All Obituaries

Phillip T. "Phil" Kennedy, 35, of Botkins, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his residence.   He was born on June 20, 1988 in Sidney, to Thomas U. and Mary L. (Cartwright) Kennedy.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Botkins. Survivors also include his sister, Faye (Andy) Brogan, of New Knoxville; girlfriend, Kelly Vice, of Miamisburg; and an extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.  First and foremost, Phil will be...

Richard L. Miller 89, of Wapakoneta passed away at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Manfred Eder, 78, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:46 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.  Private family graveside services will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101 .

Robert Lee Flinn, 60, of Wapakoneta, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at his residence. Rob was born on September 8, 1963 in Lima, Ohio to Robert and Martha Lee (Arthur) Flinn who preceded him in death. He is survived by a sister Ruth (Jack) Smith and brother-in-law Tim Hershberger, both of Wapakoneta OH; nieces and nephews Lisa (Doug) Gamble of St. Johns, Cinda Hershberger of Grove City, Scott (Joy) Hershberger of Bradenton FL, Amy Hershberger of Lima, Andrew (fiancé Terri Smith...

David Horton, 84, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:00 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.  he fought a brave fight with cancer winning some battles but, losing the war.  His loving partner, Connie Bishop fought these battles with him through the end.   David was the first of six children and was born on September 21, 1939 in Courtland, Ontario, Canada to Ernest and Ida May Horton who preceded him in death.     Survivors include two...

Mary M. Thitoff, 84, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born on August 19, 1939 in Zaleski, OH to Leo and Thelma (Barber) Bighouse who preceded her in death.  On February 3, 1963 she married Donald Thitoff who survives in Wapakoneta. Additional survivors also include several nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by 2 sons Tony, Jimmy Thitoff; 2 brothers Jim, Paul; 2 sisters Teresa and Becky. A Celebration of Life...

Rick L. Carter, 73, of Harrod, OH passed away at 6:15 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on July 16, 1950 in Lima, OH to William and Mildred (Camper) Carter who preceded him in death.  On December 13, 1968 he married J. Robin (Ramsey) Carter and she survives in Harrod. Survivors include 2 children Josh (Stephanie) Carter, of Wapakoneta, Heather Carter of Uniopolis; 5 grandchildren Bailey, Zoey, Steele, Isabelle, Grey; 1 great-grandson Maddox; a...

Laurie Barhorst, 59, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:09 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville. She was born on February 5, 1965 in Quebec City, Canada to Ivo and Camille (Frost) Kramer.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Cridersville.  On January 14, 1983 she married Randy Barhorst and he survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include two daughters, Sherri (Justin) Rogers of Sylvania and Jodi (Chris) Wibley of...

Dennis McClintock, 63, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:04 p.m., Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on November 23, 1960 in Lima to Donald and Doris (Walls) McClintock who preceded him in death. On April 2, 1988 he married Jacquie McClintock who survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include 2 sons Cody (Jessie) McClintock of Westerville, Kyle McClintock of Columbus; 2 grandsons Briggs, Breck McClintock; 5 brothers and sisters Joe McClintock, Bruce...

Donald E. Brautigam, 95, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:55 p.m., Monday, February 19, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on October 15, 1928 in Wapakoneta to William and Hulda (Lunz) Brautigam who preceded him in death.  On January 27, 1963 he married Lola Marie Eichenauer, who preceded him in death on December 27, 2011.  He is survived by three children; Kathy (Pete) Berg of Lewistown, Patty (Jim) Bibbo of Westerville and David Brautigam of Wapakoneta, 5...