Obituary Listings

Feb 24, 2025

Ronald R. Pyles, of Wapakoneta, slipped away quietly in the early hours of his 72nd birthday, having fought an incredibly courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 24, 1953 in Lima, to Leonard L. Pyles, Sr. & Jeanne M. (Donaldson) Pyles. On September 26, 1981, he married Cindy Burden, who survives.



Survivors also include two daughters,...

Feb 21, 2025

Eileen M. Werling, 91, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 12:44 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2025 at Vancrest of St. Marys.

She was born on July 5, 1933 in St. Marys Township, OH to Louis and Mildred (Kruse) Henschen who preceded her in death. On May 7, 1965 she married Harold A. Werling and he survives in Wapakoneta. 

Survivors include 7 children...

Feb 20, 2025

William C. "Bill" Davidson, 91, of Wapakoneta, OH, passed away at 11:37 a.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on April 11, 1933 in St. Marys, OH to Clarence and Joyce (Bailey) Davidson who preceded him in death. In 1952, he married Carolyn Grace Hager and she passed away in 1960. On July 18, 1964...

Feb 11, 2025

Carrie Marchal, age 59, of New Knoxville, passed away at her home on February 11, 2025. She was born at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima to Susan (Horman) and Robert Cummins, who have preceded her in death. Carrie graduated from Anna High School in 1983.

Carrie met her husband Mike while she was a Senior in High School, and they wed...

Feb 11, 2025

Diane L. Music, 72, of Lima, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her daughter's residence in St. Marys. She was born on February 12, 1952 in Coldwater, to Romaine "Red" and Mary (Burden) Renbarger who preceded her in death. On December 10, 1983 she married Darrell Music and he passed away on October 8, 2015.



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Feb 8, 2025

Scott A. Doty, 61, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully at 12:20 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System with his family by his side.

He was born on May 17, 1963 in Lima, OH to William and Barbara (Coats) Doty. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wapakoneta. On November 21, 1987 he married...

Jan 21, 2025

Dorothy L. Dickman, 77, of St. Marys, formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

She was born on February 14, 1947 in Lima, OH to Robert & Grace Irene (Boyer) Haller who preceded her in death. On July 19, 1969 she married Gary L. Dickman and he passed away on April 20,...

Jan 18, 2025

Timothy Joseph Kuehl, 65, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:55 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 30, 1959 in Lima, to Robert & Mary (Mertz) Kuehl who have preceded him in death. On September 27, 1980, he married the love of his life, Andrea L. Harpest, who survives.

Surviving family...

Jan 11, 2025

John H. Fisher, 82, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:53 p.m., Saturday, January 11, 2025 at Wapak Manor. He was born on March 8, 1942 in Lima, to Francis and Norma (Stinebaugh) Fisher who have preceded him in death. On August 2, 1969 he married Agnes M. Benanzer and she survives.

Survivors also include 3 children Jay (Stephanie) Fisher of Wapakoneta,...

Jan 2, 2025

Joseph M. "Joe" Wilges, 72, of Lima passed away at 1:56 p.m. Thursday January 2, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on April 16, 1952 in Quebec, Canada and was adopted by Herman & Mary (Arhns) Wilges who have preceded him in death. On December 15, 1989 he married Mary J. Berg and she survives in Lima.

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Dec 18, 2024

Margaret Bernadine Hutchinson, 98, of Wapakoneta, died 4:33 p.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at The Gardens of Wapakoneta. She was born December 29, 1925, in Leipsic, the daughter of the late Hubert & Frances (Schroeder) Niese. 

On July 12, 1974, she married Harold “Bud” Hutchinson and he preceded her in death on October 30, 1980. 

She is survived by a sister, Ardella...

Dec 18, 2024

Anna T. Fisher, 73, of Wapakoneta passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's in her sleep at 2:18 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on July 5, 1951 in Suva, Fiji to Herbert Collingwood A. (O.B.E. MA Oxon) & Nancy (Bagley) Bryant who preceded her in death. On September 5, 1970 she married Rondell...

Nov 27, 2024

Ronald I. "Charlie" Snyder, 64, of Wapakoneta, went to be with the Lord at 8:56 p.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. He was born on September 16, 1960 in Lima to Irvin and Roberta (Mills) Snyder who preceded him in death. Survivors include 3 children Travis (Jessica) Snyder, Justin (Casie) Snyder, Ronnie (Brandon)...

Nov 17, 2024

William Scott Brown, lovingly known as Bill or Pop to his friends and family, died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 17, 2024, following a long battle with cancer.

Born June 19, 1951, to William and Geraldine (Scott), Bill lived all of his 73 years at his family’s estate outside Uniopolis. He graduated from Wapakoneta High...

Nov 15, 2024

John H. Gaier, 83, of Wapakoneta, passed away 11:44 p.m. November, 15, 2024 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s Burn Unit.  On October 14, 1941 he was born near Fort Loramie, to Lawrence & Elizabeth (Miller) Gaier, who have preceded him in death.  On October 1, 1966 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, McCartyville, he married Eileen M....

Nov 14, 2024

Everett B. Merrill Jr., 94, of Wapakoneta passed away at 9:35 a.m. Thursday November 14, 2024 at his residence.

He was born on April 22, 1930 in Cincinnati, OH to Everett B. & Isabella (Schlapp) Merrill Sr. who preceded him in death.  His mother then married Carl Smith who also preceded him in death.  On October 25,...

Nov 12, 2024

Shirley A. Woods, 86, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:42 a.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on July 6, 1938 in Waynesfield, OH to Carl and Florence (Seaman) Meyers who preceded her in death.

Survivors include 6 children Kim Carter; Rodney (Linda) Carter, Frankie (Lance) Duff, Tracy (Monty) Jeanneret, Shannon...

Nov 11, 2024

Janice Marie Goodrich, 50, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:40 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024 at University of Chicago Medical Center.  She was born on January 29, 1974 in Lima, to Bill Purdy and Barb E. (Graessle) Cira.  Her father has preceded her in death.  Her mother survives in Wapakoneta and her stepfather, Frank Cira, has preceded her in...

Oct 31, 2024

Richard "Dick" D. Brautigam, 94, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:49 a.m., Thursday, October 31, 2024 at Primrose Retirement Community of Lima.

He was born on July 19, 1930 in Wapakoneta, to William and Hulda (Luntz) Brautigam who have preceded him in death.  On June 17, 1956, he married Mary Lou Doering, who survives.

Survivors...

Oct 31, 2024

Timothy Coil, 74, of Fryburg, passed away in the comfort of his home on October 31, 2024 with his family by his side.

He was born August 5, 1950 in Lima, to John & Irene (Schaub) Coil who preceded him in death.  On January 19, 1974 he married Ruth (DeArmond) Coil and she survives in Fryburg after...