All Obituaries

Betty Ann Johnson, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:09 a.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Wapakoneta Manor.  She was born on January 27, 1934 in Wapakoneta, to Eamer R. and Norma K. (Eisert) Ruppert who have preceded her in death.  On March 2, 1953, she married Roger G. Johnson, who passed away on April 22, 1997. Survivors include three children, Douglas G. (Pam) Johnson, of Russells Point, Kathy M. (Jim) Beste, of Wapakoneta, Denise A. (Larry) Miller, of Wapakoneta;...

John E. Bruggers, 63, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:07 PM, Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's, Lima. He was born on November 6, 1957 in Cleveland, to Clyde A. and Grace (Lloyd) Bruggers who have preceded him in death. On August 24, 1985, he married Helen R. Spees, who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include his two sons, Clyde Bruggers, of Sidney and Nicholas R. Bruggers, of Wapakoneta; his sister, Marie (Andy) Pach, of Perrysburg; and his brother, Clark (Kathleen)...

Barbara J. "Barb" Harrod, 90, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:05 a.m., Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Lima Convalescent Home. Barbara was born on March 16, 1931 in Clay Township, Auglaize County to Robert and Thelma (Smith) Thrush who preceded her in death.  In February of 1950, she married Clay Myers, and he passed away in April of 1959.  In September of 1960, she married Norman Walters, and he passed away in April of 1966. In May of 1973, she married Jack Harrod and he...

Melissa Ann Coldiron, 38, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 8:45 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2021 at Kindred Hospital, Lima.  She was born on May 27, 1982 in Lima, to Douglas and Cynthia (Crum) Stemen who survive in Wapakoneta.  On October 20, 2011, she married Sean M. Coldiron, who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include her two sons, Dominic and Maverick; a brother, Reed (Amanda) Stemen, of Uniopolis; two nieces, Evelyn and Reagan; her mother-in-law, Judy Coldiron, of...

Shirley M. Schroeder, 93, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 23, 2021 at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born on July 29, 1927 in Continental, OH to Roland and Myrtle (Spangler) Gordon who preceded her in death.  On June 26, 1949 she married Melvin G. "Mel" Schroeder and he passed away on November 6, 2015. Survivors also include a sister Doris (Dick) Sanderson of Perrysburg; two sons and a daughter Larry (Christie) Schroeder of LaFayette, Tim Schroeder of...

Molly Mays, 59, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:42 PM, Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.  She was born on November 1, 1961 in Lima, to James R. and Mary M. (Silver) Cartwright, who have preceded her in death.  On October 22, 1999, she married James A. Mays, who passed away on December 5, 2014. Survivors include her siblings, Margy B. Behling, of Honolulu, HI, Tim K. Cartwright, of Hubert, NC, Melanie (Mike) Egbert, of Botkins, Mary L....

Gary Lee Geren (December 23, 1942 – April 9, 2021) Gary Lee Geren passed away at his home early Friday morning with his wife and daughters by his side.  He was 78 years old.    Gary was born on December 23, 1942 in Findlay, Ohio, to Nathan and Helen Maurine (King) Geren who preceded him in death.  When Gary was 8 days old, his father left to serve in WWII.   Gary’s early life was influenced by his grandfathers and he enjoyed helping with the farm...

Shelva JoAnn Sheets Doty Gilroy, 65, of Waynesfield, went home to her Lord and Savior at 9:34 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus. She was born on October 16, 1955 in Lima, OH to Charles and JoAnn (Smith) Sheets.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Waynesfield.  On May 2, 1988 she married Joe D. Gilroy and he survives in Waynesfield. Survivors include 4 sons Shawn (Amanda) Doty, Ken (Donna) Gilroy, Kevin...

Kathryn L. "Kate" Meckstroth, 92, of Wapakoneta, passed away at  5:10 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at The Gardens of Wapakoneta. She was born on March 11, 1929 in Wapakoneta, OH to Theodore and Helena (Rickert) Erb who preceded her in death. On May 29, 1947 she married Ralph E. Meckstroth and he passed away on November 30, 2003. Survivors include 4 children Susan (Michael) Elsass of Wapakoneta, Wendy Glick of Wapakoneta, Ed (Jean) Meckstroth of Wapakoneta, Jerry (Lori)...

Velma Lucille Zwiebel, 87, of rural Wapakoneta, went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening, March 15, 2021, at 8:35 p.m. at home.  She was born April 1, 1933, in Clay Township, Auglaize County, the youngest daughter of Gust Frederick Adam and Barbara Elizabeth (Klopfenstein) Helmlinger, who preceded her in death.  On August 14, 1955, she married Ivan E. Zwiebel who passed away June 22, 2017. She is survived by her children, Gustave A. Zwiebel, Craig I. (Vicki) Zwiebel both of...