All Obituaries

Paula G. Teeters, 76, Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2023 at SpringMeade Health Center, Tipp City. She was born on February 13, 1946 in Lima, OH to Paul and Gertrude Minaugh who preceded her in death. On October 11, 1969 she married Joseph G. Teeters Jr. and he passed away on September 23, 2000. Survivors include a daughter Susan Hawson of Kettering; a son Brian Teeters of Wapakoneta; a granddaughter GraceAnne Elisabeth Hawson of West Carrollton and numerous...

Carol A. Grady, 74, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, surrounded by her family. She was born on January 20, 1948 in Cleveland, OH to James and Marie (Krueger) Grady who preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Jessica (Brad) Kaeck of Wapakoneta; four siblings Joan Ronan of Newark, OH, Kathy Carr of Venice, FL, Jim Grady of Newark, OH, Jan Aguilar of Swanton, OH and sister-in-law Mary Ann Grady of Newark, OH. Carol was also blessed with...

Phyllis E. Goulet, 73, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:54 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2023 at Kindred Hospital, Lima.  She was born on February 4, 1949 in Lima, to Edward and Madge (Shook) Cottrell who preceded her in death.  On December 26, 1971 she married Jean Claude Goulet and he passed away on February 5, 1982. Survivors include a son Daniel Goulet; a daughter Nicolle E. Srisongkham both of Wapakoneta; 4 grandchildren Michael, Bouakeo, Kye, Rowan Srisongkham, many nieces and...

Leola Jeannette (Carpenter) Burkholder, 96, of Wapakoneta, died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 1:30 a.m. at the Cridersville Health Care Center. Jeannette was her strongly preferred given name! Jeannette was born in Elida, Ohio on February 22, 1926 to the late Margery (Ridenour) and Burt Carpenter.  Jeannette had three siblings, Joe (Ann) Carpenter of Elida, Ohio, Glenn (MaryBeth) Carpenter of Wapakoneta and Esther Bertrand of Wapakoneta all preceding her in death. Jeannette was also...

Jeffery W. "Jeff" Kipp, 76, of Lima passed away at 11:21 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2022 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. Private family graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Mausoleum, Lima with military rites being performed be the V.F.W. Post 8445.

Brittney D. Peters, 31, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:21 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on October 15, 1991 in Lima, OH to John and Ronda (Mauck) Watkins. Her mother survives in Wapakoneta and her father preceded in death.  On May 3, 2010 she married Bo Peters and he survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include 2 daughters Melody, LeaAnn Peters both at home; 2 sisters Heather (B.J.) Hoel, Briana Watkins; a mother...

Denny E. Metzger, 83, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:18 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2022 at Otterbein Cridersville. He was born on November 3, 1939 in Wapakoneta, OH to Norbert and Ruth (Lotridge) Metzger who preceded him in death.  On September 16, 1961 he married Becky Slusher and she passed away on November 20, 2022. Survivors include 3 children Scott Metzger, Laurie (Jerry) Bowersock both of Wapakoneta, Chad (Mary) Metzger of Delaware; 7 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren and a...

Gary L. Sawmiller, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:05 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Kindred Hospital, Lima. He was born on November 7, 1942 in Wapakoneta, OH to Alma and Nellie (Balthaser) Sawmiller who preceded him in death.  On August 24, 1998 he married Janice M. Vaughn and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include a son Jerry (Ellen) Sawmiller; a daughter Vicki (Ed) Moran; 2 step-sons Matthew (Paula) Propst, David (Corina) Propst; 8 grandchildren Maddy (Nick)...

Donald C. "Don"  Stahler Jr., 85, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:49 a.m., Monday, November 28, 2022 at his residence. He was born on December 3, 1936 in Lima, to Donald & Ruth (Lentz) Stahler Sr. who preceded him in death.  On April 4, 1980 he married Cheryl Ann Shelby and she survives. Survivors include a 2 sons Douglas (Kelly) Stahler of Wapakoneta, Daniel Stahler of KY; a step-son Bryan (Allison) Dupes of Buckland; a step-daughter Jolynda (Kevin) Myers of...

Michael J. "Mike" Mammone, 66, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:56 p.m., Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his home, surrounded by family listening to the music he loved.  He was born on October 20, 1956 in Canton, OH to Albert J. and Maria D. DeCiantis Mammone.  Mike was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Noelle.  On September 3, 1977, he married Deborah S. "Deb" Denczak, who survives. Survivors also include their four sons, Chris...