Obituaries

Dec 14, 2021

Carol Koontz , 83, passed away at 3:32 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at her home in Leipsic.

Carol was born on December 14, 1938 in Putnam County, to William and Donna (Brown) Lamphier.  On May 11, 1958 she married Raymond A. Koontz, who preceded her in death on January 22, 2003.

Carol was...

Dec 13, 2021

Martha Jean Smith , 98, passed away at 9:49 p.m. on December 13, 2021, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Martha was born on December 13, 1923 in Spencerville, Ohio, to Vernon C. and Pansy (Wagner) Blakeley.  On September 14, 1940 she married John Delbert Smith, who preceded her in death.

Martha was a member of St....

Dec 11, 2021

Garry Ricker, age 68, passed away at 6:28pm on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, following complications with Crohn’s Disease.

Garry was born on November 20, 1953 in Martin, KY to James H. Ricker Jr. and Zella {Moore} Ricker, who preceded him in death. He is survived by stepmother, Opal Ricker of Cridersville....

Dec 10, 2021

Marcus Ian McWilliams, 46, passed away at 5:53 a.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.   Marcus was born on March 25, 1975 in Hobbs, NM to James & Paula (Bragg) McWilliams.

Marcus was a currently production agent with PPI and had formerly worked for SRK in Bluffton.  He enjoyed programming PCs, football, shooting...

Dec 8, 2021

Marty R. Binion, 62, passed away at 9:04 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.

Marty was born on August 26, 1959 in Portsmouth, OH, to the late Ray and Jessie L. (Pullman) Binion.  On March 3, 1995 he married Andra (Udris) Binion, who survives in Lima.

Marty had...

Dec 8, 2021

Theresa Ann Basinger, 61, passed away at 8:24 a.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s in Lima.  Theresa was born on August 24, 1960 in Lima, Ohio to the late Virgil E. and Georgia Mae P. (Nichols) Thines.  She was previously married to Jon Basinger.

Theresa was a 1978 graduate of Lima Central...

Dec 7, 2021

Stephen Birchfield , 53, passed away at 1:57 a.m. on December 7, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Stephen was born on September 3, 1968, in Lima, Ohio, to Stephen and Nancy (Harleson) Birchfield.

Stephen was an Eagle Scout and a member of the Order of the Arrow. He was an avid Minnesota Viking’s fan...

Dec 6, 2021

Greg A. Newland, 60, of Celina, passed away on Monday, December 6, 2021. He was born on May 6, 1961 in Lima to the late Don and Patricia {Shenk} Newland.

Greg was a 1979 graduate of Lima Senior High School. He was an Eagle Scout and had previously worked for Pet’s Potpourri, SAY Furniture, and was currently...

Dec 6, 2021

D. Jean Tomlinson, 91, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was born April 24, 1930, to Frank and Marie Fisher in Lafayette, Ohio. Her strong faith was instilled in her by her parents for which she was forever grateful.

On November 27, 1948, she married Robert C....

Dec 6, 2021

Janet Gilbert , 85, passed away at 10:08 a.m. on Monday, December 6, 2021, at her residence.

Janet was born on September 19, 1936, in Acme, West Virginia, to Dana and Mattie (Plate) Wood. On September 2, 1955, she married Kenneth Gilbert, who preceded her in death on April 21, 2010.

Janet was a member...

Dec 2, 2021

Peggy Ann Heffner, 76, of Lima, was called home on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at 2:40 in the afternoon at St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her family.

Peggy was born on April 11, 1945 in Lima to the late Arthur and Betty Shingledecker. On June 15, 1962, she married Thomas Heffner and they would have celebrated...

Dec 2, 2021

Buddie Hollar , 91, passed away at 9:00 a.m. on December 2, 2021, at his residence.

Buddie was born on December 28, 1929 in Lima, Ohio, to William and Lucille (Huston) Hollar.  He married Margaret Wurm, who survives in Lima.

Buddie was an outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, trap, and garden. He served in...

Nov 30, 2021

Daniel J. Nartker, 77, passed away Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Daniel was born on July 21, 1944 in Lima, Ohio, to Virgil R. and Lucille (Brickner) Nartker.  On July 15, 1994 he married Deborah (Bowers) Nartker, who survives in Lima.

Daniel had formerly worked at Superior Coach and was a member...

Nov 29, 2021

Barbara Ann Frysinger , 83, passed away at 4:25 a.m. on Monday, November 29, 2021, at Meadows of Delphos.

Barbara was born on October 1, 1938 in Waynesfield, Ohio, to Guy Oscar and Mabel Ann (McGinnis) Kaufman. On June 25, 1960 she married Darrell Duane Frysinger, who preceded her in death on June 2, 2016.

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Nov 28, 2021

Rudolph A Segovia ( Rudy), died Sunday, November 28, 2021 at 3:45 p.m. at home with family. He was born to Reynaldo Segovia and Leonor Hernandez Segovia on November 20, 1926 in Austin, Texas.

On January 1, 1956 he married Lavonne C. Osmon who survives along with daughters: Mary (Wayne) Frantz, Cheryl (Paul) Vagts, Lynnita (TR) Knoch;...

Nov 27, 2021

Lawrence C. Hone "Pinky", 95, passed away at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, MI.

Larry was born on October 16, 1926, in Liberty Twp. Mercer Co., Ohio, to David C. & Vistula Snavely Hone who preceded him in death. On February 5, 1949, he married Miriam Eileen Karch, who preceded...

Nov 26, 2021

Betty Jean Kohli Snider, graduated to Heaven on November 26, 2021, after peacefully passing at her home with family members present. Betty enjoyed a full life as she celebrated 96 birthdays. Betty’s parents Alfred and Maude Bates, her husband and father of her children Robert E Kohli, husband Doyle Snider, Son-in-law David Buchanan and eight brothers and sisters welcomed...

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...