Obituaries

Nov 26, 2021

John Hale, 59, passed away peacefully at 5:48 p.m. on Friday, November 26,2021, at his residence.

John was born on February 7, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to Harry and Mary “Bertie” (Makley) Hale.

John worked as a medical assistant, and never knew a stranger. He was a very good man.

He...

Nov 23, 2021

Dnithia Gayheart-Price, 44, passed away on November 23, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Dnithia was born on March 22, 1977 in Prestonburg, Kentucky to John and Dovie Faye (Wireman) Gayheart.  On February 14, 2001 she married Travis Price who survives in Lima.

Dnithia was a graduate of Lima Senior High.  She was...

Nov 22, 2021

Marilyn Selover, 89, went to meet her Lord at 3:28 a.m. on November 22, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Marilyn was born on November 12, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to Russell and Margaret (McComb) Myers. She married Robert A. Selover, who preceded her in death on March 19, 1992.

Marilyn was a...

Nov 18, 2021

Ronald Paul Kroplin “Kroppy”, 77, passed away at 3:44 p.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Ron was born on October 3, 1944 in Lima, Ohio.  On July 3, 1965 he married Marsha (Moore) Kroplin, who survives in Lima.

Ron was a 1962 graduate of Lima Senior High School...

Nov 18, 2021

Elizabeth Davisson, 80, passed away at 1:55 a.m. on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Elmcroft Assisted Living Center.

Elizabeth was born on December 23, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to Paul and Romaine (Eilerman) Schimpf. On November 14, 1964, she married William E. “Bill” Davisson, who preceded her in death on April 18, 2014.

Elizabeth was...

Nov 16, 2021

David Mullane, 62, passed away at 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at his residence.

David was born on November 2, 1959 in ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Lima, Ohio to Daniel J. And Helen (Remenapp) Mullane. He married Sue Rush who preceded him in death.

David graduated from Bath High School in 1979 and was a welder for...

Nov 16, 2021

Nathan McCullough, 31, passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, in Columbus.

Nathan graduated from Lima Central Catholic. He then received his bachelor’s in Communication and Sociology from The Ohio State University and a Masters of Communication from the University of Illinois. Nate worked as a recruiter for Taylor Strategy Partners in Columbus and enjoyed his side...

Nov 13, 2021

Glenn “Glennie” Davis, 46, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Glenn was born on March 31, 1975, in Kenton, Ohio, to Sally (Davis) Patterson and Donald “Butch” Truman. He married Heather (Spradlin) Davis, who survives in Harrod.

Glenn went to Apollo Career Center for welding and...

Nov 11, 2021

John B. Cauley, 79, passed away at 2:38 p.m. on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at Liberty Retirement Community of Lima.

John was born on November 17, 1941 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Bernard S. and Viola M. (White) Cauley.

He was a 1959 graduate of Lima Senior High School and a graduate of Defiance...

Nov 11, 2021

Donna F. Maki, 64, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on November 11, 2021 at her home in Lima.

Donna was born on May 27, 1957 in Wakefield, Michigan to Donald E. and Edith (Streeter) Latvala.  On May 4, 1974 she married Steven M. Maki who survives in Lima.

Donna attended Bergland High School and graduated...

Nov 10, 2021

Bill Felkey, 82, of Kalida, passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at St. Rita’s Mercy Health. He was born on November 4, 1939 in Lima to the late Floyd “Jake” and Pauline “Pinky” {Fanger} Felkey. On June 25, 1960, he married Mary Lou Kahle, who preceded him in death on April 15, 2013.

After graduating from...

Nov 9, 2021

Mark Andrew Crawford, 65, passed away, surrounded by family at 9:11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima; after a long battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia.

Mark was born on February 10, 1956, to Jane Marie (Sharp) Crawford and the late Thomas Eugene Crawford.

Mark graduated from...

Nov 8, 2021

David D. (Dave) Frantz, On Monday, November 8th at 7:52 am, Dave Frantz 78, went to his heavenly home surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Dave was born in Bluffton on July 3, 1943, to Mae (Agner) and Richard Frantz, who preceded him in death.

Dave graduated from Pandora Gilboa...

Nov 6, 2021

James M. Schleter, 84, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at 7:16 a.m. at his home. He was born on October 13, 1937 in Tiffin, OH to the late Joseph and Cecilia {Keefe} Schleter. He married Eileen Durbin of February 3, 1962, who preceded him in death on May 17, 2019.

James retired from...

Nov 4, 2021

Joseph Hittle, 39, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on May 19, 1982 in Lima to William Hittle and Kathleen {Cox} Hattery, who both survive him. On April 15, 2005, he married Melissa Harrod, who also survives him in Lima.

Joseph was a 2001 graduate of...

Nov 4, 2021

Alvin “Al” Fosse , 92 , passed away at 5:11 a.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021 following complications from dementia.

Alvin was born in LaPorte City, Iowa, on July 4, 1929. The son of Ogden and Claire Fosse.

Alvin graduated from University of Iowa with a Business Degree. He then served with the United States...

Nov 3, 2021

Alvin L “Al” Grapner, 83, passed away at 9:12 a.m. on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Otterbein Cridersville Assisted Living.

Al was born on June 6, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Darrell and Norma (Fike) Grapner. On October 20, 1962, he married Claire V. Engberg who survives in Cridersville, Ohio.

Al was in...

Oct 30, 2021

Larry Brenneman , 67 , passed away at 3:03 p.m. on October 30, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Larry was born on May 22, 1954 , in Lima, Ohio , to the late Leonard Lee and Shirlee Ann (Brookman) Brenneman.

Larry enjoyed long walks, and spending time with his loved ones and...

Oct 30, 2021

Tonya Marie Shank , 56 , passed away at 1:31 p.m. on October 30, 2021 at her residence.

Tonya was born on November 25, 1964 , in Alturas, FL , to The late Charles Mack and Frances Estelle Willis.

Tonya has worked for Golden Gem Growers of Bartow FL, A1 Medical Transport, Taylors Convenient Store,...

Oct 28, 2021

Bertrand K. Macpherson, 90, died at 2:13 a.m. on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at The Springs Health Facility on Eastown Road in Lima.

Mr. Macpherson worked for 40 years for 4 newspapers, including The Lima News. He was the oldest son of the late David F. Macpherson and Beryl Knickerbocker Macpherson, born July 14, 1931, in Oklahoma...