Obituary Listings

Jeannette Burkholder

Jan 5, 2023

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...

Jeffery W. "Jeff" Kipp

Dec 16, 2022

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

Dec 13, 2022

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...

Denny E. Metzger

Dec 9, 2022

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.

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Gary L. Sawmiller

Dec 7, 2022

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...

Donald C. "Don" Stahler Jr.

Nov 28, 2022

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...

Michael J. Mammone

Nov 26, 2022

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.

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Constance R. "Becky" Metzger

Nov 20, 2022

Constance R. "Becky" Metzger, 79, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:14 a.m., Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Otterbein, Cridersville. She was born on September 6, 1943 in Lima, OH to Fred and Connie (Courtney) Slusher who preceded her in death.  On September 16, 1961 she married Denny Metzger and he survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include 3 children Scott Metzger,...

John U. Martin Jr.

Nov 18, 2022

John U. Martin Jr., 70, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:28 a.m., Friday, November 18, 2022 at Lima Memorial Health System.  He was born on August 13, 1952 in Lima, to John U. and Betty J. Kimmel Martin Sr., who have preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death his step-father, George Gerstner.   On January 21, 1971,...

Carolyn L. "Carol" Dershem

Nov 7, 2022

Carolyn L. “Carol” Dershem, 74, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:45 p.m. Monday, November 7, 2022 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

She was born on July 14, 1948 in Lima, OH to Lloyd C. & Vivian L. (Priest) Boyd who preceded her in death.  On June 10, 1989 she married Terry Dershem and he survives in...

Sandra Kay Mitchell

Nov 5, 2022

Sandra K. Mitchell, 74, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on November 5, 2022 at 6:10 a.m. at the Wapak Manor.  She was born on February 17, 1948 in Celina, to Doyle M. and Doris M. (Howell) Lhamon, who have preceded her in death.  On August 15, 1981, she married Jeff B. Mitchell, who...

Donna M. Azbell

Nov 5, 2022

Donna Mae Azbell, 88, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:09 a.m. Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Vancrest of St. Marys.  She was born on January 9, 1934, in Pusheta Township to Raymond and Stella (Kohler) Zwiebel, who have preceded her in death.  On September 22, 1956, she married Bernard "Roy" Azbell, who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include three...

Mabel A. Jackson

Nov 3, 2022

Mabel Alma Jackson, 96, of Wapakoneta, passed away 6:55 a.m. November 3, 2022 at Vancrest of St. Marys.  She was born on July 30, 1926, in St. Marys, to Otto C. & Alma Lehmann Althoff, who have preceded her in death.  On October 11, 1945, she married Charles W. Jackson, who passed away on November 10, 2002.

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Mark A. Miller

Oct 22, 2022

Mark A. Miller, 58, of Waynesfield, unexpectedly passed away at 7:29 p.m., Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Lima Memorial Health System.  He was born on August 23, 1964 in Bluffton, to Ronald A. Miller and Emma J. Widok Miller Holtzapple who have preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Julie A. Miller, of Lima;...

Dudley Schuler

Oct 14, 2022

George Dudley Schuler, 92, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:05 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022 at Otterbein, St. Marys. He was born in Ashland, Ohio on September 27, 1930 to George Sebastian and Treva Mae (Robinson) Schuler who preceded him in death. On June 20, 1954 he married Joyce Ann Katterhenry and she passed away in January 3, 2019....

Jeffery L. Luma

Oct 13, 2022

Jeffery L. Luma, 62, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:40 a.m., Thursday, October 13, 2022 at his residence.  He was born on October 23, 1959 in St. Marys, to Cletus M. and Kathleen L. "Kathy" Luma who have preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, James D. Luma.

Survivors include his...

Christopher T. "Toby" Myers

Sep 19, 2022

Christopher T. “Toby” Myers, 56, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:37 a.m. on September 19, 2022 at Lima Memorial Health System.  He was born on May 15, 1966 in Lima, to Harold L. and Helen M. (Walker) Myers, who have preceded him in death.  He is survived by his wife, Sue Myers, of Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include...

Douglas "Lynn" Moon

Sep 9, 2022

After a long and courageous battle with COPD (and not from smoking he would tell everyone) and CVID, Douglas “Lynn” Moon, 79, of Indian Lake ended his earthly journey and was welcomed into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and those who have gone before him. (Absent from the body present with the Lord II Cor....

Elizabeth "Betty" Ruth Flaute

Sep 2, 2022

Elizabeth “Betty” Ruth (Loschert) Flaute, 89, of Botkins passed away at 7:05 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Logan County, OH on July 16, 1933 to Louis and Clara (Greve) Loschert who preceded her in death.  On October 3, 1953 she married Leonard Henry Flaute and he...

Walter Ronald Olson

Aug 28, 2022

Walter Ronald “Ron” Olson, age 78

On August 28, 2022 at 4:24 a.m. Ron Olson of Wapakoneta Ohio and Naples Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born August 18, 1944  in Akron, Ohio to parents Walter and Thelma Olson who preceded him in death. He leaves...