Obituaries

May 14, 2021

Raymond E. Rank, 79, passed away at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021, at his home with his loving wife by his side.

Ray was born on January 2, 1942 in Bucyrus, Ohio, to John Ferguson and Mary Ann (Augustine) Rank.  On February 2, 2003 he married Christine Rank who survives in Lima.

Ray...

May 9, 2021

Barbara Ann Decker, 67, died at 11:06 AM on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at her residence in Lima, Ohio. She passed peacefully at her home surrounded by family and loved ones. She lost her battle to leukemia after nine long months and was truly a warrior giving it everything she could.

Barbara Ann was born on Sunday,...

May 8, 2021

Vera Maye Ciminillo, 98, passed away at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at her home in Lima.

She was born on February 16, 1923, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late Earl and Sylvia (Black) Paglow.  On July 22, 1944 she married Lewis Ciminillo who preceded her in death on November 20, 1989.

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May 4, 2021

Linda Lee Sprouse, 67, passed away on May 4, 2021, at her residence in Albion, MI.  Linda was born on May 29, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Charles “Chuck” and Mary (Justice) Hahn.

Linda graduated from Perry High School in 1971 and was a proud Perry Commodore.  She was a homemaker for most of her...

Apr 28, 2021

Cheryl Reynolds, 75, passed away at 4:25 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos, Ohio.  Cheryl was born on April 13, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Richard and Betty (Rimer) Reynolds.

Cheryl was a graduate of Columbus Grove High School and went on to receive a bachelors degree at...

Apr 27, 2021

Barbara J. (Woolley) Welch, 86, passed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus, April 27, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Diana and son-in-law, Jack, where she had resided nearly 5 years.

When asked how she would like to be remembered, she replied, “She was loving and sweet and kind.”  Before Alzheimer’s took it away, she...

Apr 27, 2021

Darwin LaDale Fuqua, age 48, died at 5:25 a.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Darwin was born on November 21, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to Nelson Fuqua and Jenedder (Cunningham) Fuqua.  He married the love of his life, Melissa (Latham) Fuqua on January 15, 1999.

Darwin was a...

Apr 26, 2021

Philip Brooks Pinney, 75, passed away peacefully at 11:27 a.m. on Monday, April 26, 2021, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  Philip was born on May 5, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Howard and Lola (Anderson) Pinney.

Philip was a retired truck driver.  He was an avid Ohio State football fan and a fan of all sports. ...

Apr 25, 2021

A. J.  Keasler

88, died at 6:19 PM on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, Ohio.

A.J. was born on June 10, 1932, in Alcoa, Tennessee, to the late Theodore Howard Keasler and Virginia (Brown) Keasler. On August 5, 1961, he married Donna (White) Keasler.

He was a...

Apr 24, 2021

Madeline J. Kolsky, 93, passed away at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at Otterbein Cridersville Assisted Living Center.

Madeline was born on November 19, 1927, in Allen County, Ohio, to Gerald and Esther (Oberour) Shrider.  In 1953, Madeline married Horace B. Hawkins, who passed away.  In 1992, she married Harold Kolsky, who died in 1997....

Apr 24, 2021

Jack Ronald Courtney, 81, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.  Jack was born on May 5, 1939 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Howard Lyle and Sarah Marie (Heinrich) Courtney.

Jack served in the U.S. Air Force from 1960 – 1964.  He retired from Ford Motor...

Apr 21, 2021

Laura Welch, 62, passed away at 7:44 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at her home in Lima.   Laura was born on October 14, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to Eileen W. (Sands) Welch and Robert Welch.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Ila Welch; granddaughter, Aubriana Welch; grandson, Michael Welch; sisters: Debbie (Richard) Umfleet, Cindy (Kevin) Bruin...

Apr 16, 2021

James Deubler, 67, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Friday, April 16, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

James was born on July 25, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to William & Beatrice (Johnson) Deubler, they are both deceased.  He married Cathy (Eberle) Deubler, they have been together 36 years, who survives in Lima.

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Apr 12, 2021

William L. "Bill" Bowden

70, died at 2:55 AM on Monday, April 12, 2021, at Lost Creek Care Center in Lima, Ohio.

William L.  was born on Tuesday, May 16, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to Delmar R. and Elsie Marie [Crowe] Bowden, both deceased.

William attended Marimor. He enjoyed...

Apr 9, 2021

Christine A. Zofkie, 62, passed away at 5:58 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021, at her home in Lima.

Christine was born on October 31, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to Robert L. and Grace Irene (Boyer) Haller.  On April 25, 2001 she married Joe Zofkie who survives in Lima.

Christine was a Bath High School...

Apr 8, 2021

Luella March Reed,

95, passed away at 10:44 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at The Meadows of Delphos. Luella was born on July 28, 1925, in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, to the late Porter Sr. and Deanna (Jacob) March. On August 22, 1962, she married Wellington Reed, who preceded her in death on May 26, 1990.

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Apr 8, 2021

Edward H. Sunderhaus Jr., 90, passed away at 12:10 a.m. on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

Edward was born on August 25, 1930, in Lima, OH, to the late Edward Henry, Sr. and Mary (Huber) Sunderhaus.  On July 28, 1951 he married V. Jane (Stalter) Sunderhaus who preceded him in death...

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....