Obituaries

Aug 19, 2023

Ronald Maciejewski, 65, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Lost Creek Care Center in Lima.  Ronald was born on June 21, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, to Michael and Shirley Ann (McDonald) Maciejewski.

Ronald enjoyed working on cars and fixing things, as well as building cars.

He is survived by two sisters, Michaelene Drexler...

Aug 15, 2023

R George Nichols, 73, passed away on August 15, 2023, at his residence.

George was born on February 5, 1950 in Salyersville, Kentucky to Hargis and Polly Ann (Keaton) Nichols. He married Doug Raver who survives him in Lima.

George worked as a short order cook at King Burger, Huddle and the Beaverdam Truck Stop....

Aug 14, 2023

Lissie, 39, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.  Lissie was born on March 5, 1984, in Lima, Ohio, to Rooney Cartwright and Marlene Gibson who are both surviving.

Lissie worked as a traveling nurse and enjoyed cooking, music, and makeup.  She loved spending time with the grandchildren, her husband,...

Aug 14, 2023

James R. Michels, 84, passed away on August 14, 2023, at his residence.

James was born on March 21, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan to Michael Charles and Elizabeth Margaret (Leminex) Michels. On Saturday, January 15, 1966, he married Mary J. (McCoy) Michels who survives in Elida.

James retired from General Dynamics Joint Systems Manufacturing after...

Aug 14, 2023

Frank J. Perrine, 78, passed away on August 14, 2023, at his residence.

Frank was born on December 15, 1944, in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Frank J. and Lillian V. (Quick) Perrine. On Saturday, May 28, 1988, he married Linda L. (Sanders) Perrine who preceded him in death on January 14, 2021.

Frank enjoyed golf,...

Aug 12, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mark Mayer

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mark Mayer, a devoted husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Mark passed peacefully from this world and into the arms of Jesus on August 12, 2023, at 10:20 pm, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and memories that will be cherished....

Aug 12, 2023

Mary Margaret Pentenburg, 88, passed away peacefully August 12, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center. Mary was born July 21, 1935, in Lima, to the late M. Louise (Stoll) and Dennis J. McGraw, Sr.

Mary was a 1953 graduate of St. Rose High School in Lima, OH. She married the love of her life, Thomas...

Aug 8, 2023

Ronald DeLynn Thomas, 83, of Fairfax Station, Virginia, passed away on August 8, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

Ronald (Ron) was born to Robert D. and Hazel A. Thomas on December 9, 1939, in Lima, Ohio.  He married Linda K. (Montgomery) Thomas in 1959, who survives him.

Ron is also survived by son, Jeffrey...

Aug 8, 2023

Ernest Z. Smith, 83, passed away on August 8, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Ernest was born on December 27, 1939, in Campton, Kentucky to Nickadimus and Nancy (Beverly) Smith. He married Dollie (Donaldson) Smith who survives in Lima.

Ernest worked at Wapak Products in Botkins. He loved spending time with his family and...

Aug 4, 2023

Nancy Riegle, 73, passed away on August 4, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Nancy was born on November 4, 1949, in Lima, Ohio to Ralph K. and Evelyn P. (Point) Riegle.

Nancy was a graduate of Lima Senior High School, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Education at BGSU, and went on to get...

Aug 1, 2023

Mary Lou Morgan, 84, passed peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

The only child of the late Lucas C. Ruth (1971) and Evelyn E. (Wharton) Ruth (1989),  Mary Lou was born on September 5, 1938, in Cincinnati, Ohio.  Later in life, she and her mother relocated to Lima, Ohio, where she eventually met her high school sweetheart,...

Jul 29, 2023

Dean Allen Tidd, 77, passed away at 12:29 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Dean was born on June 9, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to Elmer Dean and Lilly Marcell (Harter) Tidd.

He was formerly married to Darlene Sowers and later Shirley Tidd, both of whom still survive....

Jul 26, 2023

Rebecca "Becky" Murphy, 63, passed away at 9:33 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at her home in Lima.  Becky was born on November 14, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, to Alfred Thomas Jr. and Marie (Cira) Murphy.

Becky had a great sense of humor.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and visiting her mother.  She also...

Jul 24, 2023

Kim A. Crates, 65, passed away on July 24, 2023, at her residence.

Kim was born on July 16, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to Ralph Lee and Barbara Ann (Neitermayer) Shelley. On December 31, 1977 she married Mike Crates who survives in Lima.

Kim was a 1976 graduate of Lima Senior High School. She was...

Jul 22, 2023

Matthew “Matt” Lawrence, 35, passed away on July 22, 2023, at his residence.

Matt was born on July 8, 1988, in Lima, Ohio.  He is survived by his parents, Lori (Chuck) Rogge of Bradenton, FL and Rodney (Sandy Hawk) Lawrence of Powell, OH.

Matt was a former body builder, a devout Buckeyes fan, and was...

Jul 22, 2023

Bonnie “Marie” Snyder, 82, passed away on July 22, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Marie was born on March 1, 1941, in Marion, Ohio, to Bernie and Mildred (Goad) Litteral.

Marie was a dedicated and hard worker; she had a job from the time she was 13 all the way through to her retirement....

Jul 22, 2023

Lawrence Swords, 86, went to join his wife on July 22, 2023.

Lawrence was born on December 5, 1936, in Akron, Ohio, to Leo M. and Martha A. (Griffiths) Swords. On August 8, 1969, he married Carol J. (Ray) Swords, who preceded him in death on September 4, 2020.

Larry was a 1954 graduate of...

Jul 20, 2023

Jenna Gillispie, 50, passed away at 11:54 a.m. on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.

Jenna was born on February 9, 1973, in Lima, Ohio, to Allen and Rebecca (Gillispie) Mathews.

Jenna was a graduate of Lima Senior High School class of 1991 and worked at The...

Jul 19, 2023

Bruce A. Fox, 65, passed away at 10:40 AM on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Ohio’s Hospice of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio.

Bruce was born on July 8, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William O. and Patricia (Schmenk) Fox.

Bruce retired after an accomplished career as an Engineering Manager at Wright Patterson Airforce...

Jul 14, 2023

Julie Ann Starkey (Malloy), 59, of Lima, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023.

Julie was born on January 14, 1964 to John (“Jack”) A. Malloy and Venora Jean Malloy in Lima, Ohio. She grew up with 3 loving brothers, John, Mike and Tom.

After Julie graduated from Shawnee High School in 1982, she...