Obituaries
Deborah Boop
Apr 24, 2025
Deborah Boop, 74, passed away on April 24, 2025, at The Springs of Lima.
Deborah was born on October 24, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to Ralph & Ruth (Caughman) Perrin. On November 15, 2016, she married Roy W. Boop, who preceded her in death on January 31, 2024
Deborah was a 1969 graduate of Lima Senior High and had worked as a...
Rebecca "Becky" Mathews
Apr 23, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Mathews, 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at her residence.
Becky was born on April 8, 1953, in Lima, Ohio to James H. and Clara Louise (Thines) Gillispie. On March 26, 1988, she married Alan Mathews, who survives in Lima.
Becky was a 1971 graduate of Lima Central Catholic. Becky enjoyed gardening and listening to music. She also...
Lucille Chapman
Apr 22, 2025
K. Lucille Chapman, 99, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Lima Convalescent Home.
Lucille was born on December 19, 1925, in Lima, Ohio to Perle R. and Mabel (Mawhorr) Chapman.
Lucille was the youngest of six children, having 4 brothers and 1 sister. She was a 1943 graduate of South High School. On March 30, 1947, at the age of...
Betty Jo Tenny
Apr 19, 2025
Betty Jo Tenny, 87, passed away on April 19, 2025, at Mennonite Memorial Home.
Betty was born on June 25, 1937, in Lima, Ohio to Harold and Evelyn (Proctor) Sielschott. On April 23, 1960, she married Wayne Tenny, who preceded her in death on May 6, 2001.
Betty was a member of the New Creation Lutheran Church, Elida, Ohio. She had worked...
Imogene "Genie" Ruth Swick
Apr 17, 2025
Imogene (Genie) Ruth Swick, 93, of Elida, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida, after a long and fulfilling life.
She was born on January 16, 1932, in Lima, Ohio, to Charles W and Iva E (Bowers) Fisher who preceded her in death; as did brothers Ira Donald, Richard, Charles Fisher and sister, Cleora Howard. On...
Paul Henry Eley Jr.
Apr 12, 2025
Paul H. Eley Jr., 82, passed away at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center on April 12, 2025. Following a brief illness, with family at his bedside. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Martha (Mooney) Eley, granddaughter, Tristan Eley, and sister-in-law, Candyce (Miller) Moreland.
Paul is survived by his wife of 61 years, Sherri (Miller) Eley, a sister,...
Gary E. Hardesty
Apr 12, 2025
Gary E. Hardesty, 77, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s surrounded by his family.
Gary was born on August 29, 1947, in Lima to the late James Dewey Hardesty and Elizabeth Jane (Bushong) Fiedler.
On November 14, 1973, he married Carman {Parente}, who preceded him in death on February 8, 2020. Gary was a staff sergeant...
Larry E. Mason
Apr 10, 2025
Larry E. Mason, 82, of Lima, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at The Springs of Lima. He was born on May 12, 1942, in Lima to the late Leonard F. Mason and Donna {Potts} Sites.
On February 10, 1962, he married Kathleen Murray, who survives in Lima. He retired from Ford Motor Company...
David Frank Fox
Apr 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of David Fox October 8, 1976 – April 9, 2025
David Fox was born on October 8, 1976, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania and raised with love by his mother, Lorraine Fox-Andrews in Trenton, New Jersey. Alongside his siblings Angelo and Rachel, David grew up surrounded by family who shaped the man he became—kind, thoughtful, and full of heart....
Nicole M (Piercefield) Boyd
Apr 3, 2025
Nicole M. (Piercefield) Boyd, 47, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Nicole was born on May 17, 1977, in Lima, Ohio to Ken and Karen Piercefield. She married Willie Boyd, who survives in Carmel, Indiana.
Nicole was born and raised in Lima, Ohio, a graduate of UNOH, receiving both her Bachelors in Business and a Masters in Business Administration. She was...
VaLaire J. Orchard
Mar 29, 2025
VaLaire Jane Rilee Orchard passed away peacefully on March 29th at Lima Memorial Hospital at the age of ninety-eight while surrounded by family.
Born in New Orleans to Clair and Wanda (Brunstrom) Rilee on May 20, 1926, VaLaire became part of their Vaudeville show at the age of fourteen months performing throughout the United States and Canada, while also appearing in movies...
Charles Edwards Blayney III
Mar 24, 2025
Charles Edward Blayney III, 79, passed away on March 24, 2025 at Wyngate Senior Living Center.
Ed was born February 4, 1946 to the late Charles Edward Blayney, Jr., and Eva Jean Palmer Blayney.
He was a graduate of Ohio State University. Ed enjoyed reading, especially John Grisham novels, and watching sports on television. He also enjoyed being outdoors and going on...
Wilma Jean Best
Mar 20, 2025
Wilma Jean Best, went to meet her Savior on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at The Springs of Lima, after 100 blessed years on this Earth.
Jean was born on March 4, 1925, in Cairo, Ohio, to Ward and Helen (Crom) Wert. She was first married to Donald Best who preceded her in death on February 22, 1974. On November 26, 1975,...
Alice Yvonne Rader
Mar 15, 2025
Alice Y. Rader, 102, of Wapakoneta, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at her home. She was born on November 12, 1922 to the late William and May Sheppard.
She was a graduate of Lima South High School. She was a life member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Lima and the Bluffton Senior Center. She was a past member...
Thomas Doll
Mar 8, 2025
Thomas Doll, 86, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Provision Living of Findlay. He was born on May 8, 1938 in Madison, Wisconsin.
Growing up, Tom became an enthusiastic Wisconsin Badger basketball and football fan. In the late 60’s, he relocated his family to Ohio to begin a successful career at Ford Motor engine plant. In the 80’s, he...
Norma Jean Chapman
Mar 4, 2025
Norma Jean Chapman, 97, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, peacefully surrounded by her family.
Jean was born on April 4, 1927, in Jasonville, Indiana, the daughter of Howard C. and Emma J. Baker, who preceded her in death. On Tuesday, December 24, 1946, she married the love of her life, Earl “Benji” Chapman Jr., who preceded her in death...
Pamela Kay Mathias
Mar 2, 2025
Pamela Kay Mathias, 61, passed away at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Pamela was born on February 14, 1964, in Lima, Ohio, to John S. Smith and Elwanda Irene (Rodenberger) Long. On July 15, 1992, she married Craig Mathias, who survives in Lima.
Pamela loved her kitties and is survived by Miggy, while Prince and...
Jay J. Stephens
Feb 28, 2025
Jay Stephens, 59, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s.
Jay was born on September 19, 1965, in Ocala, Florida to John Henry and Lucille (Poplin) Stephens.
Jay was a 1984 graduate of Lima Senior High School. Jay loved to work and he loved animals. He worked at Metakote, AAP, Honda, and most recently Steiner Stock Farms...
Marilyn Nancy Horvath
Feb 27, 2025
Marilyn Nancy Horvath, 87, passed away at 7:06 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Meadows of Kalida.
Marilyn was born on September 20, 1937, in Lima, Ohio, to Donald & Daisy (Cockerel) Hahn. On March 10, 1951, she married Steve Horvath, who preceded her in death on January 24, 2009.
Marilyn retired from Bluffton Hospital where she had worked in...
Karyn Lee Stokes
Feb 27, 2025
Karyn Stokes, born on February 5, 1950, to Paul and Marilyn Krayer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and dedication to children.
Karyn grew up alongside her brothers, Timothy and Brett Krayer; her sister, Kitt (Krayer) Pendergast; and her bonus sister, Mimi (Mitchell) Morrison. In 1976, she married the love of her...
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