Obituaries

Mar 10, 2023

Donald G. Bridges, 79, of Elida, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Don was born March 2, 1944 in Lima, OH to Clarence and Jane {Dielman} Bridges, who preceded him in death.

On December 12, 1964 he married his high school sweetheart, Carolyn {Crates} who survives in Elida.

Mar 8, 2023

Buddy R. Vanderhoff, 79, passed away at 6:08 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Buddy was born on June 29, 1943 in Fostoria, Ohio to Robert and Christena Grace (Stahl) Vanderhoff.  On June 11, 1983 he married Nancy Lee (Cannon) Vanderhoff, who passed away on March 7, 2020.  On June 26, 2022...

Mar 7, 2023

Patricia E. Batis, 74, passed away at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Patricia was born on August 12, 1948 in New Orleans, to Francis and Virginia (Willoughby) Andrew.  On April 7, 1984 she married Russell Batis, who preceded her in death in 1996.

Patricia worked in medical records at...

Mar 5, 2023

Allan A. Hall, 86, of Lima, Ohio (most recently Dublin, Ohio) peacefully passed away March 5th, 2023 at the Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus, OH. He was born May 30th, 1936, in Lima to the late Vincenta (Trakas/Eley) and Grover Hall Sr. He graduated from Lima South High School in 1955 and went on to serve in the...

Mar 1, 2023

Charles Hickey, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Springview Manor.

Charles was born on April 14, 1940 in Chester, Indiana to Ralph Walter and Helen (Love) Hickey.

Charles served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War as a linguist and also taught Chinese.  He then went on to teach English in...

Mar 1, 2023

Daniel Thomas, 62, of Lima, passed away on March 1, 2023. He was born on June 14, 1960 in Kenton to the late Raymond and Anna {Carroll} Thomas.

He is survived by his children: Jeremy (Angel) Thomas, Kristy Thomas, Nicole (Milton) Thomas, Rachel (Amanda Martinez) Thomas, Rebecca (Jose Silva) Thomas, Eric Thomas, Tylor (Mackenzie) Thomas, and Bryan...

Feb 28, 2023

Virginia Taylor, 81, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Virginia was born on July 31, 1941 in Monroe, Michigan, to Kermit W. and Rena L. (Crum) Berger.

Virginia was a machinist at General Dynamics for many years. She dearly loved taking care of her kids and grandkids.

She is...

Feb 27, 2023

Anna Northup, 78, passed away at 12:57 p.m. on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Franciscan Health in Rensselaer, Indiana.

Anna was born on November 21, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Adrian and Lucille (Hixson) Rousculp.  On December 12, 1966 she married Alfred “Bud” Charles Northup, who preceded her in death on April 12, 2018.

Feb 25, 2023

Linda Diane Cisco, 61, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023, at her residence.

Linda was born on July 19, 1961 in Lima, Ohio, to Fred and Frances (Bowlin) Dugger Sr.  On May 1, 1996 she married Chris A. Cisco, who preceded her in death on July 20, 2015.

Linda was a member of Southside...

Feb 25, 2023

Donavan Michael Earl, 23, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, in Lima, Ohio.

Donavan was born on July 23, 1999, to James E. (Deborah Kaye) Earl.

Donavan attended Shawnee High School and Apollo Career Center. He was an outdoor person. He loved riding his motorcycle, speed skating, and being with family and friends. He also...

Feb 23, 2023

Emra Jean Miller, 94, passed away at 8:20 a.m. on February 23, 2023, at Kessler Estates.

Jean was born on May 7, 1928 in Lima, Ohio, to Frank and Edith (Line) Lewis.  On April 18, 1947 she married Ronald J. Miller, who preceded her in death.

Jean had retired from Textron (Excello) Corporation where she...

Feb 21, 2023

William Singer, 63, passed away at 8:51 p.m. on February 21, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

William was born on June 13, 1959 in Lima, Ohio, to John H. and Agnes C. Singer II.  On September 15, 2000 he married Theresa Singer, who survives in Lima.

William was a bass player. The Entertainer Newspaper...

Feb 19, 2023

Shelba Crow, 83, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on January 21, 1940 in Spencerville to the late Willard and Doris {Gaberdiel} Sakemiller. On February 21, 1960 she married Kenneth Crow who survives in Lima.

Shelba was an LPN and worked for the TB...

Feb 15, 2023

Kirk D. Perine, 59, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. He was born on July 25, 1963 in Lima to James and Eleanor {Lowery} Perine. His father preceded him in death.

On July 17, 2015, he married Liliana {Escudero}. She survives him in Lima. Kirk worked for Nickles Bakery for over 30 years. He...

Feb 10, 2023

Teresa (Fedele) Huysman, 98, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Teresa was born November 7, 1924 in Lima, Ohio to Angelo and Elizabeth (Beckley) Fedele.  On June 25, 1949 she married Eugene Huysman and were married for 53 years. He preceded her in death December 30, 2002.

Teresa retired...

Feb 10, 2023

Paul J. Hedges, 77, passed away at 6:41 p.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

Paul was born on August 19, 1945 in Lima, Ohio, to Leroy and Nellie (Seitz) Hedges.  On December 22, 1968 he married his high-school sweetheart, Pamela S. (Adams) Hedges, who survives in Cridersville.

Paul was...

Feb 8, 2023

Debra Rable, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from Kindred Hospital in Lima.

Debra was born on May 5, 1953 in Lima, Ohio, to Gerald Gene and Glenna L. (Phillips) Kimmel.  On September 15, 1991 she married James Rable, who survives in Lima.

Debra was a phlebotomist for...

Feb 4, 2023

Theodore James Sharik entered the presence of His Savior on February 4, 2023 after a 2 month battle with cancer.

Ted was 57 years old and lived in Lima, Ohio for the past 5 years

Ted was born on 05/12/1965 to William and Patricia Sharik. He graduated from Hinsdale South High School in Hinsdale, IL....

Feb 4, 2023

Jack Rigel, 80, passed away at 4:19 a.m. on February 5, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Jack was born on September 11, 1942 in Lima, Ohio, to Woodrow and Alice (Brewer) Rigel.

Jack served in Vietnam in the Army Rangers with the Big Red One Infantry. He then went on to retire from Sunstrand...

Feb 4, 2023

Victor P.  Hadding Jr., 79, of Elida, passed away in the early morning of February 4, 2023.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Kathy Hadding, his children, Teresa (Jeff) Adams, of Covington, GA, Tonia (Dennis) Morris, of Canton, GA, Lisa (Jorge) Cadena, of Windermere, FL, Richard (Tina) Hadding of Lima, 13 grandchildren and 7...