Richard Bush
Jul 20, 2025
Rick Bush, 79, of Lima, passed away at 2:12 a.m., Sunday, July 20, 2025 at his residence. He was born on September 17, 1945 in Lima, to Billy and Rose Mary (Siegel) Bush who preceded him in death. On October 17, 1997 he married Chris M. Holtzapple and she survives in Lima.
Survivors include 4 children Melissa (John) Frederick, Paul (Nancy) Bush, Clint...
Jennie L. Baker
Jul 14, 2025
Jennie L. Baker, 90, formerly of Wapakoneta and Bellefontaine, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at The Springs of Lima.
She was born on August 7, 1934 in Madison Township, Clark County, Ohio, to Bracey and Bertha (Roberts) Cron who preceded her in death. In 1952 she married Dallas Klopfenstein who passed away in 1961. She was formerly married to...
David E. Boise
Jul 10, 2025
David E. Boise, age 78, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 at his home.
David was born on June 4, 1947, in Celina to the late Olen & Helen (Woodruff) Boise. David married Marlene (Dwenger), his wife of 58 years, on April 7, 1967, at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina. Marlene survives at their home in Wapakoneta.
David is...
Janet L. Case
Jun 22, 2025
Janet L. Case, 78, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:45 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2025 at her residence surrounded by her family following a brief illness.
She was born on February 11, 1947 in Lima, OH to Robert and Marcine (Stelzer) Dicus who preceded her in death. On October 17, 1965 she married Gary D. Case and he survives in Wapakoneta.
Survivors...
David L. Sprague
May 25, 2025
David L. Sprague, 75, of Elida, passed away at 3:25 a.m., Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Dayton V.A. Medical Center.
He was born on February 1, 1950 in Lima, OH to Herbert and Edith (Johnson) Sprague who preceded him in death.
Survivors include a son, Shane (Stephanie Harshfield) Sprague, of Alger; 4 grandchildren Anthony Custer, Shawn (Cory) Sprague, Skylar Sprague, Shayla...
Paul Jerry Brackney
May 16, 2025
Paul Jerry Brackney, 83, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 16, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on January 30, 1942 in Dayton, OH to Paul and Virginia (Cullen) Brackney who preceded him in death. On August 6, 1965 he married Elaine M. Barr in Vickery, OH and she survives in Wapakoneta.
Survivors include 3...
Rev. Michael J. Santomieri
May 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of a Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Uncle, Grandfather, Pastor, and Friend.
It is with profound sadness and deep love that we announce the passing of a truly remarkable man - a devoted husband, an adoring father and a compassionate soul whose presence brought warmth and light to all who knew him.
He was a man who loved with his...
Tim A. Poling
May 4, 2025
Tim A. Poling, 73, of Wapakoneta, was welcomed into the arms of the Lord at 6:10 a.m., Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's. He was born on April 26, 1952 in Lima, to Harold and Dorothy (Foust) Poling who preceded him in death. On August 7, 1998, he married Linda Aldrich and she survives.
Survivors also include 3 children...
Barbara A. Schoffner
Apr 24, 2025
Barbara A. Schoffner, 96, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Wapak Manor. She was born on January 28, 1929 in Wapakoneta, to Lloyd C. and Katherine E. (Lee) Morey who have preceded her in death. On July 7, 1948 she married Donald D. Schoffner, who passed away on August 20, 1972.
Survivors include two children,...
Ronnie Lee Barnt
Apr 17, 2025
Ronnie Lee Barnt, 69, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Lima, OH. Born on September 6, 1955, Ron led a life marked by a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a spirit of independence. Known for his carefree attitude and ability to see the positive in every situation, he transformed from a youthful troublemaker into a kind-hearted grandfather who...
Carolyn M. Moots
Apr 10, 2025
Carolyn M. Moots, 86, formerly of Cridersville, passed away at 2:27 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2025 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. She was born on September 4, 1938 in Moulton Township, Auglaize County, to Richard F. and Olinda F. (Kreitzer) Oen who have preceded her in death. On October 13, 1956, she married Jack Dean Moots, who...
Dennis "Wayne" Miller
Apr 10, 2025
Dennis "Wayne" Miller, 74, of Lima, passed away at 10:27 a.m., Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Wyngate Senior Living Community following an extended illness.
He was born in Hardin County on September 3, 1950 to Mark J. and Viola (Sphar) Miller who preceded him in death.
Survivors include a brother Alan "Doug" (Lynn A.) Miller, of Lima; a niece Tammy (Harvey) Slechter;...
David E. Reineke
Apr 4, 2025
David E. Reineke, 67, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:40 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2025 at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1958 in Lima to Richard E. "Bud" and Mary Kathryn (Myers) Reineke who have preceded him in death. On May 16, 1981 he married Ronda S. Snyder, who survives.
Survivors include Melissa Howell, of St. Marys, David...
Anne E. Johnston
Mar 22, 2025
Anne E. Johnston, 74, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:23 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Vancrest of St. Marys. She was born on May 29, 1950 in Lima, to Paul E. and Shirley A. (Glick) Reineke who have preceded her in death. On May 19, 1984, she married Randall D. Johnston, who survives in Wapakoneta.
Survivors also include her daughter,...
Joretta L. Waitman
Mar 19, 2025
Joretta L. Waitman, 92, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:06 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at The Springs of Lima. She was born on November 12, 1932 in Logan Township, Auglaize County, to Pearl E. and Amanda I. (Whetstone) Place who have preceded her in death. On September 6, 1950, she married Paul E. Waitman. They celebrated 65 years of...
Helen G. Larger
Mar 15, 2025
Helen G. Larger, 93, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:10 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen.
She was born on April 7, 1931 in Russia to John & Bernadette (Groff) Dapore who preceded her in death. On October 2, 1954 she married Carl E. Larger and he passed away on June 25, 2014.
Survivors include 5...
John A. Nicke
Mar 5, 2025
John A. "Elf" Nicke, 69, of Wapakoneta, passed away the evening of Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his residence. He was born on January 30, 1956 in Lima, to Donald N. and Mary E. (Dawson) Nicke who have preceded him in death.
Survivors include a friend, Deb Nicke, of Wapakoneta; and an extended family of nieces, nephews and their families.
He was...
Joanne L. Schnell
Mar 2, 2025
Joanne L. Schnell, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:58 p.m., Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on November 19, 1935 in Fryburg, OH to Walter and Pauline (Hollenbacher) Lunz who preceded her in death. On June 18, 1955 she married Ted A. Schnell and he passed away on July 12, 2016.
Survivors include a daughter...
James J. "Jim" "Yogi" Warniment
Mar 2, 2025
James J. "Jim" "Yogi" Warniment, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:17 p.m., Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Wapak Manor.
He was born on January 13, 1938 in Miller City, OH to John M. & Mildred I. (Conkrite) Warniment who preceded him in death. On June 22, 1963 he married Mary Ann Schaub and she survives.
Survivors include 2 sons Steven (Connie)...
Jock A. Meier Sr.
Feb 26, 2025
Jock A. Meier Sr., 65, of New Knoxville, passed away at 6:54 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Vancrest of St. Marys after a long illness. He was born on May 22, 1959 in Lima, to the late Paul M. "Pete" and Connie J. (Wahrer) Meier I.
He is survived by his spouse, Karen L. (Bower) Meier, and his three children,...
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