Truesdale, 81, died at 4:25 PM on Friday, July 7, 2017, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit in Lima, Ohio. Billie was born on Friday, August 23, 1935, in Lima, to the late John and Ruth [Phillips] Truesdale. Billie enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved serving the Lord by working at Mt. Lookout and church projects. He is survived...
Darlene R. Coffman
Jul 5, 2017
Darlene R. Coffman, 85, passed away at 5:41 AM on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit in Lima. Darlene was born on Monday, August 17, 1931, in Culver, Indiana, to Millard and Mildred [Hattery] Bok. On Sunday, March 6, 1949, she married Virgil J. Coffman who preceded her in death on February 3, 2010. Darlene retired...
Etta Marie Parlapiano
Jul 2, 2017
Etta Marie Parlapiano, 84, died at 5:05 PM on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit in Lima, Ohio. Etta was born on Saturday, January 14, 1933, in Lima, Ohio, to Virgil and Ruth Ann (Shaw) Roeder. On June 3, 1952 she married John Nicola "Nicko" Parlapiano who preceded her in death on September 9, 2014. Etta...
Donabelle V. Crider
Jul 2, 2017
Donabelle V. Crider, 93, died at 11:25 P.M. on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos, Ohio. Donabelle was born on Thursday, September 13, 1923, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Willis and Norma (Gamble) Irvin. On Thursday, July 19, 1945, she married Gail Crider who preceded her in death on January 27, 2005. Donabelle lived...
Marjorie Debacher
Jun 29, 2017
Marjorie Debacher, 94, died at 3:00 AM on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Wyngate Senior Living Community in Lima, Ohio. Marjorie was born on Tuesday, January 30, 1923, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Jacob F. and Cecilia [Schackmar] Debacher. Marjorie served in the United States Navy during WWII. She held a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from The Ohio...
Rolland P. Smith
Jun 28, 2017
Rolland P. Smith, 95, of Elida, was called away to his Heavenly home on June 28, 2017 from St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice at 6:43 p.m. He was born in Allen County of August 28, 1921, to Walter F. and Iva (Harpster) Smith, who preceded him in death. On May 15, 1947, he married Florence (Music) who entered God's Heavenly gates...
Curtis Ryan Treece
Jun 25, 2017
Curtis Ryan Treece 60, died at 11:30 PM on Sunday, June 25, 2017, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. Curtis was born on June 6, 1957, in Wadsworth, Ohio, to the late Albert Treece and Naomi (Wilson) Treece. On October 16, 1982, he married Julie (McLaughlin) Treece who survives in Lima. Curtis retired from the Shipping Department of...
Dorothy A Schramm
Jun 20, 2017
Dorothy A. Schramm 84, died at 12:12 PM on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at Wapak Manor Nursing Home in Wapakoneta, Ohio. Dorothy was born on November 27, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Clarence E. Schramm and Waneta E. (Ritchie) Schramm. Dorothy was a graduate of the class of 1950, Lima South High School and a member of South...
Joyce Henshaw
Jun 20, 2017
Joyce Ellen Henshaw, 77, died at 5:51 a.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at her residence in Lima, Ohio. Joyce was born on August 30, 1939 in Monroe County, Ohio to Dale and Sarah E. (Hartline) Keevert. On March 14, 1958, Joyce married Perry R. Klingler. From that marriage three daughters survive. On April 2, 1983, Joyce married Robert V....
Charleen "Charlie" Miller Kantner
Jun 18, 2017
Charleen "Charlie" Miller Kantner age 65 of Van Wert (formerly of Lima) sadly passed away at Parkview Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana at 2:18 PM on Sunday, June 18th, 2017, holding the hands of her children. We can only guess since it was Father's Day that Charleen wanted to surprise her "dad" as she loved and missed him dearly....
Margery "Sande" Bodensieck
Jun 4, 2017
Margery Sande Bodensieck, known to friends and family as Sande, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, June 4, at the age of 95. She was born on April 19, 1922, in Story City, IA to Elmer T. and Mabel Thompson Sande, who are deceased. She met her late husband, Ernst J. "Bodie" Bodensieck, at Iowa State University. They were...
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