All Obituaries

Elizabeth A. Scott, 86, of Wapakoneta passed away at 3:10 p.m., Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  She was born on September 11, 1937 in Salem Township, Auglaize County, to Joseph I. and Retha L. (Reed) Miller, who have preceded her in death.  On December 30, 1988 she married Ambert E. Scott, who survives.  They had a joyful relationship, full of teasing and writing notes back & forth when life got busy.  Survivors...

William Allen “Bill” Roby, 70, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2024, in Lima.  Bill was born on June 10, 1953, in Lima, to Clint Roby and Shirley Gaberdiel, who have preceded him in death.  Bill grew up in Lima and graduated from Wapakoneta High School. He was known for his kindness and generosity and would help anyone that he knew had a need.  He was a carpenter, mechanic, artist and was affectionally known as an all-around “fix-it” kind of guy. ...

Phillip T. "Phil" Kennedy, 35, of Botkins, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his residence.   He was born on June 20, 1988 in Sidney, to Thomas U. and Mary L. (Cartwright) Kennedy.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Botkins. Survivors also include his sister, Faye (Andy) Brogan, of New Knoxville; girlfriend, Kelly Vice, of Miamisburg; and an extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.  First and foremost, Phil will be...

Richard L. Miller 89, of Wapakoneta passed away at 9:10 a.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Private family services will be held at a later date.

Manfred Eder, 78, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:46 a.m. Thursday, March 28, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.  Private family graveside services will be held at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital P.O. Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101 .

Robert Lee Flinn, 60, of Wapakoneta, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at his residence. Rob was born on September 8, 1963 in Lima, Ohio to Robert and Martha Lee (Arthur) Flinn who preceded him in death. He is survived by a sister Ruth (Jack) Smith and brother-in-law Tim Hershberger, both of Wapakoneta OH; nieces and nephews Lisa (Doug) Gamble of St. Johns, Cinda Hershberger of Grove City, Scott (Joy) Hershberger of Bradenton FL, Amy Hershberger of Lima, Andrew (fiancé Terri Smith...

David Horton, 84, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:00 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.  he fought a brave fight with cancer winning some battles but, losing the war.  His loving partner, Connie Bishop fought these battles with him through the end.   David was the first of six children and was born on September 21, 1939 in Courtland, Ontario, Canada to Ernest and Ida May Horton who preceded him in death.     Survivors include two...

Mary M. Thitoff, 84, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:40 p.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Wapakoneta Manor. She was born on August 19, 1939 in Zaleski, OH to Leo and Thelma (Barber) Bighouse who preceded her in death.  On February 3, 1963 she married Donald Thitoff who survives in Wapakoneta. Additional survivors also include several nieces and nephews. Mary was preceded in death by 2 sons Tony, Jimmy Thitoff; 2 brothers Jim, Paul; 2 sisters Teresa and Becky. A Celebration of Life...

Rick L. Carter, 73, of Harrod, OH passed away at 6:15 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. He was born on July 16, 1950 in Lima, OH to William and Mildred (Camper) Carter who preceded him in death.  On December 13, 1968 he married J. Robin (Ramsey) Carter and she survives in Harrod. Survivors include 2 children Josh (Stephanie) Carter, of Wapakoneta, Heather Carter of Uniopolis; 5 grandchildren Bailey, Zoey, Steele, Isabelle, Grey; 1 great-grandson Maddox; a...

Laurie Barhorst, 59, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:09 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital, Westerville. She was born on February 5, 1965 in Quebec City, Canada to Ivo and Camille (Frost) Kramer.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Cridersville.  On January 14, 1983 she married Randy Barhorst and he survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include two daughters, Sherri (Justin) Rogers of Sylvania and Jodi (Chris) Wibley of...