Obituary Listing

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...

Nov 9, 2023

Spencerville;       Doyt Prichard, 95, of Spencerville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 7, 1928 in Van Wert County to the late Ada and Nellie (Rice) Prichard. Doyt was married to his beautiful wife of 69 years, Jeanette who passed away on November 20,...

Nov 7, 2023

Kossuth;         Wayne McMichael, 69, of rural Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully at 4:50 AM Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his residence, after spending an evening surrounded by his loving family. He won the battle with cancer by meeting Jesus. He was born on August 20, 1954 in Lima to the late Max and Vonda Whetstone McMichael. He married his wife,...

Nov 4, 2023

Spencerville;         Ruthela Hager, 93, formerly of Spencerville, died at 4:27 pm Nov 4, 2023, at St. Rita's medical center after a short illness.  Her loving family was by her side when she passed into eternity with her savior Jesus.

She was born Oct 13, 1930, in Auglaize County the daughter of Ralph and Iva Wagner who proceeded...

Nov 2, 2023

Wapakoneta;        Paul J. "Jim" Roberts, 86, of Wapakoneta formerly of Spencerville, died at 2:35 a.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born on January 15, 1937 in Spencerville, a son of Enos and Edna (Harter) Roberts, who are deceased. On February 5, 1955, he married Danelda Whetstone, who survives...

Oct 29, 2023

Lima;       James Russell Myers, 67, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at his home in Lima.

James was born on September 28, 1956 in Lima to the late Van Buren Jr. and Norma Mae (Mulholland) Myers. He was a 1974 graduate of Spencerville High School. After graduating he began driving truck and was a...

Oct 28, 2023

Spencerville;          Vernon G. "Vernie" Richardson, 85, of Spencerville passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville.

Vernon was born on February 28, 1938 in Buckland, OH to the late Jule Earl and Dorothy Esther (Coil) Richardson. He graduated in 1956 from Spencerville High School. Growing up in Buckland in a large family...

Oct 26, 2023

Elida;       Rita (Nolan) Wilson passed away at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as a result of injuries sustained in a recent automobile accident.

She was born on January 1, 1946 in Celina, Ohio, to Richard and Vera (Beer) Nolan, who preceded her in death.  On March...