Obituary Listings

Barbara A. Schoffner

Barbara A. Schoffner

Apr 24, 2025

Barbara A. Schoffner, 96, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:15 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Wapak Manor. She was born on January 28, 1929 in Wapakoneta, to Lloyd C. and Katherine E. (Lee) Morey who have preceded her in death. On July 7, 1948 she married Donald D. Schoffner, who passed away on August 20, 1972.

Survivors include two children,...

Ronnie Lee Barnt

Ronnie Lee Barnt

Apr 17, 2025

Ronnie Lee Barnt, 69, passed away on April 17, 2025, in Lima, OH. Born on September 6, 1955, Ron led a life marked by a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a spirit of independence. Known for his carefree attitude and ability to see the positive in every situation, he transformed from a youthful troublemaker into a kind-hearted grandfather who...

Carolyn M. Moots

Carolyn M. Moots

Apr 10, 2025

Carolyn M. Moots, 86, formerly of Cridersville, passed away at 2:27 p.m., Thursday, April 10, 2025 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. She was born on September 4, 1938 in Moulton Township, Auglaize County, to Richard F. and Olinda F. (Kreitzer) Oen who have preceded her in death. On October 13, 1956, she married Jack Dean Moots, who...

Dennis "Wayne" Miller

Dennis "Wayne" Miller

Apr 10, 2025

Dennis "Wayne" Miller, 74, of Lima, passed away at 10:27 a.m., Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Wyngate Senior Living Community following an extended illness.

He was born in Hardin County on September 3, 1950 to Mark J. and Viola (Sphar) Miller who preceded him in death.

Survivors include a brother Alan "Doug" (Lynn A.) Miller, of Lima; a niece Tammy (Harvey) Slechter;...

David E. Reineke

David E. Reineke

Apr 4, 2025

David E. Reineke, 67, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:40 a.m., Friday, April 4, 2025 at his residence. He was born on January 21, 1958 in Lima to Richard E. "Bud" and Mary Kathryn (Myers) Reineke who have preceded him in death. On May 16, 1981 he married Ronda S. Snyder, who survives.

Survivors include Melissa Howell, of St. Marys, David...

Anne E. Johnston

Anne E. Johnston

Mar 22, 2025

Anne E. Johnston, 74, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:23 p.m., Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Vancrest of St. Marys. She was born on May 29, 1950 in Lima, to Paul E. and Shirley A. (Glick) Reineke who have preceded her in death. On May 19, 1984, she married Randall D. Johnston, who survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include her daughter,...

Joretta L. Waitman

Joretta L. Waitman

Mar 19, 2025

Joretta L. Waitman, 92, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:06 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at The Springs of Lima. She was born on November 12, 1932 in Logan Township, Auglaize County, to Pearl E. and Amanda I. (Whetstone) Place who have preceded her in death. On September 6, 1950, she married Paul E. Waitman. They celebrated 65 years of...

Helen G. Larger

Helen G. Larger

Mar 15, 2025

Helen G. Larger, 93, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:10 a.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen.

She was born on April 7, 1931 in Russia to John & Bernadette (Groff) Dapore who preceded her in death. On October 2, 1954 she married Carl E. Larger and he passed away on June 25, 2014.

Survivors include 5...

John A. Nicke

John A. Nicke

Mar 5, 2025

John A. "Elf" Nicke, 69, of Wapakoneta, passed away the evening of Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at his residence. He was born on January 30, 1956 in Lima, to Donald N. and Mary E. (Dawson) Nicke who have preceded him in death.

Survivors include a friend, Deb Nicke, of Wapakoneta; and an extended family of nieces, nephews and their families.

He was...

Joanne L. Schnell

Joanne L. Schnell

Mar 2, 2025

Joanne L. Schnell, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:58 p.m., Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on November 19, 1935 in Fryburg, OH to Walter and Pauline (Hollenbacher) Lunz who preceded her in death. On June 18, 1955 she married Ted A. Schnell and he passed away on July 12, 2016.

Survivors include a daughter...

James J.  "Jim" "Yogi" Warniment

James J. "Jim" "Yogi" Warniment

Mar 2, 2025

James J. "Jim" "Yogi" Warniment, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:17 p.m., Sunday, March 2, 2025 at Wapak Manor.

He was born on January 13, 1938 in Miller City, OH to John M. & Mildred I. (Conkrite) Warniment who preceded him in death. On June 22, 1963 he married Mary Ann Schaub and she survives.

Survivors include 2 sons Steven (Connie)...

Jock A. Meier Sr.

Jock A. Meier Sr.

Feb 26, 2025

Jock A. Meier Sr., 65, of New Knoxville, passed away at 6:54 a.m., Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Vancrest of St. Marys after a long illness. He was born on May 22, 1959 in Lima, to the late Paul M. "Pete" and Connie J. (Wahrer) Meier I.

He is survived by his spouse, Karen L. (Bower) Meier, and his three children,...

Ronald R. Pyles

Ronald R. Pyles

Feb 24, 2025

Ronald R. Pyles, of Wapakoneta, slipped away quietly in the early hours of his 72nd birthday, having fought an incredibly courageous battle with cancer. He was born on February 24, 1953 in Lima, to Leonard L. Pyles, Sr. & Jeanne M. (Donaldson) Pyles. On September 26, 1981, he married Cindy Burden, who survives.



Survivors also include two daughters,...

Eileen M. Werling

Eileen M. Werling

Feb 21, 2025

Eileen M. Werling, 91, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 12:44 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2025 at Vancrest of St. Marys.

She was born on July 5, 1933 in St. Marys Township, OH to Louis and Mildred (Kruse) Henschen who preceded her in death. On May 7, 1965 she married Harold A. Werling and he survives in Wapakoneta. 

Survivors include 7 children...

William C. "Bill" Davidson

William C. "Bill" Davidson

Feb 20, 2025

William C. "Bill" Davidson, 91, of Wapakoneta, OH, passed away at 11:37 a.m., Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on April 11, 1933 in St. Marys, OH to Clarence and Joyce (Bailey) Davidson who preceded him in death. In 1952, he married Carolyn Grace Hager and she passed away in 1960. On July 18, 1964...

Carrie C. Marchal

Carrie C. Marchal

Feb 11, 2025

Carrie Marchal, age 59, of New Knoxville, passed away at her home on February 11, 2025. She was born at St. Rita's Hospital in Lima to Susan (Horman) and Robert Cummins, who have preceded her in death. Carrie graduated from Anna High School in 1983.

Carrie met her husband Mike while she was a Senior in High School, and they wed...

Diane Music

Diane Music

Feb 11, 2025

Diane L. Music, 72, of Lima, passed away at 7:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at her daughter's residence in St. Marys. She was born on February 12, 1952 in Coldwater, to Romaine "Red" and Mary (Burden) Renbarger who preceded her in death. On December 10, 1983 she married Darrell Music and he passed away on October 8, 2015.



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Scott A. Doty

Scott A. Doty

Feb 8, 2025

Scott A. Doty, 61, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully at 12:20 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System with his family by his side.

He was born on May 17, 1963 in Lima, OH to William and Barbara (Coats) Doty. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wapakoneta. On November 21, 1987 he married...

Dorothy Dickman

Dorothy Dickman

Jan 21, 2025

Dorothy L. Dickman, 77, of St. Marys, formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

She was born on February 14, 1947 in Lima, OH to Robert & Grace Irene (Boyer) Haller who preceded her in death. On July 19, 1969 she married Gary L. Dickman and he passed away on April 20,...

Timothy J. Kuehl

Timothy J. Kuehl

Jan 18, 2025

Timothy Joseph Kuehl, 65, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:55 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 30, 1959 in Lima, to Robert & Mary (Mertz) Kuehl who have preceded him in death. On September 27, 1980, he married the love of his life, Andrea L. Harpest, who survives.

Surviving family...