Obituaries

Jul 22, 2018

Mary Jane McCarthy, 84, died at 5:00PM at Otterbein Cridersville on Sunday, July 22, 2018.

She was born August 4, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to David Benedict and Mary Evelyn Leahey McCarthy who preceded her in death.

Miss McCarthy was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church and its Altar Society. She was a teacher...

Jul 20, 2018

Lima Date Line

Mary Elizabeth Winters

Age 99, of Lima passed away at 11:15 am, Friday, July 20, 2018 at Mercy Health Systems St. Rita’s. Mary was born on July 12, 1919 in rural Waynesfield, Ohio to the late Lyman F. Focht and Mrytle (Green) Focht.

On June 6th 1940 she...

Jul 20, 2018

Ronald H. Stiles

99, died at 3:30 AM on Friday, July 20, 2018, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Ronald was born on January 13, 1919, in Lakeview, OH to the late John L. and Jenny {Musser} Stiles.  On Saturday, March 2, 1946, he married Albertha “Bert” {Mauk} Stiles, she preceded...

Jul 19, 2018

Edward Raymond Ohns, age 91, passed away on Thursday, July 19, 2018 at Trustbridge Hospice Foundation in Jupiter, Florida. He was born February 5th, 1927 in Bellefontaine, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Catherine (Doyle) Ohns. He served in the US Army, Air Corp during WWII as an AP Engine Mechanic, and afterward, he was a mail carrier for...

Jul 19, 2018

Shirley Mae Clevenger

87, died at 1:30 AM on Thursday, July 19, 2018, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

Shirley was born on December 31, 1930, in Allen County, Ohio, to the late Clarence Brown  and Cora  (Bishop) Brown.  On August 5, 1960, she married Richard E. Clevenger, who preceded her in...

Jul 18, 2018

Doris Jean Shoup

94, died at 4:00 AM on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

Doris was born on January 20, 1924, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Robert Louis Calvert  and Verda Marie (Austin) Calvert.  On September 26, 1941, in Lima, Ohio, she married Harold M. Shoup,...

Jul 16, 2018

Ronald "Ron" Cain was born on April 15, 1937, in Lima Ohio to the late Irvin Cain and Anna Mae (Thomas) Cain. On March 16th, 1963 he married Patricia (Turner) Cain who survives in Lima. They were married for 55 years.

He was a member of Second Baptist Church here in Lima, retired from General...

Jul 10, 2018

Marjorie Louise DeVault

96, died at 4:15 AM on Tuesday, July 10, 2018, at Vancrest Health Care Center in Delphos, Ohio.

Marjorie was born on December 10, 1921, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the late Ward Allen Dickerson and Minnie (Hooks) Dickerson.  On April 7, 1972, in Ohio, she married Clare Ross DeVault, he preceded...

Jul 9, 2018

Bonnie Blaine,

94, died at 12 PM on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Wyngate Senior Living Center in Lima, Ohio.

Bonnie was born on Tuesday, February 5, 1924, in Lima, to the late Walter and Ruth (Hughes) Bercaw. Her husband Lloyd preceded her in death on June 26, 2004....

Jul 9, 2018

Mary L. Smith

72, died at 7:15 AM on Monday, July 9, 2018, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Mary was born on December 24, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Leo Brinkman  and Regina  (Metzger) Brinkman.  On November 30, 1968, she married Stephen Smith. He survives in Lima

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Jul 9, 2018

Mary Celeste Rose Christoff, 38, died peacefully July 9, 2018 at Kobacker House Hospice in Columbus, Ohio with her family around her.  Born August 16, 1979 in Fostoria, Ohio, she was the daughter of John Paul Christoff and Noreen Murphy Christoff.  Her mother, Noreen, died August 28, 1992. Her father survives in Lima.

Celeste attended St. Gerard...

Jul 8, 2018

Catherine “Katy” M. Simmons,

97, died at 1:20 AM on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at her residence at Burton's Ridge Assisted Living in Lima with her family by her side.

Katy was born on Wednesday, June 1, 1921, in Ottoville, to the late Wenzel and Emma (Martin) Klima.  On Tuesday, August...

Jul 7, 2018

Everett Lee Metzger,

93, died at 9:18 AM on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima.

Everett was born on Thursday, December 25, 1924, to Lester and Nellie (Flory) Metzger.  On Sunday, September 14, 1952, in Silver Lake, Indiana, he married Opal Lucille Cook who...

Jul 5, 2018

TAMARA "TAMMY" RENE BUTLER-BOWERS

LIMA- Tamara "Tammy" Rene Butler-Bowers, 54, of Lima Oh, passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at St. Ritas Medical Center ICU.  She was born July 2, 1964 in Lima, OH to Bill (Deceased) and Billie (Short) Butler.  On May 22, 36 years ago, she met her husband, Denny L. Bowers, who survives.  They...

Jul 5, 2018

Matthew Michael Tucker,

34, died on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at his residence in Lima.

Matthew was born on Tuesday, March 13, 1984, in Lima, to Matthew Ray Tucker who survives in Lima.

He is survived by a sister, Heather Anne Marie (Jason) Hale of Lima; a...

Jul 5, 2018

Arley Taylor,

86, died at 10:55 AM on Thursday, July 5, 2018, at his home in Lima with his wife by his side.

Arley was born on Thursday, March 31, 1932, in Lima, to the late Carl C. and Bertha J. (Green) Taylor.  On Saturday, July 20, 1991, he...

Jul 4, 2018

Deke M. Schoonover,

43, passed away peacefully with his sister (who adored him) by his side on July 4, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

He was born March 23, 1975 in Lima, Ohio to Michael and Joyce “Juicer” (Rieman) Schoonover.

He is a graduate...

Jul 2, 2018

Clara Anne LaRotonda, age 93, died peacefully on Monday, July 2, 2018, at Rose of Sharon Assisted Living Residential Home in Littleton, Colorado.

Born January 15, 1925 in Ft Jennings, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret (Wink) Meyer. She was married on April 3, 1948 to her beloved husband, John J LaRotonda...

Jun 28, 2018

Eleanor Jean “Ellie” Leatherman

90, of Lima, recently of Knoxville, TN, passed on Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 1:53 AM at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.

She was born on July 24, 1927 in Allentown, OH to the late Howard and Elizabeth {Williams} Reese. On March 4, 1949 she married her...

Jun 23, 2018

Carroll F. Pugsley

87, died Jun 23, 2018, at home in Pensacola, Fla.

He was born September 11, 1930, in Lima, Ohio, to Frank and Helen C. (Kennedy) Pugsley, who preceded him in death. He was married March 16, 1963, in Decatur, Ind., to Nedra A. Pugsley, the love of his life, who...