Obituary Listings

Nov 28, 2023

Roger Joseph Datres III, 53, of Wapakoneta, passed away unexpectedly the early morning of Tuesday, November 28, 2023.  He was born on July 15, 1970 in Stratford, NJ to Roger J. & Irene (Kennedy) Datres Jr., who have preceded him in death.  On July 2, 2005, he married Diana L. Dillon, who survives. Survivors also include five children, Andy...

Nov 26, 2023

Mabel M. Shaffer, 96, of Jackson Center, passed away at 12:05 PM, Sunday, November 26, 2023 at her residence.  She was born on March 1, 1927 in Santa Fe, OH to Charles W. and Gertrude A. (Kies) Myers who have preceded her in death.  On September 3, 1946, in Montra, she married Carl E. Shaffer, who passed away on...

Nov 9, 2023

Eva Theresa Allen, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:46 a.m., Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Vancrest of St. Marys.  She was born a Chippewa Indian, on June 30, 1934 in St. Ignace, MI to Albert H. and Frances B. (Smith) Aslin who preceded her in death.  On July 6, 1953, she married Roy Allen, who passed away on...

Nov 1, 2023

David Alan Little, 82, formerly of Zanesville and Lima, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 11:44 AM, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo.

On December 29, 1967 David married his wife of 50 years, Beverly R. (Mumford) Little, who proceeded him in death in 2018.  David is survived by his son, Joshua Little (Wapakoneta) and...

Oct 28, 2023

Rosetta K. Mertz, 92, of Botkins, passed away at 5:00 a.m., Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Otterbein Cridersville.

She was born on June 5, 1931 in Fryburg to Joseph and Margaret (Warmuth) Wagner who preceded her in death.  On May 25, 1955 she married Bernard J. Mertz and he passed away on December 20, 2020

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Oct 15, 2023

Robert L. “Bob” Johnson, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 7:13 a.m. on Sunday, October 15, 2023 with family by his side.

He was born on September 15, 1936 in Bath Township, Allen County, OH to Hugh F. & Royal T. (Stewart) Johnson who preceded him in death.  On July 4, 1992, he married Bettye R. Gruebmeyer...

Oct 12, 2023

Rick D. Pummell, 67, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 8:17 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on April 18, 1956 in Lima, OH to William and Iris (Wagoner) Pummell who preceded him in death.

Survivors include 2 children; Jason (Justine Baumer) Pummell of Minster, Erin (Jason) Parent of Wapakoneta; 6...

Oct 8, 2023

Joe Donald Gilroy, age 76, left this life on October 8, 2023 at 8:18 PM surrounded by his children and brothers and their spouses.

Joe was born in Waynesfield, Ohio on January 3, 1947 to John and Margie Gilroy and is survived by brother Gary (Judy) Gilroy, John (Jean) Gilroy and Fred (Dianne) Gilroy.  Joe married Donna...

Oct 4, 2023

Raelynn June McDorman was stillborn the early morning of October 4, 2023 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.  Raelynn is the beloved daughter of Dylan E. & Janelle R. (Westgerdes) McDorman, who survive in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include her furry siblings, Zane, Toulouse, and Donald, at home; paternal grandparents, Douglas & Christine McDorman, of Elida;...

Oct 3, 2023

Dennis L. McCormick, 59, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:51 p.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's.  He was born on February 16, 1964 in St. Marys, to Roland E. and Marilyn A. (Kruse) McCormick who survive in Wapakoneta.  On June 27, 1987, he married Lisa A. Knepper, who survives. Survivors also include...

Oct 3, 2023

Ralph V. Prenger, age 90, of Botkins, died at his home on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.  He was born on April 20, 1933, in Egypt, to the late Henry & Clara (Schlarman) Prenger.  On September 17, 1966, he married Ruth Ann (Schaub) Prenger who survives.

Ralph is also survived by four children and their spouses, Marla and...

Oct 3, 2023

Linda S. Stolzenburg, 75, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:15 a.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at Otterbein SeniorLife Community, Cridersville.  She was born on July 24, 1948, in Lima, to Eugene H. & Irene L. (Wallace) Burden, who have preceded her in death.

Survivors include her three daughters, Lorri A. (Joe Holtzapple) Hines, of Uniopolis, Christina M....

Oct 2, 2023

Lonnie K. McKinney, 79, of Wapakoneta formerly of Waynesfield, passed away at 4:25 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2023.

He was born on April 9, 1944 in New Hampshire, OH to Guy and Martha (Neff) McKinney who preceded him in death. On May 3, 1969, he married Linda M. Howell, who passed away on May 28, 2021.

Sep 23, 2023

Ricardo “Rick” Penã, 58, of Wapakoneta, passed away following a long illness at 12:39 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s, Lima.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathy Penã, of Wapakoneta; three children, Mindi Hoge, of Las Vegas, William (Gwen) Hoge, of Lockington, and Benjamin Hoge, of Wapakoneta; nine...

Sep 19, 2023

Ross Eugene Johnston, 88, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at Mercy Health Hospital in Lima, OH, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 26, 1934, in Lanstaff, Markum Township, York County, Ontario, Canada to Cecil Wilbert & C. Marguerite (James) Johnston.  Ross graduated in 1955 from Lakeview High School, OH....

Sep 11, 2023

Donna J. Whetstone, 80, of Wapakoneta passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Lima Memorial Hospital with family by her side.

She was born on Oct. 15, 1942 in Lima, Ohio to the late Edgar and Alice (Groves) Becker. On Dec. 24, 1982 she married Roger “Doc” Whetstone, who died in 1996.

She...

Sep 8, 2023

Judy L. McCoy, 73, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:12 p.m., Friday, September 8, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on December 26, 1949 in Lima, OH to Lester and Betty (Haley) McBeth who preceded her in death.  On August 28, 1972 she married Gary L. McCoy Sr. and he passed away on September 6, 2012....

Sep 4, 2023

Stetson Patrick Etzkorn, 3 months and 18 days, passed away in his sleep, the morning of Monday, September 4, 2023.  He was born on May 17, 2023, in Lima, to AJ & Taylor (Murphy) Etzkorn.  His parents and older sisters, Brynlee and Gentry, survive at home in Wapakoneta.

Survivors also include maternal grandparents, Patrick & Angie Murphy,...

Aug 21, 2023

Rick S. Titus, 70, of Wapakoneta, died August 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 12, 1952 to the late James and Joyce (Varney) Titus. On October 15, 1976 he married Sandy Wukusick and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Rick is also survived by his two children Matt (Elizabeth)...

Aug 6, 2023

Marlene J. Goudy, 87, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 4:09 p.m., Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on July 8, 1936 in Minster, OH to Norbert and Freda (Moorman) Gudorf who preceded her in death.  On October 11, 1958 she married John K. “Jack” Goudy and he passed away on July...