Obituaries
M. Mozelle Saylor
Dec 23, 2024
Mabel Mozelle Saylor, at 107 years old, went to spend Christmas in Heaven on Monday, December 23, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living Center.
Mozelle was born on February 8, 1917, in Bloomdale, Ohio, to the late Merritt Irvin and Grace (Ripley) Baertsche. On June 1, 1941, she married her beloved Donald Saylor, who preceded her in death on February 22, 1992.
Mozelle...
Erma Duran
Dec 22, 2024
Erma Duran, 68, passed away on December 22, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
Erma was born on February 2, 1956, in Lima, Ohio to Leroy and Viola (Burden) Miller.
Erma worked at Lima Manor for nearly 30 years. She loved gambling and spending time with her grandkids.
She is survived by her children, Mike Miller and James (Hope) Duran; grandchildren, Lainie Miller,...
Rosezella M Watkins
Dec 20, 2024
Rosezella M. Watkins, 87, went home to be with the Lord on December 20, 2024, surrounded by all of her children and their spouses.
She was born on July 20, 1937, in Lima, Ohio to her parents, George and Jeanette Benjamin. On December 21, 1958, she married James M. Watkins.
Rosezella was a 1955 graduate of Central High School; she then went...
Prentice Hendrickson Jr.
Dec 19, 2024
Prentice Hendrickson Jr. of Sidney was welcomed into Heaven on December 19, 2024 at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.
He was born on January 31, 1965 in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
He is survived by his wife Penny Hendrickson, daughter: Sara Hendrickson, stepdaughters: Brittney (Mikey) Jones and Katelyn (Jacob Cox) Cook, grandchildren: Lilie Hendrickson, Jazmine Hendrickson, Dalton Lusk, and Sami Olinghouse, step-grandchildren: Michael...
Dorothy Blosser
Dec 18, 2024
Dorothy Blosser, 94, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Dorothy was born on December 8, 1930, in Cairo, Ohio, to Carl and Edith (Donovan) Schindler. In 1950, she married Tom Blosser, who preceded her in death.
Dorothy attended Cairo Grade School and Columbus Grove High School. After graduation she worked in Cleveland for Ohio Bell Telephone Co....
Richard Marquart
Dec 16, 2024
Richard Marquart, 93, of Lima, passed away on December 16, 2024. He was born on March 6, 1931, in Bluffton to the late Albert and Emma {Smith} Marquart.
He married the love of his life, Donna {Clymer} and they were married for 60 years before her passing in 2009. He was a lifelong farmer and retired from the Bluffton Post Office....
Jerry Earl Knickerbocker
Dec 16, 2024
Jerry Earl Knickerbocker, 80, passed away at 3:08 a.m. on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Jerry was born on December 19, 1943, in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, to Meryl and Edith (Grey) Knickerbocker. On January 18, 2023, he married Alice (Pearson) Knickerbocker, who survives in Lima.
Jerry loved his guns and he enjoyed hunting when he was younger. After...
John Curtis Tuttle
Dec 15, 2024
John Curtis Tuttle, 85, passed away peacefully at home with family beside him December 15, 2024. He was born October 22, 1939 in Allen County, Ohio to John Delbert and Mary J. (Yant) Tuttle.
Following graduation from Lafayette-Jackson High School in 1957, he studied mechanical and architectural design through correspondence at Chicago Technical Institute. His career as a draftsman, tool and...
Ruth Ann Silone
Dec 13, 2024
Ruth Ann Silone, 84, of Lima, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024. She was born on November 5, 1940 in Lima to the late Harold and Ruth {Silver} Houseworth.
Ruth Ann retired from Kroger after 25 years. She was then an insurance agent for Farmers Insurance and then owner of The Blind Factory in Naples, Florida for 12 years. After...
Dorothe C. Mosier
Dec 11, 2024
Dorothe C. Mosier, 86, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Dorothe was born on November 24, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to Harry H. and Rebecca L. (Niemeyer) Hoeper.
Dorothe was a 1956 graduate of Lima Senior High School in Lima, Ohio. She retired from Tuttle Construction Company where she worked as a bookkeeper. She was a...
Russell W. King
Dec 6, 2024
The man the myth the legend, Russell W. King Sr Passed away on Friday December 6th, 2024. But not before leaving us with a great life story to tell. He was born in Oklahoma and from what he has told us the whole state was his friend. From competing in every sport offered to being president of every club available...
James LaRue
Dec 3, 2024
James “Jim” LaRue, 84, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at The Springs of Lima.
James was born on August 30, 1940, in Beaverdam, Ohio to Harold and Naomi (Downing) LaRue.
James loved collecting antiques, mostly tractors. He actively enjoyed shooting guns. James also loved country music and listening to live music. He was also involved in the Allen County Fair...
Tempy Smith Anderson
Dec 2, 2024
Tempy Smith Anderson, 93, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024, at Lost Creek Care Center.
Tempy was born on October 8, 1931, in Jackson, Mississippi to Nathan and Annie M. (Henry) Smith.
Tempy loved to cook for her family and friends. She worked at many restaurants, including Milanos, Alpine Village, and a school cafeteria. She was a foster parent for a...
Nancy S. Wise
Nov 29, 2024
Nancy S. Wise, 87, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, after a long battle with bladder cancer.
Nancy was born on September 23, 1937, in High Point, North Carolina to Jonas C. and Zula B. (Wynn) Harvey. On November 26, 1982, she married John L. Wise, who preceded her in death on February 11, 2022.
After graduating from Pilot High School,...
Bonnie L. Shook
Nov 28, 2024
Bonnie L. Shook, Scouting pioneer, passed away at 97 years on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital, after a selfless lifelong commitment to serve her community.
Bonnie was born on August 12, 1927, in Jerry City, Ohio, to Leroy Carmen and Beryl (Maiden) Isenheart. On September 22, 1946, she married, Belford Wesley Shook, who was also a Boy Scout...
Debra "Debbie" Kaye Martin
Nov 28, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” Martin, 71, passed away on November 28, 2024, at her home in Lima.
Debbie was born on September 9, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to Noah “Ted” and Doris (Ballinger) Hilleary. On February 2, 1973, she married Carl Martin, who survives in Lima.
Debbie was a 1971 graduate of Lima Senior High and worked in the service department at Radio Hospital....
Gary Dean Grismore
Nov 27, 2024
Gary Dean Grismore “Gus”, 74, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Gary was born on December 6, 1949, to Wayne Dean “Jim” and Eleanor (Conine) Grismore. On May 22, 2003, he married Kathleen “Kathy” Lin (Mulligan) Grismore who survives in Lima.
Gary was born in Bluffton but grew up in Gilboa, he was a graduate of...
JoAnn E. Szippl
Nov 27, 2024
JoAnn E. Szippl, 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Koester Pavilion Nursing Home in Troy, Ohio.
JoAnn was born on October 31, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, to Leo and Regina (Metzger) Brinkman. On September 15, 1984, she married David A. Szippl, who survives in Sidney.
JoAnn was the Rehab Director and a Physical Therapy Assistant at Heritage Manor for...
Janice Marie Golden
Nov 25, 2024
Janice M. Golden, 75 of Lima, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at 10:28 a.m., in her residence with her family by her side, on her 75th birthday.
She was born November 25, 1949, in Lima to Alfred and Marcella (Hermiller) Ellerbrock who preceded her in death. On June 24, 1972, she married her sweetheart, Samuel A. Golden, who survives today.
Surviving...
Terry Michael Runneals
Nov 20, 2024
Terry Michael Runneals, 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at his home in Lima.
Terry was born on June 23, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to Tommie Arden and Dorothy Irene (Jennings) Runneals. On September 11, 1971, he married the love of his life, Susan (Shepherd) Runneals, who survives in Lima.
Terry was a 1967 graduate of Bath High School. He...
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