Obituary Listing

Apr 14, 2024

Wapakoneta;          Richard Lee "Dick" Gallaspie, 66, of Wapakoneta passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 in his home.

Richard was born on October 8, 1957 in Greenville, OH to the late Richard Lee and Barbara Ann (Harruff) Gallaspie. He grew up in Spencerville and was a graduate of Spencerville High School in 1976. Dick spent the rest...

Apr 14, 2024

Spencerville;          Lloyd Dale Seibert Sr., 90, of Van Wert, formerly of Spencerville, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Vancrest of Van Wert.

Lloyd was born on August 22, 1933 at the family home on Deep Cut Road South of Spencerville to the late John Adam and Doris Iona (Mack) Seibert. He grew up working on...

Apr 12, 2024

Lima;        Carol Sue Luke, 80, of Lima passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

​            Carol was born on October 31, 1943 to the late Levi Benjamin and Evelyn (Dearth) Cook in Lima, OH. She grew up in the Lima area and graduated from Lima Senior High School in...

Apr 11, 2024

Venedocia;       Dale Edward Kuiesza, 53, of Venedocia passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Lima Memorial Heath Systems.

Dale Kuiesza was born on December 19, 1970 in Sandusky, OH to Dale and Dorothy (Patterson) Kuiesza. He grew up near Sandusky and graduated from Norwalk and EHOVE schools in 1991. While in school he took pride in...

Apr 11, 2024

Spencerville;        Karen Sue Gilbert, 78, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

​            Karen was born on May 30, 1945 to the late Paul Raymond and Anna Belle (Nolan) Garwood at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima. She grew up in Spencerville graduating from Spencerville High School in...

Apr 4, 2024

Jean Bell, 86, of Elida, formerly of Spencerville passed away peacefully, with family at her side at 2:06 am Thursday, April 4, 2024 at her residence.

She was born on April 8, 1937 in Lima, the daughter of Arthur and Maxine (Truesdale) Swickrath who both preceded her in death.  On June 24, 1953 she married William Bell,...

Apr 3, 2024

Leonard Nelson Kill, 100, 1405 Baker Wright Road, Spencerville, died April 3, 2024, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

​            He was born on January 28, 1924, at home, a son of Harold Matthew and Bernice Winnonia (Louth) Kill. On October 6, 1951, he married Gladys Louise Lawyer at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta. She...

Mar 31, 2024

Lima – Cathy Joyce Root, 73, passed away March 31, 2024 at 9:00 P.M. in her home.

Cathy was born October 28, 1950 in Allen County to Miles and Betty Hefner who preceded her in death.

Cathy graduated from Elida High School and earned her cosmetology license from the Frederick's Beauty Academy. She worked as...

Mar 29, 2024

Spencerville;        Jack L. Bowsher, 84, of Elida, formerly of Spencerville passed away peacefully at 2:11 a.m. on Friday, March 29, 2024 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Jack was born on September 3, 1939 in Columbus, OH to the late James Daniel and Mary Alice (Reichard) Bowsher. He graduated from Spencerville High School in 1957 and...

Mar 25, 2024

Spencerville;         Eugene Clayton Davis, 82, of Columbus, formerly of Spencerville passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Columbus Colony Nursing Home in Columbus, OH.

Clayton was born on July 28, 1941 in Delphos to the late Clayton and Eve Mae (Osenbaugh) Davis. He grew up around the Delphos area and started his career...

Mar 23, 2024

Melissa Stanfield Lehmkuhl passed away peacefully with her husband, Kevin, by her side, on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 4:15am.  Melissa was a long-time resident of Spencerville.

Melissa lived by the adage; "Your time on earth is limited. Don't try to 'age with grace', age with mischief, audacity, and a good story to tell".

Melissa...

Mar 22, 2024

Spencerville;       Lyle Mezger 73, from Spencerville, passed away on Friday morning March 22, 2024 peacefully at Roselawn Manor. He was born in Lima on October 24, 1950, to the late Vernon and LaDonna "Brownie" Metzger.

Lyle is survived by sisters, Cheryl (late Nicholas) George of Lima and Deb Laudick (Late Bill Harman) of Spencerville. He is also...

Mar 20, 2024

Spencerville;     John "Chuck" Charles Dillon, 75, of Spencerville, passed away on Tuesday, March 20, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

John was born on November 15, 1948 in Lima to the late Thomas E. and Evelyn (Hartman) Dillon. He grew up near Spencerville and graduated from Spencerville High School 1967. After graduating, Chuck was drafted...

Mar 8, 2024

Wapakoneta;        Danelda Sue Roberts, 87, of Wapakoneta formerly of Spencerville, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 in her home outside of Wapakoneta.

She was born on January 24, 1937 on the family farm in Van Wert county, a daughter of Clarence L. and G. Marcille (Zimmerman) Whetstone, who are deceased. On February 5, 1955, she married...

Mar 8, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tressa Jane Dicus (74), beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and cherished member of the Spencerville community. Tressa passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024 at St. Rita's Medical Center.  Everyone knew Tressa; she leaves behind a legacy of friendship, laughter, and of course, lipstick kisses.

Born on September 8, 1949...

Mar 6, 2024

James W. "Hanse" Schwinnen, 77, of Delphos (Landeck) passed away March 6th 2024 at Roselawn of Spencerville. James was born October 2, 1946 to Richard L.(deceased) and Ethel C. (Pohlman) Schwinnen who survives in Delphos (Landeck). After proudly serving as an Airman in the United States Airforce, Hanse joined the UAW and worked at Dana Corp. for 33 years.  ...

Feb 29, 2024

Spencerville;          Susan Marie Gaskill, 65, of Spencerville, passed away at 7:42 a.m. on February 29, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

Susan was born on February 14, 1959, in Lima, to the late William H. and Patty L. (Pavel) Tuttle. She grew up between Spencerville and Delphos, attending grade school in Delphos before finishing her...

Feb 25, 2024

Spencerville;         Hazel Margaret Cochran, 91, of Spencerville passed away at 7:33 a.m. on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at home with family by her side.

Hazel was born on September 28, 1932 in Lima, OH to the late Henry and Bertha (Gordon) Caskey. She grew up around the Lima area and attended Perry High School. She started her...

Feb 24, 2024

Spencerville;        Dolores Anne Staples, 91, of Spencerville passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at The Meadows of Delphos in Delphos.

Dolores was born on October 6, 1932 in Buckland, OH to the late Burlette "Bud" and Lydemia (Baker) Stout. She grew up in the Spencerville area and graduated from Spencerville High School in 1950. Shortly after...

Feb 15, 2024

Spencerville;      Barbara Ann Arthur, 73, of Elida, formerly of Spencerville, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 15, 2024.

Barbara was born on March 20, 1950 in Harriman, TN to the late Taskel and Bonnie (Norris) Mays. Because of limited job opportunities at the time, her family had moved to the Lima area where Barb grew...