Obituaries

Jul 17, 2019

Stephen “Steve” Spees, age  64, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019, at The James Cancer Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.

Steve was born on November 29, 1954, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Walter and Mary (Collette) Spees.  On May 1, 1996, he married Barb (Reed) Spees, who survives in Lima, Ohio.

Steve served in the...

Jul 14, 2019

Richard Allen Keller,

74, died at 12:43 PM on July 14, 2019, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Richard was born on July 2, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Kenneth Keller and Waneta Mae (Stoner) Keller.  On Sunday, August 8, 1999, he married Ruth Ann (Smith) Keller, who preceded him in death...

Jul 14, 2019

Eula Mason, 89, of Continental, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Ingram, KY on February 27, 1930 to the late Cillus and Mary Hannah {Golden} Brooks. On June 12, 1948, she married Otis Mason, who preceded her in death June 18, 2010.

Eula was a...

Jul 8, 2019

Edna Huggins

74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 8:10 PM on Monday, July 8, 2019, at Kindred Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

Edna was born on October 15, 1944, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late Edward Smith  and Cornelia  Christine (Taylor) Smith.  She was previously married to Paul Scarrett and later...

Jul 8, 2019

Betty Vera (Dielman) Kelly passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Otterbein Cridersville Nursing Home.

She was born October 17, 1921, in Allen County, Ohio to Christian Dielman and Deborah Z. (Berryhill) Dielman.

On December 8, 1946 she married Charles J. Kelly.

She had worked as a claims secretary for Aetna Casualty...

Jul 7, 2019

Jack Hill Jr, 89, passed from this life July 7, 2019, peacefully, in his home.

Jack was born August 6, 1929 in Lima, Ohio to Jack Edward Hill and Helen (Kares) Hughes, both of whom predeceased him.

Jack attended Central High School and entered the Army Aircorp in1945. His life’s work was on the B&O...

Jul 3, 2019

Thomas H.  McKinney, age 78, passed away at 4:28 p.m. on Wednesday July 3, 2019, at his home.

Thomas was born on November 14, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harold & Florence (Lance) McKinney.  On April 19, 1959, he married Deloris “Faye” (Mull) McKinney, who preceded him in death.

Thomas was self employed...

Jul 2, 2019

DATELINE:  Lima, Ohio

John Joseph O’Keefe, age 74 passed away at 12:00 P.M.  on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Lima Convalescent Rehab.

John was born on June 8, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Eugene and Mildred (Siebeneck) O’Keefe.  On May 6, 1978, he married the love of his life, Marcia Lee (Hartman) O’Keefe,...

Jun 30, 2019

Donald J. Sadler

88, died at 10:15 AM on Sunday, June 30, 2019, at The Springs of Lima in Lima, Ohio.

Donald was born on April 16, 1931, in Elmira, New York, to the late Justin  Sadler  and Leah  (Jenkins) Sadler.

He was an Army Veteran of the Korean...

Jun 26, 2019

John “Jack” E. Kayser, age 85, passed away at 9:33 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at Burtons Ridge Assisted Living in Lima, OH.

Jack was born on May 28, 1934, in Findlay, OH, to the late Karl & Mary (Simons) Kayser.  On August 18, 1973, he married Clara Jane (Voisard) Kayser, who survives in Lima.

Jun 26, 2019

Colleen Jo (Hydaker) Komminsk was born on September 13, 1930 in Lima, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Komminsk. Jo leaves behind her son, Mark and wife Annette; son Brad and daughter-in-law, Roxi and daughter Kelley and husband Chris. Jo was so proud of her five grandchildren: Rylee, Alex, Jace, Carsen and Kenzie and great-grand...

Jun 23, 2019

Suzanne Marie (Neville) Vastano

70 of Byrdstown, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 2:11 p.m. at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born on December 8, 1948 in Detroit, MI to the late John and Frances {Bradley} Neville. On March 20, 1969 she married William James Vastano who preceded her in...

Jun 22, 2019

A. Fay Stephens, 88, of Elida, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at 11:35 A.M. at St. Ritas Medical Center in Lima. She was born on September 5, 1930 in Gomer, Ohio to the late Clarence and Bertha {Sarber} Clevenger. On July 3, 1949, she married Marvin E. Stephens who survives her. They would have celebrated 70 years...

Jun 20, 2019

Howard Jason Snyder, age 94, passed away at 4:25 p.m. on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Lima Manor Care Center.

Howard was born on September 17, 1924 in Hancock County, Ohio to the late Daniel Snyder and Dorothy (Young) Snyder.  On April 26, 1947 in Covington, KY, he married Miriam Jean Bame who preceded him in death...

Jun 19, 2019

Charlene Nameche -

If you are lucky enough to have known Charlene, then wherever you go for the rest of your life, her joy will stay with you, because every day was a party for Charlene. And, for her family, she made life wonderful. She was a caring and supportive wife and a loving mother.

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Jun 10, 2019

Lucy Cheney

94, died at 11:50 PM on Monday, June 10, 2019, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos, Ohio.

Lucy was born on December 28, 1924, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to the late Elliott Salyer  and Edith (Allen) Salyer.

Lucy married Jonas Potts on January 8, 1943.  He preceded...

Jun 7, 2019

Edmon “Ed” “Smitty” Smith, age 94, passed away at 5:45 p.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Springview Manor Nursing Home.

Ed was born on May 7, 1925, in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Enoch A. and Betty (Mullins) Smith.

Ed first worked for Neon Products, retiring from there after 31 years.  He then went...

Jun 4, 2019

Charlotte Ganser

59, died at 6:17 AM on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at St. Rita's Medical Center ER in Lima, Ohio.

Charlotte was born on May 21, 1960, in Sauk City, Wisconsin, to the late David William  Ganser Sr.  and Shirley Ann (Block) Ganser.  She married William West, who is deceased.

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Jun 4, 2019

Gene P. Rutter, 88, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at 7:10 AM at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos. He was born on August 22, 1930 in Lima, Ohio to the late Clifford and Alice {Tillet} Rutter. On October 8, 1955 he married Betty Moore, who survives him in Lima.

In addition to...

May 30, 2019

Thomas J. Houseworth, age 73, passed away at 11:35 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019, at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

He was born on May 15, 1946 to Harold and Ruth (Silver) Houseworth who preceded him in death.

Tom retired from Buckeye Rubber after 42 years.  He attended St. Gerard School and Church and graduated...