Obituaries
Wilma Jean Best
Mar 20, 2025
Wilma Jean Best, went to meet her Savior on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at The Springs of Lima, after 100 blessed years on this Earth.
Jean was born on March 4, 1925, in Cairo, Ohio, to Ward and Helen (Crom) Wert. She was first married to Donald Best who preceded her in death on February 22, 1974. On November 26, 1975,...
Alice Yvonne Rader
Mar 15, 2025
Alice Y. Rader, 102, of Wapakoneta, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on November 12, 1922 to the late William and May Sheppard.
She was a graduate of Lima South High School. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Lima and the Bluffton Senior Center. She was a past member...
Thomas Doll
Mar 8, 2025
Thomas Doll, 86, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Provision Living of Findlay. He was born on May 8, 1938 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Growing up, Tom became an enthusiastic Wisconsin Badger basketball and football fan. In the late 60’s, he relocated his family to Ohio to begin a successful career at Ford Motor engine plant. In the 80’s, he...
Norma Jean Chapman
Mar 4, 2025
Norma Jean Chapman, 97, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family.
Jean was born on April 4, 1927, in Jasonville, Indiana, the daughter of Howard C. and Emma J. Baker, who preceded her in death. On Tuesday, December 24, 1946, she married the love of her life, Earl “Benji” Chapman Jr., who preceded her in death...
Pamela Kay Mathias
Mar 2, 2025
Pamela Kay Mathias, 61, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Pamela was born on February 14, 1964, in Lima, Ohio, to John S. Smith and Elwanda Irene (Rodenberger) Long. On July 15, 1992, she married Craig Mathias, who survives in Lima.
Pamela loved her kitties and is survived by Miggy, while Prince and...
Jay J. Stephens
Feb 28, 2025
Jay Stephens, 59, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Jay was born on September 19, 1965, in Ocala, Florida to John Henry and Lucille (Poplin) Stephens.
Jay was a 1984 graduate of Lima Senior High School. Jay loved to work and he loved animals. He worked at Metakote, AAP, Honda, and most recently Steiner Stock Farms...
Marilyn Nancy Horvath
Feb 27, 2025
Marilyn Nancy Horvath, 87, passed away at 7:06 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida.
Marilyn was born on September 20, 1937, in Lima, Ohio, to Donald & Daisy (Cockerel) Hahn. On March 10, 1951, she married Steve Horvath, who preceded her in death on January 24, 2009.
Marilyn retired from Bluffton Hospital where she had worked in...
Karyn Lee Stokes
Feb 27, 2025
Karyn Stokes, born on February 5, 1950, to Paul and Marilyn Krayer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and dedication to children.
Karyn grew up alongside her brothers, Timothy and Brett Krayer; her sister, Kitt (Krayer) Pendergast; and her bonus sister, Mimi (Mitchell) Morrison. In 1976, she married the love of her...
Shirley Adams
Feb 25, 2025
Shirley Adams, 90, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 8:35 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
Shirley was born on December 5, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to Luther Aldrich and Elizabeth (Bauman) Strawser. On October 10, 1952, she married Gary Adams, who preceded her in death on February 3, 2024.
On October 10, 1952, Shirley married the love of her...
Gloria Sherer
Feb 24, 2025
Gloria J. Sherer, 96, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Otterbein Cridersville.
Gloria was born on June 6, 1928, in Lima, Ohio to Wilbur and Ilo (Wallace) Williams. On August 14, 1948, she married Willis D. Sherer, who preceded her in death on February 21, 2018.
Gloria was a wonderful mother and grandparent. She was as kind and loving...
Marjorie McConnell
Feb 24, 2025
Marjorie McConnell, 80, passed away at 6:25 a.m. on February 24, 2025, at Shawnee Manor, Lima, Ohio.
Marjorie was born on March 2, 1944, in Parkersburg, West Virginia, to the late Joseph Alvy and Mary Catherine (Riser) Coss. She was married to James McConnell, who preceded her in death in 2017.
Marjorie retired from General Dynamics. She loved making crafts for their...
Gregory G. Deubler
Feb 16, 2025
Gregory Glenn Deubler, 65, passed away at 8:12 a.m. on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. Gregory was born on December 11, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, to Robert K. and Helen (Etue) Deubler.
Gregory was a Welder. He enjoyed flying drones to look over the lake and reading about astronauts and space. Gregory loved coming back to Lima...
Byrn Derek Henry
Feb 16, 2025
Byrn Derek Henry, 64, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Derek was born on April 12, 1960, in San Diego, California to Edgar Thomas Henry and Mazie I. Freeman. On June 25, 2005, he married Deborah (Bechtel) Henry, who survives in Wapakoneta.
Derek worked at Channel 44 since 2004. He received his bachelor’s from Arkansas...
Kenneth Christman
Feb 14, 2025
Kenneth “Ken” Dwight Christman, 63, of Lima, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on July 23, 1961 in Van Wert to the late Nicholas L. and Lois M. {Hammons} Christman.
Ken worked for Commercial Painting Inc. He is survived by his brothers: Paul (Vicki) Christman of Lima and Jeffrey “Jeff” (Cris) Christman...
Bob D. Snider
Feb 13, 2025
Bob D. Snider, 93, passed away at 12:26 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Wyngate Senior Living Community in Lima, Ohio.
Bob was born on July 20, 1931, in Lima, Ohio to the late Dwaine and Mary (Verhoff) Snider. On June 30, 1995, Bob married his loving wife, Carolyn V. Snider, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded...
Janet M. Maxwell
Feb 13, 2025
Janet M. Maxwell, 87, passed away at 2:49 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at Lost Creek Care Center.
Janet was born on April 5, 1937, in Paulding County, Ohio, to Clifford and Margerie (Bartels) Kent. On November 24, 1962, she married Irwin Maxwell, who preceded her in death on October 21, 2020.
Janet graduated from Blue Creek High School in Haviland,...
Mary Ann Wheeler
Feb 11, 2025
Mary Ann Wheeler, 83, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Mary Ann was born on April 30, 1941, in Crestline, Ohio to August Martin and Elizabeth Louise (Batory) Ermi. On August 26, 1961, she married Murrell Lee Wheeler, who survives in Lima. Along with her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Anita (Wheeler)...
John J. Fitzgerald
Feb 9, 2025
John J. Fitzgerald, 85, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at the Springs of Lima. He was born on October 6, 1939, in Chicago, IL to the late John and Nellie {Markus} Fitzgerald.
On February 6, 1965, he married Connie Emehiser, who preceded him in death in 2017. John served in the U.S. Navy for 4 years during...
Lynda McCoy
Feb 8, 2025
Lynda Kay McCoy, 78, passed away at 4:36 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health Center.
Lynda was born on November 21, 1946, in Lima, Ohio to Thomas and Alice Hunt. On October 5, 1968, she married Thomas A. McCoy, who preceded her in death on September 14, 2012.
Lynda was the head of housekeeping at Lima Memorial Hospital....
Mildred R. Luquette
Feb 8, 2025
Mildred Roberta Luquette, 100, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Mildred was born on August 23, 1924, in Mulberry, Kansas, to Robert & Archie (Sullivan) McIlwrath. On October 26, 1946, she married Louis N. Luquette Jr., who preceded her in death in June 15, 1977.
Mildred retired from Kmart. She was a member...
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