May 19, 2025

Eddie Leal

OTTAWA – Eddie Leal, 49, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:45 p.m. on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 20, 1975, in Harlingen, TX to Alberto Sr. and Maria (Esquivel) Leal. His father preceded him in death and his mother...

May 18, 2025

Charles J. Gillette

OTTAWA – Charles J. Gillette, 37, of Ottawa died 1:29 p.m. Sunday, May 18, 2025 in Fostoria.  He was born July 13, 1987 to David and Pam (Wolke) Gillette, who survive in Ottawa.

Charles is survived by 2 daughters:  Emily and Margaret, both of Defiance and 3 siblings:  Christine (Lee) Ellerbrock of...

May 17, 2025

Jesse James Bohrer

Jesse James Bohrer, 49 passed away on May 17, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. He was born on September 8,1975 to Marilyn (Schnipke) and Bruce Bohrer. His father preceded him in death in 2014 and his mother survives in Ottawa, Ohio with her husband Bruce Dunham.

The true light and love of his...

May 16, 2025

Glenn Lee Decker

LIMA – Glenn Lee Decker, 67 of Lima, passed away on Friday May 16, 2025, in Salem Township, Wyandot County.  He was born February 2, 1958, in Lima to the late James William and Lulu Belle (Jornigan) Decker.  He married Sharron Hulke; she preceded him in death.

Glenn is survived by five...

May 16, 2025

Frances C. Sroufe

VAN WERT- Frances C. Sroufe, 84, formerly of Continental, died Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:45 p.m. at Homestead at Town Center, Van Wert. She was born August 25, 1940, to the late John and Alnora Evelyn (Dangler) Craine Jr. On February 19, 1959, she married William Franklin Sroufe. He preceded her in death...

May 16, 2025

Herbert "Herb" Radabaugh

COLUMBUS GROVE – Herbert "Herb" Radabaugh, 61, of Columbus Grove died Friday, May 16, 2025 at 9:43 p.m. at his residence.  He was born September 24, 1963, in Lima to the late Paul and Mary Jane (Reeder) Radabaugh.  On October 26, 1986, he married Darlene Combs.  She died January 22, 2018.

Survivors...

May 15, 2025

Orval H. Mullen

OAKWOOD – Orval H. Mullen, 103, of Oakwood, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at the Meadows of Delphos.  He was born February 22, 1922, in Van Wert to the late Jesse and Lavina (Brunner) Mullen.  On October 24, 1942, he married Luella Conley, she preceded him in death on...

May 13, 2025

Steven Lee McNeely

09-16-1954 to 05-13-2025

OAKWOOD – Steven Lee McNeely, 70, of Oakwood, Ohio left this earth on May 13, 2025 at his residence.  He was born on September 16, 1954, in Defiance, Ohio to the late Margaret Gail (Brown) McNeely-Fellers and Robert McNeely.

He was the oldest brother to Karen (Bud)...

May 11, 2025

LADONNA SHISLER

LaDonna (Dimock) Shisler, age 83, of Oakwood, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Sunday morning, May 11, 2025.  LaDonna was born March 17, 1942, to the late Dorr and Agnes (Critten) Dimock. She grew up in Putnam County and lived in Dupont until 1960, when she married Nolan "Tucker" Shisler, of Oakwood. They had three sons,...

May 9, 2025

Gary "Pup" Verhoff

OTTAWA  - Gary "Pup" Verhoff, 72, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:44 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus surrounded by his family. He was born March 30, 1953, in Lima to the late Norbert and Juanita (Fout) Verhoff.

Gary is survived by four brothers: Kenny (Susan)...

May 9, 2025

Herman Joseph Wolke

OTTAWA – Herman Joseph Wolke, 88, of Ottawa, passed away at 10:50 a.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025 at The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by his family. He was born August 27, 1936, in Lima to the late Albert and Marcella (Meyer) Wolke. On September 28, 1957, he married Alma Jean Lammers, who preceded...

May 7, 2025

Sharon L. Place

AVON PARK, FL – Sharon L. Place, 77 of Avon Park, FL (formerly of Leipsic) died peacefully on May 7, 2025, at Good Shepherd Hospice, Sebring, FL with her husband James by her side. She was born January 8, 1948, in McComb, the only daughter to the late Serge and Edna Louellen Shoemaker.  On...

May 7, 2025

Christopher C. Solsman

VAN WERT – Christopher C. Solsman, 69, of Van Wert, died at 2:40 p.m. on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at Van Wert Manor. He was born September 29, 1955, in Cincinnati to the late Victor R. and Anna Belle (Armbruster) Solsman.

Survivors include a daughter, Christy Solsman of Van Wert; two stepdaughters:...

May 7, 2025

Eugene "Gene" Siefer

LEIPSIC – Eugene "Gene" Siefer, 93, of Leipsic, passed away on May 7, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 19, 1932, in Ottawa to the late Francis T. and Josephine (Ricker) Siefer. He lived a life of love, hard work, adventure and family. One of his sayings was "The Good...

May 7, 2025

Rose A. Weaver (Stechschulte)

MCCOMB – Rose A. Weaver (Stechschulte), 70, of McComb, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay.  She was born on February 14, 1955, in Lima to the late Albert W. and Agnes Marie (Erickson) Stechschulte.  On July 24, 1995, she married Richard L. Weaver, he preceded her in death...

May 6, 2025

Betty J. Marsh

May 31, 1927 – May 6, 2025

CONTINENTAL - Betty J. Marsh, 97, entered eternal rest peacefully at her home in Continental, Ohio, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her devoted children.

Born on May 31, 1927, in Melrose, Ohio, to Joseph and Lela...

May 6, 2025

Janet L. (Fralick) Steingass

LEIPSIC - Janet L. (Fralick) Steingass, age 84, of Leipsic, died May 6, 2025, at the Meadows of Leipsic. She was born March 16, 1941, in Leipsic to the late Floyd  and Beatrice (Kirtland) Fralick. On April 20, 1963, she married Glen Steingass, who died May 10, 2019.

She is survived...

May 4, 2025

Barbara J. Potts CONTINENTAL – Barbara J. Potts, 78, of Continental, died at 11:10 a.m. on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 21, 1946, in Lima to the late Virgil and Virginia (Schnapp) Unverferth. On August 26, 1967, she married her husband of 58...

May 3, 2025

Dolores L. Hoffman

KALIDA – Dolores L. Hoffman, 80, of Kalida, died 2:28 a.m., Saturday, May 3, 2025, at her residences surrounded by her family.  She was born October 23, 1944, in Lima to the late Leonard and Rose (Foppe) Laudick. On July 23, 1966, she married Richard J. "Dick" Hoffman and he survives in Kalida.

Apr 29, 2025

Joyce Marie Sispera OTTAWA – Joyce Marie Sispera, 91, of Ottawa, passed away at 3:08 p.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born September 29, 1933, in Lima to the late William J. and Luella (Gerschutz) Unterbrink. Joyce had three marriages: Marcellinus Wolke, Claude Rothman and Frank Sispera, all of which preceded her...