Obituaries

May 28, 2020

William “Dan” Reiff, 77, passed away at 9:15 a.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020, at his home after a prolonged health battle.

Dan was born on October 7, 1942, in Lima, Ohio to the late William and Helen (Roth) Reiff.  On August 5, 1960 he married Judy (Miller) Reiff, who survives in Elida.

Dan attended...

May 22, 2020

Daniel Joseph Atzinger, 68, passed away at on Friday, May 22, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Daniel was born on December 27, 1951, in Fremont, OH to Frank and Onnalee (Haas) Atzinger.  On April 19, 1986, he married Sharon Patterson, who survives in Lima.

Daniel had worked at Medicote Inc. as a coater.  He was...

May 22, 2020

Darlene Smith, 75, of Lima, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2020 at 4:52 a.m. at her home. She was born on January 3, 1945 in Salyersville, KY to the late Vince and Lone ({Rowe} Williams. On March 8, 1964 she married Roger L. Smith, who preceded her in death November 5, 2016.

Darlene was a nurse...

May 15, 2020

Mildred L. (Clemons)Harsh

77, died at 12:15 PM on Friday, May 15, 2020, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.

Mildred was born on September 6, 1942, in Silver Point, Tennessee, to the late John and Odell Clemons. She married Roger Harsh in 1965.

She was a homemaker and attended Lighthouse Church...

May 8, 2020

DATELINE:  Lima, OH

Ruth E. Weaver Honert, 94 of Lima died peacefully at home on May 8, 2020.

She was born on December 24, 1925 in Lima, Ohio to the late George and Laura Bigham Weaver.

Ruth graduated in 1944 from Lima Central High School and 18 days later on June 16, 1944,...

May 4, 2020

Wilbur L. Logan

74, died on May 4, 2020 at 5:00 A.M. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Wilbur was born on November 21, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Samuel Logan and Maxine (McGuire) Logan.  On July 10, 1966, he married Diane (Hill) Logan. Who survives in Lima.

Apr 30, 2020

Richard Patrick Lee

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Patrick Lee announces his sudden passing, on Thursday, April 30, 2020, at the age of 52. He was born May 19, 1967, in Lima, Ohio, to Richard and Susan (Smith) Lee. Upon graduation from Lima Senior High School in 1985, he enlisted in the...

Apr 26, 2020

Charlotte Williams, 87, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at her residence. She was born on August 25, 1932 in Bluefield, VA to the late Alonzo and Lula Barnett. On October 26, 1968 she married Gale Williams, who survives her in Lima.

Charlotte is also survived by her sons: Roy (Paula) Shrader of Lima...

Apr 22, 2020

Suzanne Hait age 81 of Lancaster, California passed away April 22nd, 2020 due to Parkinson's disease. She was born January 31st, 1939 to the parents of Mr. Brice Brooks Applas Jr. and Mrs. Dorothy Jane Applas in Lima, Ohio.

Suzanne graduated from Lima Senior High School Lima, Ohio in 1957 where she was named May Queen and...

Apr 22, 2020

Dawn R. Horner, 53, of Lima, went to be with her Father in heaven on April 22, 2020 at 4:13 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on June 4, 1966 in Sioux, Iowa to the late William Ivan Horner and Vinda Rose {Lange} Smith.

She is survived by her spouse Russell Smith, sons Christopher...

Apr 19, 2020

Henrie Keykens

92, died at 6:45 AM on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at the Springs of Lima in Lima, Ohio.

Henrie was born on May 29, 1927, in Antwerp, Belgium to Fredrick & Christina (Geluykens) Keykens.

On November 23, 1963, he married D. Jeanne  (Meyer) Keykens who preceded him in death...

Apr 17, 2020

DATELINE: Lima, OH

Cecile K Fitzgerald, 73, of Lima, passed away at 8:08 AM Friday, April 17, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on June 22, 1946 in Lima, to the late Vera and James Lyons. On September 1, 1975 she married Kenneth Fitzgerald who precedes her in death.

Apr 15, 2020

Loueva Dick of Lima, Ohio at 100 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2020 at the Lost Creek Care Center in Lima.

She was born on New Year’ Eve, December 31, 1919 in Mason County, WV.  She was the daughter of the late Emory Hart and Freda Hart.  She graduated the Class of 1937...

Apr 15, 2020

Janet Irene Carr, 88, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima surrounded by her family. She was born on November 18, 1931 in Lima to the late Marian and Anna “Eleanor” {Morrey} Shade. On September 29, 1950, she married Joseph “Joe” Carr, who preceded her in death on February 13,...

Apr 14, 2020

Elise Danielle Corwin, (32), passed away at 6:54 p.m. on April 14, 2020.

Elise was born on April 12, 1988, in Lima, Ohio, to Doug and Genean (Grothause) Corwin who survive in Lima.

Elise attended Xavier University and The Ohio State University, graduating with her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.  She loved spending time...

Apr 10, 2020

Virginia Ann Adams, 92, of Lima, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. She was born on December 31, 1927 in Lima to the late Ike McKinley and Alice {Rumsey} Yokum. On April 22, 1946 she married Robert L. Adams Sr., who preceded her in death.

Virginia, also known as Grandma to everyone,  ...

Apr 9, 2020

Jack W. Young, 90 passed away April 9, 2020 at 7:45 p.m. at his home at Indian Lake surrounded by his family.  Mr. Young was born on February 3, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio to Harry and Dorthy Young.  On December 23, 1950 he married the love of his life Rosemary Dowell, who survives.  They were blessed with 70 years...

Apr 8, 2020

John J. Fisher

77, of Findlay, OH passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Elmcroft of Lima. He was born January, 10, 1943 in Ubly, MI the son of Sylvester and Mary (Heilig) Fisher.

Upon graduation from Ubly High School, he studied at Macomb Community College, then enlisted in the United States...

Apr 6, 2020

Clara Mae Long

93, died at 11:59 PM on Monday, April 6, 2020, at her daughter's residence in Elida, Ohio.

Clara was born on April 6, 1927, in Dayton to the late John William Oliver and Martha Susan (Flory) Oliver.  On Saturday, June 22, 1946, she married George O. Long, he preceded her...

Apr 6, 2020

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Shelley D.   Downton

50, died at 7:35 AM on Monday, April 6, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center  in Lima, Ohio.

Shelley was born on August 15, 1969, in Lima, Ohio, to the late James D.  Downton and Yvonne [Stubblefield] Downton.  On August 15, 1992, she married Earl Strong,...