Obituaries

Robert J. McGraw

Robert J. McGraw

Feb 23, 2014

Robert J. McGraw, 86, died at 2:22 AM on Sunday, February 23, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. Robert was born on March 11, 1927, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Dennis J. McGraw and Mary Louise (Stoll) McGraw. Robert married Althea B. Coyne on April 7, 1951. She preceded him in death on July 8, 2009. He...

James B. "Jim" Cotter

James B. "Jim" Cotter

Feb 23, 2014

James B. "Jim" Cotter, 55, of Lima, passed away the evening of February 23, 2014 at his residence. He was born on September 5, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to Joe and Angelina (Sanfilippo-Leist) Cotter, who both preceded him in death. Jim was a 1977 graduate of Elida Senior High School and had been a salesman at Kern's Fireplace and Spa...

Sandra L. Clark

Sandra L. Clark

Feb 22, 2014

Sandra L. Clark, 73, died at 4:02 AM on Saturday, February 22, 2014, after a courageous ten year battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. Sandra was born on November 06, 1940, in Massillon, Ohio, to James Harold Roach and Dorothy (Lukala) Roach. On June 16, 1962 Sandra married Ronald G....

John Bernard Art

John Bernard Art

Feb 14, 2014

John Bernard Art, 85, passed away on February 14, 2014 at 4:30 PM at Springview Manor Nursing Home. John was born on August 6, 1928, in Burkettsville, the son of Henry F. and Lucina (Rammel) Art, who preceded him in death. On September 5, 1959, he was married to Irene Mary (Homan) Art, who survives in Lima. John graduated from...

Marvin R. Buddelmeyer

Marvin R. Buddelmeyer

Feb 14, 2014

Marvin R. Buddelmeyer, 80, of Lima, died on February 14, 2014 at 1:00 PM at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on April 6, 1933 in Avis, Ohio to Hubert and Adelia (Rechtine) Buddelmeyer, who both preceded him in death. On September 24, 1960 he married Jill Pope at St. John's Catholic Church in Glandorf, OH and she...

Judith A. Bilbrey

Judith A. Bilbrey

Feb 12, 2014

Judith A. Bilbrey , 73, died at 1:54 PM on Wednesday, February 12, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center surrounded by her family. Judith was born on Thursday, October 10, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Eugene Callahan and Maxine [King] Callahan. On Saturday, October 07, 1961 she married Larry Bilbrey and he survives in Elida. Judith was a...

Billy Dean Jackson

Billy Dean Jackson

Feb 10, 2014

Billy Dean Jackson, 86, passed away on February10, 2014 at Baton Rouge. He was born on August 22, 1928, in Cavalier, North Dakota, to John and Eva (Rhode) Jackson, who both preceded him in death. Billy is survived by his wife of 64 years, Florence "Flossie" Jackson. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1952 receiving the...

Mary L. (Binkley) Meyer

Mary L. (Binkley) Meyer

Feb 10, 2014

Mary L. (Binkley) Meyer, 91, died at 1:30 PM on Monday, February 10, 2014, at Elmcroft Assisted Living Center in Lima, Ohio. Mary was born on September 12, 1922, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Raymond G. Binkley and Mary (Lawson) Binkley. On November 9, 1946, in St. John's Catholic Church, Lima, she married Richard Meyer. They enjoyed a rich...

Joyce Ann Merry

Joyce Ann Merry

Feb 9, 2014

Surrounded by her loving family Joyce Ann Merry, 66, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at 2:35 P.M. on Sunday, February 09, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. Joyce was born on February 19, 1947, in Lima, to the late William Heckman and Helen (Lanning) Heckman, who survives. Joyce was united in marriage to Bruce M....

Alisa "Ali" A. Diehm

Alisa "Ali" A. Diehm

Feb 9, 2014

Alisa "Ali" A. Diehm, 48, died at on Wednesday, February 9, 2014, at her residence in Lima, Ohio. Alisa was born on October 27, 1965, in Lima, Ohio, to Franklin M. Kohler and Ruth M. (Zapp) Kohler. They reside in Lima. Alisa was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. She graduated from Lima Central Catholic in 1983. She received...

Jay T. Evans

Jay T. Evans

Feb 9, 2014

Jay T. Evans, 50, died at 6:05 AM on Sunday, February 9, 2014, at his residence in Lima, Ohio. Jay was born on January 01, 1964, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Lavern H. Evans and Agnes A. "Aggie" (Ellis) Evans. His mother survives in Elida. Mr. Evans was a graduate of Marimor School. He enrolled at Marimor Industry, participated...

Jane Sunderhaus

Jane Sunderhaus

Feb 6, 2014

Jane Sunderhaus, 81, she went to be with the Lord, surrounded by her loving family, at 3:55 PM on Thursday, February 06, 2014, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio. Jane was born on April 01, 1932, in Columbus Grove, Ohio, to Harold V. Stalter and Mabel (Mumea) Stalter. On July 28, 1951 she married Edward H. Sunderhaus, he...

William "Whitey" Willis Jones

William "Whitey" Willis Jones

Feb 6, 2014

William "Whitey" Willis Jones, 87, died at 11:18 AM on Thursday, February 06, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. William was born on March 25, 1926, in Flat Gap, Kentucky, to Littleton Henry Jones and Cynthia [Salyer] Jones. William married Nora B. Fogt on May 2, 1947, who preceded him in death in January of 1990. He served...

Loretta J. "Gram" Michael

Loretta J. "Gram" Michael

Feb 6, 2014

Loretta J. "Gram" Michael, 54, died at 2:20 AM on Thursday, February 06, 2014, at her residence in Lima. Loretta was born on Saturday, August 22, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert Shepard Sr. and her mother Loretta Binkley who survives in Oklahoma. She is married to Gary L. Michael who survives in Lima. Loretta worked as housekeeper...

John L. Haywood

John L. Haywood

Feb 4, 2014

John L. Haywood, 63 years, of Lima, passed away at 1:20 AM, Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born on August 21, 1950 in Lima to Major and Viola (McKinney) Haywood. John had worked at the Lima News as an inserter. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and loved gardening and crafting....

Jack R. Myers

Jack R. Myers

Feb 4, 2014

Jack R. Myers , 69, went home to be with the Lord at 1:45 AM on Tuesday, February 04, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Jack was born on Friday, August 25, 1944, in Lima to the late Harold Essex and Zelma [Myers] Schaub. On Saturday, April 10, 1965, in Cridersville, he married Carol J [Feldman] Myers and she survives...

Allen "Al" M. Layman

Allen "Al" M. Layman

Feb 3, 2014

Allen "Al" M. Layman, 79, died at 6:15 PM on Monday, February 03, 2014, at his residence in Lima, Ohio. Allen was born on Saturday, March 10, 1934, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Lawrence P. Layman and Jessie (Davey) Layman. On April 18, 1953 he married Betty Wagenknecht, she survives in Lima, Ohio. They were married for 60 years....

Peggy J. Werner

Peggy J. Werner

Feb 2, 2014

Peggy J. Werner 86, died at 1:19 AM on Sunday, February 02, 2014, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. Peggy was born on October 20, 1927, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harold Cook and Thelma (Hill) Cook. On September 18, 1948 she married Melvin P. Werner who died May 31, 1995. Mrs. Werner graduated from Lima Central...

Paul R. Spyker

Paul R. Spyker

Jan 31, 2014

Paul R. Spyker, 86 years, of Lima, went to Heaven to be with his Savior Jesus at 12:30 PM on Friday, January 31, 2014 at Lima Manor Nursing Home. Paul was born on July 15, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio to Arnold and Ruth E. (Parrish) Spyker. On August 19, 1986 he married Elizabeth "Faye" Bradley, who survives in Lima. Paul...

Floyd Leonard Iiames

Floyd Leonard Iiames

Jan 30, 2014

Floyd Leonard Iiames, 72, died at 8:55 PM on Thursday, January 30, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. Floyd was born on October 25, 1941, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Elmer W. Iiames and Irene M. (Wirick) Iiames. Floyd married Linda Garvin on July 18,1964, they had been married for 49 years. She survives in Lima. He...

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