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Steven T Spicer

Steven T Spicer

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...

Scott P Regedanz

Scott P Regedanz

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...

Judy A Miller

Judy A Miller

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...

Larry Reeder

Larry Reeder

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...

Barbara Ann Merricle

Barbara Ann Merricle

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...

Stephen Joseph Stanfield

Stephen Joseph Stanfield

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...

Dorothy K Shaffer

Dorothy K Shaffer

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...

Marilyn Kay Haller

Marilyn Kay Haller

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....

Dorothy Teresa Ricker

Dorothy Teresa Ricker

Mar 3, 2025

Spencerville;         Dorothy Teresa Ricker, 85, of Spencerville, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 under the care of hospice at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Dorothy was born on July 8, 1939 at home in Ottoville to the late Norbert and Marcella (Miller) Bendele. She was a 1957 graduate of Grover Hill High School. After high...

H. Maxine Mcmichael

H. Maxine Mcmichael

Feb 27, 2025

It is with deep sadness that the family of Maxine McMichael, 103, of Spencerville announces her peaceful passing on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville, OH. She was reunited with Carl, her beloved husband of 61 years.

She was born on July 20, 1921, in Hardin County to the late Carl and Anna Leota...

Richard Allen Klaus

Richard Allen Klaus

Feb 25, 2025

Richard A. Klaus, 70, of Middle Point, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.

Richard was born on June 26, 1954, in Lima, OH to the late Philip Patrick and Lucinda Ann (Meyer) Klaus. He grew up in Spencerville, one of thirteen kids, and graduated from Spencerville High School...

John "Mike" Michael Bice

John "Mike" Michael Bice

Feb 15, 2025

John Michael Bice, 78, of Spencerville, passed away at 7:02 a.m. on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at St. Rita's Medical Center Hospice.

John was born on June 28, 1946 in Lima, to the late Russell and Frances (Lokey) Bice. He graduated from Spencerville High School in 1964. Not long after high school, John went to work for...

Travis Alfred Mercer

Travis Alfred Mercer

Feb 9, 2025

Travis Alfred Mercer, 43, of Delphos, OH passed away on Sunday, February 10, 2025 at his home in Delphos. Services will be held at a later date.

Kevin Lynn Huber

Kevin Lynn Huber

Feb 3, 2025

Kevin L. Huber, 59, of Spencerville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 3, 2025 at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima. He is now dancing and rejoicing on streets of gold in heaven.

Kevin was born on January 15, 1966 at Lima Memorial Hospital to Arnold and Barbara (Becker) Huber. He grew up...

Roberta Lee Whited

Roberta Lee Whited

Jan 17, 2025

Roberta "Berta" Lee (Ralston) Whited, 73, of Mio, MI passed away peacefully in her sleep at 9:05 P.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, only a few months after receiving a liver cancer diagnosis.

Berta was born on October 24, 1951 to Robert and Edna (Goodwin) Ralston in Celina, OH. She attended Spencerville Elementary and had fond memories...

Peggy J Briggs

Peggy J Briggs

Jan 14, 2025

Peggy J. Briggs, 99, of Spencerville, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville.

Peggy will be buried next to her husband at Walnut Hill Cemetery in New Hampshire, OH at a later date. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville is caring for Peggy and her family.

John W Burnett Jr.

John W Burnett Jr.

Jan 13, 2025

John W. Burnett Jr., 57, of Dayton passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 at the Miami Vally Hospital in Dayton.

John was born on November 22, 1967 in Dayton to the late John Wella Sr. and Mary (Van Pelt) Burnett. He grew up around Kettering attending Fairmount High School before enlisting in the United States Navy....

Amy Martin

Amy Martin

Jan 7, 2025

Amy J. Martin, 75, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 in Houston, Texas.

She was born on May 16, 1949 in Lima, the daughter of Carl & Jesselyn (Hays) White. She is survived by her husband, Guy Martin; sister Carlene (Paul Uppenkammp) Lhamon; sons, Chad (Jennifer) Lucas and their children, Lauren & Sara: Bart (Misty) Lucas...

Ruth Ann (Croft) Stewart

Ruth Ann (Croft) Stewart

Jan 2, 2025

Our beloved Ruth Ann Croft Stewart "Ruthie", 86, passed peacefully on January 2, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Ruth was born on July 3, 1938 in Spencerville, to the late Forest and Ethel Marie Croft. Ruth attended Spencerville Schools, and later found employment at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. There, she met the love of her...

Ronald H. Gaskill

Ronald H. Gaskill

Dec 24, 2024

Ronald H. Gaskill, 93, of St. Marys, passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Ron was born on May 13, 1931 in Allen County to the late Earl O. and Francis W. (Huber) Gaskill Sr. He attended Spencerville High School until entering the United States Air Force. Before he went...

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