Obituaries

Jane V. Guidera

Jane V. Guidera

Dec 7, 2017

Jane V. Guidera,

92, died at 7AM on December 7, 2017 at Springview Manor in Lima, Ohio.

Jane was born on December 19, 1924, to Nicholas V. and Marie L. Guidera, who preceded her in death.

Jane graduated from St. Gerard’s High School and Northwestern Business School of Commerce. She worked...

Freda L. Snyder

Freda L. Snyder

Dec 3, 2017

Freda L. Snyder,

65, died at 8:25 P.M. on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Freda was born on July 9, 1952, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Fred Dugger and Frances  (Bowlin) Dugger, her mother survives.  On Saturday, November 29, 1980, in Lima, Ohio, she married Michael...

Kenneth Branch Sr.

Kenneth Branch Sr.

Dec 3, 2017

Kenneth   Branch Sr.

76, died at 4:17 AM on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Kenneth was born on August 24, 1941, in Rayville, Louisiana, to the late Jefferson  Branch   and Georgia  Odessa Branch.  On November 7, 1969, he married Sidnee  (Steele) Branch who survives in Lima.

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Ruth Ellen Gordon

Ruth Ellen Gordon

Nov 30, 2017

Ruth Ellen Gordon

She was ready to start living the truly wonderful life waiting for her as God called her home November 30, 2017. Ruth Ellen Gordon was born October 21, 1927 in Ft. Wayne at Lutheran Hospital.

For 90 years, Ruth Ellen, daughter of Ruth M. and Ralph G. Cooke, lived a beautiful life...

Gladys Barker

Gladys Barker

Nov 29, 2017

Gladys Barker, 85, died at 11:25 PM on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at her residence. Gladys was born on Wednesday, June 22, 1932, in Kanawha County, West Virginia, to the late Hubert and Selma (Dickens) Green.  On Thursday, January 28, 1954, she married Robert Barker who preceded her in death July 26, 1973. ...

Harry L. Stokes

Harry L. Stokes

Nov 29, 2017

Harry L. Stokes,

84, died at 12:14 PM on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio.

Harry was born on Thursday, December 8, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to Earl and Celesta Verna (Hall) Stokes.  On Saturday, February 8, 1958, he married Janet P. Parshall who preceded him in...

William "Bill" J. Komminsk

William "Bill" J. Komminsk

Nov 28, 2017

William J. Komminsk, was born on March 14,1929 in Lima, Ohio to Carl & Ora Komminsk. He had a sister, Peg Ahl, who preceded him in death. Bill leaves behind his wife, Jo (Hydaker); son, Mark and his wife Annette; son, Brad and wife Roxi and daughter, Kelley Merwin and her husband Chris. Bill was...

David Alan Preston

David Alan Preston

Nov 27, 2017

David Alan Preston, age 50, passed away at Blanchard Valley Hospital at 4:59 a.m. on Mon. Nov. 27, 2017.

He was born June 9, 1967 in Kenton, Ohio to Paul and Maxine (Haudenschield) Preston. Both preceded him in death.

He was married to Kimberly Connolly in 1992; they later divorced.

Dave graduated from...

James E. Waithe IV

James E. Waithe IV

Nov 25, 2017

James "Manny” E. Waithe IV

17, died at 10:25 P.M. on November 25, 2017, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

James was born on October 3, 2000, in Lima, Ohio, to James Waithe III and Margarita  (Rodriguez) Waithe, both survive in Lima.

Manny was too young....

Patricia A. Marker

Patricia A. Marker

Nov 25, 2017

Patricia A. Marker,

88, passed away on November 25 at Willowbrook Christian Home in Columbus.  Pat was born on November 24, 1929 in Lima to the late Herbert and Florence (Custy) Hooker.  She was married to Richard Marker for 56 years until his death in 2005.

Pat joined Lima Locomotive (BLH, Clark Equipment) immediately after...

Robert L. Spicer Jr.

Robert L. Spicer Jr.

Nov 23, 2017

Robert L. Spicer Jr.,

71, of Lima, was received into eternal glory at 2:49 PM Thursday, November, 23, 2017 at Lost Creek Care Center where he resided.

Robert was born August 23, 1946 in St. Mary’s, to the late Robert L. Sr. and Hazel (Gibson) Spicer.

He is survived by a son Christopher...

Charlene J. Wilson

Charlene J. Wilson

Nov 21, 2017

Charlene J. Wilson, 82, of Elida, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at her residence.

She was born on March 23, 1935 in Lima, OH to the late Charles and Grace Maxwell.

Charlene worked at Rinks, Empire Linen, and the Juvenile Court. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and especially her great-grandchildren....

Darwin Oscar Lofton

Darwin Oscar Lofton

Nov 20, 2017

Darwin O. Lofton, 49, of Dayton, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at OSU Medical Center in Columbus. He was born on November 25, 1967 in Dayton. On June 18, 2016 he married LaShea Smith who survives in Dayton. Other survivors include his mother Jane Lofton, daughters Paige L. Lofton and Adanna M. Smith, father and mother-in-law Leophas...

Richard S. McGraw

Richard S. McGraw

Nov 19, 2017

Richard S. McGraw

87, died at 10:00 AM on Sunday, November 19, 2017, at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

Richard was born on April 4, 1930, in Canton, Ohio to the late Dennis McGraw and Mary Louise (Stoll) McGraw.  On Saturday, May 24, 1952, he married Carolyn R. (Kennedy) McGraw. She preceded him...

Ray K. Woodruff

Ray K. Woodruff

Nov 18, 2017

Ray K. Woodruff, 69, died at 8:21 a.m. November 18, 2017 in Westerville, OH.

He was born May 2, 1948 in North Wilkesboro, NC. to Arthur (deceased) and Mary Woodruff, who survives in Harrod, OH. On July 6, 1968, he married Linda Lee Dessenberg, who survives in Lima.

Ray worked as a sprinkler fitter out...

Kathy L. Patten

Kathy L. Patten

Nov 12, 2017

Kathy L. Patten, 70 of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and formerly of Lima, died of heart failure at her home on Sunday, November 12, 2017.  Friends may call on Tuesday, November 21 at the Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home from 2-4 and 6-8 P.M. followed by a Chaplet of Divine Mercy Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10...

Helen Louise Overly

Helen Louise Overly

Nov 12, 2017

Helen Louise Overly

93, died at 10:45 PM on November 12, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.

Helen was born on May 7, 1924, in Dola, Ohio, to the late George E. Reth and Orra O. (Bowman) Reth.  On July 13, 1947, she married Truman C. Overly Jr, he preceded her...

Urbanus Burdette Crites

Urbanus Burdette Crites

Nov 11, 2017

Urbanus Burdette Crites,

93, died at 11:20 P.M. on Saturday, November 11, 2017, at Elmcroft Assisted Living Center in Lima, Ohio.

Urbanus was born on Wednesday, May 28, 1924, in Cridersville, to the late Zeldon and Lillian (Edgington) Crites.  On Thursday, July 29, 1943, he married Ora Lee “Gracie” who preceded him in...

Bernice Boyed

Bernice Boyed

Nov 11, 2017

Bernice Boyed,

93, died the afternoon of November 11, 2017, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

She was born on February 25, 1924, in Greeley County, Nebraska, to George and Clara (Huebner) Fenton, who preceded her in death.  She was one of six children, Eddie, Myrtle and Harold who are all deceased;...

William S. Reed

William S. Reed

Nov 9, 2017

William S. Reed,

96, died at 3 AM on Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio.

William was born on Monday, August 1, 1921, in Lima, to the late Melvin and Lovie (McGinnis) Reed.  On Saturday, October 2, 1943, he married Ruth E. Reese who preceded him in death...

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