Obituaries

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...

Jul 13, 2023

Doris Maxine Chambers, 94, passed away at 12:40 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Doris was born on September16, 1928, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Virgil Miller Joseph and Helen Lucille (Fraunfelter) Joseph Bushey.  On November 7, 1947, she married her beloved, Harold Richard Chambers, who preceded her in death on February...

Jul 12, 2023

Glen “Dale” Vermillion, 74, passed away at 12:35 a.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at his home in Lima surrounded by family.

Glen Vermillion was born on October 19, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to Ira Glendole and Mary Jane (Parker) Vermillion.  On August 23, 2013, he married Renee (Ulrey) Vermillion, who survives in Lima.

Glen...

Jul 11, 2023

Susanne “Sue” (Fisher) John, 80, passed away on July 11, 2023, at Shawnee Manor.

Susanne was born November 25, 1942, in Cairo, Ohio. She was the daughter of Louis and Treva (Burden) Vickery who preceded her in death. On August 5, 1992, she marrid Gene John who preceded her in death in 2010. She was previously married...

Jul 5, 2023

Thomas M. Davidson, 76, passed away at 7:33 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Thomas was born on December 9, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Evan and Ethel (Mayer) Davidson.  On July 18, 1998, he married Sherri (Mason) Davidson, who survives in Lima.

Thomas worked for...

Jul 4, 2023

Charles Henry Robinson, 80, formerly of Lima, passed away at 7:49 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his lake house in Port Clinton.

Charles was born on July 18, 1942, in Marion, Ohio, to the late Francis Victor and Goldie Ellen (Southward) Robinson.  On July 15, 1976, he married Karen Sue (O’Dell) Robinson, who preceded him...

Jul 2, 2023

Anthony Jerome Mikell-Hall, 48, passed away at his residence on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Anthony was born in Lima, Ohio to Katrena (Mikell) Horace and Willie Lee Hall Sr. on December 5, 1974.

He was baptized February 1, 2016 and he believed in Jesus Christ.  He loved working on cars and was currently employed at...

Jun 30, 2023

Jeffery Nance, 56 passed away on June 30, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Jeffery was born February 2, 1967 and worked in Maintenance at The Lima Mall.

There will be no public services held.  Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.

Jun 28, 2023

Gaylord Eugene Accountius (AKA Gene) went home to his final resting place on June 28, 2023, at Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida.

He was born on April 13, 1944, to the late William and Margaret (Faze) Accountius.

He is survived by his lifelong partner of 53 years, Richard (Rick) Strumpf of North Point, Florida;...

Jun 28, 2023

Betty J. (Pohlabel) Davidson Prosser, age 93, of Bellefontaine and formerly of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs in Bellefontaine.

Betty was born on November 2, 1929, in Lima, Ohio, to Frank and Mildred (Borton) Pohlabel.  She graduated from Lima Central High School in 1947.  While in high school,...