Obituaries

May 13, 2018

James Alfred Shaffer of Harrod passed away 9:09 am May13, 2018 at Willow Ridge - Frieda House, Bluffton.

He was born in rural Henry County, OH on October 12, 1927 to Guy Andrew and Lena Esther (Schlotz) Shaffer who preceded him in death.  On August 27, 1950, he married Marilyn Reid who survives in Harrod.

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May 12, 2018

LIMA - Danielle Dante, aka Bernice Maria Chiboucas, passed away May 12, 2018 at Lima Convalescent Home, where she’d sung to residents in previous decades and said she’d come “full circle” when staff stopped by her room, to tell her she had been “everyone’s favorite entertainer.”

Danielle was born Bernice Maria De Croce on May...

May 12, 2018

Martha Lou Burklo,

76, died at 11:50 A.M. on May 12, 2018, at her home in Elida.

Martha was born on Wednesday, January 14, 1942, in Lima, to the late Wilford Nolan and Mabel (Weinmann) Thomas.  On Tuesday, June 7, 1960, in Decator, Indiana, she married Jackson “Jack” Burklo, who survives her.

Martha...

May 8, 2018

Donna J. Brown

55, died at 3:35 AM on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Donna J. was born on July 21, 1962, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Judith Rex.  She married William Ray Smith on April 25, 1997; he preceded her in death on November 9,...

May 7, 2018

Karen Diane Parker-Cunningham

53, died at 9:56 AM on Monday, May 7, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.

Karen was born on March 17, 1965, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William Parker  and Margaret  (Smith) Parker.  On Monday, May 24, 1993, she married Lawrence Cunningham, who survives in Lima....

May 4, 2018

Rita J. Ross,

84, died at 1:44 AM on Friday, May 4, 2018, at her residence in Lima, Ohio.

Rita was born on February 15, 1934, in Lima, to the late Oliver and Margaret (Crumrine) Moyer.  On October 5, 1962, she married   Richard Ross who preceded her in death on October...

Apr 30, 2018

Frank Laurita

91, went home to be with the Lord on April 30th, 2018.

Frank Laurita was born November 24th, 1926 in Herbert, Pennsylvania. He was one of 13 children born to Itailian immigrants Luigi and Rose Laurita. At the age of 18, Frank enlisted in the United States Army and volunteered into...

Apr 29, 2018

Dana Orlando Glenn,

42, died at 2:25 PM on Sunday, April 29, 2018, at his residence in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Dana was born on Tuesday, September 2, 1975, in Lima, to the late George Watson and Ethel Jean Glenn, who preceded him in death. He...

Apr 29, 2018

Eugene W. “Gene” Corwin, 82, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at 9:42 AM at Shawnee Manor. He was born on April 7, 1936 in Lima Ohio to the late LaVant and Eleanor Corwin. On March 1, 1958 he married Joan K. Darling who passed on August 27, 2010.

Gene is survived by his...

Apr 28, 2018

Jack Dennis Lesh

62, died at 3:50 PM on Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.

Jack was born on May 20, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harvey W. Lesh and Virginia J.  (Woodworth) Lesh.

He worked at Buckeye Rubber of Lima...

Apr 27, 2018

Ashley Sanchez

19, died at on Friday, April 27, 2018, at her residence in Saint Petersburg, Florida.

Ashley was born on January 23, 1999, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Thomas Higgs and Michelle Sanchez. Her mother survives in Saint Petersburg, FL.

Ashely was a fun loving, vibrant young...

Apr 26, 2018

Arthur Eugene Phillips III

age 58, passed away on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at St. Rita’s Mercy Health Hospital. He was born April 19, 1960 to Arthur Phillips Jr. who preceded him in death on July 13, 2013 and Jeanine K. Phillips who preceded him in death on March 20, 1992. He was married to Carrie (Rowe)...

Apr 26, 2018

Jill A. Cox,

79, of Lima, Ohio died on April 26 2018 surrounded by her family. She died at Lima Memorial Hospital, where she was born on July 24, 1939 to the late Kirby and Dorothy {Sedgewick} Greenup. She was a graduate of Lima Senior High School in 1957. While living in Lima she was...

Apr 26, 2018

Ronald "Ron" Joseph Benedict,

81, died at 7:17 PM on Thursday, April 26, 2018, at his residence in Lima, surrounded by his family and friends.

Ron was born on December 28, 1936, in Lima, to the late Joseph John and Vera (Wren) Benedict.  On August 21, 1955, he married...

Apr 25, 2018

William R. Verheyen,

95, died at 11:25 PM on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at Wyngate Senior Living Community in Lima, Ohio.

William was born on Wednesday, April 4, 1923, in Tiffin, Ohio, to William J. and Ethel (West) Verheyen. March 20, 1943, he married Edna Hammonds, who preceded him...

Apr 23, 2018

Miriam Jean (Bame) Snyder

89, went home to be with the Lord, at 3:24 PM on Monday, April 23, 2018, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Miriam was born on November 28, 1928, in Hancock County, Ohio, to the late Lawrence F.  Bame and Ellen (Corbin) Bame.  On Saturday, April 26, 1947,...

Apr 23, 2018

Michael Lee “Mike” Clevenger

62, died at 1:48 AM on Monday, April 23, 2018, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

Michael was born on September 1, 1955, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Don Clevenger and Marna (Renner) Clevenger. His mother survives in Gomer.

Michael was an avid...

Apr 21, 2018

Steven Scott Maurer, 59, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at his residence.

He was born on August 30, 1958 in Lima, OH to Warren Rex and Alice Jeanne (Knight) Maurer. His father survives him.  He was the grandson of the late Emil and Effie Maurer and late Hubert and Alice Knight.

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Apr 20, 2018

Genevieve Ruth (Fett) Graham,

Genevieve Ruth (Fett) Graham, 95, passed away peacefully at 9:52 AM on Friday, April 20, at her home at Lochhaven Assisted Living in Lima. She was born July 13, 1922, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Clair and Bertha Fett who preceded her in death.  On October 20, 1945, she married the love...

Apr 16, 2018

Naomi Louise Sroufe

84, died at 11:41 PM on Monday, April 16, 2018, at her home in Lima, Ohio.

Naomi was born on December 30, 1933, in Lima, Ohio, to late Richard E. Thompson  and Faye E. (Landcaster) Thompson.  On August 19, 1948, she married Raymond John  Sroufe who...