Obituaries

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...

Dec 26, 2022

Roxanne Coppler, 57, passed away at 2:14 p.m. on December 26, 2022, at The Cleveland Clinic.

Roxanne was born on December 5, 1965, in Lima, Ohio, to Buddy Coppler and Judith (Carter) Hartzog.

Roxanne enjoyed spending time with her family and collecting family photos. She enjoyed reading Danielle Steele and Mary Higgins Clark books. Her...

Dec 26, 2022

Rebecca F. Morris, 75, of Lima, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Lima Convalescent Home.

She was born on December 21, 1947 in Lima to the late Raymond and Ruth {Good} DeVelbiss.  On December 31, 2001, she married Steven Morris, who survives her in Lima.

She is also survived by her children: Melinda...

Dec 25, 2022

Irene D. Schulz, 100, passed away at 2:10 p.m. on December 25, 2022, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home.

Irene was born on June 8, 1922 in Lima, Ohio, to Edward and Lena (Archinal) Hohl. On June 11, 1944 she married Walter J. Schulz, who preceded her in death on March 16, 1986.

Irene was a...

Dec 24, 2022

Charles L. Pasley, 41, passed away at 9:29 p.m. on December 24, 2022, at his residence.

Charles was born on June 12, 1981, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to Charles E. Pasley and Brenda (Stephens) Kurtz.

Charles loved to play football, and enjoyed drawing. He was also a collector of stamps, hot wheels, and ball cards.

Dec 24, 2022

Michael J. Greeley, 80, passed away at 7:02 p.m. on December 24, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Michael was born on November 14, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to John and Evelyn (Gibson) Greeley. On January 18, 1964, he married Nancy (Spencer) Greeley who survives in Lima.

Michael was a member of St. Charles Church,...

Dec 23, 2022

Onethia Cotrell, 84, passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, at her home.

Onethia was born on July 6, 1938, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to Ashland and Vinia (Rowe) Wireman.  On December 3, 1958, she married Gerald “Gary” Cotrell, who preceded her in death on February 14, 2005.

Onethia enjoyed being outside and...

Dec 21, 2022

Robert Eugene Hatcher Jr., 50, of Lima, passed away on December 21, 2022 at 4:20 a.m. at his residence. He was born on November 9, 1972 in Lima. He attended Bath High School and Apollo Career Center and was a high school graduate with trade in Graphic Design/CAD. He was self employed for 20 years as a business owner....

Dec 21, 2022

Gerald D. Jones, 81, passed away on December 21 in Thornton, CO.

Gerald, known to family and friends as Jerry, was born on April 11, 1941 in Byesville, Ohio to the late Clarence F. and Bernice M. (Moffett) Jones. He married Cheryl K. (Herr) Jones on November 20, 1971, who passed on December 24, 2021. He is...

Dec 20, 2022

Patricia S. Eberle, 80, passed away at 2:25 p.m. on December 20, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Patricia was born on Wednesday, May 6, 1942, in Lima, to the late Eugene C. and Eleanor (Rothenberger) Leinsetter. On Sunday, June 2, 1963, at the Leipsic Lutheran Church, she married William R. Eberle who preceded her...