Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 30, 2024

Spencerville;         Penny Ann Wilgus, 69, of Spencerville passed away at 5:46 p.m. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Penny was born on January 10, 1955 in Lima, OH to the late Thomas Lowell and Donna Jean (Smith) Wieter. She grew up in the Spencerville area graduating from Spencerville High School where...

Jan 26, 2024

Elida;        With sorrowful yet, rejoicing hearts, we mourn the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and dear friend to many.  Jason Eric Neuman entered the glorious presence of his Heavenly Father on January 26, 2024, at 11:32am, leaving behind his beloved spouse, Marla (Hutchison) Neuman; their children, Landon (Ruthie), Evan (Kara), Madeline, and Jaden; Sweet granddaughter,...

Jan 25, 2024

Spencerville;       Betty I. Wiechart, 88, of Spencerville passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health Systems in Lima.

There will be a private family graveside service held at a later date. Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville is caring for Betty and her family.

Jan 13, 2024

Spencerville;          Lawrence "Larry" Lee Skorupski, 63, of Columbus, formerly of Spencerville passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus.

Lawrence was born on May 25, 1960 in Lorain, OH to the late John Joseph and Mary Jo (Basinger) Skorupski. He grew up around the Lima area and was a 1978 graduate of...

Dec 30, 2023

Spencerville;       Gregory Allan Wells, 73, of Spencerville, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Greg was born on July 14, 1950, in Saginaw, MI to the late Paul Raymond Wells and Helen Elizabeth Rogalski. He grew up and attended Saginaw High School in Saginaw, Michigan. After high school, Greg joined...

Dec 25, 2023

Spencerville;     Susan M. Barnes, 70, of Dayton, formerly of Spencerville passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 after a brief illness surrounded by her family at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton.

Susan was born on September 14, 1953 in Lima to the late Donald Dean and Lela Pauline (Reynolds) Barnes. She grew up in the Spencerville area...

Dec 12, 2023

Spencerville;        Karen Sue "Katie" Helstad, 70, of Spencerville, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Karen was born on June 15, 1953 in Uniopolis, OH to the late Donald Edward and Ila Marguerite (Dulebohn) Frazier. She grew up around Wapakoneta and graduated from Wapakoneta High School. During her earlier working...

Nov 30, 2023

Spencerville;     Edith Jane Wade passed away peacefully at home on November 30, 2023, in Gresham, Oregon. She was 97 years old. She was born on June 19, 1926, in Sayre, Pennsylvania, to William and Mabel McIntire. Edith was the last survivor of her generation in the family. She was proceeded in death by her husband, Floyd, sons-in-law Gary (Diane)...