Obituaries

Virgil E Thines

Virgil E Thines

Aug 14, 2017

Virgil E. Thines 86, died at 3:20 PM on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio. Virgil E. was born on Monday, November 24, 1930, in Delphos, Ohio, to the late Virgil H. Thines and Mary (Keiffer) Thines. On Saturday, April 7, 1956, he married Georgia Mae (Nichols) Thines who survives in Lima. He was...

Michael James McPheron

Michael James McPheron

Aug 14, 2017

Michael James McPheron 69, died at 9:08 AM on Monday, August 14, 2017, at Lima Memorial Health System. Michael was born on May 30, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to James McPheron and Catherine (Garner) McPheron, they survive in Lima. Michael graduated from Lima Central Catholic in 1966 and then joined the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. Michael...

Brandon Lee Matos

Brandon Lee Matos

Aug 13, 2017

Brandon Lee Matos Age 23, died at 10:48 p.m., August 13, 2017, at University Hospital of Cleveland Medical Center. Brandon was born April 14, 1994, in Avon Park, Florida. His parents, mother Nilsa Santiago Chapman, step father Alan Chapman, and father Larry Matos, survive in Lima. Brandon had worked at Taylor Kia in Lima, as a head porter / inventory...

E. Ray Shinabery

E. Ray Shinabery

Aug 11, 2017

E. Ray Shinabery 89, of Bluffton, Ohio, died shortly before midnight on Friday, Aug. 11, at Mennonite Memorial Home. His family spent round-the-clock hours with him in the last two weeks of his life, including staying by his bedside and sleeping in his room to attend to his needs. Ray was born in Lima on Feb. 22, 1928, to E....

Robert Todd Whitacre

Robert Todd Whitacre

Aug 4, 2017

Robert Todd Whitacre, of Elida, Ohio, died Friday evening, Aug. 4, 2017, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima after a brief illness. He was 55. Rob was born Sept. 13, 1961, in Columbus, Ohio, to Raymond E. and Barbara J. (Brandt) Whitacre. He graduated from Hoover High School in North Canton in 1979. He graduated from The Ohio State...

Keith T. Burkholder

Keith T. Burkholder

Aug 3, 2017

Keith T. Burkholder 57, died at 8:35 A.M. on August 3, 2017 at his residence in Lima, Ohio. Keith was born on January 17, 1960, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Arthur Robert Burkholder and Betty (Edwin Linke) (Drew) Burkholder, his mother survives. On August 26, 1989, he married Connie (Fink) Burkholder, she survives in Lima. Keith was so proud...

Robert "Bubba" Donavon Lones Jr

Robert "Bubba" Donavon Lones Jr

Aug 1, 2017

Robert "Bubba" Donavon Lones Jr., 43, died on Tuesday, August 01, 2017. Robert "Bubba" was born on October 1, 1973, in Lima, to Robert Donavon Lones Sr. and Diana L. (Newman) Lones, who both survive in Lima. Robert worked at Milanos and Lima Powder Coating. He enjoyed hunting and was a fan of Atlanta Falcon Football. Anyone that knew Bubba...

Daniel Joseph "Danny" Killian

Daniel Joseph "Danny" Killian

Jul 31, 2017

Daniel Joseph "Danny" Killian 58, died at 6:39 PM on Monday, July 31, 2017, at his residence in Lima, Ohio. Daniel was born on August 10, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late George Killian and Norlene (Guthrie) Killian. On September 19, 2007, he married Courtney (Greenup) Killian, who survives. Danny was employed at the Husky Refinery for 35 years...

Ruth Elaine Fry

Ruth Elaine Fry

Jul 29, 2017

Ruth Elaine Fry 91, died at 9:57 AM on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at her residence in Lima, Ohio. Ruth was born on July 13, 1926, in Delphos, Ohio to the late Cyril James and Margaret Mary {Harter} Brennan. On January 10, 1948, in Delphos, Ohio, she married James R. Fry, who preceded her in death on November 16, 2011....

Garrett Ray Chafin

Garrett Ray Chafin

Jul 28, 2017

Garrett Ray Chafin passed away at 2:30 PM July 28, 2017, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio. He was born November 6, 1948 in Logan, West Virginia to Ray and Jo (Garrett) Chafin. His father preceded him in death on June 5, 2008. His mother survives in Lima. On September 3, 1993, he married Marsha Loebbaka. Garrett...

Memphis E. Remi Griffin

Memphis E. Remi Griffin

Jul 19, 2017

Memphis E. Remi Griffin, passed away at 3:53 AM on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. Memphis was born on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, in Lima, Ohio, to Joshua Dean Griffin and Diana Marie (Bollinger) Smeal both parents survive in Ada. He is survived by siblings, Karson Bower, Chelsea Smeal and Mason Rockhold; paternal...

Teresa Agnes Brown

Teresa Agnes Brown

Jul 16, 2017

Teresa Agnes Brown 93, died at 7:05 PM on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima, OH. Teresa was born on January 14, 1924, in Lima, OH, to the late Joseph Francis Link and Gladys (Lyle) Link. On June 18, 1949, she married Raymond Patrick Brown Sr. who preceded her in death on December 24, 1996....

Ruth E. Reed

Ruth E. Reed

Jul 12, 2017

Ruth E. Reed, 92, died at 5:55 AM on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, at Lima Convalescent Home in Lima, Ohio. Ruth was born on Saturday, August 16, 1924, in Lima, to the late Monte A. and Marie [Stayner] Reese. On October 2, 1943, she married William "Bill' S. Reed who survives in Lima. Ruth had been a secretary at Allen...

Helen M. Johnson

Helen M. Johnson

Jul 9, 2017

Helen M. Johnson 98, died at 4:20 PM on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Liberty Retirement Of, Lima, Ohio. Helen was born on September 10, 1918, in Wisconsin, to the late Peter Werling and Mary (Pangratz) Werling. Helen was self employed as a housekeeper and care giver. She loved playing cards, especially with her grandkids, loved baseball, and watching the...

James Russell Winslow

James Russell Winslow

Jul 9, 2017

James Russell Winslow, 80, passed away at 5 AM on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio. James was born on Sunday, January 17, 1937, in Rushville, Indiana, to Ralph and Claribel (Sipe) Winslow. On Monday, July 25, 1960, he married Ruth Stine who survives in Lima. James served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1959....

Larry Donley

Larry Donley

Jul 9, 2017

Larry Franklin Donley 68, died at 2:16 PM on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Larry was born on Saturday, May 21, 1949, in Van Wert, Ohio, to the late Bennie Donley and Delia Lou (Radabaugh) Donley. He worked for Culp Tree Service as a tree trimmer. He was an avid gardener, great story teller,...

Maria Rosado

Maria Rosado

Jul 9, 2017

Maria B. Rosado 82, died at 4:44 PM on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit in Lima Ohio. Maria was born on August 25, 1934, in Ponce, Puerto, Rico, to the late Pedro Juan Villamil and Providencia (Colon) Villamil. On December 21, 1962, she married Raul Rosado. Maria got a Bachelor's degree from The Catholic University...

Ann J. Roznowski

Ann J. Roznowski

Jul 8, 2017

Ann J. Roznowski, 90, died at 4:20 AM on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Burton's Ridge Assisted Living in Lima, Ohio. Ann was born on Friday, August 20, 1926, in Birch Run, Michigan, to the late Albert and Victoria [Soytas] Warzecha. On Monday, August 16, 1948, in Michigan, she married Ervin R. Roznowski who preceded her in death on July...

Billie Eugene Truesdale

Billie Eugene Truesdale

Jul 7, 2017

Billie Eugene Truesdale, 81, died at 4:25 PM on Friday, July 7, 2017, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit in Lima, Ohio. Billie was born on Friday, August 23, 1935, in Lima, to the late John and Ruth [Phillips] Truesdale. Billie enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved serving the Lord by working at Mt. Lookout and church projects. He is survived...

Darlene R. Coffman

Darlene R. Coffman

Jul 5, 2017

Darlene R. Coffman, 85, passed away at 5:41 AM on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit in Lima. Darlene was born on Monday, August 17, 1931, in Culver, Indiana, to Millard and Mildred [Hattery] Bok. On Sunday, March 6, 1949, she married Virgil J. Coffman who preceded her in death on February 3, 2010. Darlene retired...

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