Obituaries

Jul 31, 2020

Betty H. Layman, 87, passed away at 4:24 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima surrounded by her loving family.

Betty was born on April 24, 1933, in Petersburg, MI to the late Frederick and Henrietta {Winter} Wagenknecht.  On April 18, 1953, she married Allen M. Layman, who preceded her in...

Jul 30, 2020

Randall L. Hunter, 61, of Lima, passed away on Thursday July 30, 2020 at 10:06 a.m. at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on October 12, 1958 in Creston, Iowa to Harvey S. and Carol {Walter} Hunter. His mother survives him in Lima.

On August 6, 1985, he married Cynthia Dorsett, who preceded him...

Jul 29, 2020

Kay Marlene Nartker, 77, passed away at 1:05 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at the Cridersville Health Care Center.

Kay was born on August 31, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Donald Wilbur and Gladys Marie (Fee) Leppla.  She was a graduate of Elida High School and a homemaker.

She is survived by...

Jul 28, 2020

James John Rothen, 66, died at 11:28 AM on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

James John was born on July 24, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Oca Rothen and Eileen (Jones) Rothen.  On Friday, September 28, 2001, he married Charlene Thomas Rothen,

He served in the United States...

Jul 25, 2020

Randy Reynolds, 61, died at 5:58 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Randy was born on July 25, 1959, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Duane D. Reynolds, Sr. and Vivian (Timmerman) Reynolds.

He enjoyed boat riding and being on the lake, spending time at...

Jul 25, 2020

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Margarita P.  Diaz , 88, died at 7:15 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

Margarita was born on December 17, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas, to the late Francisco  Perez  and Francisca (Castillo) Perez.  She was married to Frank O. Diaz for 70 loving...

Jul 24, 2020

Clara L. Gillispie, 88, died at 11:15 PM on Friday, July 24, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos, Ohio

Clara was born on June 24, 1932, in Delphos, Ohio, to the late Virgil  Thines  and Mary  (Keiffer) Thines.  On Friday, April 19, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, she married James H. Gillispie, who preceded...

Jul 22, 2020

David W. Hoehn, age 69, of Lima, passed away July 22, 2020 while on vacation in North Carolina.  David was born February 20, 1951 in Portsmouth, VA to the late Laverne and Jean (Kesner) Hoehn.

He married his wife of 43 years, Linda (Wilson) Hoehn on February 12, 1977.  David attended Lima Central Catholic High School and...

Jul 20, 2020

Robert Lee Hare, 80, passed away on Monday July 20, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. He and Rosemary (Buerger) Hare graduated from Kenton High School as high school sweethearts and as of Monday July 20,2020 he and Rosemary had been married for a loving 63 years. She survives him in Lima, Ohio.

Jul 19, 2020

Jill Marie George

64, died at 9:14 AM on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

Jill was born on May 12, 1956, in Lima, Ohio, to the John Wright and Carol (O'Dell) Wright. Carol  Wright survives in Lima.  She married Michael George on July 28, 1979.

Jill was a...

Jul 18, 2020

David Wayne Jenkins, born September 5, 1959 to Norman and Annabelle {Ward} Jenkins, who preceded him in death, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Also preceding him in death are his brother Richard Jenkins and two half-brothers Norman and Robert Jenkins. He married his high school sweetheart Tam {Telljohann} Jenkins September...

Jul 12, 2020

Sara L. Reel Roby, 87, of Elida, died at 8:19 p.m., Sunday, July 12, 2020 at her home.

She was born May 11, 1933 in Morgantown, West Virginia to Fred and Mabel Engle Reel, who proceeded her in death. On December 5, 1951, she married Roy D. Roby who proceeded her in death.

Survivors include...

Jul 12, 2020

Elva M. Smith, age 97, passed away at 1:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Van Wert, Ohio.

Elva was born on June 7, 1923 in Painesville, Ohio, to the late Robert and Faye (Shobe) Duncan.  On April 6, 1957, she married her love Clifford David Smith, who preceded her in...

Jul 9, 2020

Alice Evelyn England, 81, passed away at 4:18 a.m. on July 9, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Alice was born on December 26, 1938, in Terra Haute, IN, to the late Donald & Lucille (Henry) Cash.  She had worked at both the Tip Top Café and the Dairy Dip.  She loved playing Bingo and cards.

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Jul 8, 2020

Nancy Carol Caprella, 81, passed away at 10:11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Lima.

Nancy was born on August 28, 1938, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harry Fett and Evelyn (Kesner) Fett-Heil.  On February 14, 1958 she married Sam J. Caprella who preceded her in death on December 12, 2019....

Jul 7, 2020

Norman K. Smith, 88, of Vaughnsville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at 1:07 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on January 25, 1932 in Lima, OH to the late Benjamin Kissell and Ruth Catherine {Yant} Smith. On May 9, 1964 he married Martha Mullenhour, who survives him...

Jul 6, 2020

Logan McClain Mitchell, 16, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020.

Logan was born on January, 23, 2004, in Fitzgerald, GA, to Randy and Frances (Sanders) Gaddy who survive in Wadesboro, NC.

Logan attended Bath High School and was getting ready to begin attending Apollo.  He loved playing football, his cousins, and hanging with family...

Jul 3, 2020

Colleen S. Spencer, 67, of Lima, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 1:27 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on December 16, 1952 in Lima to the late John David and Elizabeth Irene {Ridenour} Foley.

She is survived by her sister Judy (Terry) Shrider, her brother Michael John Foley and...

Jul 3, 2020

Lowell “Satch” Rickett, 81, passed away at 10:45 a.m. on Friday, July 3, 2020, at Springview Manor Nursing Home.

Lowell was born on July 29, 1938, in Tinsley, Kentucky, to the late Hayes and Judy (Patterson) Rickett.  On January 5, 1959, he married the love of his life, Janice Shoup Rickett, who survives in Lima.

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Jul 2, 2020

Harold Edward Pitchford, 90, went to be with Jesus at 5:17pm July 2nd, 2020, at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born December 5th, 1929 in Lima to Ira and Clara Pitchford who preceded him in death. On February 25th, 1967 he married Dorothy Jeanette who survives in Lima, Ohio.

He was a...