Obituaries

Feb 2, 2020

Dale L. Rhodes

83, died at 4:35 PM on Sunday, February 2, 2020, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Dale was born on September 18, 1936, in Highland Park, Michigan, to the late Chauncey  Rhodes  and Mildred  (Goodell) Rhodes.  On June 15, 1957, he married Roberta M. (Aune) Rhodes.

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Feb 1, 2020

Shirley Ann Maciejewski, 84, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born on August 20, 1935 in Toledo, Ohio to the late John and Lulu {Martin} Mcdonald. She married Michael Maciejewski, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter Michaelene Drexler, son Ronald Maciejewski, granddaughter...

Jan 31, 2020

Bruce Lott, age 79, passed away at 1:08 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Bruce was born on August 6, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to the late John and Mary (Craig) Lott.

Bruce was a graduate of Lima Senior High School.  He then served in the U.S. Army and was...

Jan 30, 2020

Scott A. Wireman, 50, of Lima, passed away Thursday evening, January 30, 2020 at his home. He was born May 18, 1969 to Clinton and Ida Wireman who survive him in Lima.

Also surviving are three sisters and a brother, all of Lima; Carol (Timothy) Smith, Lisa Wireman, Gregory (Jennifer) Wireman, and Courtney Wireman. Also surviving are...

Jan 21, 2020

Meredith “Merri” Bradshaw, age 83, passed away at 6:25 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the Vancrest Rehab Center of Delphos.

Meredith was born on March 10, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Walter and Martha (Ault) Britt.  On December 3, 1955, she married John Bradshaw, who preceded her in death on January 27, 2013....

Jan 18, 2020

Kimberly D. Lones “Bug”

53, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 7:06 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 24, 1966 in Lima, Ohio to Robert Donavon and Diana {Newman} Lones, who survive her in Lima.

Kimberly liked to play games, Facebook,...

Jan 17, 2020

Dale Burdette Roush

Dale Roush, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2020 at Lima Memorial Hospital following an extended illness.  He was born on June 18, 1928 in Lima to Walter and Ruth Moorman Roush.  As one of 13 children and the youngest of 10 boys, Dale went to live with his oldest brother,...

Jan 15, 2020

Gary William Carr Sr., age 68, passed away at 7:35 p.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Kindred Hospital in Lima surrounded by his family.

Gary was born on December 24, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to Janet Irene (Shade) Carr who survives in Lima, OH and the late Joseph Carr.  On October 1, 2016, he married Vicki...

Jan 14, 2020

Dan Lee Ferrall, age 77, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2020 at the Autumn Court Care Center in Ottawa, Ohio.

Dan was born in Lima, Ohio on September 14, 1942 and lived there most of his life.

He was a Navy veteran serving for 4 years. Dan retired from the Lima Police Department and...

Jan 10, 2020

Ruth E. Friemoth

78, died at 6:57 PM on Friday, January 10, 2020, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Ruth was born on May 27, 1941, in Forest, Ohio, to the late Kenneth  and Violet  (Dotson) Ream.  On April 4, 1959, she married Robert Joseph Friemoth, who preceded her in...

Jan 10, 2020

Martha “Marty” J. Oswald, age 91, passed away at 12:27 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2020, at her home.

Martha was born on April 11, 1928, in Pataskala, Ohio, to the late John and Irene Good.  On May 28, 1974, she married Thomas H. Oswald, who survives in Lima.

Martha retired from Dana Corp. after...

Jan 9, 2020

Karen S. Trevino, 73, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

Karen was born on March 16, 1946, in Lima, Ohio, to the late George and Pearl (Burkholder) Shrider.  On April 4, 1964, she married Edward Trevino, who survives in Lima.

Karen was a homemaker who enjoyed reading, working in her flower...

Jan 9, 2020

Beverly Anne Roby, age 85, passed away at 11:35 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

Beverly was born on April 25, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert J. LeVesque and Clara (Roeder) LeVesque Davisson.  On January 3, 1953, she married Paul “Gene”  Roby, who preceded her in death on...

Jan 9, 2020

Frank Albert Wittkamp Sr., age 88, passed away at 10:42 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at Lima Manor Care Center.

Frank was born on November 4, 1931, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Henry and Ella (Wilson) Wittkamp.  In January of 1951, he married Betty (Robison) Wittkamp, who preceded him in death on August 31, 1996....

Jan 8, 2020

Doris E. Wall, age 77, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at the Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora, Ohio.

Doris was born on August 25, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Andrew Frank and Pauline (Nance) Hooks.  On June 14, 1985, she married John T. Wall Sr., who preceded her in death...

Jan 5, 2020

Wayne Clifford Ramga, 100, of Lima, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Lima Memorial Health System surrounded by his family. He was born on October 29, 1919 in Union City, Ohio to the late Frederick C. and Leona {Brown} Ramga. On June 22, 1941 he married Betty Louise Born, who preceded him in death on July...

Jan 4, 2020

Edward William Crist Sr., age 81, passed away at 10:03 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at his home.

Edward was born on November 1, 1938, in Ligonier, IN, to the late Edward B. and Margaret L. (Hart) Crist.  On April 22, 1960, he married Betty M. (Ricker) Crist, who preceded him in death on September 22,...

Jan 3, 2020

DATELINE:  Lima, Ohio

Rosemary L. Palmer, age 93, passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, January 3, 2020, at Primrose Retirement Community of Lima.

Rosemary was born on October 8, 1926, in Medina, Ohio, to the late Earl and Louise (Starr) Pierce.  On June 11, 1949, she married Arthur E. Palmer,...

Jan 2, 2020

Joyce E. McDonald, age 58, passed away at 11:28 p.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at Lima Memorial Hospital.  Joyce was born on November 5, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Donald & Mary (Sunderhaus) Seffernick.

Joyce was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by...

Jan 1, 2020

James E. Kidwell, age 80, passed away at 5:50 p.m. on New Year’s Day, 2020, at his home.

James was born on September 9, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Clarence and Ethel (Brunson) Kidwell.  On Friday, December 22, 1961, he married Natalie Jean (Rice) Kidwell, who preceded him in death on June 14, 2008.