Obituaries

Jun 27, 2021

Priscilla “Kay” Poling

73, of Lima Ohio went to be with the Lord on June 27, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. She suffered from a short term battle of Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.  Kay was born June 17, 1948 in Kentucky to Serge and Mary Daniels whom proceeded her in death. She married Melvin Poling, on...

Jun 26, 2021

Rhea M. Rowlette

91, died at 8:37 PM on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at St. Joseph East in Lexington, Kentucky.

Rhea was born on July 11, 1929, in Van Buren, Ohio, to the late William Bissey and Grace (Dunham) Bissey.  On January 31, 1948, she married Arlen G. Rowlette, who preceded her in...

Jun 25, 2021

Beverly Driver

72, died at 11:24 PM on Friday, June 25, 2021, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

Beverly Kay John was born on December 8, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Fredrick  John  and Ruth  [Darbyshire] John.  On August 12, 1978, she married Paul Stephen Driver.

Beverly...

Jun 19, 2021

Opal Lucile (Cook) Metzger , born March 18, 1927 to Emery and Mary Elizabeth (Fingerle) Cook in Silver Lake, IN. She passed away June 19, 2021 at the age of 94 years 3 months at Lima Memorial Health System.

Opal was united in marriage to Everett Lee Metzger on September 14, 1952. Together they shared...

Jun 18, 2021

John L. Theobald, 86, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home in Spencerville, in the presence of family.

John was born on July 14, 1934 to the late Wilfred and Dessie (Rayle) Theobald.  On July 19, 1953 he married Rita (Friend) Theobald who preceded him in death.

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Jun 17, 2021

Maria A. Simone Croft, 68, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 2:04 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born on March 6, 1953 in Lima to Joseph and Amelita {Taviano} Simone. Her father survives in Lima. On October 27, 1984, she married Joseph Daniel Croft, who preceded her in...

Jun 17, 2021

Genevieve F. Karhoff, 91, passed away at 2:38 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021, at Wyngate Senior Living Center in Lima.  She was born on September 15, 1929, in Ft. Jennings, Ohio, to the late Sylvester and Angeline (Brinkman) Hellman.

Jenny was a graduate of Ft. Jennings High School.  On June 2, 1951 she married Vincent F....

Jun 15, 2021

Monica Cortez

44, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Monica was born on Monday, March 7, 1977, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Jesus Cortez and her mother Dolores (Lopez) Cortez who survives. On Saturday, October 31, 2015, she married Krystalyn [Hoskins] Cortez who survives.

Jun 12, 2021

Leola E. Sprague Kearney

Date of Birth:  September 15, 1927

Date of Death:  June 12, 2021

Leola was born to Frank A. and Bertha A. Miller on September 15, 1927 in Miller City, Ohio.  Leola was one of nine children.  She lost her mother when she was six years old, an...

Jun 12, 2021

M. Thomas Dee

85, died at 6:48 AM on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Thomas was born on March 24, 1936 to the late Maurice Dee and Doris [Stewart) Dee.  On July 5, 1958 he married Susan (Schilling] Dee.

He graduated from St. Rose...

Jun 11, 2021

Edith Marie White, 62, died on June 11, 2021, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

Edith was born on December 30, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William Deubler and Beatrice (Johnson) Deubler.

She attended OSU at the Branch. She also enjoyed crocheting and gardening, and was a very inspiring...

Jun 11, 2021

Florence Lucille Burkholder

91, died at 6:40 PM on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Florence was born on February 28, 1930, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Guy Ward and Allie Mae (Clark) Ward.  On August 4, 1949, she married Robert E. Burkholder, he preceded her in death. She was his sweetheart. He came...

Jun 4, 2021

Michael Wayne Conner, 57, passed away Friday, June 4, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic after a long and valiant battle with throat cancer.

Michael was born June 17, 1963 to Betty A. (Metzger) Ray, who survives, and James F. Conner, who preceded him in death. Michael had one brother, Craig A. Conner, who preceded him in death. Michael...

Jun 3, 2021

Angelique “Angie” I. Stockler, 56, passed away at 7:49 a.m. on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center.  Angie was born on April 17, 1965, in Erlangen, Germany, to Harvey C. and Monika Edith Johnson, she was later adopted by Dolores Y. (Kaberlein) Johnson.

Angie graduated from Watkins Memorial HS and held a...

May 30, 2021

Ka'Laya Alexa Rose, 1 month, passed away on May 30, 2021 at her home in Lima, Ohio.

Ka'Laya was born April 8, 2021 in Lima to Alexander Rose and Kashawnna Ware.

She was the Sister of: Ny'aire Rose, Ka'or Griffin, K'air Frazier, twin sister, K'ariy Rose, Granddaughter of: Alexander Rose III, Felicia Smith, Lissie Cartwright,...

May 29, 2021

James O. Nonnamaker

82, went to heaven on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

James was born on October 8, 1938, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late John O. Nonnamaker and H. Marie (Eikenbery) Nonnamaker.  On April 26, 1957, in Findlay, Ohio, he married Phyllis A. (Inbody) Nonnamaker.

He attended Dola,...

May 29, 2021

Cruz G. R. Herrera Jr., 55, of Lima, passed away May 29, 2021 at Mercy Health System. He was born on April 14, 1966 in Lima to the late Cruz Sr. and Catalina {Segovia-Moralez).

Cruz had a very private personality but was always ready to help and volunteer if need be. He is survived by his sister:...

May 26, 2021

Dorothy Louise (McCann) Webb quietly passed away on May 26, 2021, she was 89 years old.

“Dotty” was born in Lima in 1932 to Gertrude (Stonestreet) and Dale McCann.  She attended Lima Central High School and in 1951 she was married to the love of her life, Richard “Dick” Webb.  They were together for over sixty-six years...

May 25, 2021

Mable F. Roberts, 85, passed away at 6:26 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.  Mable was born on September 15, 1935, in Colfax, Louisiana, to the late Ned and Susie (Harper) Harrison.

Mable worked as a hall monitor for the Toledo School System at Devilbiss High School, the Lucas...

May 24, 2021

Robert “Bob” G. Stapleton

71, died at 4:55 PM on Monday, May 24, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Robert G. was born on Monday, May 22, 1950, in Mendenhall, Mississippi, to the late Johnnie and Minnie Mae Stapleton.  On Saturday, January 11, 1975, he married Marsha  (Leedy) Stapleton.

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