Obituaries

Sharon Yvette Pugh

Sharon Yvette Pugh

May 16, 2024

Sharon Yvette Fisher-Pugh, 56, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at her home in Lima, Ohio. 

 

Sharon was born on October 24, 1967, in Lima, Ohio, to Eugene Childs and Pearlie Fisher.  She married Dwayne Pugh who preceded her in death on May 15, 2022.

       

Sharon was a Lima Senior High School graduate and a homemaker.  She...

Sharon Foltz

Sharon Foltz

May 15, 2024

LIMA – Sharon Rose Foltz of Lima, Ohio, peacefully died Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 8:39 p.m. at Kindred Hospital Lima with family by her side. She was 84 years old.

Born December 26, 1939 in Cairo to the late Robert and Edith (Stockler) Solomon, Sharon graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1957. She married Richard Lee “Dick” Foltz on...

Joseph Hicks

Joseph Hicks

May 14, 2024

Joseph Hicks, 63, passed away at 12:08 p.m. on May 14, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center

 

Joseph was born on October 16, 1960, in Lima, Ohio to Jackie and Christina Hicks.  On May 22, 1982, he married Dawn Jacobs, who survives in Lima.

       

Joe was a 1979 graduate of Lima Senior High School. He worked for Shawnee Township...

Tanna Bradford

Tanna Bradford

May 11, 2024

Tanna M. Bradford, 44, passed away at 3:55PM on May 11, 2024, at St. Rita’s Hospital. 

 

Tanna was born on May 5, 1980 in Lima, Ohio to John and Kathryn Bradford who survive in Lima. 

 

She graduated from Spencerville High School in 1998. She worked at Nickles Bakery for 21 years. She loved working in her yard and her dog Fancy. She...

Gregory Allen Brown

Gregory Allen Brown

May 5, 2024

Gregory Allen Brown, 62, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his home in Lima. He was born on March 7, 1962, in Whittier, CA to the late Jack Richard and Nancy (Wheeler) Brown.

       

Gregory served in the Navy for several years and made his living as a truck driver.  He enjoyed beverages and watching Ohio State and...

Audrey M Jones

Audrey M Jones

May 5, 2024

Audrey M. Jones, passed away on Sunday May 5, 2024, just 115 days before reaching her 100th birthday. Audrey was born in Kenton, Ohio on August 28, 1924, to Lester and Donna (Watt) Shrider [Flossie (Oates) Shrider, stepmother], being the next to youngest of 4 children; her younger brother Bernard, of Arizona, survives her. Audrey played the accordion with 120 key...

Eugenia M Rodis

Eugenia M Rodis

May 4, 2024

Eugenia M. Rodis, 76, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born on March 26, 1948, in the Philippines to the late Ambrosio and Iluminada {Gecale} Montano.

 

On March 14, 1976, she married Hero Rodis who survives in Lima. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, going to the casino, cooking, and above all else,...

David Fay

David Fay

Apr 30, 2024

David Wright Fay, 75, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. 

 

David was born on February 9, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to Paul and Virginia (Golliday) Fay.  On December 6, 1969, he married Kathleen (McGreevy) Fay, who survives in Lima.

       

David went to elementary school at St. John’s in Lima, and then to LCC...

Rudolph H. Arn

Rudolph H. Arn

Apr 28, 2024

Rudolph H. Arn, 91, passed away at 9:00 p.m. on April 28, 2024.

 

Rudolph was born on August 24, 1932, in Cloverdale, Ohio, to William Henry and Erma (Britsch) Arn.  On August 17, 1960, he married Betty (Kohlhorst) Arn, who survives in Lima. 

       

Rudolph was a graduate of Columbus Grove High School and worked for Norfolk and Western (Southern)...

Phyllis West

Phyllis West

Apr 27, 2024

Phyllis West, 86, passed away at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. 

 

Phyllis was born on February 17, 1938, in Piqua, Ohio, to the late Claude Douglas and Phyllis (Black) Godsey.  On May 18, 1963, she married Larry West, who preceded her in death on October 5, 2007.

       

Phyllis was a graduate of...

Craig J Perine

Craig J Perine

Apr 27, 2024

Craig J. Perine, 63, passed away on April 27, 2024 at St. Ritas Medical Center following an illness.  

     

He is survived by his mother Eleanor Perine; big brother, Jeff Perine; little sister, Sandy (Leonard) Minix; and a sister-in-law, Liliana Perine. 

 

He was preceded in death by his father, James Perine; and a brother, Kirk Perine. Two brothers together again. 

 

There...

Linda Lett

Linda Lett

Apr 27, 2024

Linda Lett, 76, passed away at 4:25 a.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at her home in Ashley, Ohio.  Linda was born on July 1, 1947, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late William D. and Rita J. (Fields) Wilson.  

       

Linda enjoyed working as a Caregiver at Ashley Manor in Ashley, Ohio.  She loved gardening, flowers, bird watching...

Dean Allen Dunlap

Dean Allen Dunlap

Apr 24, 2024

Dean Allen Dunlap, 61, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on February 21, 1963, in Lima to the late Don and Elizabeth {Miller} Dunlap.

 

Dean graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1981. He worked at Proctor and Gamble as a contractor for 20 years and recently switched to AIP....

Ralph Edward Albright

Ralph Edward Albright

Apr 24, 2024

Ralph Edward Albright, 83 of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Wyngate Senior Living. 

 

He was born on December 15, 1940, in Lima to the late Martin and Margaret {Watkins} Albright.  On February 27, 1960, he married Judith “Judy” Wendel. She survives in Lima. 

 

Ralph graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1958. He then received an engineering tech...

Judith Ellen Kershner

Judith Ellen Kershner

Apr 22, 2024

Judith E. Kershner, 84, passed away at 1:18 p.m. on April 22, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center. 

 

Judith was born on January 26, 1940, in Lima, Ohio, to Floyd and Eloise (Riley) Paxton. On February 7, 1959, she married Charles Kershner, who survives in Lima and they have been happily married for 65 years. 

       

Judith loved her husband,...

Phyllis Seabert

Phyllis Seabert

Apr 22, 2024

Phyllis A. Seabert, 94, passed away at 12:28 a.m. on April 22, 2024, at St. Ritas Medical Center. 

 

Phyllis was born on September 5, 1929, in Lima, Ohio, to Ream O. and Koneta (Morey) Seabert. 

       

Phyllis was a Lima Central Catholic graduate. She worked as a cook/ manager at Senior Citizens Services and formerly worked at King Burger and...

Bobbi Jo Gross

Bobbi Jo Gross

Apr 20, 2024

Bobbi Jo Gross, 55, passed away on April 20, 2024. 

 

Bobbi was born on July 17, 1969, in Lima, Ohio, to Chuck and Susan (Raul) Gault.  On May 25, 2021, she married Richard Gross, who survives in Lima.

       

Bobbi enjoyed drawing, writing poems and being outdoors. She loved being around her grandchildren and playing with them. Bobbi was always...

Robert S. Thompson

Robert S. Thompson

Apr 20, 2024

Robert S. Thompson, 88, passed away at 10:03 a.m. on April 20, 2024, at The Springs of Lima. 

 

Robert was born on December 31, 1935, in New Knoxville, Ohio, to Austin and Emma (Elshowe) Thompson.  In November 1986, he married Marlene McCullough, who preceded him in death.

       

Robert graduated from Memorial High School in St. Mary’s Ohio. He worked...

Yodel Daniel

Yodel Daniel

Apr 19, 2024

Yodel Daniel, 58, passed away at on Friday, April 19, 2024, at The James Cancer Center. 

 

Yodel was born on December 9, 1965, in Jacmel, Haiti, to Jerome and Fadnelly Augustin.  He married Madelaine (Pierre Louis) Daniel who survives. 

 

Yodel enjoyed spending time with his family, praying and driving his car. He was also a hard-working individual.

     

Yodel is survived by...

Alice M. Mull

Alice M. Mull

Apr 18, 2024

Alice M. Mull, 84, passed away at 1:26 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s. 

 

Alice was born on October 23, 1939, in Jackson Center, Ohio, to the late Clifford and Helen (Camper) Journell.  On November 26, 1960, she married her beloved of 63 years, Charles Mull, who survives in Lima.

       

Alice was a cook...

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