Obituaries

Jun 15, 2018

Ames E. Brown III

65, formerly of Lima, died at 7:20 AM on Friday, June 15, 2018, at his home in New Tazewell, TN.

Ames was born on October 25, 1952, in Ithaca, New York, to the late Ames E. Brown Jr. and Evelyn Nichols (Simpson) Brown.  On September 9, 1978, he married...

Jun 15, 2018

Robert L. ‘Bobby’  Harmon

Age 42, after a long courageous battle with cancer, passed away peacefully at 8:14 PM on Friday, June 15, 2018, at his home, in Lima, surrounded by his family and friends.

Robert was born on January 8, 1976, in Lima, Ohio, to Chuck Chettle  and Georgia  (Harmon)...

Jun 11, 2018

Charlotte G. Lundy

was born October 21, 1926 in Canton, Ohio and died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on June 11, 2018 at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, Ohio.

She was the daughter of Louis and Theresa Nathison. She married James Lundy July 7, 1954 and shared 59 years of marriage. She was preceded...

Jun 9, 2018

John Ray Roberts,

age 71, passed away on Saturday June 9th, at the Ohio Veterans Home in Georgetown, Ohio. Ray was born March 2, 1947, near Gomer, Ohio, the son of Owen S. Roberts and Iva (Vandemark) Roberts who preceded him in death. Ray graduated from Gomer High School and attended Bluffton College, before joining...

Jun 7, 2018

Donald R. Williams,

91, passed away June 7, 2018 at 3:30 A.M. at Vancrest Nursing Home in Ada.

Donald was born May 23, 1927 in Lima, to the late Oscar R. and Emma E. (Vail) Williams. On November 22, 1948 he married Jean Rosalie Neu who preceded him in...

Jun 5, 2018

William E. "Pork" Clay

88, died at 12:07 AM on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at the Lodge Nursing Rehab Center in Loveland, Ohio.

William  was born on  November 15, 1929, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Helen  (Garrett) Clay.  He married Malta Cleo (Akers) Clay who preceded him in death on January 17,...

Jun 5, 2018

Richard B. Sparrow, 94,   of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at 4:45 p.m. at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima.

He was born on April 16, 1924 in Springfield, Ohio to the late Edgar and Phoebe {Wibley} Sparrow. On September 6, 1947, he married Leonetta Sandy, who preceded him in death on April 14, 1997....

Jun 3, 2018

Glenn Everett Bresler

80, died at 12:53 AM on Sunday, June 3, 2018, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Glenn was born on July 9, 1937, in Allentown, Ohio, to the late Albert Lawrence Bresler  and Isla Pearl (Redman) Bresler.   He married Betty Marie (Cady)Mumper-Bresler, who survives in Lima.

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Jun 2, 2018

Jay C. Lucas

Age 94, of Stuart, FL, went home to be with the Lord on the evening of June 2, 2018.

Jay was born September 3, 1923 to the Late Benjamin Harrison and Jessie (Farrow) Lucas. He married the love of his life, Datha Lucas April 25 1945, who preceded him in death June...

Jun 2, 2018

Albert Edward Lotis

67, of Lima, after a long illness at Shawnee Manor, at 7:37 p.m., June 2, 2018, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family.

Albert was born June 15, 1950, in Pittsburgh, PA, to the Late Albert Frank and Rose Marie (Murphy) Lotis. In 1973 he married Joan Jedlinski, who survives in Lima....

Jun 1, 2018

James "Jim" L. Thompson

69, died at 4:48 AM on Friday, June 1, 2018, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

James was born on Sunday, June 27, 1948, in Springdale, Ohio, to the late Ray E.  Thompson and Jaunita  (Moran) Thompson.  On July 12, 1969, he married Susan  (Jovanovic) Thompson, she survives...

May 31, 2018

Patricia M. “Pat” Sharik, 81, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 6:17 a.m. at Lima Convalescent Home.

Pat was born on December 22, 1936 in Chicago, IL to the late Theodore and Helen {Kott} Przybytek.

She married William Edward Sharik who preceded her in death. Her and William had 5 children:...

May 31, 2018

Sonya Michele Crites,

50, of Lima, Ohio passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by family.  Her strong faith enabled her to remain a brave fighter to the end of her battle with cancer.

Sonya was born on September 28, 1967 to David and Rebecca (Lohr) Crites.  She...

May 30, 2018

Robert E. “Beebs” Jacobs,

56, of Lima, died at 4:45 AM on the 30th of May at Lima Convalescent Home with his loving mother and family by his side.

Bob was born July 5, 1961 in Lima to Ronald and Ginger (Gossard) Jacobs who survive in Lima.

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May 29, 2018

Harold A.   Swygart

86, passed away at 8:00 A.M. on Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Harold was born on October 31, 1931, in Dewey, OK. to George S. &  Carrie (Potter) Swygart.

On Sunday, June 17, 1951, he married Marilyn...

May 28, 2018

Joseph F. “Bud” Foust Jr.,

69, of Lima, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 7:35 AM at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on October 11, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to the late Joseph F. Sr. and Pauline {Funni} Foust. On January 27, 1968, he married Peggy Byers who preceded...

May 25, 2018

Cheryl Ann Swick,

63, of  Lima, passed away at 10:28 am on Friday, May 25, 2018, at her residence.

Cheryl was born on August 23, 1954, in Lima, to Robert and Jean (Fleming) Swick. Her father, Robert preceded her in death.

Cheryl was a 1972...

May 23, 2018

Gertrude C. Sherrick

age 88, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 7:45 AM at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home. She was born on December 10, 1929 in Verbas, Yugoslavia to the late Martin and Theresia Exle. On September 26, 1953 she married Jack Donald Sherrick, who preceded her in death on December 28, 2003....

May 16, 2018

Jordan Isaac Ash

was born at 1:09 A.M., Wednesday, May 16, 2018, to Drew Ash and Teshawna Williams. He then passed away at 3:40 A.M., in Columbus, Ohio at OSU Wexner Medical Center.

Even though Jordan's time on earth was short, he was strong and a fighter the whole time. He will be so missed...

May 14, 2018

John A. Upshaw, Jr.

64 passed away on May 14, 2018 at 10:56 am at St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born, January 7, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to the late John A. Sr.,and Janet (Jones) Upshaw. John met the love of his life, Emily (Derringer-Wrencher) Upshaw on June 6, 1981 and...