Obituary Listing

Dec 26, 2025

Donna Perry, 65, of Convoy, passed away at 11:15 a.m. surrounded by her family on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Van Wert Hospital in Van Wert.

Donna Marie Eickenhorst was born on January 10, 1960 in Van Wert, to the late Richard and Gladys Marie (Gallent) Eickenhorst. She grew up in Delphos and graduated from Delphos Jefferson...

Dec 26, 2025

Jennifer Renee Becker, 45, of Spencerville, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Jennifer was born on March 14, 1980 in Lima, to Randy Allen Becker and Deborah Becker. She grew up in the Spencerville area, graduating from Spencerville High School in 1998. After graduation, she attended the OSU Lima...

Dec 12, 2025

Aaron entered the glorious presence of his Heavenly Father December 12, 2025 at his mother's home in Lima, Ohio after a losing battle with melanoma. He was the son of "Jack" Jon L. and Wanda (Harrison) Neuman.  He grew up in Lima, Ohio attending Shawnee High School graduating in 1985. He left Lima to attend Taylor University in Upland,...

Dec 1, 2025

Beverly K. (Stepleton) Hipsher passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 1, 2025, on her 79th birthday and went to heaven to be with her husband.

She was born on December 1, 1946, in Lima, to the late Anthony and Daisy (Etter) Stapleton. On March 3, 1973, she married Vernon L. Hipsher in Delphos, who...

Nov 25, 2025

Billie JoAnne Daniels, 51, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, in her home.

Billie was born on October 13, 1974, in Lima to Mary Ann (Poe) Daniels and the late John Wesley Daniels Jr. She was a 1992 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley before attending Ohio Northern University. Billie...

Nov 18, 2025

Stephen M. "Mike" Sawmiller 76, beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather of Spencerville Ohio passed away peacefully at 10:03 a.m., Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at his residence with his loving family and cousin Dane Sawmiller by his side.  He was born December 22, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to Gale E. and Betty Boughan Sawmiller who preceded him in death....

Nov 15, 2025

Norris Sawmiller, 75, of Mendon, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.

Norris was born on February 25, 1950 at Celina Gibbons Hospital in Celina to the late Paul Eugene and Jean Avon (Kolter) Sawmiller. He graduated from Spencerville High School in 1968 before joining the military. He was a...

Nov 9, 2025

Mary Scheer, 81, of Columbus, formerly of St. Marys, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Sapphire Rehabilitation and Care Center in Columbus.

Mary was born to Carl and Violet (Schletter) Lauth. She graduated from St. Marys Memorial High School. She had four children: David (Crystal) Scheer, Anita Kahlig, Suzanne (John) Mulrooney, and Jason Scheer. She...

Oct 25, 2025

Donald R. Roberts Jr., 66, of Elida, passed away Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Springview Manor in Lima. Services will be held at a later date.

Oct 25, 2025

James "Jim" T. Hirn Sr., 77, former assistant fire chief with Spencerville Invincible Fire Company, passed away Saturday morning, October 25, 2025 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville.

James T. Hirn was born on November 25, 1947, in Celina, to the late Clarence Robert Sr. and Mary Ellen (Veilkind) Hirn. Jim graduated from Spencerville High School in 1966...

Oct 23, 2025

Judith "Judy" A. Abbott, 85, of Spencerville, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2025 at Vancrest of Delphos in Delphos.

Judy was born on February 5, 1940 in Spencerville to the late Lester and Adeline (King) Plikerd. She grew up in Spencerville and graduated from Spencerville High School in 1958. Shortly after graduating, Judy was united in...

Oct 21, 2025

Billie Gene (Hilty) Core passed away with her children by her side on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville, at the age of 82. She was born on November 9, 1942, in Lima, OH to Norman David and Betty Irene (Febus) Hilty, both who preceded her in death. On December 22, 1962, she married Robert Wayne...

Oct 21, 2025

Paul E. Lee, a lifelong resident of Spencerville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, in Columbus, surrounded by his family. A proud member of his community, Paul dedicated his life to service — both to his country and to his hometown. He was a retired long-time employee of Ohio Decorative Products in Spencerville.

He proudly...

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...