Obituaries

Feb 4, 2021

Shirley Dawn Hetzler, 89, passed away due to Covid related complications at 9:53 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Medical Center in Lima.

Shirley was born on November 16, 1931, in Brookville, Pennsylvania, to the late Robley D. and Mildred V. (Milron) Evans.  On October 14, 1950 she married Joseph Arthur Hetzler who...

Feb 4, 2021

Vera M. Boraten, 92, passed away at 8:25 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Vera was born on May 30,1928 in Albion (Pont), Pennsylvania to the late John and Annette (Furdiga)  Seneta. She met and married “Hank" Boraten, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by...

Feb 2, 2021

Phillip Bogart, 79, passed away at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital in Easley, SC.  Phillip was born on January 26, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Darrell and Ruth (Taylor) Bogart.

Phillip worked for Ford Motor Company as a Maintenance Planning Specialist, retiring after 30 plus years with...

Feb 1, 2021

Shirley Smith, 76, passed away at 6:45 a.m. on Monday, February 1, 2021, at her daughter’s home in Delaware, OH.

Shirley was born on October 13, 1944, in Vortex, KY, to Trulan and Josie (Hatton) Harris.  On February 14, 1976 she married James Smith who preceded her in death.

Shirley attended Crossroads Evangelical Church in...

Jan 31, 2021

Todd Alan Hicks, 46, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 31, 2021.

Todd was born on September 27, 1974 in Lima, Ohio, to T.J. and Janice (Jones) Hicks who both preceded him in death.  He was also preceded by two sisters, Tina Lamb and Tonjia Hicks.

Survivors include his wife of 23 years,...

Jan 31, 2021

Rosalyn “Rose” Thorpe, age 91, of Traverse City, MI, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, on the feast day of St. John Bosco, at her home surrounded by family members.  Born September 11, 1929 she was the daughter of Louis and Rose Daley and one of 11 siblings.  Rosalyn suffered in silence much of her adult life from various ailments...

Jan 28, 2021

Thomas F. Fenton Sr., 87, formerly of Lima, passed away at 2:06 p.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2021, at the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.

Thomas was born on December 29, 1933, in Findlay, Ohio, to the late Gladys Mae (Fickle) and John B. Fenton.  On October 19, 1957 he married Barbara Ellen (Moyer) Fenton who...

Jan 25, 2021

Jill Ann Leichty-Murino, 57, passed away at 5:35 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Jill was born on April 7, 1963, in Lima, Ohio, to Ronald and Pat (Page) Leichty.  In 1986 she married Steve Conaway and then on December 31, 2007, she married the love of her life, Ronald...

Jan 22, 2021

Nancy Curry, 86, passed away at 8:56 p.m. on Friday, January 22, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

She was born Nancy Lee Dumbauld, to Harry Lee and Helen Marie (Workman) Dumbauld on November 22, 1934, in Alexandria, Ohio.  She was a graduate of Alexandria High School in 1952 and received her Bachelor of...

Jan 20, 2021

Glendora “Glennie” A. Glazier, 86, passed away at 4:58 p.m. on January 20, 2021, at Lima Convalescent Home.

Glennie was born on July 6, 1934, in Britton, Michigan to the late Merl and Eleanor (Underwood) Cross.  On June 6, 1934 she married Martin Glazier who preceded her in death on November 17, 2016.

Glennie was...

Jan 19, 2021

Richard “Rich” Edward Hensley, 79, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.

Rich was born on February 28, 1941, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Harry Edward and Charlotte (Laker) Hensley.  On July 28, 1974 he married Lynda D. (Hall) Hensley who preceded him in death on...

Jan 19, 2021

Alice Pearl Lentz, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at 1:25 p.m. on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

Alice was born on June 1, 1928, in Allentown, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Martha (Harrod) Myers.  She married Richard Pearl Lentz who also preceded her in death...

Jan 14, 2021

Linda L. Perrine, 76, passed away at 11:10 a.m. on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima surrounded by her family.

Linda was born on January 30, 1944, in Logansport, IN, to Frank Urban and Hazel (Adams) Sanders.  On May 28, 1988 she married Frank Perrine who survives Lima.

Linda was an...

Jan 13, 2021

Celeste (Siler) Jones passed from this life and into the arms of the Lord on January 13, 2021 at the age of 99 years and 355 days from complications of Covid-19. Many, if not all, fondly knew her as “Honey” or “MyMy”. She enjoyed a beautiful existence as a faith filled daughter, sister, wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, and...

Jan 13, 2021

David J. McCormick, 83, passed away at 11:50 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Otterbein Cridersville.

David was born on July 19, 1937, in Chicago, IL, to Edward J. McCormick and Helen (Magaw) Jackson.  On February 9, 1963 he married Patricia Ann (Renner) McCormick who passed away on December 30, 2014.

David was a...

Jan 12, 2021

Charles O. “Red” Smith, 86, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Otterbein Cridersville Assisted Living.

Charles was born on December 27, 1934, in Washington Courthouse, Ohio, to the late Robert D. and Edna {Sheridan} Smith.  On March 17, 1956 he married Delores {DeWeese} Smith who preceded him in death.

Charles...

Jan 10, 2021

William “Bill” C. Fritz, 89, passed away at 1:49 p.m. on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at his home.

Bill was born on February 19, 1931, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Elmer P. and Grace V. (Bullock) Fritz at the family home.  On August 4, 1951 he married Elizabeth Ellen Britt, who survives in Lima.

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Jan 9, 2021

JoAnna Frail, 89, passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Burton Ridge Assisted Living Center in Lima.

JoAnna was born on March 28, 1931, in Greentown, Indiana, to the late Wesley and Lela (Wise) Summers.  On October 14, 1951 she married Marion “Peck” Frail who preceded her in death on December 2, 2001.

JoAnna...

Jan 8, 2021

Christina Glick, 93, passed away peacefully with family by her side at 8:35 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021, at Burton Ridge Assisted Living Center (Memory Care Unit) in Lima.

Christina was born on December 31, 1927, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John Hunter and Christina (McDonald) Slaven.  She married Roger P. Glick who preceded her...

Jan 8, 2021

Donald Cash, 75, passed away at 1:25 p.m. on Friday, January 8, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  Don was born on February 8, 1945, in Lima, OH, to Virgil and Mary (Cardone) Cash who preceded him in death.  He married Sherry Cash who survives in Lima.

Don was retired, having worked at Milcore and Lima...