Obituaries
Obituaries for Cisco Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Phil LaRue
Mar 4, 2026
Phil LaRue, age 84, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Gardens of Celina following a short but courageous battle with leukemia, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
He was born on September 27, 1941, to the late Clarence “Shorty” and Beatrice (Huffman) LaRue. On June 26, 1960, he married the love of his...
Rita S. Daugherty
Mar 3, 2026
Rita S. Daugherty, 69, of St. Marys, passed away at her home on March 3, 2026. She was born on July 3, 1956, in St. Marys to the late Jerome and Esther (Behr) Yahl.
On August 3, 1973, Rita married the love of her life, Michael “Mike” D. Daugherty. Together they shared over 51 years of marriage before Mike preceded her...
Bruce Wayne Gander
Mar 2, 2026
Bruce Wayne Gander, 75, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on March 2, 2026.
Bruce was born on September 28, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to John Isaac and Eunice May (Koenig) Gander. He graduated from Perry High School and later joined the United States Army, where he proudly served as a combat medic during the Vietnam War.
On May 18, 1974, Bruce married...
Gary L Nolan
Feb 26, 2026
Gary L. Nolan, age 72, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 10:25 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on March 11, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Roger and Myra (Oppenheim) Nolan.
Gary is survived by his siblings, Gaye L. (Terance) Cochrane of Reno, Nevada, Kathy S. (Douglas) McClain...
Gael R. Salinas-Roblero
Feb 25, 2026
Gael R. Salinas-Roblero, age 4 months, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. He was born on October 12, 2025, in Coldwater to his loving parents, Roberto Salinas and Lorena Roblero, who reside in Coldwater.
In addition to his parents, Gael is survived by his two brothers, Matias and Jonas Salinas, who loved...
Samuel Winfred Padgett
Feb 25, 2026
Samuel Winfred Padgett, age 72, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 5, 1953, in Crossville, Tennessee, to the late A.G. and Avo (Todd) Padgett.
He is survived by his four brothers, Roy (Wanza) Padgett of Dunkirk, Indiana, Millard Padgett of Florida, John (Sherry) Padgett of...
Fay Jones
Feb 25, 2026
Fay Jones, age 93, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, under the compassionate care of Grand Lake Hospice.
She was born on June 17, 1932, in Shelby County to the late Louis and Emma (Bulcher) Layman. On June 28, 1952, she married the love of her life,...
Sue Ann Klosterman
Feb 20, 2026
Sue Ann Klosterman, age 75, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on August 9, 1950, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Jim and Marlyn (Marsh) Schlemann. On December 10, 1977, she married the love of her life, Donald Klosterman, who...
Zachary S. "Zach" Dicke
Feb 17, 2026
Zachary S. “Zach” Dicke, age 24, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 2, 2002, in Van Wert to Scott E. and April R. (Hartman) Dicke.
Zach is survived by his loving mother, April R. Dicke of Mendon; his siblings, Haley (McCade Harner) Dicke of Celina, Gavin...
Thomas W Young
Feb 14, 2026
Thomas W. “Tom” Young, age 75, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 10, 1950, in Redkey, Indiana, to the late Edgar “Ed” and Mary E. (Shultz) Young. On June 20, 2015, he married Vicky (Black) Young, who survives at their residence in Celina.
He is also survived by his...
Paul Edward Pierson
Feb 13, 2026
Paul Edward Pierson, age 66, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida, with his loving daughter, Stephanie Preston, by his side. He was born on November 3, 1959, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Leroy and Dorothy Pierson.
Paul is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Preston; his siblings, Marcia (Terry) Miller and Charles Pierson; along...
David L Conn
Feb 9, 2026
David L. “Dave” Conn, age 82, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on February 9, 2026, at CareCore at Heritage in Minster.
Dave was born on June 14, 1943, in Fawn River Township, Michigan, to the late Francis and Mary Louise (Castle) Conn. He was a 1962 graduate of Vestaburg High School in Vestaburg, Michigan. Dave went on to dedicate more than...
Richard E. "Dick" Godwin
Feb 6, 2026
Richard E. “Dick” Godwin, age 88, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys.
Dick was born on February 1, 1938, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Clark H. and Gertrude I. (Huffman) Godwin. On July 1, 1977, he married Mary Jane (Kinzer) Godwin, who survives at their home in Mendon. He was preceded...
Ricky Hampton Morris
Feb 5, 2026
Ricky Hampton Morris, age 71, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at Hospice of Cincinnati at Anderson Inpatient Care Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 17, 1954, in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, to Ed Morris and Loretta (Thompson) Morris. His father, Ed, preceded him in death, and his mother, Loretta Morris, survives in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.
On April...
Angela Marie Reis
Feb 5, 2026
Angela Marie Reis, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her home in Celina. She was born on May 15, 1978, in Xenia, Ohio, to the late Michael Keith Labuzinski and Kathy Stamper.
Angela is survived by her children: Jacob (Sam) Arvin of Hamilton; Hannah Swisher of Xenia; Blake (Sophie) Hedges of Middletown; and Kynzlie Ann Reis...
Shirley A. Endicott
Feb 4, 2026
Shirley A. Endicott, age 79, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 10:58 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Celina Manor. She was born on November 4, 1946, in Celina, to the late Arlie and Jane (Grace) Linn.
Shirley is survived by her children, Beverly (Stewart) Kellermeyer of Rockford; Dion (Sarah) Poppe of Indiana; Donald (Rachel) Poppe of Florida; and...
Dennis Edward Elliott
Feb 1, 2026
Dennis Edward Elliott, age 77, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys.
He was born on February 21, 1948, in Hackensack, New Jersey, to the late Oliver Jerome and Mildred Frances (Olsen) Elliott. On June 19, 1971, Dennis married Maryann Elizabeth (Holterhaus) Elliott, who preceded him in death on December 4, 2020.
Dennis was...
Ronda Kay Koontz
Jan 28, 2026
Ronda Kay Koontz, age 84, of Mendon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Gardens of Celina. She was born on December 18, 1941, in Adrian, Michigan, to the late Dr. Herald and Ronda G. (Collins) Miller.
Survivors include her children, Rae (Kirk) Wilmarth of Wapakoneta, Ty (Joanie) Koontz of Celina, Renee (David Carlock) Schulte of Wapakoneta, Tony (Dawn)...
Roberta "Bobbi" G. Daugherty
Jan 27, 2026
Roberta “Bobbi” G. Daugherty, age 73, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on January 27, 2026. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. She was born September 16, 1952 in Van Wert, to the late Donald and Margery (Jeffries) Rush.
On June 4, 1994, Bobbi married the love of her life, Larry Daugherty, who survives her at their residence in...
Charles F. Zumberge
Jan 23, 2026
Charles “Charlie” F. Zumberge, age 75, of Celina, passed away peacefully at 8:36 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home in Celina. He was born on April 11, 1950, in Celina to the late John H. and Virginia L. (Kittle) Zumberge.
He is survived by his siblings, Michael (Cheryl) Zumberge of Celina, Theresa Zumberge of St. Marys, and Jennifer...
Phil LaRue
Mar 4, 2026
Phil LaRue, age 84, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Gardens of Celina following a short but courageous battle with leukemia, surrounded by his loving wife and family.
He was born on September 27, 1941, to the late Clarence “Shorty” and Beatrice (Huffman) LaRue. On June 26, 1960, he married the love of his...
Rita S. Daugherty
Mar 3, 2026
Rita S. Daugherty, 69, of St. Marys, passed away at her home on March 3, 2026. She was born on July 3, 1956, in St. Marys to the late Jerome and Esther (Behr) Yahl.
On August 3, 1973, Rita married the love of her life, Michael “Mike” D. Daugherty. Together they shared over 51 years of marriage before Mike preceded her...
Bruce Wayne Gander
Mar 2, 2026
Bruce Wayne Gander, 75, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on March 2, 2026.
Bruce was born on September 28, 1950, in Lima, Ohio, to John Isaac and Eunice May (Koenig) Gander. He graduated from Perry High School and later joined the United States Army, where he proudly served as a combat medic during the Vietnam War.
On May 18, 1974, Bruce married...
Gary L Nolan
Feb 26, 2026
Gary L. Nolan, age 72, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 10:25 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on March 11, 1953, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Roger and Myra (Oppenheim) Nolan.
Gary is survived by his siblings, Gaye L. (Terance) Cochrane of Reno, Nevada, Kathy S. (Douglas) McClain...
Gael R. Salinas-Roblero
Feb 25, 2026
Gael R. Salinas-Roblero, age 4 months, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. He was born on October 12, 2025, in Coldwater to his loving parents, Roberto Salinas and Lorena Roblero, who reside in Coldwater.
In addition to his parents, Gael is survived by his two brothers, Matias and Jonas Salinas, who loved...
Samuel Winfred Padgett
Feb 25, 2026
Samuel Winfred Padgett, age 72, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home. He was born on June 5, 1953, in Crossville, Tennessee, to the late A.G. and Avo (Todd) Padgett.
He is survived by his four brothers, Roy (Wanza) Padgett of Dunkirk, Indiana, Millard Padgett of Florida, John (Sherry) Padgett of...
Fay Jones
Feb 25, 2026
Fay Jones, age 93, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 4:45 a.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, under the compassionate care of Grand Lake Hospice.
She was born on June 17, 1932, in Shelby County to the late Louis and Emma (Bulcher) Layman. On June 28, 1952, she married the love of her life,...
Sue Ann Klosterman
Feb 20, 2026
Sue Ann Klosterman, age 75, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 20, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born on August 9, 1950, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Jim and Marlyn (Marsh) Schlemann. On December 10, 1977, she married the love of her life, Donald Klosterman, who...
Zachary S. "Zach" Dicke
Feb 17, 2026
Zachary S. “Zach” Dicke, age 24, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 2, 2002, in Van Wert to Scott E. and April R. (Hartman) Dicke.
Zach is survived by his loving mother, April R. Dicke of Mendon; his siblings, Haley (McCade Harner) Dicke of Celina, Gavin...
Thomas W Young
Feb 14, 2026
Thomas W. “Tom” Young, age 75, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 10, 1950, in Redkey, Indiana, to the late Edgar “Ed” and Mary E. (Shultz) Young. On June 20, 2015, he married Vicky (Black) Young, who survives at their residence in Celina.
He is also survived by his...
Paul Edward Pierson
Feb 13, 2026
Paul Edward Pierson, age 66, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida, with his loving daughter, Stephanie Preston, by his side. He was born on November 3, 1959, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Leroy and Dorothy Pierson.
Paul is survived by his daughter, Stephanie Preston; his siblings, Marcia (Terry) Miller and Charles Pierson; along...
David L Conn
Feb 9, 2026
David L. “Dave” Conn, age 82, of Coldwater, Ohio, passed away on February 9, 2026, at CareCore at Heritage in Minster.
Dave was born on June 14, 1943, in Fawn River Township, Michigan, to the late Francis and Mary Louise (Castle) Conn. He was a 1962 graduate of Vestaburg High School in Vestaburg, Michigan. Dave went on to dedicate more than...
Richard E. "Dick" Godwin
Feb 6, 2026
Richard E. “Dick” Godwin, age 88, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys.
Dick was born on February 1, 1938, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Clark H. and Gertrude I. (Huffman) Godwin. On July 1, 1977, he married Mary Jane (Kinzer) Godwin, who survives at their home in Mendon. He was preceded...
Ricky Hampton Morris
Feb 5, 2026
Ricky Hampton Morris, age 71, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026, at Hospice of Cincinnati at Anderson Inpatient Care Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 17, 1954, in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, to Ed Morris and Loretta (Thompson) Morris. His father, Ed, preceded him in death, and his mother, Loretta Morris, survives in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.
On April...
Angela Marie Reis
Feb 5, 2026
Angela Marie Reis, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her home in Celina. She was born on May 15, 1978, in Xenia, Ohio, to the late Michael Keith Labuzinski and Kathy Stamper.
Angela is survived by her children: Jacob (Sam) Arvin of Hamilton; Hannah Swisher of Xenia; Blake (Sophie) Hedges of Middletown; and Kynzlie Ann Reis...
Shirley A. Endicott
Feb 4, 2026
Shirley A. Endicott, age 79, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 10:58 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Celina Manor. She was born on November 4, 1946, in Celina, to the late Arlie and Jane (Grace) Linn.
Shirley is survived by her children, Beverly (Stewart) Kellermeyer of Rockford; Dion (Sarah) Poppe of Indiana; Donald (Rachel) Poppe of Florida; and...
Dennis Edward Elliott
Feb 1, 2026
Dennis Edward Elliott, age 77, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys.
He was born on February 21, 1948, in Hackensack, New Jersey, to the late Oliver Jerome and Mildred Frances (Olsen) Elliott. On June 19, 1971, Dennis married Maryann Elizabeth (Holterhaus) Elliott, who preceded him in death on December 4, 2020.
Dennis was...
Ronda Kay Koontz
Jan 28, 2026
Ronda Kay Koontz, age 84, of Mendon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Gardens of Celina. She was born on December 18, 1941, in Adrian, Michigan, to the late Dr. Herald and Ronda G. (Collins) Miller.
Survivors include her children, Rae (Kirk) Wilmarth of Wapakoneta, Ty (Joanie) Koontz of Celina, Renee (David Carlock) Schulte of Wapakoneta, Tony (Dawn)...
Roberta "Bobbi" G. Daugherty
Jan 27, 2026
Roberta “Bobbi” G. Daugherty, age 73, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on January 27, 2026. Heaven gained a beautiful angel. She was born September 16, 1952 in Van Wert, to the late Donald and Margery (Jeffries) Rush.
On June 4, 1994, Bobbi married the love of her life, Larry Daugherty, who survives her at their residence in...
Charles F. Zumberge
Jan 23, 2026
Charles “Charlie” F. Zumberge, age 75, of Celina, passed away peacefully at 8:36 a.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at his home in Celina. He was born on April 11, 1950, in Celina to the late John H. and Virginia L. (Kittle) Zumberge.
He is survived by his siblings, Michael (Cheryl) Zumberge of Celina, Theresa Zumberge of St. Marys, and Jennifer...

