Brendan S. McKinney
Dec 13, 2025
Brendan S. McKinney, age 28, of Celina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 13, 2025. He was born on February 14, 1997, in Dayton, Ohio, to Pastor Randy and April (Pontious) McKinney of Elyria, Ohio.
On September 24, 2022, Brendan married the love of his life, Brittany (Bullock) McKinney, who survives in Celina.
Also surviving are his children, Hadley, Holdyn Bullock, and...
Wayne Fisher
Dec 8, 2025
Wayne Fisher, age 80, of Celina, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on November 10, 1945, in Celina, to Homer Fisher and Dorothy (Wendel) Borger. On January 9, 1965, he married the love of his life, Trudy J. (Hoselton) Fisher, who preceded him in death on...
Marla K. Puthoff
Dec 7, 2025
Marla K. Puthoff, age 74, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
She was born on January 16, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to the late William and Donna Jean (Becker) Doseck. On March 22, 1985, she married the love of her life, Gary L. Puthoff, who survives at their home in...
Kay E. Grunden
Nov 27, 2025
Kay E. Grunden, age 78, of Celina, passed away on November 27, 2025, at The Gardens at Celina. She was born on December 6, 1946, in Mercer County to the late Luther and Alberta (Howell) Moorman.
Kay is survived by her daughter, Erika Hoover of Louisville, Tennessee; and a sister, Kathy Moorman, Celina.
She was a 1964 graduate of Celina High School...
James P. Stein
Nov 20, 2025
James (Jim) Patrick Stein, age 82, of Celina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 20, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on December 13, 1942, in Battle Creek, Michigan, to the late Sylvester and Hazel (Pearson) Stein.
James is survived by his beloved wife, Mary (Decker) Stein, whom he married on December 26, 1964....
Jeanette F. Ayers
Nov 19, 2025
Jeanette F. Ayers, age 86, of St. Marys, passed away on November 19, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on December 22, 1938, in Rockford, Ohio, to the late Vernon and Leah (Denman) Winkler. On June 19, 1955, she married Jim L. Ayers, who preceded her in death on January 29, 2016.
Jeanette is survived...
Larry G. Durkee
Nov 18, 2025
Larry G. Durkee, age 76, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
He was born December 20, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Clarence and Dorothy (Goodman) Durkee. On September 11, 1971, he married, Margorie I. Durkee, who preceded him in death on July 8, 2025.
Larry is survived by his...
Debra S. Lunz
Nov 11, 2025
Debra “Debbie” S. Lunz, age 63, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Celina Manor.
She was born on January 17, 1962, in Celina, to Pete and Laura (Alt) Buck. On April 1, 1995, she married Sam Lunz, who survives at their home in Celina.
Debbie is also survived by her mother, Laura (Alt) Buck of Celina; two...
Kathy J. Haddox
Nov 10, 2025
Kathy J. Haddox, age 61, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on November 12, 1963, in Springfield, Ohio, to the late Wilmur and Bonnie (Shaffer) McGuire. She married Steven Scott Haddox, who preceded her in death on December 10, 2018.
Kathy is survived by her son,...
Terry L. Walter
Nov 3, 2025
Terry L. Walter, age 68, of Celina, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at Springview Manor in Lima.
He was born on July 28, 1957, in Celina, to the late Russel and Rita (Delzeith) Walter. On April 11, 1992, Terry married the love of his life, Carol S. (Elking) Walter, who survives at their home in Celina.
Terry is also survived...
Nancy Jo Thompson
Nov 3, 2025
Nancy Jo Thompson, age 66, of Celina, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at Celina Manor.
She was born on August 22, 1959, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Kenneth and Lois (Chambers) Slorp. On February 14, 2012, she married the love of her life, Greg Thompson, who survives at their home in Celina.
Nancy is also survived by her sisters,...
Teresa A. Gonzalez
Oct 27, 2025
Teresa A. Gonzalez, age 76, of Celina, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. She was born on June 16, 1949, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to the late Raul and Teresa Reyas.
On July 18, 1998, she married Eric Gonzalez, who survives at their residence in Celina.
Teresa is also survived by her children, John (Irma)...
Robert L. Brown
Oct 24, 2025
Robert L. “Bob” Brown, age 71, of Celina, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at Mercer Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
He was born on October 22, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Robert L. and Noveda E. (Furnas) Brown.
Bob is survived by his children: Kimberly (Paul) Anthony of Saint Rose, Kelly (Ray) Wilker of Saint...
Brenda Sue Martin
Oct 24, 2025
Brenda Sue Martin, age 74, of St. Marys, formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at Grand Lake Healthcare Center in St. Marys.
She was born on September 17, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Shade and Polly (Young) Hoskins.
Brenda is survived by her two sisters, Loretta Cathcart of St. Marys and Joy Lynn Lauver of...
Janice E. Muhlenkamp
Oct 24, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Janice Muhlenkamp, a woman whose zest for life was as boundless as her love for others.
Janice E. Muhlenkamp, age 83, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. She was born on December 29, 1941, in Coldwater, to the late Paul and...
Jensen E Denney
Oct 21, 2025
Jensen E. Denney, age 16, of Mendon, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Mendon on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
He was born on March 24, 2009, in Van Wert, Ohio, the beloved son of Matthew “Matt” and Amy (Kable) Denney, who survive in Mendon.
In addition to his parents, Jensen is survived by his twin sister, Bethany Denney of Mendon; two...
Bruce Willrath
Oct 18, 2025
Bruce Willrath, age 67, of Mendon, Ohio, peacefully passed away on October 18, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born on April 12, 1958, in Celina, to the late John and Mary Helen (Adams) Willrath.
Bruce is survived by his fiancée, Tami Ziegenbusch of Mendon; son, Brock Willrath of Mendon; and grandson, Bransen Willrath. He...
Sharon L. McGowan
Oct 14, 2025
Sharon L. McGowan, age 74, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys.
She was born on August 6, 1951, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late Lewis and Ruth (Spicer) Gray. On January 1, 1982, she married the love of her life, Rick L. McGowan, and together they shared...
Michael "Spock" Steven Powell
Oct 14, 2025
In Loving Memory of Michael “Spock” Steven Powell
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Michael “Spock” Steven Powell, who left this world peacefully on October 14th at the age of 70, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on June 1, 1955, in Coldwater, Ohio, Michael lived a vibrant and fulfilling life shaped by his passions,...
Iris Benilda Cordero Chico
Oct 12, 2025
Iris Benilda Cordero Chico, age 84, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on October 12, 2025, at The Miller Place in Celina.
She was born on November 14, 1940, in Camuy, Puerto Rico, to the late Bernardo and Juana M. (Chico) Cordero. She married Benjamin Cordero, and they shared a loving marriage until his passing in...