Obituaries

Apr 7, 2021

Jacqueline S. Lyons

80, died at 8:57 AM on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at her residence in Elida, Ohio.

Jacqueline was born on September 11, 1940, in Lima, Ohio to the late Herbert  McCluer  and Vivetta  (Garver) McCluer.  On June 6, 1958, she married James R. Reams, who preceded her in death on...

Apr 3, 2021

William A. Sommer SR., 87. died on Saturday, April 3, 2021, in Fenton, Michigan

Bill was born on February 19, 1934, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Henry and Martha (Sitzman) Sommer. On November 15, 1952, he married Eunice E. Crompton, who died in 2017.

Bill and his wife, Eunice, owned and operated the William...

Apr 2, 2021

Lauretta “Torchie” Sulkin Wooddell passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on April 2, 2021.

Lauretta Mae Ketchum was born on January 25, 1928 in Ohio City, OH. She was preceded in death by her twin brother, Lee Roy Ketchum who died at birth; her parents Frank and Gladys Ketchum; her brother Lloyd Ketchum; husbands, Joseph R....

Apr 1, 2021

Patricia (Youtsey) Pulfer passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2021 at Mercy Health in Lima, OH.  She was born on August 13, 1945 in Van Wert, OH to Robert G. Youtsey and Ann (Studenka) Youtsey.  She married Rodney Pulfer on January 21, 1981 and they enjoyed 40 wonderful years together.

Survivors include her father, Robert Youtsey of...

Mar 30, 2021

Laura Marie "Laurie" Fay, 46, died at 11:26 AM on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

Laura was born on April 14, 1974, in Lima, Ohio, to David Wright Fay and Kathleen Ann "Kathy" (McGreevy) Fay who survive in Lima.

Laura's family was the center of her world.  When she was...

Mar 27, 2021

Edward Trevino, 83, passed away at 3:46 p.m. on March 27, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Edward was born on September 10, 1937, in Hebbronville, TX to the late Ambrosio and Herlinda {Herrera} Trevino.  On April 4, 1964 he married the love of his life, Karen (Shrider) Trevino who preceded him in death on January 9, 2020. ...

Mar 26, 2021

Thomas E. Coolidge, 84, of Elida, passed away March 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. Tom was born April 5, 1936 in Elida to George Emerson and Amanda May {Glass} Coolidge. On June 8, 1955, he married Barb {Binkley} and later married Rosie {Spencer} in May 1983, who preceded him in death. On November 30, 2013, he...

Mar 25, 2021

Durik Clay Hurst,

47, died on Thursday, March 25, 2021.

Durik Clay was born on February 8, 1974, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Dewey Hurst and Ruth  (Hawkins) Hurst who survives.  On August 28, 1993, he married Melinda [Munch] Hurst.

He worked for UPS in delivery and was a member...

Mar 24, 2021

David Michael Crawford

80, died at 3:07 AM on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Mike was born on December 29, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Victor Neal Crawford and Eilene M. (Basil) Crawford. He married Margaret “Peg” (Hastings) Crawford who survives in Lima.

Mar 23, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Dunaway, 96, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at 12:20 a.m. at Springview Manor. She was born on November 16, 1924 in Lima to the late Ernest and Katherine {Zinner} Smith. On August 21, 1947, she married John “Jay” Dunaway, who preceded her in death April 16, 1990.

Mary worked at Westinghouse...

Mar 22, 2021

Ronald Eugene Geiger

82, died at 9:20 AM on Monday, March 22, 2021, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Ronald was born on April 7, 1938, in Fostoria, Ohio, to the late Robert P. Geiger  and Wilma J.  (Brookover) Geiger.

Ronald was a member of the Open Door Baptist...

Mar 20, 2021

Wilma Jean Mann, born April 6, 1936, past on March 20, 2021 at Springview Manor., Lima, Ohio

She was married to William “Bill” Mann, on September 7, 1958. He survives in Lima.

On March 20, 2021, our beloved ringmaster Wilma Jean Mann left the circus a lot sooner then we all would have preferred. Mom...

Mar 19, 2021

Tom Holovack

51, died at 6:57 PM on Friday, March 19, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Tom was born on July 17, 1969, in Dayton, Ohio, to Michael Holovack and Donna  (Homman) Holovack, they survive in Florida. He married Lisa (Miller) Holovack, she survives in Lima.

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Mar 16, 2021

William George Ballweg Jr., 84, died at 2:05 a.m. on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his residence in Mason, Ohio.

William was born on August 10, 1936, in St. Johns, Ohio, to the late William G.  Ballweg Sr. and Laura [maiden name] Ballweg.  On January 31, 1959 he married Rita (Stokes) Ballweg, who preceded him in death...

Mar 11, 2021

Mandy Triplett, 48, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at her home in Lima surrounded by her loving family.  Mandy was born on August 13, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to Roger Smith and Sandy (Triplett) Goff.

Mandy enjoyed shopping, camping, and gambling.  She enjoyed playing pranks on everyone and she loved...

Mar 8, 2021

Peggy A.  Hart, 68, died at 3:38 PM on Monday, March 8, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Peggy was born on June 1, 1952, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Robert Harris and Twila (Smith) Harris.

Peggy married Voughn E. Hart on March 4, 1978, he preceded...

Mar 8, 2021

James Walter Rice,

83, died at 12:15 pm on March 8, 2021, surrounded by his family.

Jim was born December 9th, 1937 at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, Ohio, to the late Vernon and Naomi (Flager) Rice. He married the love of his life, the late Linda J. (Widmark) Rice, on June 19, 1960.

Mar 6, 2021

Tige A. Ladden,

49, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at 2:07 a.m. at his residence. He was born on April 27, 1971 in Lima to the late Thomas A. and Barbara {Thomas} Ladden. On August 25, 2001, he married Andrea Miller, who survives him in Lima.

Tige worked for the City...

Mar 4, 2021

It is a sadness deeply etched in our hearts that we announce that our amazing mother, Margaret (Peg) Heil passed away on March 4, 2021.   Peg Heil was born on September 22, 1931 in Lima, Ohio – youngest daughter of Gary and Chole Phillips.

She is preceded in death by her loving husband- Carl (2016) after 67...

Feb 27, 2021

Marilyn A. Sackinger, 90, passed away at 12:57 a.m. on February 27, 2021, at Vancrest Nursing Home, Ada, OH.

Marilyn was born on October 20, 1930, in Canton, Ohio, to Ernest and Iva Gladys (Zeiters) Kiser.  On May 28, 1950 she married Wallace William Sackinger who preceded her in death on December 18, 1987.

Marilyn...