Obituaries

Jul 3, 2022

Shawn N. Paradore, 45, of Elida, passed away on July 3, 2022 at St. Rita’s Mercy Health of a massive heart attack. He was born on February 1, 1977 to his parents, John and Alice {Duval} Paradore, who survive him. He is also survived by his older brother Scott, who he loved deeply. Shawn is also survived by his...

Jul 3, 2022

Richard H. Ward, 103, passed away on July 3, 2022 at Kessler Estates in Lima.

Richard was born on January 12, 1919 in Lima, Ohio, to Harry H. and Myrtle (Billing) Ward.  On September 1, 1946, he married Dorothea (Schrag) Ward who preceded him in death.

Richard served with Patton’s 2nd Armored Division “Hell on...

Jul 3, 2022

Janelle Jane Stokes , 78, passed away peacefully with family by her side on July 3, 2022, at The Greens of Lima.

Jane was born on April 30, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, to  Mary (Nolan) Core and David D. Zimmerman.  On July 1, 1967, she married Roger Stokes, who preceded her in death on February 18, 2020....

Jul 2, 2022

John Edward Murray, 85, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio.

John was born August 21, 1936 in Bluffton to the late Clayton and Ruby (Beery) Murray.  On March 16, 1968 he married Barbara Ann (Leffler) Murray who preceded him in death on March 1, 2003.

Mr. Murray...

Jul 1, 2022

Perpetuo Montano, 82, of Lima, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022 at his home. He was born in San Juan, Calamba to the late Ambrosio and Illuminada {Gecale} Montano. On June 17, 1962, he married Rosario Montano who preceded him in death.

Perpetuo enjoyed fishing and playing BINGO and going to the casino. Most of all...

Jun 28, 2022

Linda Ann Switzer, (63), passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022, in Lima.

Linda was born on November 7, 1958 in Lima, Ohio, to Johnny T. and Vonda M. (Hagadorn) Switzer.  On February 5, 1993 she married John Smither who survives in Columbus.

Linda was a 1977 graduate of Shawnee High School.  She then went on...

Jun 24, 2022

Peter Paul Duron, age 62 of Lima, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 24, 2022, at the Blanchard Valley Hospice Center in Findlay, Ohio

Peter was born on July 21, 1959 (at home) in National City, California, to Jose and Marta (Correa) Duron.

He was preceded in death by his soulmate, Kim Beaty, his...

Jun 23, 2022

Charlotte Jean Prater, age 91, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Charlotte was born on November 20, 1930 in Floyd County, Kentucky, to the late Amos and Lee (Wright) Prater.  She graduated from McGuffey High School and worked for many years at Ex-cello.  She was co-owner of Grand Kitchen and owned many rental properties in the Lima...

Jun 20, 2022

Marcella Lorene Stebleton, 89, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Marcella was born on September 8, 1932 in Paulding County, Ohio, to Leo William and Edith Mae (Williams) Ayers.  On February 5, 1955 she married Melvin R. Stebleton, who preceded her in death on June 11, 2011.

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Jun 20, 2022

Audrey Louise Roethlisberger, 98, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at The Springs of Lima.

Audrey was born on June 28, 1923 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to Wilbur and Louise (Saunders) Heslop.  On September 4, 1945 she married Kenneth Carl Roethlisberger, who preceded her in death on June 25, 2005.

Audrey was a member...

Jun 18, 2022

Barbara Ann (Crawford) Hauenstein, 86 of Lima, Ohio, passed away at 7:35 a.m. on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Barbara was born on November 30, 1935 in Lima, Ohio, to Russell M. and Norma R. (Rothlisberger) Crawford whom are both deceased.

She was the most loving mother to six children which she...

Jun 16, 2022

Nancy Lee Oberdier, 85, passed away at approximately 7:30 a.m. on June 16th, 2022, at Ohio Living Swan Creek in Toledo, OH.

Nancy was born on December 10, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Phillip and Kathryn (Lytle) Workman.  On December 26, 1957 she married her high school sweetheart, Lauren Oberdier.

Nancy was a...

Jun 14, 2022

Brenda Gragg, 69, passed away on June 14, 2022, at her residence.

Brenda was born on July 12, 1952 in Bluffton, Ohio to Glenn and Colleen (Augsburger) Seyer.  On April 11, 1972 she married Junior M. Gragg, who preceded her in death on May 18, 1991.

She is survived by her son, John M. Gragg;...

Jun 14, 2022

Rev. Eddie Gene Wireman , 70, passed away on June 14, 2022, at his residence.

Eddie was born on March 8, 1952 in Lima, Ohio, to Joe M. and Sadie (Ballew) Wireman.  On  June 24, 1970 he married Donna (Stamper) Wireman, who survives in Lima.

Eddie a member of Cridersville Independent Baptist Church in Cridersville,...

Jun 11, 2022

Virginia M. Rutter , 96, passed away on June 11, 2022, at The Greens of Lima.

Virginia was born on December 9, 1925 in Mount Victory, Ohio, to Harry and Pauline (Haynes) Appelfeller.  On January 14, 1946 she married Harry R. Rutter, who preceded her in death on March 26, 2000.

Virginia graduated from Blume...

Jun 9, 2022

Richard Hadding, 67, passed away at 6:51 a.m. on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.  Richard was born on November 24, 1954 in Lima, Ohio, to Sherman E. and Martha (Haviland) Hadding.

Richard was a retired driver for Miller Textile in Wapakoneta.  He was a member of the Eagles, a member of...

Jun 8, 2022

Michael A. Huffer, 33, passed away on June 8, 2022, at his home in Lima.  Michael was born on April 19, 1989 in Lima, Ohio to Alan & Cathy (Cox) Huffer who survive in Lima.

Michael was a 2007 graduate of Lima Senior High and attended Eastern Michigan University.  He was a member of Trinity United Methodist...

Jun 7, 2022

Mary Wilma Mayes , 91, passed away on June 7, 2022, at Lima Convalescent Home.  Mary was born on September 24, 1930 in Yeaman, KY to the late Asa and Pauline {Bratcher} Young.

Mary retired as a bookkeeper. She was an Elder of First Christian Church in Aransas Pass, TX and was a member of the Eastern...

Jun 7, 2022

Pamela J. (Porter) Cotrell

For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast. (Ephesians 2: 8-9)

Pamela J. Cotrell completed her earthly assignment and was called to her heavenly home on June 7, 2022 at 12:30 a.m....

Jun 5, 2022

Franklin Kohler, 85, passed away on June 5, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Franklin was born on August 4, 1936 in Wapakoneta to the late Leo and Margaret {Schneider} Kohler. On May 19, 1962, he married Ruth Zapp. She survives in Lima. They were blessed with 60 years of marriage.

Franklin served in the...