Obituary Listings

Jun 13, 2024

Teresa A. Detrick, 66, of Uniopolis, passed away at 4:45 a.m., Thursday June 13, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

She was born on December 28, 1957 in Kenton, OH to Gerald & Sherry (Poland) Holtzberger who preceded in death.  On June 26, 2008 she married Wayne L. Detrick who survives in Uniopolis.

Survivors...

Jun 10, 2024

Julian R. Tarini, 86, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:49 p.m., Monday, June 10, 2024 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's.  He was born on October 5, 1937 in Toledo, to Dominico and Emma (White) Tarini, who have preceded him in death.  On March 7, 1959, he married Patricia A. Griesinger, who passed away on December 16, 2019.

Jun 9, 2024

Craig Edward Barhorst, 38, of Anna, passed away the morning of Sunday, June 9, 2024 on his family farm.  Although his passing was the result of a tragic accident, Craig passed away doing what he loved.  He was born on May 6, 1986 in St. Marys, to Bob and Tammy (Brown) Barhorst who survive in Anna.  On June 26,...

Jun 9, 2024

James "Jim" Becher, 85, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 5:30 AM, Sunday, June 9, 2024 at The Ohio State University Medical Center.  He was born on March 23, 1939 in Lima, to Leo and Matilda (Brown) Becher who preceded him in death.  On November 20, 1965, he married Sally A. Searfoss, who survives.  Together they shared over 58 years...

May 29, 2024

Nancy J. Eyink, 78, of Wapakoneta, passed away with family by her side at 10:35 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio.

Nancy was born on December 31, 1945 to M. Robert and Helen (Fisher) Manger, who preceded her in death. She married the late Robert “Pete” Meyer (d. 1967) in...

May 26, 2024

Janet E. Winkler, 85, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 6:55 a.m., Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Wapakoneta Manor.

She was born on February 25, 1939 in Vanwert County, OH to James and Frances (Caywood) Williams who preceded her in death.

Survivors include 3 children Leigh Karbowiak of Dublin, OH, Larry (Vicki) Winkler, Linda (Bob) Bryan...

May 22, 2024

Valgene L. Phillips, 90, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:28 a.m., Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at The Springs of Lima.

He was born on February 20, 1934 in Shinbone, OH to William “Leslie” and Adelia (Stoll) Phillips who preceded him in death.  On March 11, 1967 he married Janet Rable and she survives.

Survivors include...

May 20, 2024

Marvin L. Zwiebel, 88, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:33 PM, Monday, May 20, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born on November 14, 1935 in Santa Fe, Clay Township, Auglaize County, to Albert S. and Matilda "Frieda" Wildermuth Zwiebel, Sr., who have preceded him in death.  On July 24, 1966, he married Jeannine F....

May 17, 2024

Louise Jung, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away peacefully at 2:53 a.m., Friday, May 17, 2024.  She was born on January 14, 1935 to (James) Pete and Lula (May) Bayes on Jenny's Creek, Swamp Branch, KY, following just a few minutes behind her twin sister, Lorene (McCool, deceased). Survivors include her daughter, Anne E. Jung, of Huber Heights; brother, Jack...

May 15, 2024

Barry A. Kiefer, 65, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:22 a.m., Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his family after an extended illness.  He was born on June 26, 1958 in Lima, to Dan W. and Jera L. (VanDyke) Kiefer, who have preceded him in death.  On May 5, 2000, he married Vicki J. Brewer, who...

May 13, 2024

Barbara Ann "Barbie" Motter, 54, of Waynesfield, passed away May 11, 2024 at her residence.  She was born on October 29, 1969, in Lima to Edith Smith, who has preceded her in death.

Barbie is survived by her husband, Rex Alan Motter; daughter, Jessica Lynn Motter and her fiance, Ben "plus one" Huntsman; and three siblings, Tammy...

May 12, 2024

Douglas L. Brown, 79, of Ada, OH passed away at 10:51 a.m., Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada.

He was born on February 17, 1945 in Lexington, KY to Cecil Roscoe & Ruby (McClain) Brown who preceded him in death.

He was also preceded in death by two sisters, infant Colleen Rae Brown...

May 10, 2024

Carolyn J. Zenz, 75, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 3:31 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System, with her family at her side after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer.  She was born on August 24, 1948 in Celina, to Charles L. and Florence E. (Naylor) Burris who have preceded her in death.  On March 30,...

May 5, 2024

Eileen M. Sutherland, 97, of Waynesfield, passed away at 11:45 p.m., Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Otterbein Cridersville.

She was born on June 17, 1926 in Lima, to Ephraim and Frances (Hicks) Prowant, who have preceded her in death.  On June 9, 1946 she married Samuel Lewis Sutherland, who passed away on December 10, 2003.

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Apr 28, 2024

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,...

Apr 23, 2024

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...

Apr 13, 2024

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,...

Apr 2, 2024

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.

Mar 28, 2024

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 .

Mar 26, 2024

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...