Obituaries

Bart Thomas Stoll

Bart Thomas Stoll

Oct 21, 2024

Bart Thomas Stoll, 53, of Lima, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on August 25, 1971 in Lima to Joseph and Carolyn {Altenberger} Stoll. His father survives in Lima. 

Bart graduated from Lima Central Catholic Church in 1989. He then received a practical nursing degree. He worked for Victorian Corner for 13 years...

James Moore

James Moore

Oct 18, 2024

James E. Moore, known affectionately as Jim, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on October 18, 2024, at the age of 69. 

Born on March 14, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, Jim was a beacon of joy and laughter to all who knew him. Jim graduated from Lima Senior High in 1974 and dedicated 33 years of...

John P. Martin

John P. Martin

Oct 16, 2024

John P. Martin, 60, died at 7:56 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Vancrest Nursing Home in Ada, Ohio, surrounded by his kids.

John was born June 8, 1964, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Juliette “Rose” and Edward Martin.

He was a life-long Nascar fan. He loved his kids and family with all his heart.

He is survived by his children:...

Belinda Gail Donley

Belinda Gail Donley

Oct 15, 2024

Belinda Gail Donley (Floyd), 68, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at home.

Belinda was born to Gertrude (Ashford) and Allen Carlton Floyd on July 25, 1956, was a vibrant soul who brought joy and laughter to everyone around her. Both of her parents and brother, Richard Floyd preceded her in death, but their love and spirit lived on through...

Bruce Charles Plumb

Bruce Charles Plumb

Oct 14, 2024

Bruce C. Plumb, 89, passed away at 10:58 a.m. on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living. 

Bruce was born on August, 24, 1935, in Scott, Ohio, to Bruce John and Helen Irene (Kimmey) Plumb. On December 18, 1955, he married Suzanne (Kaliher) Plumb, who survives in Lima.

Bruce graduated from Lima Central High School in 1953. He was a member...

John Leroy Harrod

John Leroy Harrod

Oct 13, 2024

John L. Harrod, 88, passed away on October 13, 2024.

John Harrod was born on February 20, 1936, to the late Elbert and Grace (Garner) Harrod.

John graduated from Gomer High School, Gomer, Ohio. After high school John served his country honorably in the US Army. While on leave he met his spouse, Wanda (Shaw) Harrod of Waynesfield, OH, through a blind...

Shequayla Sheree Daniel

Shequayla Sheree Daniel

Oct 12, 2024

Shequayla Sheree Daniel, 35, passed from this life on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at her home in Lima. She was born on April 23, 1989, in Lima, Ohio, to Darlene Flint and Horace Daniel Sr. 

Shequayla graduated from Penn Foster High School in 2009. In 2016 she received a certificate from Ohio School of Phlebotomy and also had a certificate from...

Sandra J. Edwards

Sandra J. Edwards

Oct 5, 2024

Sandra J Edwards, 77, passed away at 4:20 a.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at home surrounded by family, and under the care of Interim Hospice.

Sandra was born on November 19, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to Carl Musselman and Juanita (Jones) Musselman. 

Sandra was a 1965 graduate of Elida High School and received her Nursing license in 1995 from Lima Technical...

Rhonda Leann Stringfield

Rhonda Leann Stringfield

Oct 2, 2024

Rhonda Leann Stringfield, 46, of Lima, passed into the arms of the Lord, surrounded by family and friends, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on April 22, 1978, in Lima to John and Patricia {Wilson} Stringfield. Her mother survives in Lima.

Leann graduated from Rhodes State College with a Dental Hygiene Associate Degree, and...

Jane Ann Fiedler

Jane Ann Fiedler

Sep 25, 2024

Jane Ann Fiedler, 86, passed away at 10:02 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at her home in Lima. In 1972 she arranged to donate her body upon death to Wayne State Medical School in Detroit, Michigan for medical research. 

Jane was born on October 20, 1937, in Ionia, Michigan, and in 1944 was adopted in Pontiac, Michigan. She has been...

Virginia Lee Sturgill

Virginia Lee Sturgill

Sep 24, 2024

Virginia Lee Sturgill, better known at “Jennie”, was born Dec. 10, 1929, in Bulan (Perry County), Kentucky, and died September 24, 2024, in Lima, OH. She was the oldest of four children, born to Augustus Brantley and Minta (Calhoun ) Blount, who preceded her in death.

She married James Edgar Sturgill on May 28, 1948, in Hindman, KY and they moved...

Wayne Noah Mullenhour

Wayne Noah Mullenhour

Sep 21, 2024

Wayne Noah Mullenhour, 96, passed away at 9:15 a.m. on September 21, 2024, at The Springs of Lima. 

Wayne was born on February 28, 1928, in Lima, Ohio, to John and Ruth (Herring) Mullenhour. On July 18, 1954, he married Anita (Poling) Mullenhour, who survives in Lima.

Wayne served in the Navy on the U.S.S. Wasp during the Korean War. He then...

Dorothy Bennett

Dorothy Bennett

Sep 16, 2024

Dorothy E. Bennett, 98, of Lima, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Kessler Estates. She was born on May 10, 1926 in Lima to the late Thomas and Hazel {Voltz} Sowards.

Dorothy worked for Sears Roebuck in Lima for 40 years. She was a member of White Shrine and a previous member of Olivet Presbyterian Church. She loved dogs...

Janet Skinner

Janet Skinner

Sep 14, 2024

Janet Ann Skinner, 82, passed on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born February 17, 1942 in Lima, Ohio to Leo and Regina (Metzger) Brinkman, who both preceded her in death. On August 17, 1963 she married the love of her life, John D. Skinner at St. Gerard Catholic Church, who preceded her in death in 2003.

 Janet is survived by...

Robert "Bob" Holmes

Robert "Bob" Holmes

Sep 14, 2024

Robert “Bob” Holmes, 86 years old, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home, following a courageous battle of cancer.

Bob was born May 5, 1938, in Lima, Ohio. On December 12, 1964, he was united in marriage to his “sweetheart”, Karen Sue Brackney (deceased). They were married...

Bennie Ricker

Bennie Ricker

Sep 14, 2024

Bennie Ricker, 84, passed away at 2:50 pm on Saturday September 14, 2024, at St. Rita’s.

 Bennie was born on September 20, 1939, in Hi Hat, Kentucky, to James Hillard Ricker and Channie (Frazier) Ricker. 

 Bennie graduated from McDowell High School in Kentucky. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 36-1/2 years as a crankshaft repairman. He played guitar and bass guitar,...

Alden W. Brunk

Alden W. Brunk

Sep 11, 2024

Alden W. Brunk, 82, passed away at 9:28 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Lima Convalescent Home. 

Alden was born on December 17, 1941, in Elida, Ohio, to the late Wilbur and Florence (Diller) Brunk. On March 20, 1965, he married Violet (Kanagy) Brunk, who survives in Lima. 

Alden was a member of Lima Community Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed...

Donald Eugene Page

Donald Eugene Page

Sep 10, 2024

Donald Page, 81, passed away on September 10, 2024, at Kessler Estates in Lima. 

Don was born on November 2, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to William A. & Rosemary C. (Smith) Page. 

Don served in the United States Army with the 54th Combat Engineers in Germany. He was a member of Amvets Post #1, American Legion Post #96, and Orioles Nest #173....

Yvonne Mae Jackson

Yvonne Mae Jackson

Sep 7, 2024

Yvonne Mae Jackson, 89, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 20, 1934 in Florence, Alabama to Claire Barnett and Sherman Boddie. When she was two, her mother passed away and she was then raised by her grandparents, Carrie and George Barnett.

She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents;...

Carolyn V. Snider

Carolyn V. Snider

Sep 7, 2024

Carolyn V. Snider, 91, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s surrounded by her loving sons.

Carolyn was born on January 17, 1933, in Lima, Ohio, to Richard and Flo (Dedrick) Cowles who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband Jack G. Wagner; son Joseph Wagner; brother...

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