Obituaries

Janet L. Murphy

Janet L. Murphy

Nov 12, 2024

Janet L. Murphy, 93, passed away at 2:32 p.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at The Springs of Lima. 

Janet was born on April 9, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to Louis and Irene (Hogan) Garner. On July 16, 1955, she married Richard G. Murphey, who preceded her in death on December 24, 2017.

Janet had worked in the office at Westinghouse. She...

Beverly Lou Corwin

Beverly Lou Corwin

Nov 10, 2024

Beverly Lou Corwin, 86, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Springview Manor. 

 

Beverly was born on February 28, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to Loree Baumgardner and Laurena (Bowsher) Sunderhaus. On September 22, 1974, she married William Corwin who survives in Lima. 

 

Beverly was a member of Eagles Aerie #370, Phi Beta Iota Sigma Sorority for 50 years. She loved spending...

Rebecca "Becky" Hefner

Rebecca "Becky" Hefner

Nov 10, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Hefner, 52, passed away at 6:50 a.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Ritas. 

 

Becky was born on June 9, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Albert Curtis and Barbara Ann (Vayhinger) Tuttle. On January 25, 1992, she married Timothy John Hefner who survives in Lafayette. 

 Becky was a 1991 graduate of Elida High School...

Kathryn Williams

Kathryn Williams

Nov 6, 2024

Kathryn Williams, 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, OH. 

 

Kathryn was born on December 27, 1949, in Lima, OH, to the late Russell and Evelyn (Leppla) Armstrong. On October 22, 1977, she married the love of her life, Larry Williams, who survives in Elida. They were married 47 years.

 

Kathryn was a 1968 graduate of...

Gary Mathias

Gary Mathias

Nov 4, 2024

Gary Mathias, 83, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at his residence. 

 

Gary was born on November 25, 1940, in Carey, Ohio to Edward and Genevieve (Kromer) Mathias. On September 17, 1960, he married Kathleen (Lentz) Mathias, who survives in Lima. 

 

Gary was a 1959 graduate of Carey High School. Gary started his working life at Pennington Bread. He was the...

Jeannine Belton

Jeannine Belton

Nov 3, 2024

Jeannine Sue Belton, 74, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. 

 

Jeannine was born on January 9, 1950, to Bill and Marylou E. (Stombaugh) Hunt. On November 23, 2012, she married Jay Belton, who survives in Elida. 

 

Jeannine loved photography, baking and decorating. She was a Golden State Warriors fan and an avid OSU fan. Jeannine also...

Helen Deloris Copeland

Helen Deloris Copeland

Oct 22, 2024

Helen Deloris (Dee) Copeland, 100, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at The Springs of Lima. 

Deloris was born on October 18, 1924, to John Jefferson and Marcella Irene (Ulrey) Copeland. Deloris loved and was much loved by her parents and achieved her goal to be 100 years old like her mother. 

Dee was proud to be the 1925 winner of...

Bart Thomas Stoll

Bart Thomas Stoll

Oct 21, 2024

Bart Thomas Stoll, 53, of Lima, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on August 25, 1971 in Lima to Joseph and Carolyn {Altenberger} Stoll. His father survives in Lima. 

Bart graduated from Lima Central Catholic Church in 1989. He then received a practical nursing degree. He worked for Victorian Corner for 13 years...

James Moore

James Moore

Oct 18, 2024

James E. Moore, known affectionately as Jim, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on October 18, 2024, at the age of 69. 

Born on March 14, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, Jim was a beacon of joy and laughter to all who knew him. Jim graduated from Lima Senior High in 1974 and dedicated 33 years of...

John P. Martin

John P. Martin

Oct 16, 2024

John P. Martin, 60, died at 7:56 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Vancrest Nursing Home in Ada, Ohio, surrounded by his kids.

John was born June 8, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Juliette “Rose” and Edward Martin.

He was a life-long Nascar fan. He loved his kids and family with all his heart.

He is survived by his children:...

Belinda Gail Donley

Belinda Gail Donley

Oct 15, 2024

Belinda Gail Donley (Floyd), 68, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at home.

Belinda was born to Gertrude (Ashford) and Allen Carlton Floyd on July 25, 1956, was a vibrant soul who brought joy and laughter to everyone around her. Both of her parents and brother, Richard Floyd preceded her in death, but their love and spirit lived on through...

Bruce Charles Plumb

Bruce Charles Plumb

Oct 14, 2024

Bruce C. Plumb, 89, passed away at 10:58 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living. 

Bruce was born on August, 24, 1935, in Scott, Ohio, to Bruce John and Helen Irene (Kimmey) Plumb. On December 18, 1955, he married Suzanne (Kaliher) Plumb, who survives in Lima.

Bruce graduated from Lima Central High School in 1953. He was a member...

John Leroy Harrod

John Leroy Harrod

Oct 13, 2024

John L. Harrod, 88, passed away on October 13, 2024.

John Harrod was born on February 20, 1936, to the late Elbert and Grace (Garner) Harrod.

John graduated from Gomer High School, Gomer, Ohio. After high school John served his country honorably in the US Army. While on leave he met his spouse, Wanda (Shaw) Harrod of Waynesfield, OH, through a blind...

Shequayla Sheree Daniel

Shequayla Sheree Daniel

Oct 12, 2024

Shequayla Sheree Daniel, 35, passed from this life on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at her home in Lima. She was born on April 23, 1989, in Lima, Ohio, to Darlene Flint and Horace Daniel Sr. 

Shequayla graduated from Penn Foster High School in 2009. In 2016 she received a certificate from Ohio School of Phlebotomy and also had a certificate from...

Sandra J. Edwards

Sandra J. Edwards

Oct 5, 2024

Sandra J Edwards, 77, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at home surrounded by family, and under the care of Interim Hospice.

Sandra was born on November 19, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to Carl Musselman and Juanita (Jones) Musselman. 

Sandra was a 1965 graduate of Elida High School and received her Nursing license in 1995 from Lima Technical...

Rhonda Leann Stringfield

Rhonda Leann Stringfield

Oct 2, 2024

Rhonda Leann Stringfield, 46, of Lima, passed into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on April 22, 1978, in Lima to John and Patricia {Wilson} Stringfield. Her mother survives in Lima.

Leann graduated from Rhodes State College with a Dental Hygiene Associate Degree, and...

Jane Ann Fiedler

Jane Ann Fiedler

Sep 25, 2024

Jane Ann Fiedler, 86, passed away at 10:02 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home in Lima. In 1972 she arranged to donate her body upon death to Wayne State Medical School in Detroit, Michigan for medical research. 

Jane was born on October 20, 1937, in Ionia, Michigan, and in 1944 was adopted in Pontiac, Michigan. She has been...

Virginia Lee Sturgill

Virginia Lee Sturgill

Sep 24, 2024

Virginia Lee Sturgill, better known at “Jennie”, was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Bulan (Perry County), Kentucky, and died September 24, 2024, in Lima, OH. She was the oldest of four children, born to Augustus Brantley and Minta (Calhoun ) Blount, who preceded her in death.

She married James Edgar Sturgill on May 28, 1948, in Hindman, KY and they moved...

Wayne Noah Mullenhour

Wayne Noah Mullenhour

Sep 21, 2024

Wayne Noah Mullenhour, 96, passed away at 9:15 a.m. on September 21, 2024, at The Springs of Lima. 

Wayne was born on February 28, 1928, in Lima, Ohio, to John and Ruth (Herring) Mullenhour. On July 18, 1954, he married Anita (Poling) Mullenhour, who survives in Lima.

Wayne served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Wasp during the Korean War. He then...

Dorothy Bennett

Dorothy Bennett

Sep 16, 2024

Dorothy E. Bennett, 98, of Lima, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Kessler Estates. She was born on May 10, 1926 in Lima to the late Thomas and Hazel {Voltz} Sowards.

Dorothy worked for Sears Roebuck in Lima for 40 years. She was a member of White Shrine and a previous member of Olivet Presbyterian Church. She loved dogs...

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