Obituary Listing

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)...

Nov 28, 2023

Spencerville;       Gregory N. Roberts, 57, of Spencerville, passed away on November 28, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima.

Greg was born on July 5, 1966 in Lima, OH to the late Richard Joseph and JoAnn (Lindeman) Roberts. He grew up around Spencerville attending Spencerville City Schools. Shortly after high school, Greg took employment with Waste Management...

Nov 20, 2023

Spencerville;      Douglas Allen Gallaspie Sr., 60, of Spencerville passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

Doug was born on February 16, 1963 in Lima, OH to the late Richard Lee and Barbara Ann (Harruff) Gallaspie. He grew up in Spencerville and attended Spencerville Local Schools until he enlisted in the...

Nov 13, 2023

Spencerville;    Myra Lou (Shrider) French, 81 of Lima, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 11, 1942 in Lima to the late George Fred and Pearl L. (Burkholder) Shrider. Myra married Robert L. French on December 25, 1975.

Myra retired from the...

Nov 12, 2023

Spencerville;       Beulah Magdalena Carnes, 101, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville.

Beulah was born on October 29, 1922 in Noble Township, Ohio to the late Cem Everett and Elsie Leah (Beaber) Rupert. She graduated from Spencerville High School in 1940. Beulah was united in marriage on August 12,...

Nov 10, 2023

Spencerville;       Lois R. Moorman, a longtime resident of rural Spencerville, Ohio, went home to her Lord November 10, 2023 at Hoosier Village Retirement Center in Zionsville, Indiana.

She was born July 9, 1928 in Salem Township, Auglaize County, the daughter of the late Vernon and Vala Zimmerman Whetstone.

On August 20, 1950, she married Harold...