Obituary Listings

May 28, 2021

Demetra E. Rinehart, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:48 A.M. on Friday, May 28, 2021 at Otterbein Cridersville.  She was born on August 17, 1931, the daughter of Raymond and Cleta (Mann) Schuler, who preceded her in death.  On April 5, 1952, she married George E. Rinehart, who went to be with our Lord on May 1, 2016....

May 23, 2021

Norma Jean Chenoweth, 85, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:08 PM, Sunday, May 23, 2021 at the Wapakoneta Manor, with family at her side.  She was born on June 3, 1935 in Dayton, to Damon and Mary Finnerty Truss who have preceded her in death.  On February 19, 1955, she married Richard H. Chenoweth, who survives.

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May 17, 2021

Tom Ronald Knoch, 84, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:26 PM, Monday, May 17, 2021 at his residence.  He was born on October 7, 1936 in Wapakoneta, to Clay W. and Anna Catherine "Carrie" (Morris) Knoch who have preceded him in death.  On October 7, 1956, he married Barbara A. Bowersock, who survives in Wapakoneta.

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May 14, 2021

Mark Thomas Gross, of Jackson Center, passed away unexpectedly on May 14, 2021 at the age of 72.  As he left this world for the next, he was surrounded by his loving wife, Sherri, and his three children, Shelli, Ryan, and Jenna, all of whom adored him.

Mark was born October 24, 1948, and grew up on...

May 5, 2021

Betty Ann Johnson, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:09 a.m., Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at the Wapakoneta Manor.  She was born on January 27, 1934 in Wapakoneta, to Eamer R. and Norma K. (Eisert) Ruppert who have preceded her in death.  On March 2, 1953, she married Roger G. Johnson, who passed away on April 22, 1997.

May 2, 2021

John E. Bruggers, 63, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:07 PM, Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's, Lima.

He was born on November 6, 1957 in Cleveland, to Clyde A. and Grace (Lloyd) Bruggers who have preceded him in death. On August 24, 1985, he married Helen R. Spees, who survives in Wapakoneta.

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Apr 25, 2021

Barbara J. "Barb" Harrod, 90, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:05 a.m., Sunday, April 25, 2021 at the Lima Convalescent Home.

Barbara was born on March 16, 1931 in Clay Township, Auglaize County to Robert and Thelma (Smith) Thrush who preceded her in death.  In February of 1950, she married Clay Myers, and he passed away in...

Apr 23, 2021

Melissa Ann Coldiron, 38, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 8:45 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2021 at Kindred Hospital, Lima.  She was born on May 27, 1982 in Lima, to Douglas and Cynthia (Crum) Stemen who survive in Wapakoneta.  On October 20, 2011, she married Sean M. Coldiron, who survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include her two...

Apr 23, 2021

Shirley M. Schroeder, 93, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 23, 2021 at Wapakoneta Manor.

She was born on July 29, 1927 in Continental, OH to Roland and Myrtle (Spangler) Gordon who preceded her in death.  On June 26, 1949 she married Melvin G. "Mel" Schroeder and he passed away on November 6, 2015....

Apr 15, 2021

Molly Mays, 59, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:42 PM, Thursday, April 15, 2021 at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center.  She was born on November 1, 1961 in Lima, to James R. and Mary M. (Silver) Cartwright, who have preceded her in death.  On October 22, 1999, she married James A. Mays, who passed away on December 5,...

Apr 9, 2021

Gary Lee Geren (December 23, 1942 – April 9, 2021)

Gary Lee Geren passed away at his home early Friday morning with his wife and daughters by his side.  He was 78 years old.

Gary was born on December 23, 1942 in Findlay, Ohio, to Nathan and Helen Maurine (King) Geren who preceded him in...

Apr 1, 2021

Shelva JoAnn Sheets Doty Gilroy, 65, of Waynesfield, went home to her Lord and Savior at 9:34 p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2021 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.

She was born on October 16, 1955 in Lima, OH to Charles and JoAnn (Smith) Sheets.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in...

Mar 16, 2021

Kathryn L. "Kate" Meckstroth, 92, of Wapakoneta, passed away at  5:10 a.m., Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at The Gardens of Wapakoneta.

She was born on March 11, 1929 in Wapakoneta, OH to Theodore and Helena (Rickert) Erb who preceded her in death. On May 29, 1947 she married Ralph E. Meckstroth and he passed away on November...

Mar 15, 2021

Velma Lucille Zwiebel, 87, of rural Wapakoneta, went home to be with the Lord on Monday evening, March 15, 2021, at 8:35 p.m. at home.  She was born April 1, 1933, in Clay Township, Auglaize County, the youngest daughter of Gust Frederick Adam and Barbara Elizabeth (Klopfenstein) Helmlinger, who preceded her in death.  On August 14, 1955, she married...

Mar 15, 2021

Barbara M. Alter, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at  4:39 AM, Monday, March 15, 2021 at Wapak Manor. She was born on October 22, 1933 in Detroit, MI to James and Edith (Rice) Head who preceded her in death. Survivors include 4 children Ralph (Shelley) Alter of Carmel, IN, Jeffray (Patti) Alter of Fulshar, TX, Shannan (Jerry) Fisher of...

Mar 10, 2021

Nancy F. Lane, 79, of Wapakoneta passed away at 10:13 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s, Lima.  Private family services will be held at Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Gutman.

Mar 4, 2021

Darrell L. Morrison, 71, of Elida passed away at 10:42 a.m. Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  He was born on January 29, 1950 to Richard L. & Shirley (Fairburn) Morrison who preceded him in death.

Darrell was a 1968 graduate of Shawnee High School and had worked for Foltz Lumber Company,...

Feb 17, 2021

Russell I. “Mick” Fullerton, 73, of Uniopolis passed away at 6:12 a.m. Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Dayton VA Medical Center.  Per his wishes there will be no services.

Feb 8, 2021

Franklin D. "Frank" Taylor, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:53 p.m., Monday, February 8, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on December 13, 1933 in Lakeview, OH to Jason & Ollie (Dobie) Taylor who preceded him in death. On June 8, 1957 he married Linda Winegardner and she survives in Wapakoneta.

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Feb 2, 2021

Sharon L. Koenig, 78, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

She was born on April 1, 1942 in Wapakoneta, OH to Edwin & Evelyn (Shiveley) Metzger who preceded her in death.  On June 27, 1964 she married Leroy Koenig and he passed away on...