Pamela D. (Rinehart) Brown, 66, of Wapakoneta passed away at 6:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She was born on December 31, 1952 in Sidney, OH to George & Demetra (Schuler) Rinehart. On November 24, 1973 she married Eugene Brown, who preceded her in death. Survivors include six children; Jason (Darcy) Brown of Springboro, Jeffrey (Megan) Brown of Jackson Center, Jennifer Brown of Springboro, Janna (Jon) Manning of Miamisburg, Justin (Trisha) Brown of Mendon, Jessica Brown of...

Gloria J. Ketcham, 70, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:36 p.m. Thursday May 30, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.  Graveside services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.   The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

Virginia T. McAuley (Giggie), age 95, passed away May 24, 2019 at home in Pagosa Springs, CO.  She was born September 26, 1923 in Belington, West Virginia, the fifth child of Frederick Earl and Lenora Stalnaker Thompson. Giggie graduated from Point Pleasant High School in Point Pleasant, West Virginia in 1941 just prior to America’s involvement in WWII.  She passed her Civil Service Examinations shortly thereafter and moved with her parents to Washington, DC to work in the...

Alfred C. Hollenbacher, 78, of Wapakoneta passed away at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday May 22, 2019 at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born on December 22, 1940 to William & Bertha (Baker) Hollenbacher who preceded him in death.  On June 6, 1964 he married Doris Schroer and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include two children Sherrie (Doug) Fisher of Wapakoneta, Mark (Sandra) Hollenbacher of Botkins; 6 grandchildren Audrey (Michael) Wood, Erin (Michael) Ford, Colton Fisher, Braden Fisher,...

Betty A. Brown, 85, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:21 p.m. Wednesday May 1, 2019 at Otterbein, Cridersville surrounded by her family. She was born on June 19, 1933 in Glynwood, OH to Gerard J. & Hattie (Duval) McEvoy who preceded her in death.  On September 17, 1955 she married Robert J. Brown and he passed away on May 9, 2011. Survivors include four children; Diane (Rick) Place of Wapakoneta, Rick (Chris) Brown of Whitefish, MT, Steve (Mary) Brown of Cridersville, Ron (Lisa)...

John R. Downey, 67, of Wapakoneta passed away at 3:50 a.m. Tuesday April 30, 2019 at Community Health Professionals Hospice Center, Defiance. He was born on July 13, 1951 in Syracuse, NY to Russell K. & Kathryn (Reilly) Downey who have preceded him in death.  On July 22, 2000 he married Carla Now, who survives in Wapakoneta. He is also survived by two children, Thomas Downey of Las Vegas, NV and Margaret (Patrick) Hand of Fairborn; three grandchildren, Emily, Gracie, and Reilly...

Mary Kathryn (Myers) Reineke, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Auglaize Acres.  She was born on December 25, 1938, in Wapakoneta, to Francis M. & Goldie F. (Mayer) Myers, who have preceded her in death.  Mary had been married to James T. King, who passed away on August 22, 1984. Survivors include her son, David E. & Ronda Reineke, of Wapakoneta; daughter-in-law, Toni King, of Wapakoneta; five grandchildren, Chad & Joni King,...

Meryle Raymond Vermillion, 82, of Waynesfield passed away at 1:00 a.m. Sunday April 14, 2019 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born in Hardin County on July 2, 1936 to Jesse & Edna (VanSki) Vermillion who preceded him in death.  On December 10, 1958 he married Connie Dawson and she survives in Waynesfield. Survivors include 3 children Michael (Lisa) Vermillion of Wichita, KS, Bradley Vermillion of Eureka, CA, Cindy (Don) Kaufman of Waynesfield; 3 grandchildren Carl...

James L. Matson Sr., age 78 of Wapakoneta passed away at 5:29 a.m. Saturday at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Lima.  He was born on March 7, 1941, in Lima, Ohio to late Charles and Alberta (Hooker) Matson. On August 8, 1959, he married Faye Wireman and she survives in Wapakoneta.  Survivors include a son; James L. (Elona) Matson Jr. of Spencerville and two grandchildren; Christopher R. Matson of Columbus, Joycelyn (Jay) Ripa of Monroe; three great-grandchildren, and a sister...

James E. “Jim” Miller, 72, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:40 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his residence.  He was born on June 21, 1946, in Celina, to Clinton J. “Babe” & Nellie M. (Armstrong) Miller, who have preceded him in death.  On August 4, 1984, Jim married his best friend, Joyce A. Drury, who survives.  Survivors also include two daughters, Lori Fronig, of Sidney and Aimee Wicker, of St. Marys; his first wife and the mother of his...