Aug 6, 2024

Harold Franklin Williams

OAKWOOD - Harold Williams, 94 of Oakwood, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2024 at the Laurels Healthcare Facility in Defiance.

He was born January 25, 1930 in Oakwood, Ohio to the late Alonzo and Emma Williams. He graduated from Oakwood High School in 1948, then served proudly in the Navy and...

Aug 6, 2024

Ronald C. "Smitty" Smith

CONTINENTAL – Ronald C. "Smitty" Smith, 74, of Continental, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born April 20, 1950, in Continental to the late Calvin and Ruby (Ordway) Smith. On March 6, 1974, he married Linda Mooney, who survives in Continental.

Aug 6, 2024

Phyllis Ann Frey

OTTAWA – Phyllis Ann Frey, 78, of Ottawa, died Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born August 7, 1945, in Putnam County to the late Vincent and Lucy (Frank) Kaufman.  On May 29, 1965, she married her greatest gift, the love of her life, Robert F....

Aug 5, 2024

Wayne L. Fackler

LEIPSIC – Wayne L. Fackler, 80, of Leipsic, died at 10:20 a.m., Monday, August 5, 2024 at The Meadows of Leipsic. He was born December 11, 1943, in Hamler to the late Albert and Margaret (Wilson) Fackler.  On October 2, 1965, he married Patricia Balbaugh, who survives in Leipsic.

Wayne is also...

Aug 3, 2024

Regina Mary Scheckelhoff

OTTAWA – Regina Mary Scheckelhoff, 91, of Ottawa, passed away at 11:28 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at The Meadows of Ottawa.  She was born May 5, 1933, in New Bavaria to the late Adam and Alfreda (Eiden) Westrick. On May 7, 1955, she married Earl F. Scheckelhoff, who preceded her in death...

Aug 2, 2024

Linda A. Acklin

OTTAWA - Linda A. Acklin, 76, of Ottawa, formerly of Cleveland, passed away at 11:58 a.m. on August 2, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born February 23, 1948, in Cleveland to Lester E. and Dorothy (Ladegaard) Kolthoff.

She is survived by two daughters: Lisa Ann Briere and Kimberly...

Aug 2, 2024

David E. Shellenbarger

DEFIANCE – David E. Shellenbarger, 65, of Defiance died Friday, August 2,2024, at the Laurels of Defiance.  He was born July 19, 1959 in Paulding to Al and Jean (Englehardt) Shellenbarger.  His mother is deceased and his father survives in Oakwood.

Also surviving are two brothers:  Jim Shellenbarger of Edon, OK and...

Aug 1, 2024

Gracie Leal

OTTAWA – Gracie Leal, 59, of Ottawa, passed away at 6:45 a.m., Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her residence. She was born April 28, 1965, in Bluffton, OH to the late Reynaldo G. and Enedina (Perez) Leal.

Gracie had the Biggest Heart Ever and Loved her Son's and Grandchildren with unconditional Love. She...

Aug 1, 2024

Melvin J. Lammers

GLANDORF – Melvin J. Lammers, 91, of Glandorf, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born August 28, 1932, in New Cleveland to the late Philip and Esther (Kuhlman) Lammers. On May 8, 1957, he married Mary Ann Duling. She survives...

Aug 1, 2024

Harold J. "Boogie" Utrup

OTTAWA – Harold J. "Boogie" Utrup, 86, of Ottawa, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his residence. He was born November 9, 1937, in Kalida to the late Albert and Veronica (Krietemeyer) Utrup.  On June 1, 1957, he married Lucia A. Wootten, who preceded him in death on August 4, 2011....

Jul 31, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Scherer

GROVER HILL – Eugene "Gene" Scherer, 89, of Grover Hill, Ohio, died at 4:28 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Vancrest of Holgate. Gene was born August 13, 1934, in Grover Hill to the late Henry and Nellie (Linnabary) Scherer.

Gene is survived by his brother, Robert (Ruth) Scherer of Continental;...

Jul 28, 2024

Carol A. Siebeneck

OTTAWA – Carol A. Siebeneck, 73, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:46 p.m. on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. She was born June 23, 1951, in Lima to the late Robert and Joann (Hermiller) Strauer. On April 20, 1974, she married Harold "Skeet" Siebeneck, who preceded her...

Jul 28, 2024

Ryan D. "Clemy" Cleemput

OTTAWA – Ryan D. "Clemy" Cleemput, 47, of Ottawa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at his residence due to illness. He was born November 29, 1976, in Lima to William and Connie (Sarka) Cleemput. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ottawa.

He is...

Jul 27, 2024

Rodney S. "Scott" Miller

PAULDING – Rodney S. "Scott" Miller, 65, of Paulding, died at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born December 24, 1958, in Lima to the late Richard and Marjorie (Amstutz) Miller.

Survivors include three children: Jessica (Brian) Siefker of Columbus Grove, Zachary (Sandra) Miller of...

Jul 23, 2024

Maxine (Maag) Karl

GLANDORF – Maxine (Maag) Karl, 87, of Glandorf, passed away at 3:46 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at her residence. She was born April 10, 1937, in Glandorf to the late Leo H. and Lucy (Meyer) Maag.  On July 1, 1961, she married Joseph A. Karl, Jr., who preceded her in death on...

Jul 22, 2024

Lora Ann Siebeneck

LEIPSIC – Lora Ann Siebeneck, 64, of Leipsic, passed away at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 15, 1960, in Bluffton to the late Darold and Iva Mae (Sager) Stateler. On November 10, 1989, she married...

Jul 20, 2024

Ronald H. Kistler

LIBERTY CENTER – Ronald H. Kistler, 70, of Liberty Center, formerly of Ottawa, died Saturday, July 20, 2024 in McClure, Ohio. He was born July 27, 1953, in Lima to the late Herbert and Irene (Smith) Kistler. On June 25, 2005, he married Penny Walker, who survives in Liberty Center.

Other survivors...

Jul 18, 2024

Diane H. Verhoff

KALIDA - Diane H. (Kemper) Verhoff, age 67, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2024, surrounded by those who love her, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Her unwavering faith and resilience in the face of adversity were a testament to her invincible spirit.

Born on April 16, 1957, Diane...

Jul 17, 2024

Emma M. Niese

DAYTON, formerly of Leipsic – Emma M. Niese, 24, died July 17, 2024, at her residence in Dayton.  She was born June 10, 2000, in Lima to Roger Niese and Jennifer (Diller) Langhals.  Her father, Roger and Georgette Clemens and her mother, Jennifer and stepfather, Brian "Whitey" Langhals all survive in Leipsic.

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Jul 16, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Richard Deitrick

OAKWOOD – Eugene R. Deitrick, 83 of Oakwood, passed away at 3:50 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, with his daughters by his side after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Gene was born on March 4, 1941, in Continental, Ohio, to the late Richard...