Obituary Listings

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,...

Jan 8, 2022

Ida Lou Harrod, 91, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:30 PM, Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Wapakoneta Manor.  She was born on December 14, 1930 in Wapakoneta, to Carl and Irene Borges Long who have preceded her in death.  On August 26, 1950 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, she married Francis N. Harrod, who passed away on...

Jan 8, 2022

Gary R. Denig, 65, of Columbus, passed away at 1:42 p.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022 at his residence, surrounded by his children. He was born on March 7, 1956 in Columbus, OH to Jack and Shirley (Schultz) Denig who preceded him in death.

He's survived by 4 children: Robert (Lisa) Zimmerman, Brandon Zimmerman, Krystyen (Kendrick) Galvin, Greggory...

Jan 7, 2022

Dava M. Gerstner, 67, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:35 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022 at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on August 14, 1954 in Schenectady, NY to Everette and Pauline (Lawyer) Foland who preceded her in death. On November 28, 1980 she married Michael B. Gerstner Sr. who passed away on August 4,...

Jan 2, 2022

Michael H. Wurst, 72, of Columbus, formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:38 p.m. January 2, 2022 at Mount Carmel Health – St. Ann’s, Westerville.

He was born on April 3, 1949 in Lima, OH to Edward M. & Vera L. (Nolan) Wurst II who preceded him in death.  On June 12, 1971 he married Bonnie C....

Dec 31, 2021

Roberta J. "Bobbie" Oen Morey, 55, of Holiday, FL, passed away at 3:28 a.m., Friday, December 31, 2021.

She was born on August 24, 1966 in St. Marys, to James R. and Eva (Fairchild) Oen. Her father survives in Wapakoneta and her mother preceded her in death on February 3, 1981.

Survivors include a son...

Dec 29, 2021

Kathleen "Kathy" Jo Luelleman, 71, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:17 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on May 2, 1950 in Lima, OH to Ralph and Mary Warna (Sandy) Joseph who preceded her in death.  On June 6, 1970 she married Jan R. Luelleman and he survives in Wapakoneta....

Dec 28, 2021

Anna Irene Bickham Coil, 93, peacefully passed to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

She was born October 24, 1928 to the late Raymond Leroy Bickham and Senora Anna Smith Bickham. On March 21, 1964  she married John Edward Coil and he passed away on November 2, 2000.

She is...

Dec 27, 2021

Jared Trent Sudhoff, 29, of St. Marys passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton with his family at his side.  He was born on November 8, 1992 in St. Marys to Jerome “Jerry” (Kim) Sudhoff and Karla (Michel) Sudhoff.

Survivors include his siblings Alaina (Raymond) Bledsoe, Kam (Kris) Hughes, Phillip (Tiffany) Craig,...

Dec 16, 2021

Vernon "Butch" Burgoon, 77, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:06 p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on January 1, 1944 in Wapakoneta, to Jack and Vivian (Musick) Burgoon who preceded him in death.  On November 17, 1962 he married Marian (Spayd) Burgoon who survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors include 3 sons...

Dec 10, 2021

Rebecca S. "Becky" Seals, 69, of Wapakoneta, passed away at  1:52 a.m., Friday, December 10, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on August 5, 1952 in St. Marys, OH to Robert and Roma (Walters) Springer who preceded her in death.  On December 15, 1978 she married John Seals and he survives in Wapakoneta.

Dec 8, 2021

Connie Sue Kiser, 75, of Wapakoneta, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior on the evening of December 7, 2021.

She was born on April 9, 1946 to Beryl and Phyllis Howard in Dayton Ohio; she grew up in Farmersville, OH.

She retired from National Church Residence as the property manager of...

Dec 2, 2021

John E. Hixenbaugh, 49, of Lima, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021.

He was born on May 18, 1972 in Lima, OH to Jay and Toyetta (Place) Hixenbaugh who preceded him in death.  On November 28, 1992 he married Jennifer M. Shenk and she passed away on May 21, 2017.  On October 16, 2021 he married Shelly...

Nov 26, 2021

Raymond C. "Ray" Woolum, 57, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:14 p.m., Friday, November 26, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on September 17, 1964 in Plain City, OH to Benjamin and Bernice (Spottedhorse) Woolum who preceded him in death.

Survivors include 4 children Benjamin Woolum, Courtney Woolum, Cassandra Woolum all of Wapakoneta, Joseph...