Obituaries

Dorothy J Steward

Dorothy J Steward

Dec 26, 2016

Dorothy J. Steward 94, died at 6:50 AM on Monday, December 26, 2016, at Springfield Regional Medical Center in Springfield, Ohio. Dorothy was born on October 1, 1922, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Samuel Paradore and Ethel Mae (Owens) Paradore. She married David Steward on September 16, 1944 and he preceded her in death on January 20, 1970. She...

Janice A. Crosina

Janice A. Crosina

Dec 23, 2016

Janice A. Crosina, 81, died at 12:40 PM on Friday, December 23, 2016, at University of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana. Janice was born on Sunday, August 25, 1935, in Lima, to Lewis Carl and Mabel [Taylor] Miller. On Thursday, July 3, 1958, she married John R. Crosina, who survives in Gomer. Janice was a music and choir teacher at Elida...

Stephen Hardwick

Stephen Hardwick

Dec 22, 2016

Stephen Hardwick, 62, died at 3:40 AM on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center. Stephen was born on Sunday, October 10, 1954 in Lima, to Paul and Ida [Wilkerson] Hardwick who both survive. Stephen loved going to, and participating in Auctions. He was a very loving and giving person, who will be very much missed. He loved...

Katherine A. Thomason

Katherine A. Thomason

Dec 15, 2016

Katherine A. Thomason, 93, died at 5:36 AM on Thursday, December 15, 2016, at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit in Lima. Katherine was born on Monday, July 16, 1923, in Toledo, to the late Constantine and Mary (Pappas) Maludy. On Saturday, November 20, 1943, she married James C. Thomason who preceded her in death. Katherine was a 1941 graduate of...

Shirley Ann Ludwig

Shirley Ann Ludwig

Dec 12, 2016

Shirley Ann Ludwig 76, died at 2:04 AM on Monday, December 12, 2016, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. Shirley was born on January 19, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William Page and Rosemary Catherine (Smith) Page. On Monday, April 7, 1969, she married Bernard Eugene "Bernie" Ludwig. He preceded her in death on October 25, 2005....

Marvin Lee Mullett

Marvin Lee Mullett

Dec 12, 2016

Marvin Lee Mullett 69, died on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Lima Memorial Health System in Lima, Ohio. Marvin was born on December 9, 1947 to the late Willard Mullett and Delma (Combs) Mullett. On October 4, 1969, he married Diane (Frueh) Mullett, she survies in Lima. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and the Carpenters Local...

Carolyn Ann Mitchell

Carolyn Ann Mitchell

Dec 12, 2016

Carolyn Ann Mitchell, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 12, 2016, in the company of her family. She was born on September 4, 1936, in Lima, Ohio, to Richard and Mary Roberts, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Tony Mitchell. They were married on June 5, 1955, at the Elm Street...

Linda "Penny" Bucher

Linda "Penny" Bucher

Dec 10, 2016

Linda "Penny" Bucher, 76, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 10, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents Maynard and Margaret Werking, her son Thomas Bucher, and a brother Richard "Dick" Werking. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Carl. They were married on March 25, 1961. Also surviving are her sons Robert Bucher...

C. Louise Clapper

C. Louise Clapper

Dec 8, 2016

C. Louise Clapper, 89, died at 7:15 PM on Thursday, December 08, 2016, at her residence, surrounded by her loved ones. Louise was born on Tuesday, April 5, 1927, in Lima, to the late Rex A. and Florence (McClain) Mathews. On Wednesday, December 25, 1946, in Delphos, she married James Allen Clapper who survives in Lima. Louise was a homemaker....

Marjorie Ann Betz

Marjorie Ann Betz

Dec 7, 2016

Marjorie Ann Betz, 94, died at 9 PM on Wednesday, December 7, 2016, at Brookdale Bowling Green. Marjorie was born on Saturday, September 16, 1922, in St. Marys, to the late Isom and Josephine (Unghrun) Fike. On Sunday, October 7, 1945, she married Howard Layman Betz and spent the next 60 wonderful years together. He preceded her in death in...

Sidney Miracle Maxwell

Sidney Miracle Maxwell

Dec 5, 2016

Sidney Miracle Maxwell passed on to glory, December 5, 2016. She was born on February 24, 1928 to Cordell and Mossie (Mason) Miracle in Kentucky. She and David Maxwell were married July 12, 1948. David preceded her in death May 31, 2016. In younger days, Sundays began early as she and her sisters, Gilberta and Angeline, sang gospel songs on...

Gertrude L Phillips

Gertrude L Phillips

Dec 4, 2016

Gertrude L. Phillips "Mama Duke", 75 of Lima, was called home on December 4, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on June 18, 1941 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Robert and Margie {Towsey} Hardman. She lived life to the fullest. She battled MS for over 40 years, and was a fighter from start...

Thomas E. Frail

Thomas E. Frail

Dec 3, 2016

Thomas E. Frail 82, died at 1:30 AM on Saturday, December 03, 2016, in Lima, Ohio. Thomas was born October 8, 1934 in Lima to Frank and Myrtle Priddy Frail, who preceded him in death. On December 22, 1956, he married Carolyn (Cantieny) Frail, who preceded him in death on July 12, 2012. Mr. Frail was a 1953 graduate of...

Laszlo Hajba

Laszlo Hajba

Nov 30, 2016

Laszlo Hajba, 79, passed peacefully in his sleep on Monday, November 28, 2016, at his residence in Lima. Laszlo was born on Tuesday, April 13, 1937, outside of Budapest, Hungary. In 1961 he married Darlene Rinaldi who preceded him in death. Laszlo came to the United States December 7, 1956 through Camp Kilmer in New Jersey. He was part of...

Sola Hamilton

Sola Hamilton

Nov 28, 2016

Sola Hamilton 98, died at 6:30 AM on Monday, November 28, 2016, at Lima Manor Care Center. Sola was born on Wednesday, March 13, 1918, in Magiffin, Kentucky, to the late Johney Wireman and Dona (Allen) Wireman. Sola married Miles C. Hamilton on March 25, 1937. He preceded her in death. She had worked for Westinghouse and Yale Brothers Printing...

Ronald Gail Clark

Ronald Gail Clark

Nov 27, 2016

Ronald Gail Clark, 75, of Lima, passed away on November 27, 2016 at his son's residence. Ron was born on December 3, 1940 in Coshocton, Ohio to Arthur and Mary {Middaugh} Clark, who preceded him in death. On June 16, 1962, Ron married Sandra Roach, who preceded him in death on February 22, 2014. Ron graduated from high school in...

Jacqueline Phalen

Jacqueline Phalen

Nov 26, 2016

Jacqueline H. (Farrow) Phalen, 87, of Lima, passed away at 2:25 P.M., at Shawnee Manor on November 26, 2016. She was born on January 8, 1929 in New York City, New York to Peter and Bertha (Must) Farrow who both preceded her in death. On October 14, 1946 she married Paul James Phalen who preceded her in death. Jacqueline was...

Harrison Fluitt Castlen

Harrison Fluitt Castlen

Nov 25, 2016

Harrison Fluitt Castlen Harrison was born in Columbia, South Carolina on June 30, 1951, to Colonel and Mrs. John (Irene) Castlen. Upon graduating from high school he joined the United States Army where he served for 12 years. Harrison then became a loyal employee at Cooper Foods Processing Plant for 22.5 years before retiring. Faith was a huge part of...

Ryan Joseph VanBuskirk

Ryan Joseph VanBuskirk

Nov 21, 2016

Ryan VanBuskirk, 35, of Wapakoneta, passed away on November 21, 2016 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 5, 1981 in Lima. On September 17, 2005, Ryan married Nicole Coon, who survives in Wapakoneta. Ryan is also survived by his sons Jordan and Braydin and his daughters Caylee and Avery, brother JJ (Michelle) VanBuskirk, parents Edwin (Robin) VanBuskirk...

Joseph Angel Eugene Lyle

Joseph Angel Eugene Lyle

Nov 19, 2016

Joseph Angel Eugene Lyle age 1, died at 6:12 PM on Friday, November 18, 2016, at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. Joseph was born on December 22, 2014, in Lima, Ohio, and he was the son of Dan Lyle and Phyllis (Kennedy) Lyle. He is also survived by paternal grandparents, Barb Greene, Lima, OH and Bill (Deb) Lyle, Lima,...

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