Obituary Listings

Ross E. Johnston

Sep 19, 2023

Ross Eugene Johnston, 88, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Mercy Health Hospital in Lima, OH, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 26, 1934, in Lanstaff, Markum Township, York County, Ontario, Canada to Cecil Wilbert & C. Marguerite (James) Johnston.  Ross graduated in 1955 from Lakeview High School, OH....

Donna J. Whetstone

Sep 11, 2023

Donna J. Whetstone, 80, of Wapakoneta passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital with family by her side.

She was born on Oct. 15, 1942 in Lima, Ohio to the late Edgar and Alice (Groves) Becker. On Dec. 24, 1982 she married Roger “Doc” Whetstone, who died in 1996.

She...

Judy L. Mccoy

Sep 8, 2023

Judy L. McCoy, 73, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:12 p.m., Friday, September 8, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on December 26, 1949 in Lima, OH to Lester and Betty (Haley) McBeth who preceded her in death.  On August 28, 1972 she married Gary L. McCoy Sr. and he passed away on September 6, 2012....

Stetson Patrick Etzkorn

Sep 4, 2023

Stetson Patrick Etzkorn, 3 months and 18 days, passed away in his sleep, the morning of Monday, September 4, 2023.  He was born on May 17, 2023, in Lima, to AJ & Taylor (Murphy) Etzkorn.  His parents and older sisters, Brynlee and Gentry, survive at home in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include maternal grandparents, Patrick & Angie Murphy,...

Rick S. Titus

Aug 21, 2023

Rick S. Titus, 70, of Wapakoneta, died August 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 12, 1952 to the late James and Joyce (Varney) Titus. On October 15, 1976 he married Sandy Wukusick and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Rick is also survived by his two children Matt (Elizabeth)...

Marlene J. Goudy

Aug 6, 2023

Marlene J. Goudy, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:09 p.m., Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on July 8, 1936 in Minster, OH to Norbert and Freda (Moorman) Gudorf who preceded her in death.  On October 11, 1958 she married John K. “Jack” Goudy and he passed away on July...

Lester "Les" Taylor Jr.

Aug 3, 2023

Lester "Les" Taylor Jr., 65, of St. Johns, passed away at 7:28 a.m., Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on June 1, 1958 in St. Marys, OH to Lester and Leah (Goodwin) Taylor Sr. who preceded him in death.  On September 29, 1984 he married Diane Hemmert who survives in St....

Brenda Sue Freymuth

Jul 13, 2023

Brenda Sue Freymuth, 71, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:05 p.m., Thursday, July 13, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on August 3, 1951 in Celina, OH to Billy and Barb (Byrley) Bailey who preceded her in death.  On May 26, 1989 she married Steven M. Freymuth who died on January 7, 2021.

Survivors...

Ed Schmerge

Jul 11, 2023

Ed Schmerge, 59, of Botkins, passed away at 2:23 p.m., Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on January 4, 1964 in Sidney, OH to Victor and Alice Schmerge who preceded him in death.  On May 12, 1984 he married Joy Oen and she survives.

Survivors include 4 children Josh...

Gary Lee Blakely

Jul 3, 2023

Gary Lee Blakely, age 75, of Jacksonville, North Carolina passed away on Monday, July 3, 2023.

Gary was born in Shelby County, Ohio on April 24, 1948 and was the son of the late Harry Bernard Blakely and Alberta Mae Pool Blakely.

He is survived by five step-children, Elaine Brugler and husband Mark of Wapakoneta,...

Ellen L. Stoll

Jul 3, 2023

Ellen L. Stoll, 82, of Wapakoneta passed away at 3:15 a.m. Monday, July 3, 2023 at Wapakoneta Manor.

She was born on December 17, 1940 in Wapakoneta to Raymond & Lillian (Kafitz) Kerst who preceded her in death.  On August 29, 1959 she married David L. Stoll who passed away on March 31, 2016

Survivors...

Scott Allan Fisher

Jun 30, 2023

Scott Allan Fisher, 56, of Wapakoneta passed away the afternoon of Friday, June 30, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on February 20, 1967 in Lima, Ohio to Robert and Sandra Fisher who preceded him in death.

Survivors include brothers Randall Fisher & Terry (Teresa) Fisher of Wapakoneta, Cary Fisher of Terrell, TX, special...

Waneta F. Meier

Jun 25, 2023

Waneta F. Meier, 86, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:35 p.m. Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Grande Lake Healthcare Center, St. Marys.

She was born on November 14, 1936 in Buckland, OH to Martin & Minnie (Brown) Sunderland who preceded her in death.  On March 20, 1956 she married Everett “Smokey” Welch and he passed away on...

Linda A. Cernan

Jun 13, 2023

Linda A. Cernan, 70, of Wapakoneta passed away at 4:01 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

Per her wishes there will be no public services scheduled and burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery, Wapakoneta.

Charles Thomas Kennedy

Jun 13, 2023

Charles Thomas Kennedy, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Tuesday, June 13.  Tom was born to Charles Rollin and Luella Edith (Schneider) Kennedy on February 1, 1944 in Lima, Ohio.  He grew up primarily in Wapakoneta, Ohio and graduated from Tippecanoe High School in Tipp City, Ohio in 1962.  After graduation, he enlisted...

Robert S. Rahrig

Jun 4, 2023

Robert S. Rahrig, 64, of Wapakoneta (formerly of Spencerville), passed away the afternoon of June 4, 2023 at his son's residence. He was born on July 1, 1958, in Lima, to Robert N. & Juanita M. (Sakemiller) Rahrig. His father survives in Delphos, his mother preceded him in death.

Survivors also include his children, Steven L. &...

Erroll B. Broud

May 30, 2023

Erroll B. Broud, 84, of Wapakoneta (formerly Sidney), died peacefully at home on May 30, 2023.  He was born on August 7, 1938 in Oberlin to Allen R. and Alice M. (Hill) Broud.  A graduate of Monroeville High School, Monroeville, Erroll was a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) from the American College.

He was preceded in death by...

Michael "Mike" "Moe" Green

May 27, 2023

Michael “Mike” “Moe” Green, 69, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:53 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on October 10, 1953 in Lima to Raymond & Martha (Mertz) Green who preceded him in death.  On August 30, 1974 he married Angeline “Angie” Koenig and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors include...

Ellen L. Wallace

May 22, 2023

Ellen L. Wallace, 94, of Wapakoneta passed away at 9:00 p.m. Monday, May 22, 2023 at Vancrest of St. Marys.

She was born on July 25, 1928 in Lima, OH to Russell & Elsie (Kreider) Taylor who preceded her in death.  On January 7, 1946 she married Byron “Moe” Wallace who passed away on January 16, 1999....

Linda L. Taylor

May 13, 2023

Linda L. Taylor, 83, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:21 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Otterbein Cridersville.

She was born on May 20, 1939 in Logan County, OH to Charles E. & Margaret (Zimmerman) Winegardner who preceded her in death.  On June 8, 1957 she married Franklin D. "Frank" Taylor and he passed away on February...