Obituaries

Daniel J. Conces

Daniel J. Conces

Mar 28, 2017

Daniel J. Conces 53, of Lima, passed away peacefully at his home in Lima. He was born on January 29, 1964 to the late Frank J. Conces and Mary Lou {Steinhour} Conces. He is survived by his sister Susan Conces of Dublin, Ohio. Daniel loved baseball and was a fan of the Cincinnati Reds and the Cleveland Indians. There will...

Marcus Cope

Marcus Cope

Mar 26, 2017

Marcus Cope 87, died at 7:50 AM on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit in Lima, Ohio. Marcus was born on August 28, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio to Rev. Arthur T. and Grace {Robinault} Cope. On April 14, 1953, he married Marian {Harris} Cope. She preceded him in death on July 31, 2014. He is survived...

Joshua Howard Thomas

Joshua Howard Thomas

Mar 25, 2017

Joshua Howard Thomas was born on June 22, 1983 to Johnny and Kimberly Thomas. Joshua found his peace with our Lord on Saturday March 25, 2017. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Alton Ray (Butch) Edwards. He leaves behind the love of his life Jamie Cox and his four children. Josh had two daughters Emily and Kaylee, as...

Eugene "Geno" Bickel

Eugene "Geno" Bickel

Mar 24, 2017

Eugene "Geno" Bickel 80, died at 5:12 PM on Friday, March 24, 2017, at his residence in Lima, Ohio. Eugene was born on February 8, 1937, in Trenton, New Jersey, to the late Thomas Bickel and Christine (Probasco) Bickel. Eugene married Mary James Liner on September 1, 1961. She survives in Lima. He was a retired 30 year Navy Veteran....

Joe Sobosly

Joe Sobosly

Mar 21, 2017

Joe Sobosly, 95, died at 2:20 AM on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at Otterbein Cridersville Assisted Living in Cridersville. Joe was born on February 20, 1922, in Rimer, Ohio, to the late John Joe Sobosly Sr. and Mary Sobosly. He married Ethel (Schaad) Sobosly. She preceded him in death on September 10, 2013. He was a WWII Navy Veteran. He...

Chrys Ann Pence

Chrys Ann Pence

Mar 20, 2017

Chrys Ann Pence, 59, of Lima, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Cridersville Nursing Home. She was born on February 25, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to David Basinger and Julie {Cougill} Myers. Her father preceded her in death in 1971. On October 14, 1983 she married Wayne Pence who survives in Lima. Chrys is survived by her son...

Thomas "Tom" Painter

Thomas "Tom" Painter

Mar 20, 2017

Thomas "Tom" Painter, 52, of Delphos, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2017 at Van Wert Inpatient Hospice. Tom was born on March 17, 1965 in Lima, Ohio to Llyod and Linda {Dulebohn} Painter. They both survive him. Tom is also survived by his son Nathaniel Painter of Elida and his daughter Kayla Painter of Elida, his fiancé Brenda DeVelvis...

Jo Ann Jimenez

Jo Ann Jimenez

Mar 15, 2017

Jo Ann Jimenez, 79, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 1:50AM at St. Rita's Hospice Inpatient Unit in Lima. Jo Ann was born on May 18, 1937 in Putnam County, Ohio to the late Jean and Marguerite {Sheidler} Morgret. She was also preceded in death by her brother John Morgret. She is survived by her children...

Richard Jay Kidd Sr

Richard Jay Kidd Sr

Mar 15, 2017

Richard Jay Kidd Sr., 49, of Lima, passed away at his residence on March 15, 2017. Richard was born in Findlay, Ohio on November 18, 1967 to Daniel Sr. and Karen {Coppes} Kidd. His mother survives him. On March 8, 2013, he married Lynnette Montgomery who survives in Lima. He is also survived by his son Richard Kidd Jr., Abbigale...

Teresa L. Streib

Teresa L. Streib

Mar 14, 2017

Teresa L. Streib 62, died at 7:00 AM on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, in the presence of family, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit in Lima, Ohio, after a long battle with cancer. Teresa was born on December 28, 1954, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harold "Morris" Kidd & Marilyn (Stewart) Kidd. Her mother survives in Lima. She married...

Jean Rosalie Williams

Jean Rosalie Williams

Mar 14, 2017

Jean Rosalie Williams 89 died at 2:50 AM on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at Vancrest Nursing Home, Ada, Ohio. Jean was born on April 9, 1927, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harold Neu and Erma (Searfoss) Neu. On November 22, 1948, she married Donald R. Williams, he survives in Lima. Jean was a member of St. Luke's Lutheran Church....

Dennis K. Streib

Dennis K. Streib

Mar 12, 2017

Dennis K. Streib, 63, formerly of Piqua, more recently of Lima passed away at 4:30 a.m. Sunday, March 12, 2017 at St. Rita's Hospice Unit of Lima. He was born November 11, 1953 in Greenville to the late Kenneth E. and Charlotte (Nisonger) Streib. He married Teresa L. (Kidd) Hole in 2001, who passed away two days following his death....

Suzanne "Suzie" Adams

Suzanne "Suzie" Adams

Mar 10, 2017

Suzanne "Suzie" Adams, 94, died on Friday, March 10, 2017, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima. Suzanne was born on Tuesday, February 13, 1923, in Lima, to George and Anna [Janusco] Adams who preceded her in death. Suzanne was a graduate of Lima St. John's High School and an Auxillary member of the Lima V.F.W. She enjoyed going to Bingo...

Danny Dean Capps

Danny Dean Capps

Mar 10, 2017

Danny Dean Capps, 72, of Lima passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 in his home surrounded by his loving family at 3:25 A.M. He was born in Redwood, California to the late Henry & Mary Joyce (Ragan) Capps. Dan was proud of his service in the United States Navy. He was a former policeman for the Cridersville Police Department...

Mary E Haugh

Mary E Haugh

Mar 10, 2017

Mary E. Haugh 81, died at 2:57 AM on Friday, March 10, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. Mary was born on May 8, 1935, in Findlay, Ohio, to the late LaVerne Kave and Effie (Shaw) Vaughn. Mary married Kenneth Haugh Sr. on December 21, 1953. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2005. She enjoyed her...

Jeremy Paul Sprague

Jeremy Paul Sprague

Mar 10, 2017

Jeremy Sprague, a son, brother, and friend, is fondly remembered for his love and friendship. "Jeremy was the person who made sure I felt included," and "I was struck by how much Jeremy made me feel listened to when we first met," were common sentiments shared by friends and coworkers while Jeremy was still in the hospital. Jeremy, age 38,...

Terry Wayne Swint

Terry Wayne Swint

Mar 8, 2017

Terry Wayne Swint, 54, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at his residence in Elida. Terry was born on Monday, January 7, 1963, in Lima, to Hugh "Ed" and the late Barbara (Black) Swint. On Saturday, August 16, 1997, he married Mary (Kahle) Swint, she survives in Elida. Terry was a member of the Lima Eagles Aerie #370 and worked...

Sandy E. Thurmond

Sandy E. Thurmond

Mar 8, 2017

Sandy E. Thurmond, 50, died at 7:30 PM on Wednesday, March 08, 2017, at the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital in Columbus. Sandy was born on Thursday, March 31, 1966, in Lima, to the late John Henry Thurmond and Bernice (Bradley) Smith. Sandy had served in the US Army and worked as a registered nurse, licensed contractor, a longtime employee...

Terrence "Terry" Keith Stepleton

Terrence "Terry" Keith Stepleton

Mar 7, 2017

Terrence "Terry" Keith Stepleton, 61, passed away at 5:32 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at St. Rita's Hospital, Lima. Terry was born in Lima on September 20, 1955 to James and Rosemary Stepleton who both survive him. He married Mary R. Pisle, June 20, 1981, she survives in Lima. He was a graduate from Lima Senior High School, class...

Leah C. Doyle

Leah C. Doyle

Mar 7, 2017

Leah C. Doyle, 90, died at 1:45 PM on Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima. Leah was born on Wednesday, February 16, 1927, to the late Carl and Elizabeth (Metzger) Bowman. On Friday, May 19, 1944, she married Robert L. Doyle. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2003. She is survived by: sons,...