Obituaries

Jun 25, 2023

Joyce A. Shirk, 73, passed away on June 25, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Joyce was born on October 23, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to William and Margaret M. (Hunt) Newcomer. On June 26, 1991, she married Michael Shirk who survives in Lima.

Joyce was a 1968 Lima Central Catholic graduate. She was an...

Jun 24, 2023

Esther Barbara Golden, 91, entered into eternal rest surrounded by her loved ones on June 24, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Esther was born on October 16, 1931, in Rockford, Ohio, to Hilario and Helena (Hernandez) Ortega. On Sunday, May 5, 1963, she married Joseph E. Golden who preceded her in death on March 17, 1991....

Jun 23, 2023

Scott Joseph Kill, 61, passed away on June 23, 2023, after a heroic four year battle with cancer at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, OK.

Scott was born on October 17, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, to Donald and Velma (Hempfling) Kill. On September 22, 1992 he married Elizabeth Ann “Lisa” (McDow) Kill who preceded him in...

Jun 23, 2023

Robert James Moyer, 62 of Port Richey FL., formerly of Lima, passed away at 1 p.m. on Friday June 23, 2023 at Bayonet Point Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Bob fought a hard three-month battle with Glioblastoma.

Bob was born on March 2, 1961, to the late William and Jean (Ely) Moyer of Owego, NY. On...

Jun 23, 2023

Aiden Michael Kindle-Wofford, passed away at 3:17 a.m. on Friday, June 23, 2023, at Ohio State University Hospital.  Aiden was born on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, to Cody Wofford and Madelaine “Maddie” Kindle.

This precious angel was only on this Earth for a short time, but was loved by many.

In addition to his mother,...

Jun 22, 2023

James H. Gillispie II, 59, passed away on June 22, 2023, at his residence.

James was born on October 17, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, to James H. and Clara L. (Thines) Gillispie.

James was a 1982 Lima Central Catholic graduate. He was a jack of all trades with many, many traits. He served as a...

Jun 21, 2023

Donald Craig. Doute, 71, of Lima, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Miami Valley Health Center in Dayton Ohio.

Don was born on August 29, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to James and Virginia (Rader) Doute.  The youngest of three children:  Jerome R. (Stephanie) Doute who survives and James (Judy) Doute who preceded him in...

Jun 21, 2023

“Gerry” Frueh, 92, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at her home.

Gerry was born on August 7, 1930, in Lima, Ohio, to Albert and Grace (McNamara) Eilerman.  On February 16, 1952, she married her love of 72 years, Thomas Joseph Frueh, who survives in Lima.

Gerry was a secretary at...

Jun 20, 2023

Rhea Rolsten, 91, passed away at 9:20 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Rhea was born on February 13, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Earl Hanthorn and Aldia Eileen (Hawkins) Foster.  On January 17, 1951, she married Paul Eugene Rolsten, who preceded her in death on March 27,...

Jun 19, 2023

Martin (Marty) Robert Hopkins, 64, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2023 at his home he shared with his loving wife Terri (Laemmle) Hopkins in Lima, Ohio.

He was born on April 4, 1959 in Cincinnati, Ohio and grew up in Defiance, Ohio. He graduated from Defiance College in 1981 with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting...

Jun 18, 2023

Mark Loggi, 64, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on June 18, 2023, at his residence.

Mark was born on February 23, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, to Jacob and Gloria (Mauch) Loggi.

Mark was a 1977 graduate of Lima Central Catholic. He worked at Butler Drugstore, Lima Armature Works, Nickles Bakery, and most recently Speedway. When...

Jun 18, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Dawson, 77, passed away at 7:10 a.m. on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

Mary was born on August 5, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to Charles L. and Ruth B. (Smith) Dawson.

Mary enjoyed watching T.V., embroidery, board games, playing cards, and computer games. She loved spending time with her...

Jun 11, 2023

Sally Selvaggio, 82, passed away on June 11, 2023, at 6:55 a.m. at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Sally was born on July 27, 1940, in Delphos, Ohio, to Clyde and Elsie (Miller) Clark.

Sally was a graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School. She enjoyed gambling trips with her friends, and flowering and gardening....

Jun 7, 2023

James “Jerry” Bernard Smith, 76, passed away at 7:34 p.m. on June 7, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Jerry was born on April 27, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Bernard and Norma (Eickholt) Smith.  On October 15, 1971, he married Patricia (Ricker) Smith, who survives in Lima.

Jerry graduated from...

Jun 1, 2023

YOUNG AGAIN, Carolyn Fosse, 89, lived and loved Lima - clear lakes, snowflakes, tennis, Chinese checkers, Purdue basketball, her husband and two children. Strong, capable, and sparkling - she left this world on June 1, 2023, at 5:41 p.m.

She treasured relatives, friends, beloved neighbors, and the underdog. She tutored math students, helped found Westside Swim and...

Jun 1, 2023

Patricia Lee Karcher, 76, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima while on St. Rita’s Hospice.

Patricia was born on February 19, 1947, in Marion, Ohio, to Everett and Eilleen (Prater) Reeves who preceded her in death.  On October 17, 1968, she married Robert J. Karcher Sr.,...

May 28, 2023

Avonni Evans, 12, passed away on May 28, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.

Avonni was born on June 21, 2010, in Lima, Ohio, to John Barnett and Carolyn Evans.

Avonni loved volleyball, dancing, making TikTok videos, swimming, spending time with her friends, and hanging with her brothers, mom and grandma. Avonni...

May 26, 2023

Lucien (Lou) Cosyn, 96, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on May 26, 2023, at Smithville Western Care Center in Smithville, OH.

Lucien was born on September 14, 1926, in Hillegem, Belgium, to the late Victor and Cordula (De Mets) Cosyn. He emigrated to Canada with his family in 1932, and grew up in Leamington, Ontario. On October...

May 26, 2023

Robert “Bob” A. Kohli, 58, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2023, at Odem at Auglaize. Bob was born on August 18, 1964, in Lima, Ohio, to Robert Kohli and Lois (Cox) Burgan.

Bob had served in the U.S. Army and then became a CDL Truck Driver and worked for Big Daddy’s & Army’s. ...

May 19, 2023

Zachary Lee Elwood Kohli, 21, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023, at his home.  Zac was born on January 28, 2002 in Lima, Ohio, to Joshua Kohli and Holly (Richard) Roderigues.

Zac was a graduate of Elida High School.  He liked gunsmithing, hanging out with his friends and traveling.  Recently he enjoyed going to the casino....