Obituary Listings

Apr 19, 2022

James “Jim” Etgen, 77, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:38 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Kindred Hospital, Dayton.

He was born on July 11, 1944 in Lima, OH to Leroy & Verdean (Kantner) Etgen who preceded him in death.  On December 29, 2000 he married Norma Klenke and she survives in Wapakoneta.

He is...

Apr 10, 2022

Deb L. VanHoose, 58, of Lima, passed away peacefully at her home with her loved ones by her side at 12:10 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2022 after a short battle with cancer.

She was born on June 27, 1963 in Lima, OH to Denny Sheets and Sharon (Stump) McCullough.  Her mother preceded her in death and her...

Mar 31, 2022

Donald E. Cummins, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:54 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Otterbein, St. Marys.  He was born on February 20, 1933 in Lakeview, to Elmer N. and Hattie M. McKinnon Cummins who have preceded him in death.  On October 6, 1955, he married Marilyn M. Gould, who passed away March 8, 2015.

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Mar 25, 2022

Nancy Lee (Heintz) Hollenbacher died peacefully on March 25, 2022 after suffering Covid complications at Otterbein, Cridersville. She was born on July 13, 1939 to Luther E. and Iva P. Heintz of Jackson Center, Ohio who preceded her in death. On October 21, 1961, she married Ernest L. Hollenbacher, who survives.

Also surviving are three children, Melissa...

Mar 18, 2022

Julio Antonio Alejandro Del Carmelo Sanchez Hernandez, a fitting name for a man larger than life. On March 18th, 2022, the heavens asked him to return so he could fix the mold that broke when they made him. Julio: beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all (unless you are a deer or a squirrel) lived an extraordinary life....

Mar 9, 2022

Arlene Warner, 91, of rural Wapakoneta, passed away at  8:45 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. She was born on November 27, 1930 in Wapakoneta, to Leslie H. and Adelia E. Stoll Phillips who have preceded her in death.  On November, 12, 1950 she married her high school sweetheart, Kermit O. Warner,...

Mar 4, 2022

Robert M. “Bob” Mallett, 69, of Wapakoneta passed away at 12:07 p.m., Friday March 4, 2022 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 28, 1953 in Lima to Robert C. & Mildred N. (Eichacker) Mallett who preceded him in death.  On October 5, 1985 he married Sue Ann Kaverman...

Mar 4, 2022

Robert “Bob” Longworth, 51, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:58 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2022 at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s, Lima.  He was born on February 6, 1971 in Lima, to John H. Longworth & Susan “Suzy” Howard.  His father and stepmother, Shirley Longworth, survive in Wapakoneta.  His mother preceded him in death. Survivors also include his significant...

Feb 24, 2022

Damien J. "Foxy" Foxhoven, 85, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:23 a.m., Thursday, February 24, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on February 5, 1937 in Crofton, NE to Henry and Veronica (Feldhacker) Foxhoven who preceded him in death.  On November 1, 1958 he married Vivian C. Olson and she passed away on January 19, 2017....

Feb 22, 2022

Catherine A. Schmerge, 89, of Botkins, passed away at 10:16 am, Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at VanCrest of St. Marys.  She was born on October 15, 1932 in Moulton Township, Auglaize County, OH to Benedict and Alma (Brown) Steinke who have preceded her in death.  On February 10, 1954, she married George H. Schmerge, who passed away September 17,...

Feb 19, 2022

Katheleen S. Fisher, 88, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:55 p.m. on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on September 29, 1933 in Fort Loramie, Ohio to Herman and Josephine (Schmidt) Ahrns. On October 4, 1952, she married Arthur E. Fisher.

Survivors include 10 children: Raymond Fisher...

Feb 13, 2022

Geneva Mae Opperman, 86, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:04 a.m., Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

She was born on November 12, 1935 in Harrod, OH to Everett and Chrystal (Spencer) Neeley who preceded her in death.  On September 22, 1956 she married John O. Opperman and he survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors...

Feb 6, 2022

Patricia A. Henkener, 91, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Otterbein - St. Marys.  She was born on September 30, 1930, in Lima, to Vernon E. & Leona B. Meier Kelly, who have preceded her in death.  In keeping with Irish tradition, she married George E. Henkener on Thanksgiving Day 1948.  They were...

Feb 5, 2022

James J. “Jim” Thitoff, 55, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Piqua Manor.

He was born on April 23, 1966 in Lima, OH to Donald and Mary (Bighouse) Thitoff who survive in Wapakoneta.

He was preceded in death by a brother Anthony Thitoff.

Jim enjoyed riding around...

Feb 3, 2022

Pearlie M. Reese, 83, of Wapakoneta passed away at 1:46 p.m. Thursday, February 3, 2022 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on May 10, 1938 in Clay County, KY to Gillis and Ellen (Smith) Sizemore who preceded her in death.  On October 13, 1978 she married William Reese and he survives in Wapakoneta....

Jan 26, 2022

Dale A. Davis, 88, Wapakoneta.

On January 26, 2022, surrounded by his wife, Renate H. Davis, and their family, Dale went home to be with Jesus.  Throughout his entire life, he never met a stranger.  That personality led to numerous “adopted” sons, daughters, and grandchildren.  Dale was a Navy veteran, having served his country for 8 years. ...

Jan 22, 2022

Melody C. Thrush, 76, of St. Johns, departed this earth to be at peace with her husband at 10:20 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022.

She was born on December 8, 1945 in St. Marys, OH to Samuel and Cynthia (Davis) Swartz who preceded her in death.  On March 14, 1964 she married Glen W. Thrush Jr. and...

Jan 14, 2022

Benjamin F. "Sparky" Hower Jr., 68, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:14 p.m., Friday, January 14, 2022 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on October 8, 1953 in Decatur, IN to Benjamin and Marie (Cousino) Hower Sr. who preceded him in death.  On June 12, 1976 he married Glela Neale and she survives in Wapakoneta....

Jan 12, 2022

Carolyn L. Harshbarger, 74, of Wapakoneta left this world to be with Jesus in Heaven on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

She was born on September 5, 1947 in Fremont, OH to Alvin Andrew and Lovamae (Baumgartner) Artman who preceded her in death.  On March 30, 1968 and again on March 30, 1988 she was married to Michael...

Jan 10, 2022

Jaye D. Smith, 55, of Wapakoneta, passed away at  2:05 a.m., Monday, January 10, 2022 at the Wapakoneta Manor.  He was born on November 13, 1966 in Lima, to Leonard and Rose Ann Smith who survive in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include his son, Trenton Smith, of Port Charlotte, FL; sister, Deanna (Paul) Limbert, of Columbus; and niece,...