Obituaries

Patricia Josephie Davis

Patricia Josephie Davis

Apr 13, 2017

Patricia Josephine Davis, 81, went to be with the Lord April 13, 2017 at 2:20 p.m. She was born June 24, 1935 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Eugene A. and Wava Marcella (Fromm) Lautzenheiser. She married Gerald J. Hooker in 1954, who went to be with the Lord in 1986. In 1987, she married Stephen Glen Davis, who survives...

Stacey Lynn Fisher

Stacey Lynn Fisher

Mar 31, 2017

Stacey Lynn Fisher, 53, died at 3:15 PM on Friday, March 31, 2017, at her residence in Lima. Stacey Lynn was born on Tuesday, July 2, 1963, in Lima, to the late Robert Louis and Sandra Jean [Miller] Fisher. She is preceded in death by her husband, Jeff Fisher. She is survived by her brother, Scott Fisher, Wapakoneta. There will...

Louise Gross

Louise Gross

Mar 30, 2017

Louise Gross, 86, died at 4:15 AM on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Memorial Mennonite Home in Bluffton, Ohio, surrounded by her family. Josephine was born on Sunday, July 20, 1930, in Lima, to Pasquale (Bavaro) and Alexandria (Capone) Bowers. On Saturday, July 19, 1947, she married Robert E. Gross Sr. who preceded her in death September 19, 2006. Louise...

Edward 'Steve' Sifrit

Edward 'Steve' Sifrit

Mar 29, 2017

Edward 'Steve' Sifrit, 68, died at 7:50 PM on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. Edward was born on Sunday, March 6, 1949, in Lima, to the late Edward and Mary [Cross] Sifrit. Edward was a Cab Driver for Black and White Taxi Cab Service. He loved joking around, shooting pool and bowling. Edward...

Frances Madeline Hall

Frances Madeline Hall

Mar 29, 2017

Frances Madeline Hall 91, of Elida, passed away at 3:20 a.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at St. Rita's Hospice with her family by her side after a brief illness. Frances was born in Lima, Ohio, Bath Township, on February 20, 1926, one of fifteen children of William Clinton and Olive Irene (Snyder) McNett. On December 24, 1945, she married...

Mary Kathryn Radabaugh

Mary Kathryn Radabaugh

Mar 29, 2017

Mary Kathryn Radabaugh, 89, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at Lima Convalescent Home. She was born on June 5, 1927 in Vaughnsville, Ohio to the late James Daniel and Eva L. {Rau} Risser. She was also preceded in death by her husband Richard Radabaugh in November 1991, brothers Howard (Marian) Risser, Robert (Sondra) Risser, Richard Risser,...

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...