Obituaries

Feb 3, 2023

BreAnna Nichole Jackson, 25, passed away on February 3, 2023.

BreAnna was born on May 19, 1997 in Kissimmee, Florida, to Joseph Jackson and Christine (Wayne Dooley) Jackson.

BreAnna enjoyed dancing, music and making tik-tok videos. She loved her family and friends, and loving on her babies.

Along with her parents, she is...

Feb 1, 2023

Robert Myers, 68, passed away at 2:48 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Robert was born on April 4, 1954 in Lima, Ohio, to Wilbur Myers and Donelda Brogee.  On October 5, 1974 he married Vivian (Perry) Myers, who survives in Lima.

Robert was a 1972 graduate of Lima Senior...

Jan 31, 2023

Harold Edward Mull, 84, passed away at 4:22 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at his home in Lima.

Harold was born on March 3, 1938 in Lima, Ohio, to John Edward and Mary Evelyn (Williams) Mull.  On July 4, 1960 he married JoAnn (Deto) Mull who passed away July 13, 1967.  On July 20, 1968 he...

Jan 29, 2023

Martha (Kindle) Boysel, 71, passed away at 9:42 a.m. on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at her residence.

Martha was born on July 7, 1951 in Lima, Ohio, to Virgil Tull and Bessie (Gilbert) Tull.

Martha enjoyed fishing, sewing, traveling and theater plays.

She is survived by her daughter, Shearon (Olatunji) Olaitan; grandchildren, Garrett...

Jan 29, 2023

Brian Roberts, 67, passed away at 7:46 a.m. on January 29, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Brian was born on May 27, 1955 in Lima, Ohio to Harold E. Roberts and Earleen (Miller) Davis.

Brian was a 1973 graduate of Elida High School. Him and his Queen loved riding his Gold Wing motorcycle all...

Jan 29, 2023

Judy Bernice Wright, age 75 of Lima, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 7:00 a.m. surrounded by her family.

Judy was born on May 12, 1947 to Frank and Joyce (Kindle) Williams, who preceded her in death.  She was married to Earl Wright who also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her...

Jan 28, 2023

Joyce Wright, 83, died January 28, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Joyce was born on September 21, 1939 to Otis B. and Mary (Kennedy) Wright who preceded her in death.

Ms. Wright was employed for over 30 years at Duff Truck Lines and then for Tozzolo Brothers in Sebastian, Florida where she retired.

Jan 28, 2023

Mary Jo Buch, RN, of Centerville, died on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at the age of 74.  Mary Jo was born October 30, 1948 in Toledo.  She was the first of four children for Robert and Joan (Opaczewski) Klofta.

She graduated from Lima Central Catholic where she met her future husband, Hector.  She then earned her nursing...

Jan 26, 2023

Nicole Annette Singer Sprague, 42, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

Nicole was born on July 14, 1980, in Lima to William R. Singer and Dorothy Tina Taylor, both of whom survive in Lima.

Nicole is also survived by her three beautiful daughters Aleah Nicole Sprague, Kyla Paige Sprague, and Corinne Madison...

Jan 19, 2023

Howard Stelzer, 92, passed away at 2:48 a.m. on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Springview Manor Nursing Home.

Howard was born on January 22, 1930 in Lima, Ohio, to Wilbur and Carrie (Gossman) Stelzer.  On August 6, 1950 he married Beverly A. (Youngberg) Stelzer who preceded him in death.

Howard served in the Army National...

Jan 17, 2023

Bonny D. Doute “Popcorn”, 71, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Springview Manor.

Bonny was born on May 22, 1951, in Lima, Ohio.  On July 24, 1971, she married Donald C. Doute who survives in Lima.

Bonny enjoyed reading, crocheting, watching the news, cooking, baking, and spending time with her...

Jan 10, 2023

Karen Sue Osborn, 79, went home to be with the Lord at 11:34am on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Wooded Glen Health Campus in Springfield, Ohio under the care of Compassus Hospice.

Karen was born on June 26, 1943 in Lima, Ohio to Walter and Monad (Keenan) Williams. On January 27, 1967 she married Richard L. Osborn...

Jan 9, 2023

Marvin Wisecup, 64, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on January 9, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Marvin was born on April 18, 1958, in Shelby, Ohio, to Elsie (E.R.) and Pauline (Lenhart) Wisecup.

Marvin worked with Poor Jacks and Durant Amusements.

He is survived by his daughter, Hope Gutierrez; stepdaughters, Summer (Richard)...

Jan 9, 2023

Marvin Stephens, 93, passed from this life to his Heavenly home with Jesus at 1:12 a.m. on January 9, 2023, he has no more pain or suffering. He was loved by so many that knew him.

Marvin was born on June 14, 1929 in Vaughnsville, Ohio to Lawrence and Wilma (Dunlap) Stephens. On July 3, 1949 he...

Jan 8, 2023

Marleen K. Briggs, 60, passed away at 11:31 p.m. on January 8, 2023, at her residence.

Marleen was born on August 6, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to William and Edith (Sroufe) Briggs. On June 5, 2010 she married Jon Purdy who survives in Lima.

Marleen loved to travel, cruises, and beaches. She also enjoyed gardening,...

Jan 8, 2023

Lvera Sprague, 87, of Lima passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at 6:45 a.m. at Lima Convalescent Home.

Lvera was born on August 17, 1935 in Wapakoneta, Ohio to the late Marion C. and Leah E. {Malston} McLaurin. On June 17, 1956, she married Paul J. Sprague, who preceded her in death October 23, 2020.

Jan 6, 2023

Paul W. Kreher, of Lima, passed away from his life on earth to heaven at Lima Memorial Hospital on January 6, 2023, at 11:40 p.m. due to heart failure at the age of 95.

He was born on March 2, 1927, to the late William and Salome (Binkley) Kreher in Lima. He was a 1945 graduate of...

Jan 1, 2023

Melissa Renee Hatcher, 40, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at approximately 1 a.m. at 112 E. Market St. in the Kirwan Hotel. Melissa was born in Lima, OH on March 11, 1982, to Bernice Woods and Thomas Lee Protsman.

Melissa was a kind and gentle soul. She was one of a kind and truly unique...

Dec 31, 2022

William F. McLaughlin Jr., 91, passed away at 12:05 p.m. on December 31, 2022, at The Springs of Lima.

William was born on July 30, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, to William F. and Edna Mae (Innes) McLaughlin. On March 20, 1954 he married Shirley (Painter) McLaughlin who survives in Lima.

William was a graduate...

Dec 27, 2022

Lynda K. Smith, 63, passed away at 4:58 p.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.  Lynda was born on April 13, 1959 in Lima, Ohio, to William and Dorothe (Hoeper) Mosier.

Lynda was a 1977 graduated of Lima Senior High, then went on to graduate from Rhodes State College in Lima.  She worked...