Obituary Listings

Apr 10, 2023

Marie C. Gerstner, 96, of Wapakoneta passed away at 5:55 a.m. Monday, April 10, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on August 10, 1926 in Dinsmore Township, Shelby County to John & Anna Marie (Steinke) Greve who preceded her in death.  On August 24, 1949 she married Harold G. Gerstner and he passed away on September...

Apr 9, 2023

Patricia A. "Pat" Hull, 91, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 9:34 p.m. Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on September 22, 1931, in Moulton, to Daniel and Mary (Nuss) Miller, who have preceded her in death.  On June 4, 1949, she married Russell J. Hull, who passed away on...

Apr 7, 2023

Jackie Kay Murray, 74, of Wapakoneta passed away peacefully on Friday, April 7, 2023 at her residence.

She was born on July 15, 1948 in Waynesville, MO to Jess J. & Grace (Huff) Achen who preceded her in death.  On October 17, 1963 she married Raymond C. “Rod” Murray and he passed away on May 1, 2016....

Mar 26, 2023

Heather W. Zink, 49, of Cridersville, formerly of Gold Hill, N.C., passed away at 8:08 a.m., Sunday, March 26, 2023 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.

She was born on December 12, 1973 in Norwalk, CT to George and Sandra (Cobb) Grist.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Florida.  On...

Mar 21, 2023

George Henry "Porky" Stinebaugh, 66, died peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home in Hot Springs, Montana.

He was born January 19, 1957 in Lima, OH to Jim and Alice (Galloway) Stinebaugh who both preceded him in death.

He was married to Stephanie Clark who survives in Galloway, Ohio.  Together...

Mar 15, 2023

Kenneth M. “Kenny” Schneider, 84, of Wapakoneta passed away at 3:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at his residence.

He was born on January 23, 1939 on his family farm to Urban & Esther (Voisard) Schneider who preceded him in death.  On September 27, 1996 he married Kathryn Irish and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors...

Mar 11, 2023

Bernice L. Ruck, 100, formerly of Wapakoneta, OH, of Avon, OH since 2019, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday evening, March 11, 2023, at 10:39 p.m. at home surrounded in love by family. She was born September 7, 1922, in Clay Township, Auglaize County, the second daughter of Gust Frederick Adam and Barbara Elizabeth (Klopfenstein) Helmlinger,...

Feb 28, 2023

Oconda Lu "Connie" Vermillion, 82, of Waynesfield, passed away at 10:49 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

She was born on December 16, 1940 in Wayne Township to Judson and Susan (Spradlin) Dawson who preceded her in death.  On December 10, 1958 she married Raymond Vermillion who passed away on April 14, 2019.

Feb 14, 2023

Brian Paul Teeters, 49, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:11 a.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's.

He was born on September 28, 1973 in Lima, OH to Joseph and Paula (Minaugh) Teeters Jr. who preceded him in death.

Survivors include a sister Susan Hawson, of Kettering and a niece GraceAnne Hawson of...

Feb 12, 2023

Patricia L. “Pat” Katterhenry, 91, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away at 9:50 p.m., Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Lima Convalescent Home.

She was born on June 13, 1931 in Greybull, WY to Arthur and Jessie Peterson who preceded her in death.  On April 3, 1955 she married Dick Katterhenry and he passed away on October 6, 1996....

Feb 12, 2023

David F. Zeigler, 75, of Wapakoneta died at 4:04 a.m. Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on January 7, 1948 in Sidney, OH to Donald & Mildred (Lindermuth) Zeigler who preceded him in death.  On June 28, 1969 he married Charleen J. "Janey" Huebner and she passed away on...

Jan 16, 2023

Paula G. Teeters, 76, Wapakoneta, passed away at 2:05 a.m., Monday, January 16, 2023 at SpringMeade Health Center, Tipp City.

She was born on February 13, 1946 in Lima, OH to Paul and Gertrude Minaugh who preceded her in death. On October 11, 1969 she married Joseph G. Teeters Jr. and he passed away on September 23,...

Jan 14, 2023

Carol A. Grady, 74, passed away at 11:35 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 20, 1948 in Cleveland, OH to James and Marie (Krueger) Grady who preceded her in death.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Jessica (Brad) Kaeck of Wapakoneta; four siblings Joan Ronan...

Jan 6, 2023

Phyllis E. Goulet, 73, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:54 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2023 at Kindred Hospital, Lima.

She was born on February 4, 1949 in Lima, to Edward and Madge (Shook) Cottrell who preceded her in death.  On December 26, 1971 she married Jean Claude Goulet and he passed away on February 5, 1982.

Jan 5, 2023

Leola Jeannette (Carpenter) Burkholder, 96, of Wapakoneta, died Thursday, January 5, 2023 at 1:30 a.m. at the Cridersville Health Care Center. Jeannette was her strongly preferred given name!

Jeannette was born in Elida, Ohio on February 22, 1926 to the late Margery (Ridenour) and Burt Carpenter.  Jeannette had three siblings, Joe (Ann) Carpenter of Elida, Ohio, Glenn...

Dec 16, 2022

Jeffery W. "Jeff" Kipp, 76, of Lima passed away at 11:21 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2022 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

Private family graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Mausoleum, Lima with military rites being performed be the V.F.W. Post 8445.

Dec 13, 2022

Brittney D. Peters, 31, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:21 a.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at The Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus.

She was born on October 15, 1991 in Lima, OH to John and Ronda (Mauck) Watkins. Her mother survives in Wapakoneta and her father preceded in death.  On May 3, 2010 she married Bo...

Dec 9, 2022

Denny E. Metzger, 83, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:18 p.m., Friday, December 9, 2022 at Otterbein Cridersville.

He was born on November 3, 1939 in Wapakoneta, OH to Norbert and Ruth (Lotridge) Metzger who preceded him in death.  On September 16, 1961 he married Becky Slusher and she passed away on November 20, 2022.

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Dec 7, 2022

Gary L. Sawmiller, 80, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 10:05 a.m., Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Kindred Hospital, Lima.

He was born on November 7, 1942 in Wapakoneta, OH to Alma and Nellie (Balthaser) Sawmiller who preceded him in death.  On August 24, 1998 he married Janice M. Vaughn and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Survivors...

Nov 28, 2022

Donald C. "Don"  Stahler Jr., 85, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 11:49 a.m., Monday, November 28, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on December 3, 1936 in Lima, to Donald & Ruth (Lentz) Stahler Sr. who preceded him in death.  On April 4, 1980 he married Cheryl Ann Shelby and she survives.

Survivors include...