Obituaries
Obituaries for Cisco Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Alanna L. Bush
Jan 24, 2025
Alanna L. Bush, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at her residence. She was born on December 11, 1937, in Canton to the late Albert and Mildred (Staneart) Manist. Alanna married Gene A. Bush on December 1, 1956, and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2009.
Alanna is lovingly survived...
Norma Jean McMurray
Jan 23, 2025
Norma Jean McMurray, age 92, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 23, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1932, in Ligon, Kentucky, to the late Paul and Vela (McCown) Horn. On September 3, 1980, Norma married Roy A. McMurray, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2011.
Norma is survived by her two sons,...
June Rose Hanni
Jan 20, 2025
June Rose Hanni, 97, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life Community. Born on June 3, 1927, in Celina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Orie C. and Margaret J. (Fifer) Hight. On September 13, 1946, she married the love of her life, Leon P. Hanni, who preceded her...
Wanda Kay Baker
Jan 17, 2025
Wanda Kay Baker, 86, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. Born on September 5, 1938, in Yorkshire, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of the late Warren P. and Merna L. (Hess) Seman. She shared a wonderful life with her husband, Gary A. Baker, who...
Anthony G. "Tony" Cole
Jan 14, 2025
Anthony G. “Tony” Cole, 48, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, as the result of a car accident in rural Mercer County.
Tony was born on December 9, 1977, in St. Marys, Ohio, to Darrell and Elizebeth (Cole) Roop. He was a 1997 graduate of Lima Senior High School and worked as a self-employed van driver,...
Connie Sue Temple
Jan 9, 2025
Connie Sue Temple, age 77, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 22, 1947, in Celina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Virgil and Loree (Doenges) Nedderman.
On August 30, 1968, Connie married her soulmate, Jerry Temple, who survives in Celina. Together, they built a beautiful...
Nancy L. May
Jan 8, 2025
Nancy L. May, age 72, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on December 9, 1952, in Celina, to the late William S. and Mary B. (Davis) Baggs. On December 10, 1988, she married Robert "Bob" V. May, who survives in Celina.
Nancy is also survived by her two stepsons, Robert...
Mary Louise Schmidt
Jan 6, 2025
Mary Louise (Dammeyer) Schmidt, age 93, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Celina Manor. She was born on July 16, 1931, in Auglaize County to the late Elmer and Anna (Quellhorst) Dammeyer. On November 11, 1950, she married the love of her life, Arlan Schmidt, who preceded her in death on November 27, 2010.
Mary is...
Michael "Mike" D. Daugherty
Jan 5, 2025
Michael “Mike” D. Daugherty, age 71, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away on January 5, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 3, 1953, in Celina, Ohio, to Robert “Bob” and Marjorie (Elsass) Daugherty. On August 3, 1973, he married the love of his life, Rita (Yahl)...
Cheryl Krauss
Jan 2, 2025
Cheryl A. Krauss, age 79, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at Vancrest of St. Marys. She was born on March 28, 1945, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Edwin “Ed” and Mildred (Gottschalk) Springer. On November 2, 1963, Cheryl married the love of her life, Kenneth A. Krauss, who preceded her in death on January...
Marcella M. Lange
Dec 31, 2024
Marcella M. “Sally” Lange, age 104, of Celina, passed away peacefully at Gardens of St. Henry on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was born on October 17, 1920, in St. Rose, Ohio, to the late John and Mary (Uhlenhake) Leugers. On January 28, 1956, Sally married the love of her life, Elmer Lange, who preceded her in death on January...
Larry L. Hill
Dec 29, 2024
Larry L. Hill, age 73, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at Grande Lake Health Care Center in St. Marys. He was born on September 11, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Larry Hill and Effie Cora (Jones) Wood. On April 3, 2014, he married Linda (Hecker) Hill in Sidney, Ohio, who survives him...
Phyllis E. Schenck
Dec 24, 2024
Phyllis E. Schenck, age 95, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life Community. She was born on August 11, 1929, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Roger and Glenna (O’Brien) Richards. On November 27, 1947, she married the love of her life, Wesley Gene Schenck, who preceded her in death...
Rose E. Lawrence
Dec 23, 2024
Rose E. Lawrence, 79, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 23, 2024.
Born on November 11, 1945, in Celina, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mable (Piper) Beougher. On July 4, 1978, Rose married Cloyd “Clyde” Lawrence Jr., who preceded her in death on March 26, 2017.
She is...
Sharon M. Kohler
Dec 19, 2024
Sharon M. Kohler, age 83, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 19, 2024. She was born on May 8, 1941, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to the late Leonard N. and Miriam (Elliott) Kohler.
Sharon was a beloved sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend. She is survived by her sister, Alice M. Rauh of St. Anthony; nieces and...
Destinee N. Esposito
Dec 16, 2024
Destinee N. Esposito, age 21, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Van Wert Hospital. She was born on June 17, 2003, in Decatur, Indiana, to Dennis Esposito and Alisha (Wills) Etgen.
Destinee is survived by her father, Dennis Esposito of Delaware, Ohio; her mother and stepfather, Alisha (Aaron) Etgen of Mendon, Ohio; two sisters,...
Donna J. Jones
Dec 14, 2024
Donna J. Jones, age 72, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 14, 2024, at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on November 16, 1952, in Lima to the late Donald M. and Ruth Ann (Emans) Rickard.
Donna is survived by her life partner of 36 years, Bryan Hirshfeld, of Celina;...
Tyrone C. Shaner
Dec 13, 2024
Tyrone C. Shaner, age 80, of Celina, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on February 22, 1944, in Celina to the late Clay and Vera (Lusk) Shaner. On May 25, 1991, he married Carol M. (Elsehowe) Shaner, who preceded him in death on October 16, 2023.
Tyrone...
Lori R. Huffman
Dec 12, 2024
Lori R. Huffman, age 54, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, December 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 2, 1970, in Celina, Ohio, to Bennett and Patricia (Heitkamp) Schmidt.
Lori is survived by her beloved mother, Patricia Schmidt of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; her...
Tara A. Kimmel
Dec 5, 2024
Tara A. Kimmel, age 52, formerly of Celina and most recently of Tiffin, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Born on August 31, 1972, in Celina, she was the cherished daughter of Tom and Kathy (Eichenauer) Kimmel, who survive her in Celina.
Tara leaves behind a loving family, including her parents; her...
Alanna L. Bush
Jan 24, 2025
Alanna L. Bush, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, formerly of Canton, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at her residence. She was born on December 11, 1937, in Canton to the late Albert and Mildred (Staneart) Manist. Alanna married Gene A. Bush on December 1, 1956, and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2009.
Alanna is lovingly survived...
Norma Jean McMurray
Jan 23, 2025
Norma Jean McMurray, age 92, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 23, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1932, in Ligon, Kentucky, to the late Paul and Vela (McCown) Horn. On September 3, 1980, Norma married Roy A. McMurray, who preceded her in death on October 16, 2011.
Norma is survived by her two sons,...
June Rose Hanni
Jan 20, 2025
June Rose Hanni, 97, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life Community. Born on June 3, 1927, in Celina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Orie C. and Margaret J. (Fifer) Hight. On September 13, 1946, she married the love of her life, Leon P. Hanni, who preceded her...
Wanda Kay Baker
Jan 17, 2025
Wanda Kay Baker, 86, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Wayne Hospital in Greenville. Born on September 5, 1938, in Yorkshire, Ohio, she was the cherished daughter of the late Warren P. and Merna L. (Hess) Seman. She shared a wonderful life with her husband, Gary A. Baker, who...
Anthony G. "Tony" Cole
Jan 14, 2025
Anthony G. “Tony” Cole, 48, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, as the result of a car accident in rural Mercer County.
Tony was born on December 9, 1977, in St. Marys, Ohio, to Darrell and Elizebeth (Cole) Roop. He was a 1997 graduate of Lima Senior High School and worked as a self-employed van driver,...
Connie Sue Temple
Jan 9, 2025
Connie Sue Temple, age 77, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on February 22, 1947, in Celina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Virgil and Loree (Doenges) Nedderman.
On August 30, 1968, Connie married her soulmate, Jerry Temple, who survives in Celina. Together, they built a beautiful...
Nancy L. May
Jan 8, 2025
Nancy L. May, age 72, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at Hospice of Dayton. She was born on December 9, 1952, in Celina, to the late William S. and Mary B. (Davis) Baggs. On December 10, 1988, she married Robert "Bob" V. May, who survives in Celina.
Nancy is also survived by her two stepsons, Robert...
Mary Louise Schmidt
Jan 6, 2025
Mary Louise (Dammeyer) Schmidt, age 93, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Celina Manor. She was born on July 16, 1931, in Auglaize County to the late Elmer and Anna (Quellhorst) Dammeyer. On November 11, 1950, she married the love of her life, Arlan Schmidt, who preceded her in death on November 27, 2010.
Mary is...
Michael "Mike" D. Daugherty
Jan 5, 2025
Michael “Mike” D. Daugherty, age 71, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away on January 5, 2025, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 3, 1953, in Celina, Ohio, to Robert “Bob” and Marjorie (Elsass) Daugherty. On August 3, 1973, he married the love of his life, Rita (Yahl)...
Cheryl Krauss
Jan 2, 2025
Cheryl A. Krauss, age 79, of St. Marys, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2025, at Vancrest of St. Marys. She was born on March 28, 1945, in Willard, Ohio, to the late Edwin “Ed” and Mildred (Gottschalk) Springer. On November 2, 1963, Cheryl married the love of her life, Kenneth A. Krauss, who preceded her in death on January...
Marcella M. Lange
Dec 31, 2024
Marcella M. “Sally” Lange, age 104, of Celina, passed away peacefully at Gardens of St. Henry on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was born on October 17, 1920, in St. Rose, Ohio, to the late John and Mary (Uhlenhake) Leugers. On January 28, 1956, Sally married the love of her life, Elmer Lange, who preceded her in death on January...
Larry L. Hill
Dec 29, 2024
Larry L. Hill, age 73, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at Grande Lake Health Care Center in St. Marys. He was born on September 11, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Larry Hill and Effie Cora (Jones) Wood. On April 3, 2014, he married Linda (Hecker) Hill in Sidney, Ohio, who survives him...
Phyllis E. Schenck
Dec 24, 2024
Phyllis E. Schenck, age 95, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2024, at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Life Community. She was born on August 11, 1929, in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Roger and Glenna (O’Brien) Richards. On November 27, 1947, she married the love of her life, Wesley Gene Schenck, who preceded her in death...
Rose E. Lawrence
Dec 23, 2024
Rose E. Lawrence, 79, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 23, 2024.
Born on November 11, 1945, in Celina, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mable (Piper) Beougher. On July 4, 1978, Rose married Cloyd “Clyde” Lawrence Jr., who preceded her in death on March 26, 2017.
She is...
Sharon M. Kohler
Dec 19, 2024
Sharon M. Kohler, age 83, of Celina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 19, 2024. She was born on May 8, 1941, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, to the late Leonard N. and Miriam (Elliott) Kohler.
Sharon was a beloved sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend. She is survived by her sister, Alice M. Rauh of St. Anthony; nieces and...
Destinee N. Esposito
Dec 16, 2024
Destinee N. Esposito, age 21, of Van Wert, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Van Wert Hospital. She was born on June 17, 2003, in Decatur, Indiana, to Dennis Esposito and Alisha (Wills) Etgen.
Destinee is survived by her father, Dennis Esposito of Delaware, Ohio; her mother and stepfather, Alisha (Aaron) Etgen of Mendon, Ohio; two sisters,...
Donna J. Jones
Dec 14, 2024
Donna J. Jones, age 72, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on December 14, 2024, at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on November 16, 1952, in Lima to the late Donald M. and Ruth Ann (Emans) Rickard.
Donna is survived by her life partner of 36 years, Bryan Hirshfeld, of Celina;...
Tyrone C. Shaner
Dec 13, 2024
Tyrone C. Shaner, age 80, of Celina, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born on February 22, 1944, in Celina to the late Clay and Vera (Lusk) Shaner. On May 25, 1991, he married Carol M. (Elsehowe) Shaner, who preceded him in death on October 16, 2023.
Tyrone...
Lori R. Huffman
Dec 12, 2024
Lori R. Huffman, age 54, of Mendon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, December 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 2, 1970, in Celina, Ohio, to Bennett and Patricia (Heitkamp) Schmidt.
Lori is survived by her beloved mother, Patricia Schmidt of Mt. Vernon, Ohio; her...
Tara A. Kimmel
Dec 5, 2024
Tara A. Kimmel, age 52, formerly of Celina and most recently of Tiffin, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2024, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Born on August 31, 1972, in Celina, she was the cherished daughter of Tom and Kathy (Eichenauer) Kimmel, who survive her in Celina.
Tara leaves behind a loving family, including her parents; her...