Oct 15, 2024

  Lisa A. Shaffer  

  OTTAWA – Lisa A. Shaffer, 59, of Ottawa, passed away at 4:22 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born May 21, 1965, in Lima to James Robert and Eloise (Romes) Karl.  Her father precedes her in death, and her mother survives in Kalida.  

  Lisa is also survived by two...

Oct 15, 2024

Anna Marie Meyer

GLANDORF – Anna Marie Meyer, 88, of Glandorf, passed away at 6:34 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born October 10, 1936, in Mandale to the late Cornelius and Barbara (Heitmeyer) Brinkman.  On April 15, 1961, she married Kenneth Meyer, he preceded her in death on January...

Oct 14, 2024

Dolores M. Schulte

KALIDA-Dolores M. Schulte, 84, of Kalida passed away at 6:59pm on Monday, October 14, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by her family.  She was born September 19, 1940, in Lima to the late William and Mary (Ricker) Gasser.  On May 29, 1998, she married Anthony Schulte.  He survives in...

Oct 13, 2024

Michael E. Leach

"Mike" "Herr Leach" "Leachee"

GLANDORF – Michael E. Leach, 83, of Glandorf, passed away on Sunday October 13, 2024, at the Meadows of Ottawa.   Mike was born August 14, 1941, in Rumson, New Jersey, to Robert and Agnes (Heckman) Leach. In 1950, the family relocated to the Heckman ancestral home in Glandorf....

Oct 13, 2024

Reyes V. Garcia, Sr.

OTTAWA – Reyes V. García, Sr., 88, of Ottawa died 8:30 p.m. Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the Meadows of Leipsic.  He was born January 5, 1936, in San Antonio, TX to the late Fransico and Isabel (Vigil) Garcia.  On February 1, 1956, he married Minerva Rivera, who preceded him in death on...

Oct 12, 2024

Elaine K. Kirkendall

HAMLER – Elaine K. Kirkendall, 77, of Hamler died 6:15 a.m., Saturday, October 12, 2024, at The Meadows of Leipsic.  She was born August 19, 1947 in Napoleon to the late Alvin and Christina (Huner) Sonnenberg.  On February 5, 1967 she married Craig Kirkendall and he survives in Leipsic.

Other survivors include...

Oct 12, 2024

Judy H. Clementz

CLOVERDALE – Judy H. Clementz, 77, of Cloverdale, passed away at 10:36 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born June 11, 1947, in Cloverdale to the late Doyle and Doris (Font) Snavley.   On April 8, 1968, she married Anthony B. Clementz, he preceded her...

Oct 12, 2024

Robert P. "Bob" Bendele

OTTOVILLE – Robert P. "Bob" Bendele, 87, of Ottoville, passed away at 9:07 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born April 22, 1937, in Ottoville, to the late Gilbert and Amelia (Knippen) Bendele.  On September 5, 1960, he married Arlene Kroeger, she survives...

Oct 9, 2024

Neil Farrar

FAIRPORT, NY - Neil Farrar was born on November 21, 1938, and left us peacefully on October 9, 2024, at the age of 85, after battling health issues.  Neil grew up in Fairmount, NY, as the only child of Louis and Frances Farrar.

He attended Syracuse University and studied Business for two years...

Oct 9, 2024

Gloria "Ria" Carnes

RAWSON – Gloria "Ria" Carnes, 64, of Rawson, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  She was born April 16, 1960, in Pharr, TX to the late Ernesto Sr. and Guadalupe (Reyes) Hernandez.  On July 5, 1980, she married John Meiseman, he preceded her in death. ...

Oct 9, 2024

Joseph Wayne Gyetvai

CONTINENTAL – With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph Wayne Gyetvai, age 69, who left this world surrounded by the love of his family on October 9, 2024. Born on August 5, 1955, Joseph made his home in Continental, Ohio, where he lived a full life devoted to his faith, his family,...

Oct 8, 2024

Albert Leroy Barnhart

CLOVERDALE - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Albert Leroy Barnhart, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cherished member of our community. He found his eternal peace on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at the age of 90. Leroy continued to work daily on his farm until a...

Oct 7, 2024

A Celebration of Life will be held from

4 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at the Ottawa American Legion.

Donald L. Michel

BROKEN ARROW, OKLAHOMA (formerly of Ottawa) - Donald L. Michel, 79, passed away at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, surrounded by his family at St. Francis...

Oct 7, 2024

Charles R. Bidlack

CONTINENTAL – Charles R. Bidlack, 72, of Continental, passed away at 8:09 p.m. on Monday, October 7, 2024, at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. He was born April 8, 1952, in Lima to the late Richard and Freda (Etter) Bidlack. On November 21, 1975, he married Marie Recker, who survives in Continental.

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Oct 7, 2024

Pauline M. Herd

CONTINENTAL – Pauline M. Herd, 96, of Continental, passed away at 12:49 a.m., Monday, October 7, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born October 13, 1927, in Goshen, IN to the late Joseph and Mary (Stanbaugh) Randolph. On February 21, 1943, she married, Virgil Herd, who preceded her in...

Oct 6, 2024

Silas Darrell Brooks

DUPONT – Silas Darrell Brooks, 67, of Dupont, passed away at 7:46 a.m., Sunday, October 6, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 4, 1957, in Lima to the late Silas and Lena (Jackson) Brooks. On August 2, 1996, he married Brenda Brooks, who survives in Dupont.

Other survivors include four...

Oct 4, 2024

Debra L. Bryant

OTTAWA – Debra L. Bryant, 67, of Ottawa, passed away at 9:05 a.m., Friday, October 4, 2024, at The Meadows of Ottawa surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 22, 1957, in Lima to the late Raymond and Edna (Kerner) Fortman.  On February 14, 1986, she married Carey C. Bryant, who preceded...

Oct 3, 2024

Edel Castillo

LEIPSIC – Edel Castillo, 59, of Leipsic, passed away at 2:35 a.m. on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  He was born January 25, 1965, in Chihuahua, Mexico to the late Elias and Rebecca (Ramirez) Castillo.  He married Consuelo (Ramos) Castillo, she survives in Leipsic.

Edel is also survived by...

Oct 3, 2024

Eugene R. "Gene" Lammers

LEIPSIC – Eugene R. "Gene" Lammers, 96, of Leipsic, passed away at 11:55 p.m. on October 3, 2024, at his residence.  He was born May 17, 1928, in Leipsic to the late Arthur H. and Loretta (Wagner) Lammers.  On May 21, 1955, he married Margaret J. Ewing, she preceded him in death on...

Oct 2, 2024

Madge Kuhlman

CONTINENTAL – Madge Kuhlman, 73, of Continental, passed away at 6:01 p.m. on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at her residence.  She was born November 7, 1950, in Tazewell, TN to the late Elisha and Gracie (Bolden) Bell. Her husband, Mark Kuhlman, survives in Continental.

Other survivors include two children: Brian (Sarah) Kuhlman of...