Obituaries
Obituaries for Cisco Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

