Obituary Listing

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,...

Jul 6, 2025

Kaleb Aryn Jones, 21, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 in his home.

Kaleb was born on January 29, 2004 to Kristy Nicole (Goedde) Shields and Justin Wayne Jones. He grew up in Spencerville graduating from Spencerville High School in 2022 before moving to Lima. Kaleb enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, and spending...

Jun 28, 2025

Ray Settlemire, age 93, passed away at Lima Memorial Hospital on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born Sept. 2, 1931 to Harold and Doris (Sellers) Settlemire who both preceded him in death. Ray married Hazel Rosalie Fricke June 10th 1961, who preceded him in death.

Also surviving are his seven children, three daughters: Joyce (Chad) Grear...

Jun 16, 2025

Our precious baby girl, Clara Lucielle Leffel came into this world with angel wings on June 16th, 2025. She will forever be loved by her parents, three older brothers and so many more.

"You'll always be my favorite 'what if' sweetest dream left unfinished, the love I hold in quiet moments, the whisper of a life too...

Jun 9, 2025

Donald "Don" H. Cook ("Cookie" to his friends) went into the loving arms of his Lord and savior on Monday, June 9, 2025, after a brief stay at Vancrest of Delphos, OH.

He was born to William "Harold" and Bernice (Hensley) Cook on June 13, 1945, and spent his childhood in the little town of Lafayette, OH....

Jun 6, 2025

Anita J. Temenoff, born May 18th , 1925, in Muncie, Indiana to Aloysius J. Schwer and Margarite Hiatt Schwer. She graduated from Blum high school in 1943 in Wapakoneta, OH. On June 10th, 1945, she married John J. Temenoff, and they had one son, Larry Temenoff, who resides in Fort Wayne, IN.

She and her husband operated...

May 19, 2025

Harold "Cork" M. Lewis Jr., 80, of Spencerville, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025 at home with his loving family around him.

He was born on March 11, 1945 in Lima, OH to the late Harold M. Lewis Sr. and Viva L. (Wallace) White. He attended school in Lima and had a few different jobs after...

Apr 29, 2025

Richard B. Harter, 85, of Spencerville, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville.

Richard was born on January 20, 1940, in Spencerville to the late Theodore "Ted" and Evelyn M. Harter. He grew up in the Spencerville community and attended Spencerville High School. After leaving high school, he joined the family business...

Apr 17, 2025

Steven T. Spicer, 77, of Lima, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

​          He was born in Lima, October 18, 1947, to the late Carl and Mary (nee Crider) Spicer. In September of 2005, at Lima's Woodhaven Girl Scout Camp, he married Lori Doster of Continental. He was a...

Apr 11, 2025

Scott P. Regedanz, 58, of Spencerville, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville, surrounded by his family.

Scott was born on August 26, 1966, in Lima, to the late Terry Ross and Geraldine Margaret (Heenan) Regedanz. He grew up in Spencerville, graduating from Spencerville High School in 1984. He had worked at...

Apr 11, 2025

Judy A. Miller, 83, of Lima, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Judy was born on April 5, 1942 in Spencerville, to the late Lyman L. Sr. and Sadie E. (Frayley) Mulholland. She attended Spencerville High School and graduated in 1960. She began her career with Ohio Decorative Products...

Apr 9, 2025

LIMA – Larry L. Reeder, 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 1:36 AM on April 9, 2025 at Lima Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 19, 1937 in Spencerville, OH to Lester and Frances (Miller) Reeder, who both preceded him in death. On September 4, 1965 he married...

Apr 2, 2025

Barbara A. Burroughs-Merricle, 80, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville.

Barb was born on November 29, 1944 in Havelock, NC to the late Boss T. and Carrie Burroughs.

She was preceded in death by 8 siblings, Harold Burroughs, William Tom Burroughs, Boss Timothy BT Burroughs Jr., Herman Burroughs, Willie...

Apr 1, 2025

Stephen J. Stanfield, 58, of Lima, formerly of Spencerville passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home.

Stephen was born on May 19, 1966 in Niceville, FL to William Allen Stanfield and Linda K. Morrison. In 1984, Steve graduated from Spencerville High School and enlisted in the United States Airforce until his honorable discharge in...

Mar 30, 2025

Dorothy K. Shaffer, 90, of Spencerville, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Vancrest of Delphos.

Dorothy was born on August 25, 1934 in Van Wert County to the late John F. and Ruby G. (Reinhard) Robey. Her family had moved around when she was growing up but she graduated from Hoaglin Jackson High School. On...

Mar 24, 2025

Marilyn K. Haller passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, in Spencerville, Ohio, at the age of 76. She was born on October 6, 1948, to Jay R. and Ruth E. Lichty of Spencerville.

Marilyn was first married to William Koon II, with whom she had one daughter, Andrea. On November 5, 1995, she married Steven W....