Obituary Listing

Oct 10, 2025

Loretta Ann Riffle, 92, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025 at Burton's Ridge Assisted Living in Lima.

Loretta was born on October 28, 1932, in Spencerville, to the late Merle Henry and Evelyn Lucille (Carr) Bigelow. She grew up in the area and graduated from Spencerville High School in 1950. On November 3,...

Oct 6, 2025

Berdell "Berd" Marie Miller, 98, of Mendon, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025 at Otterbein Senior Living in St. Marys.

Berdell was born on January 18, 1927 to James and Edna (Katterheinch) Wierwille near New Knoxville, OH. She grew up in Spencerville and graduated from Spencerville High School in 1945. On January 1, 1946, she...

Sep 27, 2025

Phyllis Ann Eley, born on September 1, 1930, in Spencerville, Ohio, passed away on September 27, 2025, after a brief illness. During her childhood, she lived in a variety of places with her parents, Lester D. and Valeria Faurot, and her two brothers, Doyt and Zane, who preceded her in death.

On June 28, 1952, Phyllis married...

Sep 21, 2025

Nancy Jane Bowersock, 74, of Spencerville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 21, 2025. at Kessler Estates in Lima.

Nancy was born on April 26, 1951 in Lima, to the late Richard Leon and Jane Ruth (Orphal) Sunderland. She was a 1969 graduate of Spencerville High School. She, married the love of her life, James A. Bowersock,...

Sep 19, 2025

Marlene Joyce (Lindemeyer) Leugers, 82, of North Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Celina, OH, passed away peacefully at her home, on September 19, 2025, at 8:24 a.m.

She was born at home on April 27, 1943, in Bowling Green, Ohio, to William Henry and Pearl Marie (Borcherding) Lindemeyer. Marlene was a graduate of Bowling Green High School....

Sep 13, 2025

Toby S. Roof, 62, of Kenton, OH passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at his home near Spencerville surrounded by his family.

Toby was born on June 5, 1963 in Lima to Frank Roof and the late Patty (Nelson) Roof. He is survived by his three daughters, Hannah, Kirsten, and Kiara (Grayson); father, Frank Roof; brother,...

Sep 7, 2025

Tina Louise Chambers, 60, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Tina was born on February 16, 1965, in Spencerville to the late William West and Diane Shaner. She grew up in the area and graduated from Spencerville High School in 1983. She became an STNA and worked...

Sep 6, 2025

Laura Nadean Macwhinney, 93, of Columbus, passed away on Saturday, September 6th, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family. She was born on September 1st, 1932 in Bryant, Indiana to Blanche and Raymond Manning.

Nadean was born to shine. From the very beginning, she carried herself with the kind of light that could not be dimmed- confident, independent and...

Sep 4, 2025

Paul James Wein, 89, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville.

Paul was born on December 21, 1935 in Spencer Township, to the late F. E. "Ed" and Sadie Elizabeth (Engard) Wein. He was a member of the 1953 graduating class of Spencerville High School. Paul started working for...

Sep 4, 2025

Donald W. Wisher, 91, passed away on September 4, 2025 at Parkcliffe Memory Care Community. He was born on June 2, 1934, in Spencerville, Ohio to George and Bernice (Smith) Wisher.

Don retired from British Petroleum (Sohio) in 1999 after 42 years. He was able to enjoy more than 20 years of retirement watching grandchildren's sporting events...

Sep 1, 2025

Owen David Conley, 17, went to be with the Lord on September 1, 2025. He was born on September 19, 2007 in Lima, Ohio to Damian Albert and Jessica Anne (Lee) Conley, who survive in Spencerville. Owen was a senior at Spencerville High School and Apollo Career Center in the Construction Equipment Technology program.

You could often...

Aug 30, 2025

Frances Louise Strayer, 93, of Elida, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

Frances was born on November 13, 1931 near Hebron, OH to the late Franklin Lyon and Edna Ruth (Ewing) Moore. She was a member of the 1949 graduating class of Utica-Washington High School. After high school, she...

Aug 19, 2025

Jack Edward Snyder, 72, of Spencerville, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Jack was born on July 23, 1953 in Ashland, to the late Gene P. and Janice (Balder) Snyder. He graduated from Loudonville High School in 1971 and joined the United States Marines in 1973. After his honorable...

Aug 15, 2025

Judith Ann Young, 78, of Spencerville passed away at 8:25 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 19, 1947 to the late Clifford E. and Almagene (Wirick) Bryan in Kokomo, IN. She attended Lima Senior High School. Judy married Marvin W. Young on September 11, 1965...

Aug 15, 2025

Gladys Louise (Lawyer) Kill, 97, of Spencerville, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025 at Otterbein Senior Living Center in St. Marys.

She was born September 25, 1927 in St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo, a daughter of Ray H. Lawyer and Anna Helen (Meter) Lawyer, both of whom were deceased. Her stepfather, Jesse Wilbert Lawyer, is also deceased....

Aug 11, 2025

Catherine "June" Carnes, 97, of Spencerville passed away peacefully on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

Catherine June was born February 24, 1928 to the late Chester & Beatrice (Albrecht) Bowersock. She graduated from Spencerville High School in 1946 and was the last surviving class member. On August 31, 1947, she married Jack C....

Aug 10, 2025

Melba Ann Thompson, 96, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville.

Melba was born on May 3, 1929 in Ft. Wayne, IN to the late Maurice Jay and Gertrude Ida (Wilson) Hoover. Growing up in Ft. Wayne, Melba was a graduate of Southside High School in 1947. On September...

Aug 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ellen Modic, born on July 15, 1954 in Pottstown, PA and passing to the next life on 8/3/25. She had recently turned 71.  She died at home where she was most comfortable.  She was the daughter of Robert Leister and Pat (George) Hassar who preceded her in...

Jul 23, 2025

Thomas W. Townsend, 83, of Spencerville, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home south of Spencerville.

Tom was born on March 21, 1942, in Van Wert, to the late Ellard B. and Wilma A. (Armstrong) Townsend. He graduated from Spencerville High School in 1960. During his time in school, he...

Jul 13, 2025

Roger Frederick Burnfield, 81, of Van Wert, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

Roger was born on December 3, 1943 in Lima, OH to the late J. Frederick and Ruth Sophia (Lutterbeck) Burnfield. He grew up in the Spencerville area graduating from Spencerville High School in 1961. After graduation,...