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Timothy Hilty

Timothy Hilty

Oct 7, 2021

Spencerville;    Timothy Joe "Tim" Hilty, 67, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully at 8:15 AM Thursday, October 7, 2021 in the Joint Twp. District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, under the wonderful care of Grand Lake Hospice.

He was born August 9, 1954 in Lima, a son of the late Joe C. and H. Janet Veit Hilty. On...

Christine Schaffer

Christine Schaffer

Oct 5, 2021

Wapakoneta;  Christine Delight Schaffer, 52, of rural Wapakoneta, passed away suddenly at her residence Tuesday morning, October 5, 2021.

She was born August 14, 1969 in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Julius J. and Arliss U. Ralston Herron. On June 21, 1997 she married James A. Schaffer, who survives, along with their daughter Holly R....

Linda Fast

Linda Fast

Oct 4, 2021

Spencerville;  Linda Sue Fast, 78, of Spencerville, passed away at 6:30 AM Monday, October 4, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center with her family at her side, following an extended illness.

She was born August 4, 1943 in Clinton, IN. Her adoptive parents were the late James and Erma (Reeves) Ewing. On May 12, 1963...

Alonzo Boyde Smith

Alonzo Boyde Smith

Oct 3, 2021

St. Marys;  Alonzo Boyde Smith, 58, of rural St. Marys, died Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his residence.

He was born July 16, 1963 in Lima, a son of the late Alonzo and Chloteen (Hurt) Smith.

Boyde is survived by his siblings, Ulous "Dean" (Deborah) Smith of Elgin,  Betty (Robert) Carpenter of Mendon and Calvin...

Gail Fleck

Gail Fleck

Sep 25, 2021

Spencerville;  Gail Ann Hurles Fleck, 67, of Spencerville, passed away Saturday morning, September 25, 2021 in the Roselawn Manor in Spencerville following an extended illness.

She was born December 24, 1953 in Lima, a daughter of the late Darrel William "Bill" and Sally Lou Schuller Hurles. She was formerly married to David L. Fleck and Jay D....

Charlene Dille

Charlene Dille

Sep 18, 2021

Spencerville;    Charlene Dille, 79, of rural Spencerville, passed away at 9:29 PM Saturday, September 18, 2021 at the Joint Twp. District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, with her family at her side, following an extended illness.

She was born November 10, 1941 in Lima, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Evelyn J. Leffel Sandkuhl. On...

Nelvis Robeerts

Nelvis Robeerts

Sep 17, 2021

LIDA — Nelvis Eugene (Gene) Roberts age 84, passed peacefully, after a brief illness, on Friday, September 17, 2021 at SRMC with his loving family by his side.

He was born July 7, 1937 in Kentucky, the first son of Nelson and Mary Pauline (Sparks) Roberts who preceeded him in death. He was also preceded in death...

Karen Sorbilli

Karen Sorbilli

Sep 12, 2021

Spencerville;  Karen Susan Moorman Sorbilli, 78, of Conant, passed away at 8:15 PM Sunday, September 12, 2021 in the Lima Memorial Health System, with her husband at her side.

She was born July 31, 1943 near Conant in Allen County, daughter of the late Clayton G. and Donnabelle Meeker Moorman. On May 26, 1988 she married Mario...

Judy Schweitzer

Judy Schweitzer

Sep 3, 2021

Spencerville;    Judy Kay Seibert Schweitzer, 69, of rural Spencerville, died Friday morning, September 3, 2021 at the Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1952 in Lima, a daughter of the late Lester and Rose Prine Seibert.

She is survived by two sons; Cris Schweitzer of Wapakoneta and Eric Schweitzer of Lima, two...

Connie Simindinger

Connie Simindinger

Aug 26, 2021

PENCERVILLE — Connie Ann Simindinger, 69, passed away at 2:43 PM on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at Mercy Health-St. Rita's. Connie was born on March 21, 1952, in Van Wert, Ohio to Robert H. and Doris M. (Fissel) Miller. They both preceded her in death. On August 19, 1972, she was married to Carl W. Simindinger, who survives in...

Jon Neuman

Jon Neuman

Aug 25, 2021

LIMA — Jon "Jack" L. Neuman, 80, passed away, in his home, on August 25, 2021.

He was born on December 15, 1940 to Charles E. Neuman and Mary Alice (Moeller) Neuman in Lima, OH. His first elementary years were spent in Perry School then the family moved to Shawnee, where he graduated in 1958. He attended...

Leeann Sypherd

Leeann Sypherd

Aug 14, 2021

LeeAnn Renee (Wade) Sypherd age 61 of Spencerville, OH. was freed from her struggle here on earth to unlimited Joy and Peace with Jesus. She left us on August 14, 2021 to be in the Loving Arms of her Heavenly Father and sits in His lap experiencing such Joy and Healing that earthly words cannot express.

LeeAnn...

Roy Oakes

Roy Oakes

Aug 12, 2021

Spencerville      Roy L. Oakes, 76, passed away at 3:25 AM Thursday, August 12, 2021 in the Roselawn Manor following an extended illness.

He was born February 19, 1945 in Celina, the son of the late Roy Cyrus and Janie Belle Drake Oakes. On July 5, 1969 he married Hazel Huey, who survives, along with their sons; Brad...

Robert Smothers

Robert Smothers

Aug 11, 2021

Mendon;  Robert E. "Bob" Smothers, 63, of rural Mendon, passed away at 5:40 PM Wednesday, August 11, 2021 in Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, with his family at his side.

He was born December 31, 1957 in Lebanon, KY., the son of the late James E. and Ruby Hart Smothers. On August 22, 2003 he married...

Bonnie Kill

Bonnie Kill

Aug 10, 2021

Spencerville;  Bonnie Lou Kill, 76, went to be with her Lord at 10;30 AM Tuesday ,August 10, 2021, at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born in Lima  September 22, 1944, the daughter of the late Alvin and Velma Miller Shocknesse.   She married Charles C. "Charlie" Kill on June 3, 1967, who died June 30,...

Lou Ann Washburn

Lou Ann Washburn

Aug 9, 2021

Spencerville;  Lou Ann Washburn, 61, passed away suddenly at 6:40 AM Monday, August 9, 2021 in the Joint Twp. District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys.

She was born September 29, 1959 in Lima, a daughter of the late Lawrence "Larry" and Lavina McMinn Weilacher. On January 14, 1989 she married Timothy J. Washburn, who survives in  Spencerville....

Lindsay Miller

Lindsay Miller

Aug 7, 2021

SPENCERVILLE— Lindsay Craig Miller, 70, of Spencerville, passed away on August 7, 2021 at his residence.

Born August 31, 1950, in Lima to Carl D. Miller and Norma Jean Miller (née Fronk), Lindsay was always outdoors. Starting out as a farmer in his youth, Lindsay grew into an avid hunter, strawberry grower and antique car enthusiast.

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Eileen Barnes Sponsel

Eileen Barnes Sponsel

Aug 7, 2021

Spencerville;  Eileen L. Barnes Sponsel, 87, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully at 4:30 AM Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Gardens of Celina.

She was born May 27, 1934 in Buckland, the daughter of the late John D. and Sylvia H. Bowers Richardson. In 1952 she married Neal M. Barnes who died accidentally in 1960. Then in...

Anita Murphy

Anita Murphy

Aug 1, 2021

ELIDA — Anita J. Murphy passed away peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 1, 2021 in Lima, Ohio. Anita was born on January 13, 1940 in Wabash, Indiana.

Anita married the love of her life, Wayne Murphy, on December 20, 1959, and was blessed with 62 years of marriage.

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Shari Youngpeter

Shari Youngpeter

Jul 30, 2021

Spencerville;  Sharon Kaye "Shari" Youngpeter, 77, of Spencerville, passed away at 8:52 AM Friday, July 30, 2021 in the Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, with her children at her side.

She was born March 24, 1944 in Lima, the daughter of the late Kenneth H. and Iva Jean Evans Davies. On February 8, 1964 she married...

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