May 28, 2023
Lima, Ohio Joshua “Josh” S. Fowler, 33, passed away on May 28, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Josh was born on June 22, 1989, to Timothy “Tim” Fowler and Mary (Bassani) Fowler who both survive in Olmsted Falls, OH. On September 4, ...May 28, 2023
Sidney, OH Carrie E. Denson, 76, passed away on May 28, 2023, at 3:44 am, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Carrie was born July 17, 1946 in Columbus Grove, OH, to the late Lester Budd and Thelma (Lusk) Edwards who survi...May 26, 2023
Geraldine Ann (Hall) Luke-May, 80 of Delphos, passed away May 26, 2023, at Vancrest of Delphos. Gerri was born September 27, 1942 in Lima to Donald Gale and Wilma (Camper) Hall, who preceded her in death. On December 1, 1999, she married Bud May,...May 25, 2023
Pandora Heaven's gates opened up for Rosa Lee Greenway, 93 on May 25, 2023 after a short illness. She was born on July 31, 1929 in Allen County at the Garner House to the late Emil and Lula Mae (Garner) Altstaetter. Rosa Lee married George Richard...May 21, 2023
Michael Jay Riepenhoff (52), an adored husband and loving father, brother, friend, coach, and mentor, passed away early morning Sunday, May 21st, 2023. He was born to Madalyn and Don Riepenhoff on July 18, 1970, the youngest of eight siblings. He...May 21, 2023
Leola Lucille (Chiles) Lanker, 59 of Lima, passed away May 21st, 2023 at Lima Memorial surrounded by her children. Leola was born August 29th, 1963 to Thomas and Sierra (Kohli) Chiles. Leola was a 1982 graduate of Bath High School and Apollo Career...May 20, 2023
Lima, Ohio Wayne E. Hyvarinen Jr., age 58, was called into presence of the Lord at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center. Wayne was born August 11, 1964, in Lima, OH, to the late Wayne E. Sr., and Arr...May 19, 2023
Margaret M. Foster, 87, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at 8:00 pm, at the Wyngate Senior Living Community, Lima. She was born April 4, 1936 in Carnegie, PA to John H. and Margaret M. (Deller) Lynch who preceded her in death. On November 4, 195...May 19, 2023
Bluffton Rita Jane (Swartz) Benroth, 65, passed away May 19, 2023 at her residence. Jane was born September 19, 1957 in Fostoria to Harry F.and Margaret M. (Ostrander) Swartz. On July 13, 1990 she married Scott Benroth who preceded her in death on...May 16, 2023
Geneva E. Ditto, age 90 of Lima, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at 6:29 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System after a brief illness. She was born March 17, 1933 in Pineville, KY, to Jacob and Florida (Partin) Money who preceded her in death. On ...May 16, 2023
Bluffton Carol Jean Musser, 80, passed away May 16, 2023 at the Meadows of Ottawa. Carol was born March 21, 1943 in Glandorf to the late Oscar and Adaline (Knippen) Kleman. On May 9, 1964, she married Jerry Musser and he preceded her in death on J...May 15, 2023
Veronica S. Catlett, 49, of Lima, passed away at 12:18 PM on Monday, May 15, 2023 at her residence. She was born on November 21, 1973 in Lima to Timothy "Tim" Floyd Catlett, who preceded her in death, and raised by her step-father Tommy Hendley wh...Richard "Richie" Monroe Compton II
May 12, 2023
Richard "Richie" Monroe Compton II, 58 of Lima, passed away May 12, 2023, at his home. Richie was born January 25, 1965 in Lima, to Larry "Joe" Sr. and Lois (Woodall) Compton; his father survives him in Lima and his mother preceded him in death. ...May 12, 2023
Lima, Ohio Michael "Mike" "Moose" J. Vonderembse, 62, passed away on May 12, 2023, at 6:37 pm, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, after a twenty seven year long battle with Melanoma Cancer. Mike was born August 7, 1960 in Li...May 12, 2023
Lima, OH Kelly Ann Ward, age 61, passed away May 12, 2023, at 8:11 am, at The Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center with her loving father by her side. Kelly was born October 12, 1961 in Lima, OH, to Ron and Carol (Boyd) Ward. Her mother ...May 12, 2023
Bluffton Loverta White, 91, passed away May 12, 2023 at her residence. Loverta was born July 4, 1931 in Sharp Chapel, Tennessee to the late Dewey and Louadis (Pierce) Wilson. On June 12, 1972 she married Leroy White who preceded her in death on Oc...May 10, 2023
Lima, OH Linda L. Musto, age 80, passed away May 10, 2023, at 5:00 pm, at the Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center. Linda was born October 21, 1942, in Lima, OH, to George E. and Hazel I. (Boroff) Hadding who preceded her in death. On July ...May 8, 2023
Barbara A. Graham, 88, of Lima passed away at 6:28 AM on Monday, May 8, 2023 at her residence. She was born on September 30, 1934 in Hardin County to Dale and Doris (Tawney) Smith, who both preceded her in death. On September 29, 1963, she marrie...May 7, 2023
Pandora Ilo R. Martin, 90, passed away May 7, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center of Findlay. Ilo was born April 29, 1933 in Pandora, to Harry and Caroline (Schumacher) VanScoder who preceded her in death. On March 15, 1952 she married Donald 'Don...May 6, 2023
Lima, Ohio Carol J. Botkin, age 83, passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Cridersville Health Care Center. Carol was born February 18, 1940, in Lima, OH, to Russel Haller and Virginia Wheeler who both preceded her in death. On ...May 6, 2023
Beaverdam Frederic P. Andrews, 102, passed away May 6, 2023, at his residence. Frederic was born September 27, 1920 in Bluffton, to Paul and Clara (Fett) Andrews who preceded him in death. He later married Orpha (Johnson) Andrews who preceded him...May 6, 2023
Don R. Klingler, 82, passed away May 6, 2023, at Willow Ridge - Betty House. Don was born December 23, 1940 in Orange Township, Bluffton, to Columbus and Mildred (Stratton) Klingler who preceded him in death. He later married Nancy (Mericle) Klin...May 5, 2023
LaFayette, Ohio Linda Sue Crouch, age 72, passed away at 2:05 p.m. on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Shawnee Manor Nursing Home. Linda was born September 26, 1950, in Lima, OH, to Frank E. and Marilyn J. (Maxwell) MaGaw who both preceded her in d...May 3, 2023
Melissa Ann Gilbreath, 51 of Elida, was called home to Heaven on May 3, 2023, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center. Melissa was born July 29, 1971, in Lima, to Dan and Vickie (Mowery) Gilbreath, who survive her in Elida. Melissa was a 1...May 2, 2023
Lima, Ohio O'Dell Walton, Sr., 76, passed away on May 2, 2023, at 1:02 pm, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. O'Dell was born January 29, 1947 in Chicago, IL, to Cread and Virginia (King) Walton who both preceded him in dea...