Obituary Listing

Mar 19, 2026

Adam J. Purdy, 48, of Delphos, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Adam was born on October 31, 1977, in Lima, the son of Dorothy Liles, who survives in Delphos, and the late Paul Purdy. He grew up in Delphos and attended Delphos Jefferson High School.

He spent most of his working life as...

Mar 13, 2026

Janice "Jan" Nell Leis of Spencerville, Ohio passed peacefully on March 13, 2026. She was 84 years old.

Jan was born on October 16, 1941, in Lima, the first born of Rev. Harold B. and Ruth Nell (Mark) Miller. She was raised in Spencerville, active throughout her school years in various sports and clubs and graduated from...

Mar 5, 2026

Thomas Snyder, age 81, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. He was born on November 10, 1944.

Thomas graduated from River Forest High School in Hobart, Indiana, in 1963. In 1964, he was drafted into the United States Army and faithfully served his country during the Vietnam War, including 18 months overseas. Following his military service,...

Mar 3, 2026

Cheryl Ann May, 60, of Ft. Wayne, formerly of Spencerville, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in her home.

Cheryl was born on July 4, 1965 in Bellefontaine, to the late Ronald Eugene and Myrtle (Reed) Travis. She was a graduate of Spencerville High School in 1983 before attending Rhodes State College. At Rhodes, she obtained...

Feb 23, 2026

Dolores Jean DeVilbiss, 91, of Spencerville, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Dolores was born on May 2, 1934 at Turkey Foot Island, Indian Lake, to the late Robert Earl and Hazel Irene (Goodwine) Hanley. She was united in marriage to the late John William "Bill" DeVilbiss on July...

Feb 22, 2026

David L. McPheron, 84, of Findlay, formerly of Spencerville passed away on February 22, 2026 at The Manor at Greendale in Findlay.

He was born on February 13, 1942 in Lima, Ohio to the late Carl and Mary (Snook) McPheron.  David first married Debbie Short and she preceded her in death. On April 27, 1991 David married...

Feb 18, 2026

Gretchen Prichard left her earthly body on the evening of February 18th, surrounded by the big, beautiful, loud, and loving family that she created, nurtured, and continued to impact until her last breath. We are devastated, but so grateful to have had her these past 89 years. Her laughter, love of people, and ability to see the good in...

Feb 18, 2026

Carol Jean (Stockton) Briggs, age 80, passed away the morning of February 18, 2026, at Mercy Health St. Ritas Medical Center, after heart surgery complications.

Carol was born on April 3, 1945, in Lima, Ohio to Karl K. and Vera E. (Plikerd) Stockton. On October 2, 2000, she married James Briggs, who survives in Amanda Township.

Feb 13, 2026

Donna Jean Rupert, 94, of Spencerville, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Donna was born on November 21, 1931 in Auglaize County to the late Chester and Beatrice "Bea" Lenore (Albrecht) Bowersock. In 1951, she graduated from Spencerville High School and on June 11, 1955, she was united in...

Feb 11, 2026

Kathy Irene Thompson, 68, of Spencerville, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Vancrest of Delphos in Delphos.

Kathy Clark was born on November 10, 1957 in Lima, to the late Gordon Wayne and Norena Christina (Mioni) Clark. She attended Lima Senior High School and then to Apollo Career Center for phlebotomy and EMT training. She...

Feb 8, 2026

Jeffery Scott Fitch, 54, of Delphos passed away on February 8 at 11:11 in the morning, surrounded by family.

Born on March 27, 1971 in Defiance, Ohio to Douglas Fitch and Cheryl (Amos) Gibson who preceded him in death. Jeff was a graduate of Allen Central High School in Eastern, KY in 1989 and attended Prestonsburg College....

Feb 6, 2026

Robert Michael "Mickey" Pollock, 82, of New York, NY, formerly of Spencerville, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at New York Presbyterian Hospital, NY.

Mickey was born on August 4, 1943 in Van Wert County, OH to the late John Dale and Pearl (Winans) Pollock. He was a graduate of Spencerville High School in 1961 and...

Feb 3, 2026

Brady C. Rowe, 53, of Lima, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Brady was a passionate man of God whose faith guided every aspect of his life. He brought that same enthusiasm and dedication into everything he did, whether he was exploring the latest technology, diving into a new interest, or helping those around him....

Jan 30, 2026

Tina Marie Krouskop, 58, of St. Marys, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Tina Marie was born in St. Marys on June 4, 1967 to Roger Leroy Sr. and Alice Faye (Lanning) Krouskop. She was a 1985 graduate of Spencerville High School and for the last 35 years, worked...

Jan 14, 2026

Paula Ann Miller, 48, of Middle Point, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Paula Ann Woods was born in Ripley, West Virginia to Robert Lee and Lois Jane (Mallet) Woods. She graduated from Riverside High School in 1996. In late May of 2003,...

Jan 11, 2026

Kerry Nicole Grigsby, 48, of rural Spencerville, passed away peacefully at 6:37 a.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, surrounded by the love she spent her life giving so freely to others. Kerry leaves behind her husband Tim, children Jacey (Noah) Illig, Kaiden (Ben) Dickrede, Gunner (Kirsten Wurst), Twins Kolten...

Jan 3, 2026

Robert "Bob" L. French, 76, of Spencerville, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Vancrest of Delphos in Delphos.

Robert Lewis was born on December 1, 1949, in Lima, to the late Willie "Bill" Boyd and Rita Ruth (Etgen) French. He was a graduate of Spencerville High School in 1967 and enlisted in the Army in...

Jan 2, 2026

Garna E. Richeson, 90, of Spencerville, passed away to join her Lord and Savior on January 2, 2026 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, OH. She had life-saving surgery at Lima Memorial Hospital on December 13 and was able to return to her home, until the sudden onset of illness requiring her hospitalization on Jan 1,...

Jan 2, 2026

Joyce E. Fisher, 74, of St. Marys, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at her home in St. Marys.

She was born on June 19, 1951, in Lima, the daughter of Kenneth Eugene and Ada Hyacinth (Tewell) Fisher, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Chris Fisher of St. Paris and Martha...

Jan 2, 2026

Diana Kay Nungester, 86, of Spencerville, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Pike Run Senior Villa in Delphos.

Diana was born on March 8, 1939 in Salem Township to the late James S. and Mary M. (Martin) Carmean. She attended and graduated from St. Marys Memorial High School in 1956. On March 3, 1956, she...