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Dennis Edward Elliott

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

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

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

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...

James Gott

James Gott

Jan 22, 2026

James Gott, age 81, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home in Celina. He was born on March 26, 1944, in Spencer, Ohio, to the late Myron “Mike” and Leona (Burkhart) Gott. He married Petey (Bull) Gott, who preceded him in death on February 13, 2015.

James is survived by his children, James David Gott;...

Joyce A. Long

Joyce A. Long

Jan 21, 2026

Joyce A. Long, age 73, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on September 27, 1952, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Weldon and Lucille (Knoth) Van Skyock.

On February 10, 1973, Joyce married the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” E. Long Jr., who survives at their...

Richard Rammel

Richard Rammel

Jan 17, 2026

Richard “Ralf” Rammel, age 64, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Celina. He was born on October 1, 1961, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Donald and Mary (Thieman) Rammel.

Ralf is survived by his life partner of many years, Betty Ebright of Celina; his children, Christopher (Amber) Posada of St. Johns, Ohio,...

Rita F. Harter

Rita F. Harter

Jan 13, 2026

Rita F. Harter, age 101, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys.

She was born on January 10, 1925, in St. Henry, Ohio, to Ben and Emma (Thobe) Gehle. On October 10, 1942, Rita married the love of her life, Ray Harter, who preceded her in death on February 5, 1974....

Clay Edward Keefer

Clay Edward Keefer

Jan 11, 2026

     Clay Edward “Ed” Keefer, age 79, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 20, 1946, in Fulton County, Ohio, to the late Alfred and Burdella (Brink) Keefer. On December 18, 1999, Ed married Lillian (Snyder) Keefer, and she survives at their home in Celina.

     Ed is...

Marjorie C. Daugherty

Marjorie C. Daugherty

Jan 5, 2026

Marjorie C. Daugherty, age 99, of St. Marys, Ohio, and longtime resident of Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 20, 1926, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to the late John Leo and Carolyn (Christler) Elsass. On May 25, 1947, Marjorie married Robert...

Marietta "Mary" Godwin

Marietta "Mary" Godwin

Jan 3, 2026

Marietta “Mary” Godwin, age 88, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at Trustwell Living at Miller Place in Celina, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on January 1, 1938, to the late Joseph and Velma (Ballinger) Clay. She attended Mendon Union High School and went on to live a full and adventurous life defined by...

Claudia Sue Bender

Claudia Sue Bender

Jan 2, 2026

Claudia Sue Bender, age 84, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen.

She was born on September 15, 1941, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late Charles Goldentz and M. Eileen (Mallory) Murr. On December 4, 1961, Claudia married Robert Lee Bender, who preceded her in death.

Claudia was a 1959...

Tyler L. Levi

Tyler L. Levi

Dec 25, 2025

Tyler L. Levi, age 33, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 18, 1992, in Coldwater, Ohio.

On June 30, 2019, Tyler married the love of his life, Holly (Parker) Levi, who survives at their residence in St....

Tina Kay Hall

Tina Kay Hall

Dec 22, 2025

Tina Kay Hall, age 58, of Celina, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.

She was born on March 27, 1966, in Greenville. On June 8, 1985, Tina married the love of her life, Craig Hall, and he survives at their home in Celina.

Tina is survived by her loving children, Bubba (Tiffany) Hall of Celina,...

Grace Adelle Smelser

Grace Adelle Smelser

Dec 20, 2025

Grace Adelle Smelser, 77, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born July 1, 1948, the daughter of the late Parker and Margaret (Morden) Snyder. On June 27, 1968 she married Larry Smelser who preceded her in death on October 19, 2018.

Surviving are her sons, Scott Smelser and Christopher (Kaliegh Crouch) Smelser, both of Celina; grandchildren,...

Patricia Ann White

Patricia Ann White

Dec 20, 2025

Patricia Ann White, age 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 5, 1952, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Richard and Lucille (Pleiman) Fleck.

On May 9, 1981, Patricia married Dean A. “Scooter” White, and together they shared...

Crystal L. Abels

Crystal L. Abels

Dec 17, 2025

Crystal L. Abels, age 71, of Celina, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.

She was born on November 26, 1954, in Celina, to the late Roger A. and Lucille C. (Coats) Smith.

Crystal is survived by her loving children, Heather (Robert) McDonald of Arvada, Colorado; Angela (Matthew) Kemper of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Travis Abels of Sidney,...

Brendan S. McKinney

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

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

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...

Dennis Edward Elliott

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

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

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

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...

James Gott

James Gott

Jan 22, 2026

James Gott, age 81, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his home in Celina. He was born on March 26, 1944, in Spencer, Ohio, to the late Myron “Mike” and Leona (Burkhart) Gott. He married Petey (Bull) Gott, who preceded him in death on February 13, 2015.

James is survived by his children, James David Gott;...

Joyce A. Long

Joyce A. Long

Jan 21, 2026

Joyce A. Long, age 73, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on September 27, 1952, in Portland, Indiana, to the late Weldon and Lucille (Knoth) Van Skyock.

On February 10, 1973, Joyce married the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” E. Long Jr., who survives at their...

Richard Rammel

Richard Rammel

Jan 17, 2026

Richard “Ralf” Rammel, age 64, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at his home in Celina. He was born on October 1, 1961, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Donald and Mary (Thieman) Rammel.

Ralf is survived by his life partner of many years, Betty Ebright of Celina; his children, Christopher (Amber) Posada of St. Johns, Ohio,...

Rita F. Harter

Rita F. Harter

Jan 13, 2026

Rita F. Harter, age 101, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at Vancrest of St. Marys.

She was born on January 10, 1925, in St. Henry, Ohio, to Ben and Emma (Thobe) Gehle. On October 10, 1942, Rita married the love of her life, Ray Harter, who preceded her in death on February 5, 1974....

Clay Edward Keefer

Clay Edward Keefer

Jan 11, 2026

     Clay Edward “Ed” Keefer, age 79, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at his home. He was born on November 20, 1946, in Fulton County, Ohio, to the late Alfred and Burdella (Brink) Keefer. On December 18, 1999, Ed married Lillian (Snyder) Keefer, and she survives at their home in Celina.

     Ed is...

Marjorie C. Daugherty

Marjorie C. Daugherty

Jan 5, 2026

Marjorie C. Daugherty, age 99, of St. Marys, Ohio, and longtime resident of Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on December 20, 1926, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to the late John Leo and Carolyn (Christler) Elsass. On May 25, 1947, Marjorie married Robert...

Marietta "Mary" Godwin

Marietta "Mary" Godwin

Jan 3, 2026

Marietta “Mary” Godwin, age 88, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026, at Trustwell Living at Miller Place in Celina, surrounded by her loving family.

Mary was born on January 1, 1938, to the late Joseph and Velma (Ballinger) Clay. She attended Mendon Union High School and went on to live a full and adventurous life defined by...

Claudia Sue Bender

Claudia Sue Bender

Jan 2, 2026

Claudia Sue Bender, age 84, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Elmwood Assisted Living in New Bremen.

She was born on September 15, 1941, in St. Marys, Ohio, to the late Charles Goldentz and M. Eileen (Mallory) Murr. On December 4, 1961, Claudia married Robert Lee Bender, who preceded her in death.

Claudia was a 1959...

Tyler L. Levi

Tyler L. Levi

Dec 25, 2025

Tyler L. Levi, age 33, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on November 18, 1992, in Coldwater, Ohio.

On June 30, 2019, Tyler married the love of his life, Holly (Parker) Levi, who survives at their residence in St....

Tina Kay Hall

Tina Kay Hall

Dec 22, 2025

Tina Kay Hall, age 58, of Celina, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.

She was born on March 27, 1966, in Greenville. On June 8, 1985, Tina married the love of her life, Craig Hall, and he survives at their home in Celina.

Tina is survived by her loving children, Bubba (Tiffany) Hall of Celina,...

Grace Adelle Smelser

Grace Adelle Smelser

Dec 20, 2025

Grace Adelle Smelser, 77, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025. She was born July 1, 1948, the daughter of the late Parker and Margaret (Morden) Snyder. On June 27, 1968 she married Larry Smelser who preceded her in death on October 19, 2018.

Surviving are her sons, Scott Smelser and Christopher (Kaliegh Crouch) Smelser, both of Celina; grandchildren,...

Patricia Ann White

Patricia Ann White

Dec 20, 2025

Patricia Ann White, age 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 5, 1952, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Richard and Lucille (Pleiman) Fleck.

On May 9, 1981, Patricia married Dean A. “Scooter” White, and together they shared...

Crystal L. Abels

Crystal L. Abels

Dec 17, 2025

Crystal L. Abels, age 71, of Celina, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater.

She was born on November 26, 1954, in Celina, to the late Roger A. and Lucille C. (Coats) Smith.

Crystal is survived by her loving children, Heather (Robert) McDonald of Arvada, Colorado; Angela (Matthew) Kemper of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Travis Abels of Sidney,...

Brendan S. McKinney

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

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

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...

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