Obituary Listings

Bettye R. Johnson

Nov 7, 2017

Bettye R. Johnson, 96, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:02 a.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born May 4, 1921 in Allen County, OH to Robert and Mary (Settlemire) Augsburger who preceded her in death.  On February 22, 1941 she married Harold H. Gruebmeyer and he passed away on December...

Tonja M. Klima

Nov 4, 2017

Tonja M. Horn, 49, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:41 p.m. Saturday, November 4, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born in Lima, OH on April 19, 1968 to Paul F. Klima and Patricia A. (Jerry) Myers.  Her father survives in Wapakoneta and her mother survives in Cridersville.

Survivors also include...

Kim C. Fisher

Oct 27, 2017

Kim C. Fisher, 60, of St. Marys, formerly of Texas, passed away the morning of Friday, October 27, 2017 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

Phillip R. "Ron" Buress

Oct 25, 2017

Phillip R. “Ron” Buress, 76, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:42 a.m. Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at his residence.  Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Barbara I. Miller

Oct 15, 2017

Barbara I. Miller, 82, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:37 p.m. Sunday, October 15, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

The family has entrusted Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Wapakoneta to handle the arrangements.

Dawn Marie Miller

Oct 13, 2017

Dawn Marie Miller, 24, of Wapakoneta, passed away on October 13, 2017.  She was born in Lima, OH to Rex A & Theresa D. Miller.  Her father survives in Lima and her mother in Wapakoneta.

She is survived by 3 brothers; Ethan Miller, Ryan (Amber) Miller, Jeff Miller, a sister; Renae (Ben) Seffernick, 3 step-brothers, 3 nieces...

Francis J. "Frank" Cira

Oct 4, 2017

Francis J. “Frank” Cira, 58, of Wapakoneta, passed away the morning of October 4, 2017. He was born on December 5, 1958, in Lima, to Francis J. & Ethel Coppler Cira Sr., who have preceded him in death. On September 19, 1998, he married Barbara E. Graessle, who survives. Survivors also include their children, Alysha (Ryan) Gross, of Wapak, Ashlie...

Marion M. "Milo" Wellington

Sep 30, 2017

Milo Wellington, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:50 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born on October 23, 1927 in Wapakoneta to Eldon & Marie (Saddler) Wellington who preceded him in death. On June 11, 1988 he married Brenda Swaney and she survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include 4 children; Michael Wellington of Grove City,...

Joseph L. Schwer

Sep 28, 2017

Joseph L. Schwer, 88, of Wapakoneta passed away 9:30 p.m. Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the Gardens of Wapakoneta. He was born August 18, 1929 in Lima, Ohio to Ollie & Marguerite (Hiatt) Schwer who preceded him in death. On June 17, 1950 he married Alice M. Kohler and she passed away on October 11, 2011. He is also survived...

Reba J Larck

Sep 25, 2017

Reba J. “Jean” Larck, 79, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:08 a.m. Monday, September 25, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born on July 31, 1938 in Charleston, West Virginia to Lawrence E. & Sarah “Sally” Thomas Williams, who have preceded her in death. Reba was married to Delmer Ray Larck, who passed away on May 2,...

Diane Lunz

Sep 11, 2017

Diane Lunz, 69, of Wapakoneta passed on September 11, 2017 at Wapakoneta Manor. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Funeral Home Schlosser Funeral Home & Cremation Services 615 N. Dixie Hwy. Wapakoneta, OH 45895

James L. "Jim" Ridenour

Sep 6, 2017

James L. “Jim” Ridenour, 75, of Wapakoneta passed away at 8:54 p.m. Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born on June 3, 1942 in Sugar Creek Township, Allen County to Harold & Dorothy (Brenneman) Ridenour who preceded him in death. On March 21, 1970 he married Carol J. Bobb and she survives in Wapakoneta....

Janet M. Koenig

Sep 2, 2017

Janet M. Koenig, 94, of Botkins, passed away at 6:29 a.m., Saturday September 2, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, on December 5, 1922 to John J. & Margaret F. (Crawford) McDermott who preceded her in death. On March 7, 1944 she married Emerson P. Koenig and he passed on March...

Clay Knoch Jr

Aug 11, 2017

Clay Knoch Jr., 92, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:10 p.m., Friday August 11, 2017 at Cridersville Healthcare Center surrounded by his family. He was born in Union Township on June 29, 1925 to Clay W. & Carrie (Morris) Knoch who have preceded him in death. On June 21, 1945 he married Frances L. Allen who passed away on February...

Carol K. Brewer

Aug 9, 2017

Carol K. Brewer, 80, of Cridersville, passed away at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Cridersville Healthcare Center. Private family services will be held at a later date.

Therese M. Howard

Jul 21, 2017

Therese Marie Howard, 70, of Wapakoneta, passed away 9:30 p.m. July 21, 2017 at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital, in Columbus. She was born on September 25, 1946, in Wapakoneta, to James L. & Thelma M. Barber Bighouse, who have preceded her in death. On April 10, 1992, she married Jesse D. Howard, who survives in Wapakoneta with...

Edward J. Harshbarger

Jul 3, 2017

Edward J. Harshbarger, 59, of Cuyahoga Falls, formerly of Wapakoneta, passed away suddenly at his residence on July 3, 2017. He was born on May 5, 1958 in Lima, OH to Richard & Margaret (Kelly) Harshbarger who preceded him in death. He is survived by his children; Meghan Harshbarger of Columbus, OH, Ben Harshbarger of Brooklyn, NY, his former wife...

Jane A. Smith

Jun 29, 2017

Jane A. Smith, 77, of Wapakoneta, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2017 at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima She was born on February 13, 1940 in Cleveland, OH to William J. & Mary (Webster) Scott who preceded her in death. On January 5, 1963 she married Tom A. Smith and he survives in Wapakoneta. Survivors include three children; Scott...

Paul F. Zwiebel

Jun 29, 2017

Paul F. Zwiebel, 91, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:39 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima. He was born on July 30, 1925 in Pusheta Township to Jacob & Marie (Kohler) Zwiebel who preceded him in death. On August 24, 1947 he married Dona M. Schumann and she survives. They were blessed with 6 children:...

Ivan E. Zwiebel

Jun 22, 2017

Ivan Eugene Zwiebel, 89, of rural Wapakoneta, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 22, 2017, at 11:10 a.m., at Auglaize Acres. He was born January 13, 1928, in Santa Fe, Ohio, the son of Albert S. and Frieda M. (Wildermuth) Zwiebel who preceded him in death. On August 14, 1955, he married Velma L. Helmlinger and...