Obituaries

Jul 2, 2020

Edward Swiderski, 94, of Lebanon, OH, formerly of Lima, passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2020 at 12:48 p.m. at his residence. He was born on March 31, 1926 in Toledo, OH to the late Felix and Catherine {Michniewicz} Swiderski. On May 24, 1952, he married Florence Zych, who survives in Lebanon.

Edward served in the U.S....

Jul 2, 2020

John Maloney, 82, passed away at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 2, 2020, at his home.

John was born on September 17, 1937, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Michael and Virginia (Norris) Maloney.  On May 22, 1971, he married Judy (Jones) Maloney, who survives in Lima.

John served in the U.S. Air Force from...

Jul 1, 2020

Edward J. Elmquist was released from this world to live with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by those he loved most on July 1, 2020 at 10:03 AM under the wonderful care of the hospice team at St Rita’s Medical Center.

Ed was born June 17, 1944 in Cleveland, OH to the late C. Norman and Irene...

Jul 1, 2020

Sheila Marie Sano, 83, passed away at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at her home which she shared with her lifelong friend, Wendy Humphreys.

Sheila was born on May 27, 1937, in Stamford, Connecticut, to the late Joseph W. and Kathryn H. (Meehan) Sano.

Sheila retired from nursing at Lima Memorial Hospital in...

Jul 1, 2020

Elizabeth “Betty” J. Graham, 92, passed away at 2:55 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at her son’s home.

Betty was born on September 29, 1927, in Napoleon, Ohio, to the late Ralph and Nina (Rothman) Reed.  On Saturday, August 10, 1946, she married the love of her life Robert J. Graham, who preceded her in death...

Jun 27, 2020

Jack L. Shook, 88, passed away at 9:16 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH.

Jack was born on March 2, 1932, in Allentown, OH, to the late Emery and Geraldine (Morris) Shook.

He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, VFW Spencerville, and a lifetime member of...

Jun 27, 2020

Fernando G. Jimenez, 85, passed away at 6:05 a.m. on Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Fernando was born on June 3, 1935, in Bastrop, Texas, to the late Thomas and Michaela (Garza) Jimenez.  In 1997 he married Sue (Lavelle) Jimenez, who survives in Lima.

Fernando retired in 1997 from Ford Motor Company...

Jun 26, 2020

E. June Miller, 95, of Lima, Ohio, passed away at 1:50 p.m. on Friday, June 26, 2020 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family and pets.  She was born on June 10, 1925 in Lima, Ohio to William Edwin and Blanche Irene (Stewart) Tavenner, who have preceded her in death.  On November 30, 1952 she married William Carl...

Jun 25, 2020

Anthony R. Sharp, 55, passed away at 9:16 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at his home.

Anthony was born on May 6, 1965, in Macon, Georgia, to Robert Lee Sharp who is deceased and Dixie Lee (Bracewell) Sharp who survives in Georgia.

Anthony was a carpenter by trade.  He was also a...

Jun 25, 2020

Roczen Isaac Rodriguez, entered and left this world  at 4:46 a.m. on Thursday, June 25, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.   This precious baby was born to  Miguel Isaac Rodriguez and Michaela Kay Long.

Roczen will forever be remembered and loved by his parents and family.  He is survived by his paternal grandmother, Rhonda Westover; maternal grandparents,...

Jun 24, 2020

Barbara S. Young, 81, of Elida, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020 of cardiac arrest at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, with her children by her side.

She was born in Hueysville, Floyd County, KY on June 19, 1939 to Tom and Clara Whittaker Patton who are deceased. The family moved to Ohio April 11, 1945....

Jun 22, 2020

Robert E. Hatcher, Sr., 66 of Lima, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 at 7:01 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on November 28, 1953 in Kenton, OH to the late James and Stella {Gibson} Hatcher. On June 4, 1983, he married Karen {Felver} Golden, who survives him in Lima.

He...

Jun 12, 2020

On June 12, 2020 at his home, Joseph A. Fisher completed his journey here on earth, and is now forever at rest and no longer in pain.  He had been ill for the past 9 years with several medical problems.

He was born in Lima on November 16, 1938, to the late Arnold and Catherine Fisher.  Fifty-six...

Jun 12, 2020

Pastor Jerry D. VanTilburg, 58, went to be with our Lord at 6:54 p.m. on Friday, June 12, 2020, at his home.

Jerry was born on June, 21, 1961, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Paul and Lourie (Thompson) VanTilburg.  On November 2, 1980, he married Anita R. (Salyers) VanTilburg, who survives in Lima.

Jerry...

Jun 9, 2020

Eugene A. Rayman, 85, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at 6:50 a.m. at the Meadows of Delphos, Delphos, OH. He was born on July 13, 1934 in Ottoville, OH to the late John and Lucy {Schimmoeller} Rayman. On November 8, 1958, he married Alice J. Wrasman, who survives him.

Gene worked as an...

Jun 8, 2020

Jeffrey Eugene Huffer, 42, of Lima, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on April 11, 1978 in Lima to David and Debra {Bryan} Huffer who survive him in Coldwater, MI.

Jeffrey is also survived by his sister Stacy (Ed) Risner of Elida, nephews Gavin and Nolan...

Jun 4, 2020

Charles M. Miller, 65, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 9:27 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on August 14, 1954 in Lima to the late Eugene and Dorothy {Smith} Miller. On December 19, 1988, he married Sabrina Person, who survives him.

Charles is also survived by his...

May 31, 2020

Robert Donovan Lones, 77, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 31, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

Robert was born on March 1, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Donovan A. and Dorothy (Truesdale) Lones.  He married Diana L. (Newman) Lones, who just passed on May 28, 2020.

Robert was a...

May 29, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Francis Barga, 64, passed away at 7:33 a.m. on Friday, May 29, 2020, at his home.

Chuck was born on December 13, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Virgil and Florence (McFarland) Barga.

Chuck was a Lima Central Catholic graduate, class of 1974 and worked at Westinghouse.  He had many friends at...

May 28, 2020

Diana L. Lones, 76, passed away at 3:56 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.  Diana was born on April 25, 1944, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Roy Edward and Frances Vera (Smith) Newman.  She married Robert D. Lones Sr. who survives in Lima,

Diana had worked as a cook...