Obituaries
Obituaries for Cisco Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Beverly Jane Morris
Oct 8, 2018
Beverly Jane Morris, age 66, formerly of Celina, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in St. Marys at 1:25 A.M. Monday, October 8, 2018. She was born October 2, 1952 in Celina, the daughter of William and Shirley (Goodwin) Moorman. Survivors include her mother, Shirley Moorman, Celina; her children, Jeffrey (Jacque) Davis, Celina, Kimberly Vogel, St. Marys,...
Echo Hope Stein
Oct 6, 2018
Echo Hope Stein, age 101, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 7:20 pm. She was born August 10, 1917 in Washington Township, Ohio to the late Ben and Luetta (Curless) Powell. Survivors include two daughters, Carol (Tom) Gibbons, Celina, and Lois (Richard) Peterson, Evanston, Illinois; three step-daughters, Judy (Dale) Sprunger, Van Wert, Ohio, Nina Spencer,...
Thomas A. Knapke
Oct 4, 2018
Thomas A. Knapke, 76, died on October 4, 2018 at his home in St. Marys. Tom was born on October 23, 1941, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Adolph and Frances (Jutte) Knapke. On July 4, 1964, he married the love of his life, Ann (Schenking) Knapke who preceded him in death June 16, 2013. Tom enjoyed a busy career...
Gary Rudolph Rasberry Sr
Sep 23, 2018
Gary Rudolph Rasberry, Sr., age 70, Celina, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior at home surrounded by his family at 10:39 am, Sunday, September 23, 2018. He was born in Glenwood, Arkansas on November 9, 1947 to the late Arvle and Iva (Vandevier) Rasberry. On April 9, 1972 he married Roxie (Endicott) Rasberry, and she survives at...
Steven Vance
Sep 19, 2018
Steven Vance, age 54, of 301 South Elm Street, Celina, Ohio passed away on September 19, 2018 at his residence. Steven is the son of Majorie Vance, who preceded him in death. Steven was never married and had no children. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home in Celina.
Bonnie J. Hume
Sep 14, 2018
Bonnie J. Hume, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on September 14, 2018 surrounded by her family at the Gardens in Celina. She was born September 13, 1931 in Neptune, Ohio to the late Dale and Leanora (Burd) Snavely. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Hume, Cerritos, California, and Jodi Brandon, Celina; and two grandchildren, Taylor and Garret Brandon, Celina....
Dian Arters
Sep 10, 2018
Dian Arters, age 70, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 12:09 pm, Monday, September 10, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born December 18, 1947 in Mississippi County, Arkansas to the late Marvin and Opal (Gower) Walls. On September 24, 1984 she married Craig Arters and he survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors...
Marilyn A. Hellwarth
Sep 9, 2018
Marilyn A. Hellwarth, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, Ohio. She was born August 15, 1931 in Muskingum County, Ohio to the late Perry and Elizabeth (Syrbek) McElfresh. On November 23, 1953 she married Dean Hellwarth; he preceded her in death on February 24, 2006....
Marvin "Marv" Stolz
Sep 9, 2018
Marvin “Marv” Stolz, age 72, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born October 13, 1945 in Adams County, Indiana, to the late Chester A. and Madge B. (Buckingham) Stolz. On August 29, 2001 he married Diana (Bruggeman) Stolz, and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors...
Janice E. Hoelscher
Sep 8, 2018
Janice E. Hoelscher, age 77, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 2:35 am at Miller Place in Celina. She was born October 28, 1941 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Gale and Audrey (Saam) Hertel. On May 6, 1972 she married Jerry Hoelscher and he preceded her in death on February 14, 2007. She...
Alvera B. Fishbaugh
Aug 31, 2018
Alvera B. Fishbaugh, age 87, passed away on August 31, 2018, at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont, Ohio. She was born in Celina to the late Albert and Hazel (Perkins) Hole on May 12, 1931. On Feb 26, 1950 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Celina, she married Arthur “Whitey” Fishbaugh Jr. who preceded her in death on June 27,...
David J. Crowe
Aug 22, 2018
David J. Crowe, age 64, of Celina, Ohio, passed away a Celina Manor Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 3:30 am. He was born September 15, 1953 in Hobart TAS, Australia to the late Colin and Merlene (Watson) Crowe. On January 8, 2000 he married Connie (Hurless) Crowe, and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors...
V. Leon Shaner
Aug 18, 2018
V. Leon Shaner, age 93, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 12:55 am, August 18, 2018, at the Gardens in Celina. He was born June 27, 1925 in Celina to the late Clay and Bessie (Miller) Shaner. On February 16, 1952 he married Laurie R. (Dicke) Shaner and she preceded him in death on September 24, 2013. Survivors include a...
Travis A. Temple
Aug 13, 2018
Travis A. Temple, age 49, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at 6:17 pm, August 13, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. He was born January 28, 1969 in St. Marys, Ohio. On November 28, 1987 he married his high school sweetheart Kathy (Huelskamp) Temple, and she survives in Celina. Other survivors include his three children, Robert Blair...
Marilyn Ruth Ballinger (Lauth)
Aug 11, 2018
Marilyn Ruth Ballinger (Lauth), age 77, formerly of Celina, Ohio, passed away on August 11, 2018 in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born August 25, 1940 in Celina, to the late Harry and Leota (Cowhick) Rogers. She is survived by her longtime companion, Ronald Lauth, Sebring, Florida; her children, Kimberly (Craig) Tingley, Celina, Melody Ballinger, Geneva, Indiana, and Donald (Shelly) Ballinger,...
Bessie L. "Bess" Miller
Aug 9, 2018
Bessie L. “Bess” Miller, age 82, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 7:30 am, August 9, 2018, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born February 9, 1936 in Mercer County to the late Kenneth and Lela (Dailey) Waggoner. On November 21, 1956 she married William “Bill” Miller, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include a sister, Jeanne...
Bernard J. "Benny" Schulze
Aug 8, 2018
Bernard J. “Benny” Schulze, age 67, of St. Marys OH passed away at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home in Celina. He was born in Sidney, Ohio to the late Alvin and Dolores (Otting) Schulze on March 25, 1951. Survivors include a brother Leonard Schulze, St. Marys; a brother-in-law, Jim Schmerge; and many...
Robert L. Reineke
Aug 4, 2018
Robert L. Reineke, age 86, joined the Lord on August 4, 2018, at his home in St. Marys with his loving family by his side. He was born in St. Marys to the late Joseph and Margaret (Heckler) Reineke on October 7, 1931. On July 29, 1950, he married Martha Lee (Lynam) Reineke, who passed away on July 15, 1982,...
Karson M. Wagner
Aug 3, 2018
Karson M. Wagner of Celina, age 13 days, passed away at 3:35 pm in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born at 11:51 pm on July 21, 2018 to Kaylee Gehle and Cody Wagner of Celina. Karson is also survived by grandparents: Valerie & Dwayne Gehle of Celina, aunts, uncles, cousins and great...
James "Jim" E. Rhodes
Aug 3, 2018
James “Jim” E. Rhodes, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, died August 3, 2018 at 9:10 pm at his home in Celina. He was born September 27, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Edger and Sylvia (Stelts) Rhodes. On June 6, 1952 he married Ruth E. Ellis, and she survives at the residence. Other survivors include four daughters, Vickie (John)...
Beverly Jane Morris
Oct 8, 2018
Beverly Jane Morris, age 66, formerly of Celina, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in St. Marys at 1:25 A.M. Monday, October 8, 2018. She was born October 2, 1952 in Celina, the daughter of William and Shirley (Goodwin) Moorman. Survivors include her mother, Shirley Moorman, Celina; her children, Jeffrey (Jacque) Davis, Celina, Kimberly Vogel, St. Marys,...
Echo Hope Stein
Oct 6, 2018
Echo Hope Stein, age 101, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 7:20 pm. She was born August 10, 1917 in Washington Township, Ohio to the late Ben and Luetta (Curless) Powell. Survivors include two daughters, Carol (Tom) Gibbons, Celina, and Lois (Richard) Peterson, Evanston, Illinois; three step-daughters, Judy (Dale) Sprunger, Van Wert, Ohio, Nina Spencer,...
Thomas A. Knapke
Oct 4, 2018
Thomas A. Knapke, 76, died on October 4, 2018 at his home in St. Marys. Tom was born on October 23, 1941, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Adolph and Frances (Jutte) Knapke. On July 4, 1964, he married the love of his life, Ann (Schenking) Knapke who preceded him in death June 16, 2013. Tom enjoyed a busy career...
Gary Rudolph Rasberry Sr
Sep 23, 2018
Gary Rudolph Rasberry, Sr., age 70, Celina, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior at home surrounded by his family at 10:39 am, Sunday, September 23, 2018. He was born in Glenwood, Arkansas on November 9, 1947 to the late Arvle and Iva (Vandevier) Rasberry. On April 9, 1972 he married Roxie (Endicott) Rasberry, and she survives at...
Steven Vance
Sep 19, 2018
Steven Vance, age 54, of 301 South Elm Street, Celina, Ohio passed away on September 19, 2018 at his residence. Steven is the son of Majorie Vance, who preceded him in death. Steven was never married and had no children. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home in Celina.
Bonnie J. Hume
Sep 14, 2018
Bonnie J. Hume, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on September 14, 2018 surrounded by her family at the Gardens in Celina. She was born September 13, 1931 in Neptune, Ohio to the late Dale and Leanora (Burd) Snavely. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Hume, Cerritos, California, and Jodi Brandon, Celina; and two grandchildren, Taylor and Garret Brandon, Celina....
Dian Arters
Sep 10, 2018
Dian Arters, age 70, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 12:09 pm, Monday, September 10, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born December 18, 1947 in Mississippi County, Arkansas to the late Marvin and Opal (Gower) Walls. On September 24, 1984 she married Craig Arters and he survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors...
Marilyn A. Hellwarth
Sep 9, 2018
Marilyn A. Hellwarth, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, Ohio. She was born August 15, 1931 in Muskingum County, Ohio to the late Perry and Elizabeth (Syrbek) McElfresh. On November 23, 1953 she married Dean Hellwarth; he preceded her in death on February 24, 2006....
Marvin "Marv" Stolz
Sep 9, 2018
Marvin “Marv” Stolz, age 72, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born October 13, 1945 in Adams County, Indiana, to the late Chester A. and Madge B. (Buckingham) Stolz. On August 29, 2001 he married Diana (Bruggeman) Stolz, and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors...
Janice E. Hoelscher
Sep 8, 2018
Janice E. Hoelscher, age 77, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 2:35 am at Miller Place in Celina. She was born October 28, 1941 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Gale and Audrey (Saam) Hertel. On May 6, 1972 she married Jerry Hoelscher and he preceded her in death on February 14, 2007. She...
Alvera B. Fishbaugh
Aug 31, 2018
Alvera B. Fishbaugh, age 87, passed away on August 31, 2018, at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont, Ohio. She was born in Celina to the late Albert and Hazel (Perkins) Hole on May 12, 1931. On Feb 26, 1950 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Celina, she married Arthur “Whitey” Fishbaugh Jr. who preceded her in death on June 27,...
David J. Crowe
Aug 22, 2018
David J. Crowe, age 64, of Celina, Ohio, passed away a Celina Manor Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 3:30 am. He was born September 15, 1953 in Hobart TAS, Australia to the late Colin and Merlene (Watson) Crowe. On January 8, 2000 he married Connie (Hurless) Crowe, and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors...
V. Leon Shaner
Aug 18, 2018
V. Leon Shaner, age 93, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 12:55 am, August 18, 2018, at the Gardens in Celina. He was born June 27, 1925 in Celina to the late Clay and Bessie (Miller) Shaner. On February 16, 1952 he married Laurie R. (Dicke) Shaner and she preceded him in death on September 24, 2013. Survivors include a...
Travis A. Temple
Aug 13, 2018
Travis A. Temple, age 49, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at 6:17 pm, August 13, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. He was born January 28, 1969 in St. Marys, Ohio. On November 28, 1987 he married his high school sweetheart Kathy (Huelskamp) Temple, and she survives in Celina. Other survivors include his three children, Robert Blair...
Marilyn Ruth Ballinger (Lauth)
Aug 11, 2018
Marilyn Ruth Ballinger (Lauth), age 77, formerly of Celina, Ohio, passed away on August 11, 2018 in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born August 25, 1940 in Celina, to the late Harry and Leota (Cowhick) Rogers. She is survived by her longtime companion, Ronald Lauth, Sebring, Florida; her children, Kimberly (Craig) Tingley, Celina, Melody Ballinger, Geneva, Indiana, and Donald (Shelly) Ballinger,...
Bessie L. "Bess" Miller
Aug 9, 2018
Bessie L. “Bess” Miller, age 82, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 7:30 am, August 9, 2018, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater, Ohio. She was born February 9, 1936 in Mercer County to the late Kenneth and Lela (Dailey) Waggoner. On November 21, 1956 she married William “Bill” Miller, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include a sister, Jeanne...
Bernard J. "Benny" Schulze
Aug 8, 2018
Bernard J. “Benny” Schulze, age 67, of St. Marys OH passed away at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home in Celina. He was born in Sidney, Ohio to the late Alvin and Dolores (Otting) Schulze on March 25, 1951. Survivors include a brother Leonard Schulze, St. Marys; a brother-in-law, Jim Schmerge; and many...
Robert L. Reineke
Aug 4, 2018
Robert L. Reineke, age 86, joined the Lord on August 4, 2018, at his home in St. Marys with his loving family by his side. He was born in St. Marys to the late Joseph and Margaret (Heckler) Reineke on October 7, 1931. On July 29, 1950, he married Martha Lee (Lynam) Reineke, who passed away on July 15, 1982,...
Karson M. Wagner
Aug 3, 2018
Karson M. Wagner of Celina, age 13 days, passed away at 3:35 pm in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born at 11:51 pm on July 21, 2018 to Kaylee Gehle and Cody Wagner of Celina. Karson is also survived by grandparents: Valerie & Dwayne Gehle of Celina, aunts, uncles, cousins and great...
James "Jim" E. Rhodes
Aug 3, 2018
James “Jim” E. Rhodes, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, died August 3, 2018 at 9:10 pm at his home in Celina. He was born September 27, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Edger and Sylvia (Stelts) Rhodes. On June 6, 1952 he married Ruth E. Ellis, and she survives at the residence. Other survivors include four daughters, Vickie (John)...