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Riley A Bradford

Riley A Bradford

Sep 30, 2025

Riley A. Bradford, age 24, of Celina, passed away tragically in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

He was born on May 1, 2001, in Coldwater, Ohio, to John A. Bradford III and Wendy A. Muhlenkamp, both of Celina.

Riley is survived by his loving parents; his life partner, Mackenzie Burr of Celina; and their two beautiful children, Liam and...

Jacqueline "Ann" Gallehue

Jacqueline "Ann" Gallehue

Sep 13, 2025

Jacqueline “Ann” Gallehue, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Celina Manor.

Ann was born March 21, 1929 in Mercer County and lived there her entire life. She was 96 years, 5 months, and 23 days old. She was the daughter of James and Ada (Smith) Schuyler and graduated from Celina High School in 1947. She married Don...

Doris Lee Baker

Doris Lee Baker

Sep 28, 2025

Doris Lee Baker, age 80, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was born on March 22, 1945, in Cincinnati, to the late Walter Frank and Irene Jane (Frazier) Brinson.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Amy Baker of Decatur, Indiana; grandchildren, Jared Baker and Kylee (David) Dirksen, both...

Virginia Brewer

Virginia Brewer

Sep 19, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Brewer, age 93, of Celina, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, at Miller Place in Celina.

She was born on July 28, 1932, in Celina, to the late Edward and Margaret (Laderman) Linn. On June 13, 1954, she married Ronald “Ron” J. Brewer, who preceded her in death on August 23, 2006.

Ginny is survived by her children, Cynthia...

Kasia A. Eaglowski

Kasia A. Eaglowski

Sep 19, 2025

Kasia Ann Eaglowski, age 41, of Minster, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys at 3:00 a.m. She was born on December 22, 1983, in Port Charlotte, Florida, to Gregory and Carla Dine-Eaglowski, who survive in Montezuma.

Kasia attended Auglaize County Special Education and St. Colletta in Jefferson, WI, as well as...

Robert "Sam or Bob" E. Shinn

Robert "Sam or Bob" E. Shinn

Sep 19, 2025

Robert E. “Sam or Bob” Shinn, 83, passed away at Mercer Health on September 19, 2025.

Born May 26, 1942, Sam was the son of Vernon “Bun” and Alice (Alt) Shinn, who both preceded him in death. On May 2, 1986, he married Terri (Monroe) Shinn, and together they built a family and life rooted in hard work and love for...

Judy A. Bowers

Judy A. Bowers

Sep 19, 2025

Judy Bowers, age 81, of Celina, entered into her eternal rest at 7:42 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Gardens of Celina. She was born on December 20, 1943, in Celina, to the late John and Lucille (Bryan) Nuding.

On May 29, 1965, Judy married the love of her life, David Bowers, who survives at their home in Celina....

Anthony J. Abromavich

Anthony J. Abromavich

Sep 15, 2025

Anthony J. “Tony” Abromavich Jr., age 83, of Mendon, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on September 15, 2025. He was born on July 12, 1942, in Du Bois, Pennsylvania, to the late Anthony Sr. and Francis (Stankavich) Abromavich. On April 4, 1964, he married the love of his life, Darlene (Reinhart) Abromavich, who survives...

Arthur E. Bader

Arthur E. Bader

Sep 12, 2025

Arthur “Art” E. Bader, age 71, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on September 30, 1953, in Celina, to the late Robert and Dorothy (Bollenbacher) Bader.

Art is survived by his brother, Jim (Lori) Bader of Celina; niece, Hillary Bader of Celina; nephew, Brady Bader of Indianapolis;...

James F. Godwin

James F. Godwin

Sep 9, 2025

James Frederick Godwin, age 89, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at OSU Medical Center Inpatient Hospice in Columbus, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 17, 1935, to the late Clark and Gertrude (Huffman) Godwin, Jim lived a full and adventurous life defined by hard work, family devotion, and a lifelong passion for motorcycles. A...

Pamela Kay Gander

Pamela Kay Gander

Sep 9, 2025

Pamela Kay Gander, 76, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2025.

Pam was born on July 19, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to John and Lola (Kidd) Pond. She graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1967. On May 18, 1974, she married the love of her life, Bruce Gander. Together they moved to Celina, where they built a life...

Charles "Pappy" Fuson

Charles "Pappy" Fuson

Sep 9, 2025

Charles “Pappy” Fuson, age 91, of rural Celina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 23, 1934, in Pruden, Tennessee, to the late Luster and Maude (Browning) Fuson. On October 30, 1954, he married the love of his life, Norma Jean (Luginbill) Fuson. They were blessed to...

Linda Jean Wahrer

Linda Jean Wahrer

Sep 7, 2025

Linda Jean (Weiland) Wahrer, age 84, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at Otterbein Senior Life Community in St. Marys. She was born on January 8, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Walter L. and Marjorie E. (Hayes) Weiland. On September 22, 1962, she married Jon L. Wahrer, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2015.

Linda is lovingly...

Marcus James Hettesheimer

Marcus James Hettesheimer

Sep 2, 2025

Marcus James Hettesheimer, Sr., age 88, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1937, in Plymouth, Pennsylvania, to the late Amos and Selma (Thomas) Hettesheimer. On January 24, 1959, he married Hannelor “Lore” (Bendig) Hettesheimer, who survives at their residence in Celina.

Marcus is also survived by his children: Irene (Brent Strohl)...

Roger B Endicott

Roger B Endicott

Aug 31, 2025

Roger B. Endicott, age 71, of Celina, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at Celina Manor Nursing Home, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on October 13, 1953, in Celina, Ohio, to the late James Calvin and Nina (Martin) Endicott. On June 19, 1982, he married Karla (Ward) Endicott, who survives in Celina.

He is also...

Joan Burnett

Joan Burnett

Aug 30, 2025

Joan A. Burnett, age 82, of Mendon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford.

She was born on July 4, 1943, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Marion and Charlotte (Stanley) Gross Sr. On May 3, 1964, she married the love of her life, Myron “Mike” Burnett, who survives in...

Kathleen Mary Forwerck

Kathleen Mary Forwerck

Aug 30, 2025

Kathleen Mary Forwerck, age 62, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Darke County on U.S. 127 on August 30, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1963, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Ronald and Betty (Tumbusch) Hilgefort.

On December 2, 2011, she married Paul A. Forwerck, who preceded her in death on March 16,...

Marvin J. Zizelman

Marvin J. Zizelman

Aug 30, 2025

Marvin J. Zizelman Sr., age 79, of Celina, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at Gardens of Celina. He was born on December 31, 1945, in Auglaize County to the late Willard and Virginia (Graham) Zizelman.

He is survived by his children: Marvin Jay (Laura) Zizelman Jr. of Celina, Leslie (Chris) Humbert of Celina, Mindy (Shannon Jordan) Zizelman of Muncie,...

Cathryn Knapke

Cathryn Knapke

Aug 29, 2025

Cathryn (May) Knapke, age 89, of Chickasaw, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at the Gardens of Celina. She was born on September 2, 1935, in Frenchtown, Ohio, to the late Frank and Cecilia (Voskuhl) May. On August 18, 1956, she married Roger J. Knapke, who preceded her in death on April 30, 2017.

She is survived by her daughters,...

Richard E. Birt

Richard E. Birt

Aug 18, 2025

Richard E. “Dick” Birt, age 78, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born October 10, 1946, in Celina, to the late Eugene E. and Virginia E. (Trisel) Birt. On April 8, 1972, he married Donna (Richards) Birt, who survives at their...

Riley A Bradford

Riley A Bradford

Sep 30, 2025

Riley A. Bradford, age 24, of Celina, passed away tragically in a motorcycle accident on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.

He was born on May 1, 2001, in Coldwater, Ohio, to John A. Bradford III and Wendy A. Muhlenkamp, both of Celina.

Riley is survived by his loving parents; his life partner, Mackenzie Burr of Celina; and their two beautiful children, Liam and...

Jacqueline "Ann" Gallehue

Jacqueline "Ann" Gallehue

Sep 13, 2025

Jacqueline “Ann” Gallehue, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Celina Manor.

Ann was born March 21, 1929 in Mercer County and lived there her entire life. She was 96 years, 5 months, and 23 days old. She was the daughter of James and Ada (Smith) Schuyler and graduated from Celina High School in 1947. She married Don...

Doris Lee Baker

Doris Lee Baker

Sep 28, 2025

Doris Lee Baker, age 80, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 28, 2025. She was born on March 22, 1945, in Cincinnati, to the late Walter Frank and Irene Jane (Frazier) Brinson.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Jason and Amy Baker of Decatur, Indiana; grandchildren, Jared Baker and Kylee (David) Dirksen, both...

Virginia Brewer

Virginia Brewer

Sep 19, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Brewer, age 93, of Celina, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025, at Miller Place in Celina.

She was born on July 28, 1932, in Celina, to the late Edward and Margaret (Laderman) Linn. On June 13, 1954, she married Ronald “Ron” J. Brewer, who preceded her in death on August 23, 2006.

Ginny is survived by her children, Cynthia...

Kasia A. Eaglowski

Kasia A. Eaglowski

Sep 19, 2025

Kasia Ann Eaglowski, age 41, of Minster, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys at 3:00 a.m. She was born on December 22, 1983, in Port Charlotte, Florida, to Gregory and Carla Dine-Eaglowski, who survive in Montezuma.

Kasia attended Auglaize County Special Education and St. Colletta in Jefferson, WI, as well as...

Robert "Sam or Bob" E. Shinn

Robert "Sam or Bob" E. Shinn

Sep 19, 2025

Robert E. “Sam or Bob” Shinn, 83, passed away at Mercer Health on September 19, 2025.

Born May 26, 1942, Sam was the son of Vernon “Bun” and Alice (Alt) Shinn, who both preceded him in death. On May 2, 1986, he married Terri (Monroe) Shinn, and together they built a family and life rooted in hard work and love for...

Judy A. Bowers

Judy A. Bowers

Sep 19, 2025

Judy Bowers, age 81, of Celina, entered into her eternal rest at 7:42 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Gardens of Celina. She was born on December 20, 1943, in Celina, to the late John and Lucille (Bryan) Nuding.

On May 29, 1965, Judy married the love of her life, David Bowers, who survives at their home in Celina....

Anthony J. Abromavich

Anthony J. Abromavich

Sep 15, 2025

Anthony J. “Tony” Abromavich Jr., age 83, of Mendon, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family on September 15, 2025. He was born on July 12, 1942, in Du Bois, Pennsylvania, to the late Anthony Sr. and Francis (Stankavich) Abromavich. On April 4, 1964, he married the love of his life, Darlene (Reinhart) Abromavich, who survives...

Arthur E. Bader

Arthur E. Bader

Sep 12, 2025

Arthur “Art” E. Bader, age 71, of Rockford, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital.

He was born on September 30, 1953, in Celina, to the late Robert and Dorothy (Bollenbacher) Bader.

Art is survived by his brother, Jim (Lori) Bader of Celina; niece, Hillary Bader of Celina; nephew, Brady Bader of Indianapolis;...

James F. Godwin

James F. Godwin

Sep 9, 2025

James Frederick Godwin, age 89, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025, at OSU Medical Center Inpatient Hospice in Columbus, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 17, 1935, to the late Clark and Gertrude (Huffman) Godwin, Jim lived a full and adventurous life defined by hard work, family devotion, and a lifelong passion for motorcycles. A...

Pamela Kay Gander

Pamela Kay Gander

Sep 9, 2025

Pamela Kay Gander, 76, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2025.

Pam was born on July 19, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to John and Lola (Kidd) Pond. She graduated from Lima Senior High School in 1967. On May 18, 1974, she married the love of her life, Bruce Gander. Together they moved to Celina, where they built a life...

Charles "Pappy" Fuson

Charles "Pappy" Fuson

Sep 9, 2025

Charles “Pappy” Fuson, age 91, of rural Celina, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on August 23, 1934, in Pruden, Tennessee, to the late Luster and Maude (Browning) Fuson. On October 30, 1954, he married the love of his life, Norma Jean (Luginbill) Fuson. They were blessed to...

Linda Jean Wahrer

Linda Jean Wahrer

Sep 7, 2025

Linda Jean (Weiland) Wahrer, age 84, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at Otterbein Senior Life Community in St. Marys. She was born on January 8, 1941, in Richmond, Indiana, to the late Walter L. and Marjorie E. (Hayes) Weiland. On September 22, 1962, she married Jon L. Wahrer, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2015.

Linda is lovingly...

Marcus James Hettesheimer

Marcus James Hettesheimer

Sep 2, 2025

Marcus James Hettesheimer, Sr., age 88, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born on August 6, 1937, in Plymouth, Pennsylvania, to the late Amos and Selma (Thomas) Hettesheimer. On January 24, 1959, he married Hannelor “Lore” (Bendig) Hettesheimer, who survives at their residence in Celina.

Marcus is also survived by his children: Irene (Brent Strohl)...

Roger B Endicott

Roger B Endicott

Aug 31, 2025

Roger B. Endicott, age 71, of Celina, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2025, at Celina Manor Nursing Home, with his loving wife by his side. He was born on October 13, 1953, in Celina, Ohio, to the late James Calvin and Nina (Martin) Endicott. On June 19, 1982, he married Karla (Ward) Endicott, who survives in Celina.

He is also...

Joan Burnett

Joan Burnett

Aug 30, 2025

Joan A. Burnett, age 82, of Mendon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford.

She was born on July 4, 1943, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Marion and Charlotte (Stanley) Gross Sr. On May 3, 1964, she married the love of her life, Myron “Mike” Burnett, who survives in...

Kathleen Mary Forwerck

Kathleen Mary Forwerck

Aug 30, 2025

Kathleen Mary Forwerck, age 62, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Darke County on U.S. 127 on August 30, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1963, in Coldwater, Ohio, to Ronald and Betty (Tumbusch) Hilgefort.

On December 2, 2011, she married Paul A. Forwerck, who preceded her in death on March 16,...

Marvin J. Zizelman

Marvin J. Zizelman

Aug 30, 2025

Marvin J. Zizelman Sr., age 79, of Celina, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025, at Gardens of Celina. He was born on December 31, 1945, in Auglaize County to the late Willard and Virginia (Graham) Zizelman.

He is survived by his children: Marvin Jay (Laura) Zizelman Jr. of Celina, Leslie (Chris) Humbert of Celina, Mindy (Shannon Jordan) Zizelman of Muncie,...

Cathryn Knapke

Cathryn Knapke

Aug 29, 2025

Cathryn (May) Knapke, age 89, of Chickasaw, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025, at the Gardens of Celina. She was born on September 2, 1935, in Frenchtown, Ohio, to the late Frank and Cecilia (Voskuhl) May. On August 18, 1956, she married Roger J. Knapke, who preceded her in death on April 30, 2017.

She is survived by her daughters,...

Richard E. Birt

Richard E. Birt

Aug 18, 2025

Richard E. “Dick” Birt, age 78, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. He was born October 10, 1946, in Celina, to the late Eugene E. and Virginia E. (Trisel) Birt. On April 8, 1972, he married Donna (Richards) Birt, who survives at their...

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