Obituaries

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...

John N. Frey, Jr.

John N. Frey, Jr.

Jun 2, 2024

John N. Frey, Jr., 79, passed away at 3:08 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at his residence. 

 

John was born on October 30, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, to John N. and Virginia Iola (Mack) Frey, Sr.  On May 26, 1965, he married Ruth (Cottrell) Frey, who survives in Lima.

       

John had worked at Clark Equipment as a machinist...

Joellen C. Jones

Joellen C. Jones

May 31, 2024

Joellen C. Jones, 70, passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Lost Creek Care Center. 

 

Joellen was born on May 6, 1954, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to the late Paul F. and Thelma (Lambert) Hubbard.  On March 12, 1976, she married Raymond Jones Sr., who preceded her in death on August 18, 2007.

       

Joellen worked as a nurse’s...

Carol J. Doll

Carol J. Doll

May 27, 2024

Carol J. Doll, 74, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024, at The Manor at Greendale in Findlay. 

 

Carol was born on October 16, 1949, in Elida, Ohio, to the late Byron and Zeta (Allman) Holtzapple.  On June 12, 1982, she married her beloved husband, Thomas Doll, who survives in Findlay.

       

Carol had worked in billing...

Cretora L. Beam

Cretora L. Beam

May 23, 2024

Cretora L. (Morgan, Pearce) Beam was born on December 5, 1923 in Gomer, Ohio to Inez (Tracy) and John Morgan. She passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024 at 10:49 with her family and caregiver present.

She married Bob Pearce in 1946, who proceeded her in death in 1950. She married Ralph L. Beam on June 10, 1955 who proceeded her...

William Bimer

William Bimer

May 20, 2024

William Lee Bimer, 57, of Elida, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at his residence. He was born on October 22, 1966 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Maurice and Nita Bimer, who survive in Elida. He is also survived by his brother Christopher (Kelly) Bimer of Elida. 

Private services will be held. 

Arrangements by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima.

Peter James Ledwedge

Peter James Ledwedge

May 19, 2024

Peter James Ledwedge, 84, of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024.  Peter was born on July 31, 1939,  in Lima, Ohio, to William F. and Katherine (Hyland) Ledwedge.

       

Peter graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School, Lima, Ohio, in 1957.  He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton.  Peter worked...

Frank O. Diaz

Frank O. Diaz

May 18, 2024

Frank O. Diaz Sr., 93, passed away at 9:36 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. 

 

Frank was born on January 3, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas, to Gonzalo and Josefina (Ozuna) Diaz Sr.  On December 18, 1949, he married Margarita (Perez) Diaz, who preceded him in death on July 25, 2020,...

John McPheron

John McPheron

May 17, 2024

John McPheron, 53, passed away at 9:36 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home in Lima with his loving wife by his side. 

 

John was born on May 24, 1970, in St. Mary’s, Ohio, to Dale McPheron and Sarah (Lininger) McPheron.  On April 22, 2006, he married Carrie (Wireman) McPheron, who survives in Lima.

       

John attended Bath...

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