Obituary Listings

Connie M. Schaub

Connie M. Schaub

Nov 23, 2025

Connie M. Schaub, 81, of Botkins, passed away at 10:56 a.m., Sunday, November 23, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on December 17, 1943 in Lima, to Eldon and Viola (Steinke) Oakley who preceded her in death. On February 23, 1963 she married Daniel H. "Whitey" Schaub, who passed away on January 26, 2016.

Survivors include 5 daughters, Keyna...

Anthony Jay "AJ" Maxson Jr.

Anthony Jay "AJ" Maxson Jr.

Nov 20, 2025

Anthony Jay "AJ" Maxson Jr., 39, of Jackson Center, passed away at 1:32 p.m., Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System as the result of an industrial accident. He was born on August 20, 1986 in Lima, to Anthony J. "Tony" and Christina L. "Chris" (Veit) Maxson who survive in Wapakoneta. On August 6, 2024, he married Ashley...

James P. "Jim" Everhart

James P. "Jim" Everhart

Nov 14, 2025

James P. "Jim" Everhart, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:42 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's. He was born on July 16, 1945 in Lima, to Paul and Beatrice (Gillette) Everhart who have preceded him in death. On December 12, 1970, he married Jennifer S. "Jenny" Fleming, who survives.

Survivors also include two daughters, Janie (Jason) Childress...

Donald L. Steinke

Donald L. Steinke

Nov 8, 2025

Donald L. Steinke, 88, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:27 p.m., Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Wayne Hospital, Greenville. He was born on March 4, 1937 at home to Elmer F. & Irene L. (Gerber) Steinke, who have preceded him in death. On October 31, 1959 he married Catherine E. Griffin, who preceded him in death on December 24, 2023.

Survivors...

Diane Kay Kelley

Diane Kay Kelley

Nov 3, 2025

Diane Kay Kelley, 84, of Wapakoneta, passed away 5:25 a.m., Monday, November 3, 2025 at her daughter's residence. She was born on November 14, 1940 in Wapakoneta to Arthur A. Kiefer & Mnemosyne J. "Toby" (Metzger) Kiefer Breiner, who preceded her in death. Diane was also preceded in death by her step-father, Charles Breiner. On September 5, 1959 she married...

Albert C. Presnell Sr.

Albert C. Presnell Sr.

Nov 2, 2025

Albert C. Presnell Sr., 84, of New Hampshire, passed away at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, November 2, 2025 at Wapakoneta Manor. He was born on March 18, 1941 in Middlesboro, KY to William and Lena (Mason) Presnell who have preceded him in death. On October 27, 1962 he married Loretta Fleck and she survives in New Hampshire.

Survivors also include three children,...

Alexander James "AJ" Coburn

Alexander James "AJ" Coburn

Oct 31, 2025

Alexander James "AJ" Coburn, 35, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:11 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2025 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's. He was born on September 20, 1990 in St. Marys, to Tammy Coburn. His mother and step-father, Lester Jarman, survive in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include step-sister, Julia Jarman, of California; two nieces; maternal grandmother, Sheila Coburn, of Wapakoneta; uncle,...

Bob Quinn

Bob Quinn

Oct 28, 2025

Bob Quinn, 79, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:27 p.m., Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on September 30, 1946 in Marlette, Michigan to Harold and Emily (Cargill) Quinn who have preceded him in death. On September 30, 1974 he married Sherry (Alter) Quinn, who passed away on January 9, 2017.

Survivors include two children, Erin...

Kerri A. Kline

Kerri A. Kline

Oct 25, 2025

Kerri A. Kline, 49, of St. Marys, passed away at 5:32 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

She was born on July 27, 1976 in Lima, OH to William and Rebecca Hackworth. Her father preceded her in death and her mother and her companion, Dale Paul survives in New Knoxville. On June 6, 2023 she married Jeffrey Kline...

Howard A. Kelley

Howard A. Kelley

Oct 21, 2025

Howard A. Kelley, 58, of Wapakoneta, passed away the afternoon of Tuesday, October 21, 2025 in his home. He was born on November 6, 1966 in Dayton, Ohio to Howard H. and Diane K. (Kiefer) Kelley. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include two daughters, Alaina (Andrew) Cox and Alexis (Travis) Jones, both...

Franklin Wertz

Franklin Wertz

Sep 29, 2025

Franklin "Frank" Llewellyn Wertz, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:25 a.m., Monday, September 29, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on November 3, 1944 in Lima, OH to Llewellyn and Helen (Viet) Wertz who preceded him in death.

Survivors include 4 children Kelly (Bryan) Huffman of Yelm, WA, David Wertz of Wapakoneta, Frank Wertz of Berlin,...

Marilyn R. (Kerr) Setters Armer

Marilyn R. (Kerr) Setters Armer

Sep 28, 2025

Marilyn Rose (Kerr) Setters Armer, 95, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:55 p.m., Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Wapak Manor. She was born on April 25, 1930 in Perry Township, Allen County to Raymond E. and C. Marie (Graham) Kerr who preceded her in death. On March 19, 1983, she married David H. Armer, who passed away on September 12,...

Kenda Kohler

Kenda Kohler

Sep 26, 2025

Kenda K. Kohler, 64, of Wapakoneta, Ohio passed away September 26, 2025 in Wapakoneta, Ohio. She was born June 28, 1961 in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth and Hannah (Egbert) Kohler. Kenda graduated from Wapakoneta High School in 1979 and earned an associates degree in early childhood development from Lima Technical College.

Kenda will be missed by her sister Jona...

David Howell

David Howell

Sep 24, 2025

David D. Howell, 58, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 10:47 p.m., Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.He was born on April 12, 1967 in Portland, IN to Franklin and Ruth (Law) Howell who preceded him in death.Survivors include a daughter Courtney (Timothy Gallimore) King, of Jackson Center; 3 grandchildren; a step-daughter; 2 step-grandchildren; a sister Pam...

Robert Hamill Sr.

Robert Hamill Sr.

Sep 14, 2025

Robert A. Hamill Sr., 77, of Lima, passed away at 2:38 p.m., Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

He was born on April 4, 1948 in Chicago, IL to Henry and Helen (Sausser) Hamill who preceded him in death.

Survivors include 2 children Sherry Hamill of Chicago, IL, Robb (Amber) Hamill of Wapakoneta; 3 granddaughters Abbie, Allie, Annalee Hamill; as...

Terry Dershem

Terry Dershem

Sep 4, 2025

Terry Dershem, 66, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:46 a.m., Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his residence.

He was born on September 9, 1958 in Toledo, OH to James and Mary (Chambers) Dershem who preceded him in death. On June 10, 1989 he married Carolyn L. "Carol" Boyd who passed away on November 7, 2022.

Survivors include two step-daughters Rhonda...

Dennis K. "Denny" Dawson

Dennis K. "Denny" Dawson

Aug 24, 2025

Dennis K. "Denny" Dawson, 72, of Waynesfield, passed away surrounded by his loving family at 6:05 p.m., Sunday, August 24, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Denny will be remembered for his generous heart, strong work ethic, and his lifelong passion for training barrel horses.

He was born on December 16, 1952 in Lima, to Darrel and Cecile (Cheney) Dawson...

Jerrilee A. Holtzapple

Jerrilee A. Holtzapple

Aug 15, 2025

Jerrilee A. Holtzapple, 67, of Troy formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:30 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton.

She was born on August 12, 1958 in St. Marys, OH to William and Marjorie (DuPertuis) Hook who preceded her in death. On November 13, 1976 she married Keith B. Holtzapple and he survives in Troy.

Survivors include 2...

Annette Newland

Annette Newland

Jul 26, 2025

Annette Newland, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:41 p.m., Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born on January 16, 1945 in Rothram, Yorkshire, England to Graydon and Dorris (Watkinson) Watt, who preceded her in death. On September 5, 1964 she married Jody E. Newland and he survives.

Survivors also include three...

Elizabeth Darlene Murray

Elizabeth Darlene Murray

Jul 25, 2025

Elizabeth Darlene "Dar" Murray, 72, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:57 p.m., Friday, July 25, 2025 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's. She was born on February 15, 1953 in Springfield, to Lloyd and Geneva (Harrison) Bowman who have preceded her in death. On June 30, 2009 she married Jeff Murray, who survives.

Survivors also include three daughters, Kerry (Trent) Roach,...