Obituaries
Bennie Ricker
Sep 14, 2024
Bennie Ricker, 84, passed away at 2:50 pm on Saturday September 14, 2024, at St. Rita’s.
Bennie was born on September 20, 1939, in Hi Hat, Kentucky, to James Hillard Ricker and Channie (Frazier) Ricker.
Bennie graduated from McDowell High School in Kentucky. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 36-1/2 years as a crankshaft repairman. He played guitar and bass guitar,...
Alden W. Brunk
Sep 11, 2024
Alden W. Brunk, 82, passed away at 9:28 a.m. on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at Lima Convalescent Home.
Alden was born on December 17, 1941, in Elida, Ohio, to the late Wilbur and Florence (Diller) Brunk. On March 20, 1965, he married Violet (Kanagy) Brunk, who survives in Lima.
Alden was a member of Lima Community Church of the Nazarene. He enjoyed...
Donald Eugene Page
Sep 10, 2024
Donald Page, 81, passed away on September 10, 2024, at Kessler Estates in Lima.
Don was born on November 2, 1942, in Lima, Ohio, to William A. & Rosemary C. (Smith) Page.
Don served in the United States Army with the 54th Combat Engineers in Germany. He was a member of Amvets Post #1, American Legion Post #96, and Orioles Nest #173....
Yvonne Mae Jackson
Sep 7, 2024
Yvonne Mae Jackson, 89, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at her home. She was born on December 20, 1934 in Florence, Alabama to Claire Barnett and Sherman Boddie. When she was two, her mother passed away and she was then raised by her grandparents, Carrie and George Barnett.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents;...
Carolyn V. Snider
Sep 7, 2024
Carolyn V. Snider, 91, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s surrounded by her loving sons.
Carolyn was born on January 17, 1933, in Lima, Ohio, to Richard and Flo (Dedrick) Cowles who preceded her in death. She is also preceded in death by her husband Jack G. Wagner; son Joseph Wagner; brother...
Helen Isaac
Sep 7, 2024
Helen Isaac, 94, passed away at 7:34 p.m. on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at her home in Lima.
Helen was born on May 2, 1930, in Ashcamp, Kentucky, to the late John B. and Alta D. (Fleming) Phipps. On May 27, 1946, she married the love of her life, Milliard Isaac, who preceded her in death on November 26, 2003.
Helen was...
Ronald Williamson
Sep 5, 2024
Mr. Ronald Lynn Williamson, age 64 of Lima passed away peacefully on September 5, 2024, at 6:48pm at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
He was born in Lima on October 9, 1959 to the late Clayton Francis Sr. and Irene Hazel (Morris) Williamson.
Ronnie or Ron, as he was known by most who knew him was an avid businessman and serial...
Melissa R. Reynolds
Sep 3, 2024
Melissa R. Reynolds, 53, passed away and went to be with the Lord in the early morning of Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
She stayed strong and maintained her faith throughout her battle with COPD. Missy was born in Lima, Ohio, at Memorial Hospital on November 10, 1970.
Missy will be remembered as a devoted mother who always...
David Grant Shambarger
Aug 29, 2024
David Grant Shambarger born January 17, 1943, in Lima, Ohio, passed Thursday, August 29, 2024, at the age of 81, of heart failure.
It is with deep sadness that we share the loss of our beloved David. David was the eldest son of the late Louis and Margaret (Moore) Shambarger. He is survived by his siblings: Linda (Glen) Miller, Susan Shambarger,...
Dennis McGraw
Aug 25, 2024
Dennis John McGraw Jr., 92, formerly of Lima, went to be with our Lord at 2:20 pm on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at his home in Willoughby, surrounded by his family. Denny was born on March 5, 1932, in Lima, the son of the late Mary Louise (Stoll) and Dennis McGraw Sr.
Denny graduated from St. Rose High School, class of...
Elizabeth Monica Finn
Aug 23, 2024
DATELINE: Ft. Wayne, IN
Elizabeth Monica Finn, 87, previously of Lima, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2024, at StoryPoint Senior Living in Ft. Wayne, IN.
Monica was born on December 5, 1936, in County Kildare, Ireland, to the late John and Margaret (Massey) Rush. On June 14, 1958, she married Michael Anthony Finn, who preceded her in death on...
James Richard Grogan Sr.
Aug 23, 2024
James R. Grogan Sr., 73, passed away at 11:20 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. James was born on April 9, 1951, in Bucyrus, OH, to James Haskel and Beverly Ann (Fredricks) Grogan.
James served as a Marine during the Vietnam Era from 1969 to 1974. In his early years he was a mailman and motorcycle policeman,...
Lewis Eugene Russell
Aug 21, 2024
Lewis Eugene Russell passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's.
Lewis was born December 8, 1950 in Dayton, Ohio to the late Harold C. Russell and Nancy (Stubblefield) Harmon.
Lewis served in the U.S. Navy from 1971 - 1975 and then was a truck driver for 27 years. On February 9, 1998 he married RoxAnna (Edwards) Russell,...
Betty Hahn
Aug 19, 2024
Betty Hahn, 102, passed away at 10:30 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024, at her home.
Betty was born on February 22, 1922, in Lima, to the late Herman Herman and Frances (Gorham) Phillips. In April of 1940, she married Paul G Hahn Sr., who preceded her in death in 1973.
Betty was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church since 1955....
Gerald Strayer
Aug 16, 2024
Gerald “Jerry” M. Strayer, 89, passed away at 10:38 p.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024, at St. Rita’s Hospital.
Gerald was born on April 29, 1935, in Lima, Ohio, to the late LaVerne F. “Dutch” Strayer and Geraldine (Detrick) Strayer. On January 13, 1954, he married Wanda K. (Osmon) Strayer, who survives in Lima, Ohio.
He loved to sing. Whether it was...
Nodja R. DeVita
Aug 15, 2024
Nodja R. DeVita, 77, passed away at 1:52 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Otterbein of Cridersville.
Nodja was born on February 22, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to William Soloman and Ruth Mary (Woods) Keller. On September 24, 1964, she married Thomas DeVita who preceded her in death on April 8, 2006.
Nodja enjoyed bowling and golfing. She loved spending time...
Michael "Mike" Walter Hull
Aug 14, 2024
Michael Walter “Mike” Hull, 84, passed away peacefully at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Mike was born May 6, 1940, in Ottawa, Ohio to the late William S. and Elizabeth “Libby” (Borer) Hull.
Mike was a 1959 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School and served in the United States Navy. He worked for Sears...
Julia Pope
Aug 9, 2024
LIMA – Julia M. Pope, 82, of Lima, passed away on August 9, 2024 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born on November 1, 1941 to the late George and Velma (Schroeder) Pope.
Julia will be missed by many friends that had the pleasure of working with her through the years. She was friendly, kind and helpful to those around her....
David Stewart Adams
Aug 9, 2024
David Stewart Adams, 85, died at 7:57 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2024, at his home in Lima.
He was born November 5, 1938, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the only child of David and Catherine (Cameron) Beach. In 1943 his mother divorced his birth father after he deserted the family. His mother remarried and David was adopted in 1946 by Lawrence...
B. William Osenbaugh
Aug 6, 2024
B. William Osenbaugh, 63, passed away at 11:28 p.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Bill was born on December 14, 1960, in Lima, Ohio. He was adopted and raised by his loving grandparents, William Clifford and Patti (Camomile) Osenbaugh.
Bill worked as a security guard for Martin Investigative Services. He enjoyed working on cars, was...
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