Obituaries
Linda Sue Fanger
Feb 21, 2024
Linda Sue Fanger, 82, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at The Springs of Lima. She was born on November 3, 1941, in Lima to the late Richard and Lillian {Nelson} Zeller.
On June 23, 1962, she married John Fanger, who survives her in Lima. Linda graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1959. She later attended OSU...
Frances H. Vertuca
Feb 21, 2024
Born to Thomas and Anna Holland on May 13, 1925, Frances H. Vertuca took her first breath at home on a farm in Nicholas County, Kentucky. After a long and blessed life, her last breath was also at home on February 21, 2024, just shy of her 99th birthday.
Frances, along with her two sisters, was raised, educated and married in...
Mary A. Kelly
Feb 20, 2024
Mary Kelly, 67, passed away at 12:14 a.m. on February 20, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Mary was born on August 22, 1956, in Lima, Ohio, to Ernest and Della (Crayton) Kelly.
Mary loved to spend time with family and cooking, especially soul food. She had a big heart, and her love was unconditional. Mary enjoyed spending time...
Nancy Joan Steele
Feb 18, 2024
Nancy J. Steele age 77 of The Villages, Florida and Westerville, Ohio passed from this life and entered her Heavenly home on February 18, 2024, from Alzheimer’s. She was born on January 1st, 1947 (Lima New Year’s Baby) to the late Ira "Ike" and Lillian McKinley. She was preceded in death by her sister Kay Byrne. Nancy grew up in...
Carole Marie Maenle
Feb 17, 2024
Carole Marie Maenle, 83, passed away on February 17, 2024, at Aspen Trace Senior Living in Greenwood, Indiana.
Carole was born on January 24, 1941, in Landeck, Ohio to Eugene and Margaret (Suever) Lause. On September 29, 1962, she married Robert Maenle, who survives in Greenwood, Indiana.
Carole was a 1959 graduate of Delphos St. Johns. Carole also worked as a secretary for Central...
Danny Joe Hirt
Feb 16, 2024
Danny Joe Hirt, 66, passed away at 7:13 PM on Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home.
Danny was born on July 22, 1957, in Lima, Ohio, to John and Leona Drew. He married Wanda
(Mertz) Hirt, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by a son, Daniel Hirt; a daughter, Rachael (Shaun) Brady; a granddaughter Robin Kelly Brady; and several brothers...
Betty Hollar
Feb 14, 2024
Betty Hollar, 79, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Betty was born on March 14, 1944, in Lima, Ohio to Israel “Sonny” Rachlin and Mary Jane (Dick) Clark, who preceded her in death. On October 25, 2008, she married Mikel Hollar, who survives in Texas.
Betty was a 1962 graduate of Lima Central High School and retired...
Philip Eugene Staup
Feb 13, 2024
Philip Eugene Staup, 81, passed away at 11:28 pm on February 13, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Philip was born on June 13, 1942, in Lima, to the late Lawrence & Wilma Eileen (Carper) Staup.
Philip graduated from Elida High School in 1961. He retired from Lima Memorial Health System after 39 years as a receiving clerk....
David H. Brown
Feb 8, 2024
David H. Brown, 61, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at The James Cancer Hospital. He was born on December 30, 1962, in Richmond, IN to the late Ralph and Evelyn {Henry} Brown. On June 11, 1994, he married Karen {Williams} who survives him in Lima.
David graduated from Whiteland High School in Whiteland, IN in 1981. He...
Robert Thomas Rogge
Feb 8, 2024
Robert Thomas Rogge, 77, passed away at on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Bob was born on February 19, 1946, in Wauseon, Ohio, to Howard and Evelyn Marie (Radabaugh) Rogge. On November 27, 2006, he married the love of his life, Sharon M. (Johnson) Rogge, who survives in Lima.
Bob was a Lima Senior High School...
Willis J. "Bill" Riemesch
Feb 4, 2024
Willis J. “Bill” Riemesch, age 82 of Elida, died on Sunday, February 4, 2024 at Mercy Health Lima, surrounded by his family.
He was born on August 16, 1941 to the late Fred and Frances (Mechling) Riemesch. He married Judith K. Emehiser on August 27, 1960 at Sharon Park United Methodist Church in Lima. She survives in Elida.
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Gary N. Adams
Feb 3, 2024
Gary N. Adams, 90, of Elida, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Riverside Hospital in Columbus. He was born on June 4, 1933 in Lima to the late Robert and Mary {Seitz} Adams.
On October 10, 1952, he married Shirley Aldrich, who survives him in Elida. Together they shared 71 years of marriage. He graduated from South High School...
Joyce Howell
Feb 2, 2024
Joyce Sneary Strayer Howell, 79, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on February 2, 2024, at St. Ritas Medical Center.
Joyce was born on October 17, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Andrew Raymond and Mary Catherine (Morman) Sneary. On August 18, 1962 she married Ray Strayer. On April 4, 1987 she married Byron William “Bill” Howell who preceded her in...
Rose Weber
Feb 1, 2024
Rose Ann Weber, 90, passed away on February 1, 2024, at Lost Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Lima, Ohio.
Rose was born on May 19, 1933, in Lima to Clarence and Mary Margaret (Kayser) DeVore. On August 14, 1962, she married Glenn Weber, who preceded her in death on April 26, 1989.
She is survived by her sons, Gary Weber and...
Roy Willi Boop
Jan 31, 2024
Roy Willi Boop, 72, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Shawnee Manor surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on August 1, 1951, in Bamberg, Germany to the late Charles and Irmigard {Nalezinski} Boop.
He married Deb Boop on November 15, 2016. Roy graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1969. He played Single A baseball...
Larry E. Bilbrey
Jan 31, 2024
Larry E. Bilbrey, 84, of Elida, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 12, 1939, in Lima to the late Walter and Cecile {Bowers} Bilbrey.
In October of 1961, he married Judith {Callahan}, who preceded him in death in 2014. Larry graduated from Bath High School’s first graduating class....
Cary J. Moore
Jan 28, 2024
Cary J. Moore, 54, passed away at 7:58 p.m. on January 28, 2024, at Mercy Health- Anderson Hospital.
Cary was born on August 2, 1969, in Lima, Ohio, to Timothy P. Moore and Patricia L. (Kindle) Moore Blue.
Cary Worked at the Jackson Center workshop in Cincinnati, there he performed different jobs. Cary was a handyman all his life,...
Glenn Alan Crawford
Jan 26, 2024
Glenn Alan Crawford, 61, passed away at 12:04 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Glenn was born on June 29, 1962, in Lima, Ohio, to Gary Arthur and Judy (Giffin) Crawford.
Glenn was a 1981 graduate of Lima Senior High School and a retired Sergeant with the City of Lima Police Dept. He...
John William Mauk
Jan 25, 2024
In loving memory of John Mauk, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of John Mauk, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud Marine, who left this world on January 25, 2024, surrounded by the warmth and love of his wife, Judy Mauk, and daughter, Wendy Heber.
John was a man of unwavering strength, integrity, and kindness....
Wilma Rose McNeill-Pike
Jan 24, 2024
Wilma Rose McNeill-Pike, 94, passed away at 10:55 a.m. on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at her home in Lima.
Wilma was born on April 8, 1929, in Ecorse, MI, to the late William and Helen (Schatzinger) Murray. Wilma was a graduate of Delphos St Johns. Her first job was as a bank teller at City Loan in Lima. On March 6,...
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