Obituary Listings

Jan 4, 2024

Lee T. Cartwright, 86, of St. Marys, formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:02 a.m., Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Otterbein, St. Marys.  He was born on December 16, 1937 in Sidney, to Hugh E. and Mary M. "Molly" Schaub Cartwright who have preceded him in death.  On September 18, 1965, he married Lois A. Swisher, who survives in...

Dec 24, 2023

Catherine E. Steinke, 86, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:15 p.m. December 24, 2023 at her son's home in Celina.  She was born on June 7, 1937, in Lewisburg, to Virgil L. & Esther M. (Jordan ) Griffin, who have preceded her in death.  On October 31, 1959 she married Donald L. Steinke, who survives.

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Dec 23, 2023

Lynn Paul, 68, of Botkins, OH passed away Lima Memorial Health System on December 23, 2023 surrounded by loved ones after a long illness.

Lynn was born on June 27, 1955 to James and Erma Paul of Botkins, OH. On July, 6, 1977 Lynn married the love of his life Toni Miller, having 2 sons, Dion and...

Dec 21, 2023

Janet Louise Clark loved reading obituaries, and she wrote this one for herself.

Janet grew up at 906 West Auglaize Street in Wapakoneta, which made a great home for the family of five, then six.  Dad, known as EW or Eddie; Mom, Helen Marie; and siblings, Jerry (Terry), Judy (Mike Walter) and Joanie (Jeff Ketcham). The Clark...

Dec 20, 2023

Teresa Y. Leppla, 70, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:47 p.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born on June 2, 1953, in Lima, to Foster L. & Gertrude A. (Stetler) Coil, who have preceded her in death.  On September 21, 2002, she married Gary P. Leppla, who survives at...

Dec 13, 2023

Doris I. Sunderland, 102, of Wapakoneta, Ohio was greeted by her Lord and Savior at 12:37 PM, Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Otterbein Assisted Living Facility, Cridersville with her family holding her hands, following a stroke.  She was born on November 12, 1921 in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County, Ohio to Frank L. and Carrie C. (Freymuth) Tippie, who have...

Nov 28, 2023

Roger Joseph Datres III, 53, of Wapakoneta, passed away unexpectedly the early morning of Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  He was born on July 15, 1970 in Stratford, NJ to Roger J. & Irene (Kennedy) Datres Jr., who have preceded him in death.  On July 2, 2005, he married Diana L. Dillon, who survives. Survivors also include five children, Andy...

Nov 26, 2023

Mabel M. Shaffer, 96, of Jackson Center, passed away at 12:05 PM, Sunday, November 26, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on March 1, 1927 in Santa Fe, OH to Charles W. and Gertrude A. (Kies) Myers who have preceded her in death.  On September 3, 1946, in Montra, she married Carl E. Shaffer, who passed away on...

Nov 9, 2023

Eva Theresa Allen, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:46 a.m., Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Vancrest of St. Marys.  She was born a Chippewa Indian, on June 30, 1934 in St. Ignace, MI to Albert H. and Frances B. (Smith) Aslin who preceded her in death.  On July 6, 1953, she married Roy Allen, who passed away on...

Nov 1, 2023

David Alan Little, 82, formerly of Zanesville and Lima, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 11:44 AM, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo.

On December 29, 1967 David married his wife of 50 years, Beverly R. (Mumford) Little, who proceeded him in death in 2018.  David is survived by his son, Joshua Little (Wapakoneta) and...

Oct 28, 2023

Rosetta K. Mertz, 92, of Botkins, passed away at 5:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Otterbein Cridersville.

She was born on June 5, 1931 in Fryburg to Joseph and Margaret (Warmuth) Wagner who preceded her in death.  On May 25, 1955 she married Bernard J. Mertz and he passed away on December 20, 2020

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Oct 15, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” Johnson, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:13 a.m. on Sunday, October 15, 2023 with family by his side.

He was born on September 15, 1936 in Bath Township, Allen County, OH to Hugh F. & Royal T. (Stewart) Johnson who preceded him in death.  On July 4, 1992, he married Bettye R. Gruebmeyer...

Oct 12, 2023

Rick D. Pummell, 67, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:17 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on April 18, 1956 in Lima, OH to William and Iris (Wagoner) Pummell who preceded him in death.

Survivors include 2 children; Jason (Justine Baumer) Pummell of Minster, Erin (Jason) Parent of Wapakoneta; 6...

Oct 8, 2023

Joe Donald Gilroy, age 76, left this life on October 8, 2023 at 8:18 PM surrounded by his children and brothers and their spouses.

Joe was born in Waynesfield, Ohio on January 3, 1947 to John and Margie Gilroy and is survived by brother Gary (Judy) Gilroy, John (Jean) Gilroy and Fred (Dianne) Gilroy.  Joe married Donna...

Oct 4, 2023

Raelynn June McDorman was stillborn the early morning of October 4, 2023 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.  Raelynn is the beloved daughter of Dylan E. & Janelle R. (Westgerdes) McDorman, who survive in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include her furry siblings, Zane, Toulouse, and Donald, at home; paternal grandparents, Douglas & Christine McDorman, of Elida;...

Oct 3, 2023

Dennis L. McCormick, 59, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:51 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's.  He was born on February 16, 1964 in St. Marys, to Roland E. and Marilyn A. (Kruse) McCormick who survive in Wapakoneta.  On June 27, 1987, he married Lisa A. Knepper, who survives. Survivors also include...

Oct 3, 2023

Ralph V. Prenger, age 90, of Botkins, died at his home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.  He was born on April 20, 1933, in Egypt, to the late Henry & Clara (Schlarman) Prenger.  On September 17, 1966, he married Ruth Ann (Schaub) Prenger who survives.

Ralph is also survived by four children and their spouses, Marla and...

Oct 3, 2023

Linda S. Stolzenburg, 75, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Otterbein SeniorLife Community, Cridersville.  She was born on July 24, 1948, in Lima, to Eugene H. & Irene L. (Wallace) Burden, who have preceded her in death.

Survivors include her three daughters, Lorri A. (Joe Holtzapple) Hines, of Uniopolis, Christina M....

Oct 2, 2023

Lonnie K. McKinney, 79, of Wapakoneta formerly of Waynesfield, passed away at 4:25 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2023.

He was born on April 9, 1944 in New Hampshire, OH to Guy and Martha (Neff) McKinney who preceded him in death. On May 3, 1969, he married Linda M. Howell, who passed away on May 28, 2021.

Sep 23, 2023

Ricardo “Rick” Penã, 58, of Wapakoneta, passed away following a long illness at 12:39 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s, Lima.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathy Penã, of Wapakoneta; three children, Mindi Hoge, of Las Vegas, William (Gwen) Hoge, of Lockington, and Benjamin Hoge, of Wapakoneta; nine...