Obituaries
Cretora L. Beam
May 23, 2024
Cretora L. (Morgan, Pearce) Beam was born on December 5, 1923 in Gomer, Ohio to Inez (Tracy) and John Morgan. She passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024 at 10:49 with her family and caregiver present.
She married Bob Pearce in 1946, who proceeded her in death in 1950. She married Ralph L. Beam on June 10, 1955 who proceeded her...
William Bimer
May 20, 2024
William Lee Bimer, 57, of Elida, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024 at his residence. He was born on October 22, 1966 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Maurice and Nita Bimer, who survive in Elida. He is also survived by his brother Christopher (Kelly) Bimer of Elida.
Private services will be held.
Arrangements by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, Lima.
Peter James Ledwedge
May 19, 2024
Peter James Ledwedge, 84, of Loveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024. Peter was born on July 31, 1939, in Lima, Ohio, to William F. and Katherine (Hyland) Ledwedge.
Peter graduated from Lima Central Catholic High School, Lima, Ohio, in 1957. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from the University of Dayton. Peter worked...
Frank O. Diaz
May 18, 2024
Frank O. Diaz Sr., 93, passed away at 9:36 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
Frank was born on January 3, 1931, in San Antonio, Texas, to Gonzalo and Josefina (Ozuna) Diaz Sr. On December 18, 1949, he married Margarita (Perez) Diaz, who preceded him in death on July 25, 2020,...
John McPheron
May 17, 2024
John McPheron, 53, passed away at 9:36 a.m. on Friday, May 17, 2024, at his home in Lima with his loving wife by his side.
John was born on May 24, 1970, in St. Mary’s, Ohio, to Dale McPheron and Sarah (Lininger) McPheron. On April 22, 2006, he married Carrie (Wireman) McPheron, who survives in Lima.
John attended Bath...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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