Obituaries

Jul 30, 2022

James (Jim) Spencer Leaman, 68, of Lima passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022. Jim was born on October 24, 1953 in Kalamazoo Michigan to Robert and Lois Leaman who preceded him in death. On July 20, 1974 he married Sheryl (Sheri) Rutherford who survives in Lima. Jim is also survived by his children, Jenny Leaman and Joe (Michelle) Leaman...

Jul 30, 2022

Harvey Monroe Freytag, 73, passed away at 5:51 a.m. on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at his home in Lima.

Harvey was born on January 30, 1949 in Lima, Ohio, to Clifford and Dorothy (Howard) Freytag.  On July 9, 1983 he married Linda (Piercefield) Freytag, who survives in Lima.

Harvey was self-employed as a siding contractor. ...

Jul 30, 2022

Dillon W. Staas, Jr. passed away in his sleep on July 30th in Lima, Ohio at the age of 93.  He was born on November 13, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dillon Staas, Sr. and Pauline Mae Bryan Fess. He is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years,...

Jul 29, 2022

Lois “Fay” Wade, 89, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on July 29, 2022.  Fay was born on August 30, 1932, in Lima to the late Virgil Lauck and Grace (Sawmiller) Lauck. She was married to John “Jack” Wade on December 1, 1951, who preceded her in death on September 15, 1992.

Fay...

Jul 26, 2022

Betty Jo Hirn , 80, passed away on July 26, 2022, at Shawnee Manor.

Betty was born on July 29, 1941 in Allen Co., Ohio, to Donald and Desma (Butler) Verbryke.  On May 13, 1961 she married Tom Hirn, who survives in Lima.

Betty was a 1959 Shawnee Graduate and a member of St. Charles...

Jul 26, 2022

Kenneth L. Sneary Sr., 65, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.

Kenneth was born on May 25, 1957 in Lima, OH, to Gaylord and Madeline (Fowler) Sneary.  On August 20, 1977 he married Judy (Nichols) Sneary, who survives in Lima.

Kenneth was a 1975 graduate of...

Jul 25, 2022

Ira Virgil Fazel, 96, passed away at 1:48 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Virgil was born on July 16, 1926 in Twin Bluff, Wisconsin, to Lester Thomas and Elsie Loretta (Williams) Fazel.  On August 21, 1948 he married the love of his life, Charlene Marilla (Hoffman) Fazel, who survives in Lima....

Jul 25, 2022

Diane Colasanti , 88, passed away on July 25, 2022, at her residence.

Diane was born on June 19, 1934 in Detroit, MI , to Ernest and Dorothy (Vallad) Bine.  On October 13, 1956 she married Anthony Colasanti, who preceded her in death on April 30, 2007.

Diane was a bookkeeper and receptionist at Angel’s...

Jul 24, 2022

Deloris June Hermon, 93, entered Heaven on July 24, 2022.

Deloris was born on June 18, 1929 in Pandora to the late Elmer and Emma (Vermillion) Baumgartner.   She married Eugene (Pete) Hermon on November 15, 1947 and he preceded her in death June 15, 2004.

Deloris has been a member of Sugar Creek Church of...

Jul 24, 2022

Marlene A. Belcher , 82, passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022, surrounded by her familyat Otterbein, Cridersville.

Marlene was born on March 28, 1940 in Marengo, Ohio, to Zelman and Sibyl (Barrett) Lewis.  On September 17, 1960 she married Kenneth Belcher, who survives in Lima.

Marlene was a homemaker and member of Forest Park...

Jul 24, 2022

Harold “Larry” Haithcock Jr.  , 88, passed away on July 24, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Harold was born on August 29, 1933 in Lima, Ohio, to Harold Lawrence Sr. and Ethel Louise (Barnett) Haithcock. On September 3, 1954 he married Phyllis (Green) Haithcock, who preceded him in death.

Harold was a...

Jul 23, 2022

Rosemary Young , 90, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 10:40 a.m. at Springview Manor surrounded by her family.

Rosemary was born on May 26, 1932 in Lima, Ohio, to Charles and Betty Dowell.  On December 23, 1950 she married the love of her life Jack W. Young, who passed away on April 9, 2020....

Jul 21, 2022

Emil R. White, 84, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Vancrest of Delphos.

Emil was born on December 17, 1937 in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to the late Hope and Howard White Sr.  On September 16, 1959 he married Sharon Rae (Iiames) White, who preceded him in death on February 7, 2021.

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Jul 19, 2022

Iris Louise Watt, 98, went to her Heavenly home at 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at Springview Manor.

She was born at home in Uniopolis, OH to James and Ethel Watt on August 17, 1923.  Iris was the third child of four; all of whom proceeded her in death.

After High School and...

Jul 17, 2022

Tyler James Watson, 30, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at his home in Adrian, MI.  Tyler was born on September 18, 1991 in Lima, Ohio, to James Watson & Lori (Sellers) Ramos.

Tyler worked as a cook at Marco’s Pizza in Michigan, as well as a variety of other jobs.  He enjoyed music as well...

Jul 16, 2022

Gladys “Jackie” Myers, 101, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Kessler Estates in Lima.

Gladys was born on Thursday, June 23, 1921 to the late Mabel (Dial) and Wilson B. Price Sr.  On October 15, 1940 she married Clarence W. Myers who preceded her in death on September 18, 1959. She then...

Jul 13, 2022

Karen King, 73, of Cairo, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at her home. She was born on September 21, 1948 in Ottoville to the late Edward and Lucille {Ellerbrock} Sanders.

She married her love, Jim King on May 10, 1975 and they lived together in Cairo for 44 years until his recent passing on October...

Jul 10, 2022

Terry Lee Steele , 65, passed away on July 10, 2022, at his residence.

Terry was born on November 2, 1956 in Lima, Ohio, to Vernon L. and Joyce (Mobley) Steele.

Terry was a graduate of the Lima Senior Adult Education Program. He was also a member of the Plumbers-Pipefitters Local Union 776. Terry was...

Jul 9, 2022

Gordon Patton , 65, passed away on July 9, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Gordon was born on November 21, 1956 in Salyerville, Kentucky, to Paul and Minerva (Hill-Gardei) Patton.

Gordon was a jack of all trades. He worked in construction and as a mechanic. Gordon also really enjoyed fishing.

He is...

Jul 8, 2022

Rick Lee Hackworth, 69, passed away at 3:02 p.m. on Friday, July 8, 2022, at his home in Lima.

Rick was born on May 23, 1953 in Port Clinton, Ohio, to Robert Harold and Mary Belle (Tunnell) Hackworth.  On December 18, 1982 he married Linda (Eley) Hackworth, who preceded him in death on April 12, 2022.