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Twyla J. Gehm
Jun 28, 2024
Twyla J. Gehm passed away at the age of 81 on June 28, 2024, at 2:20 am at Divine Shane Hill in Rockford with her family by her side. Twyla was born on September 18, 1942, in Celina to the late Nick & Ruby Priddy. On October 29, 1961, Twyla married Dean “Buck” Gehm, he preceded her in death on...
Jennifer E. Spencer
Jun 23, 2024
Jennifer E. Spencer, of St. Marys, passed away at the age of 53 on June 23, 2024, at 3:50 pm at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, with her family by her side. Jennifer was born in St. Marys on September 2, 1970. On September 18, 1993, she married Randy Spencer, who survives at their residence in St. Marys. Together, they...
Frederick "Fred" Bowden
Jun 19, 2024
Frederick “Fred” Bowden, passed away on June 19, 2024, at the age of 62, at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Fred was born on November 27, 1961, to Harry & Virginia (Henne) Bowden, who both preceded him in death. Fred was loved and cared for by the Wayne St. Group Home staff. Fred had many friends at his home,...
Barbara "Barb" Pfeiffer
Jun 18, 2024
Barbara “Barb” Ann (Evans) Pfeiffer, age 48, passed away on June 18, 2024, at 8:35 am at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born in St. Marys on February 24, 1976. Barb is the daughter of Warner Evans, who preceded her in death, and Louann Hough who survives in Celina. She is also survived by her first husband, Steven...
Taunya L. Bartlett
Jun 17, 2024
Our beloved Taunya L. (Hamilton) Bartlett, 53, passed away on June 17, 2024 as a result of a motorcycle accident while traveling through West Virginia. Born in Salt Lake City on January 12, 1971, she moved as a young child with her mother to Coldwater, OH. She graduated with honors from Celina Senior High School in 1989 and went on...
Margie Lou Brookhart
Jun 17, 2024
Margie Lou Brookhart, age 91, passed away on June 17, 2024, at 9:56 am at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on January 21, 1933, in Celina to the late Earl & Kathryn (Hone) Thomas. On September 19, 1953, Margie married Rex Brookhart, he preceded her in death on November 18, 2014. Together, they...
John "Terry" Thorpe
Jun 9, 2024
John “Terry” Thorpe, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 9th at the age of 65. Born on December 23, 1958 in Fulton, KY, to the late John and Novecene Thorpe, Terry lived a life full of love, laughter, and amusement for those around him. Terry was a proud mechanical engineering graduate of Lawrence Technological...
Doris Poland
Jun 9, 2024
Doris Poland, age 82, of Celina and formerly of Nome, Alaska, passed away on June 9, 2024 at Gardens at Celina. She was born October 18, 1941, in Nome, Alaska to the late Mark and Esther Abloogalook. Doris is survived by her children, Linda (Ken) Longley, Fairbanks, Alaska, Sheila (John) Barker, Celina and Marie Helton Fairbanks, Alaska; thirteen grandchildren; several...
Marilyn K Neuman
Jun 6, 2024
Marilyn K. Neuman, age 83, of New Knoxville, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 6, 2024 at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. She was born January 27, 1941 in Lima to the late O. Richard and Mary E. “Betty” (Sillin) Roser. On May 12, 1962 she married Elmer L. Neuman and he preceded her in...
Timothy "Tim" A. Hittle
Jun 3, 2024
Timothy “Tim” A. Hittle, age 60, of Celina and formerly of Union City, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 3, 2024 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born October 7, 1963 in Greenville to the late Alden and Sharon (Burris) Hittle. He is survived by his children, Lana (Brian) Crabtree, Heather (Bill)...
James Robert Sturgeon
Jun 2, 2024
James Robert Sturgeon, age 76, of Celina, OH, passed Sunday, June 2, 2024. He is brother to Anita Green, Dorothy Wagoner, John, Carolyn Rosean, Joe, Theresa Britch, and Betty Davis; a beloved uncle, and former spouse of Cindy (Leader). He is preceded in death by his mother Anita Sturgeon (Janssen), father Elmer James Sturgeon, sisters Rita and Mary and brothers...
Doyle G. "Pete" Ballinger
May 30, 2024
Doyle G. “Pete” Ballinger, age 89, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Trustwell Living at Miller Place in Celina. He was born December 29, 1934 in Mercer County to the late Glen and Catherine (Curry) Ballinger. On October 23, 1955 he married Charlene M. (Wurster) Ballinger and she preceded him in death on May 13,...
William T. "Billy" Root
May 23, 2024
William T. “Billy” Root, age 51, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on May 23, 2024 at his home in rural Celina. He was born on June 7, 1972 in Rochester, New York. He is survived by his life partner, Tin Root; a son, Derick Root, Kansas City, Kansas; and stepson, James (Moriah) Sharp, Celina. Billy was a 1990 graduate of...
Ignacia G. Rodriguez
May 21, 2024
Ignacia G. “Nacha” Rodriguez, age 86, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Mercer Health in Coldwater, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 1, 1937 in China, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to the late Victor and Juanita (Cantu) Gonzalez. On August 12, 1957 she married Tolentino “Tino” Rodriguez and he survives at their...
Marcia A. Highley
May 20, 2024
Marcia A. Highley, age 65 of Pennville, Indiana, passed away on May 20, 2024 at her daughters residence in Celina surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 22, 1958 in Celina to the late Paul W. and Joanne M. (Craft) Highley. Survivors include two daughters, Shannon (Joe) Dicke, Celina and Candy Thees, Celina; her life partner, Dave Bollenbacher,...
Charlene M. Ballinger
May 13, 2024
Charlene M. Ballinger, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 13, 2024 at Trustwell Living at Miller Place in Celina. She was born February 25, 1937 in Mercer County to the late Willard and Ruth (Beougher) Wurster. On October 23, 1955 she married Doyle “Pete” Ballinger and he survives in Celina. Other survivors...
Louis J. Borger
May 13, 2024
Louis J. Borger, age 96, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Vancrest of St. Marys. He was born December 3, 1927 in St. Henry to the late Farry and Cecelia (Schmalstig) Borger. On February 14, 1953 he married Beatrice A. (Gross) Borger and she survives at the residence in St....
Kathryn E Ballinger
May 9, 2024
Kathryn E. Ballinger, age 88, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Trustwell Living at Miller Place in Celina. She was born July, 17, 1935 in Mercer County to the late Harvey and Clema (Rhoades) Garman. On July 10, 1955 she married Teddy Ballinger and he survives at the residence in...
Karl Grossman Jr
May 8, 2024
Dr. Karl Grossman Jr., beloved husband, father, and cherished member of the community of Otterbein in Cridersville, Ohio passed away at the age of 88 on May 8,2024 at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Born in 1936 in Greenville, Ohio, to Mary (Singer) and Karl...
June E Sipes
May 5, 2024
June E. Sipes, age 74, of Deshler, Ohio and formerly of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 9, 1949 in Washington DC. On August 14, 1969 she married Fred Sipes and he preceded her in death on May 9, 2012. She is survived by her...
Twyla J. Gehm
Jun 28, 2024
Twyla J. Gehm passed away at the age of 81 on June 28, 2024, at 2:20 am at Divine Shane Hill in Rockford with her family by her side. Twyla was born on September 18, 1942, in Celina to the late Nick & Ruby Priddy. On October 29, 1961, Twyla married Dean “Buck” Gehm, he preceded her in death on...
Jennifer E. Spencer
Jun 23, 2024
Jennifer E. Spencer, of St. Marys, passed away at the age of 53 on June 23, 2024, at 3:50 pm at the OSU Wexner Medical Center, with her family by her side. Jennifer was born in St. Marys on September 2, 1970. On September 18, 1993, she married Randy Spencer, who survives at their residence in St. Marys. Together, they...
Frederick "Fred" Bowden
Jun 19, 2024
Frederick “Fred” Bowden, passed away on June 19, 2024, at the age of 62, at the Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. Fred was born on November 27, 1961, to Harry & Virginia (Henne) Bowden, who both preceded him in death. Fred was loved and cared for by the Wayne St. Group Home staff. Fred had many friends at his home,...
Barbara "Barb" Pfeiffer
Jun 18, 2024
Barbara “Barb” Ann (Evans) Pfeiffer, age 48, passed away on June 18, 2024, at 8:35 am at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born in St. Marys on February 24, 1976. Barb is the daughter of Warner Evans, who preceded her in death, and Louann Hough who survives in Celina. She is also survived by her first husband, Steven...
Taunya L. Bartlett
Jun 17, 2024
Our beloved Taunya L. (Hamilton) Bartlett, 53, passed away on June 17, 2024 as a result of a motorcycle accident while traveling through West Virginia. Born in Salt Lake City on January 12, 1971, she moved as a young child with her mother to Coldwater, OH. She graduated with honors from Celina Senior High School in 1989 and went on...
Margie Lou Brookhart
Jun 17, 2024
Margie Lou Brookhart, age 91, passed away on June 17, 2024, at 9:56 am at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. She was born on January 21, 1933, in Celina to the late Earl & Kathryn (Hone) Thomas. On September 19, 1953, Margie married Rex Brookhart, he preceded her in death on November 18, 2014. Together, they...
John "Terry" Thorpe
Jun 9, 2024
John “Terry” Thorpe, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 9th at the age of 65. Born on December 23, 1958 in Fulton, KY, to the late John and Novecene Thorpe, Terry lived a life full of love, laughter, and amusement for those around him. Terry was a proud mechanical engineering graduate of Lawrence Technological...
Doris Poland
Jun 9, 2024
Doris Poland, age 82, of Celina and formerly of Nome, Alaska, passed away on June 9, 2024 at Gardens at Celina. She was born October 18, 1941, in Nome, Alaska to the late Mark and Esther Abloogalook. Doris is survived by her children, Linda (Ken) Longley, Fairbanks, Alaska, Sheila (John) Barker, Celina and Marie Helton Fairbanks, Alaska; thirteen grandchildren; several...
Marilyn K Neuman
Jun 6, 2024
Marilyn K. Neuman, age 83, of New Knoxville, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family on June 6, 2024 at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen. She was born January 27, 1941 in Lima to the late O. Richard and Mary E. “Betty” (Sillin) Roser. On May 12, 1962 she married Elmer L. Neuman and he preceded her in...
Timothy "Tim" A. Hittle
Jun 3, 2024
Timothy “Tim” A. Hittle, age 60, of Celina and formerly of Union City, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, June 3, 2024 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born October 7, 1963 in Greenville to the late Alden and Sharon (Burris) Hittle. He is survived by his children, Lana (Brian) Crabtree, Heather (Bill)...
James Robert Sturgeon
Jun 2, 2024
James Robert Sturgeon, age 76, of Celina, OH, passed Sunday, June 2, 2024. He is brother to Anita Green, Dorothy Wagoner, John, Carolyn Rosean, Joe, Theresa Britch, and Betty Davis; a beloved uncle, and former spouse of Cindy (Leader). He is preceded in death by his mother Anita Sturgeon (Janssen), father Elmer James Sturgeon, sisters Rita and Mary and brothers...
Doyle G. "Pete" Ballinger
May 30, 2024
Doyle G. “Pete” Ballinger, age 89, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024 at Trustwell Living at Miller Place in Celina. He was born December 29, 1934 in Mercer County to the late Glen and Catherine (Curry) Ballinger. On October 23, 1955 he married Charlene M. (Wurster) Ballinger and she preceded him in death on May 13,...
William T. "Billy" Root
May 23, 2024
William T. “Billy” Root, age 51, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on May 23, 2024 at his home in rural Celina. He was born on June 7, 1972 in Rochester, New York. He is survived by his life partner, Tin Root; a son, Derick Root, Kansas City, Kansas; and stepson, James (Moriah) Sharp, Celina. Billy was a 1990 graduate of...
Ignacia G. Rodriguez
May 21, 2024
Ignacia G. “Nacha” Rodriguez, age 86, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at Mercer Health in Coldwater, surrounded by her loving family. She was born July 1, 1937 in China, Nuevo Leon, Mexico to the late Victor and Juanita (Cantu) Gonzalez. On August 12, 1957 she married Tolentino “Tino” Rodriguez and he survives at their...
Marcia A. Highley
May 20, 2024
Marcia A. Highley, age 65 of Pennville, Indiana, passed away on May 20, 2024 at her daughters residence in Celina surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 22, 1958 in Celina to the late Paul W. and Joanne M. (Craft) Highley. Survivors include two daughters, Shannon (Joe) Dicke, Celina and Candy Thees, Celina; her life partner, Dave Bollenbacher,...
Charlene M. Ballinger
May 13, 2024
Charlene M. Ballinger, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 13, 2024 at Trustwell Living at Miller Place in Celina. She was born February 25, 1937 in Mercer County to the late Willard and Ruth (Beougher) Wurster. On October 23, 1955 she married Doyle “Pete” Ballinger and he survives in Celina. Other survivors...
Louis J. Borger
May 13, 2024
Louis J. Borger, age 96, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, May 13, 2024 at Vancrest of St. Marys. He was born December 3, 1927 in St. Henry to the late Farry and Cecelia (Schmalstig) Borger. On February 14, 1953 he married Beatrice A. (Gross) Borger and she survives at the residence in St....
Kathryn E Ballinger
May 9, 2024
Kathryn E. Ballinger, age 88, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at Trustwell Living at Miller Place in Celina. She was born July, 17, 1935 in Mercer County to the late Harvey and Clema (Rhoades) Garman. On July 10, 1955 she married Teddy Ballinger and he survives at the residence in...
Karl Grossman Jr
May 8, 2024
Dr. Karl Grossman Jr., beloved husband, father, and cherished member of the community of Otterbein in Cridersville, Ohio passed away at the age of 88 on May 8,2024 at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Born in 1936 in Greenville, Ohio, to Mary (Singer) and Karl...
June E Sipes
May 5, 2024
June E. Sipes, age 74, of Deshler, Ohio and formerly of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away on May 5, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 9, 1949 in Washington DC. On August 14, 1969 she married Fred Sipes and he preceded her in death on May 9, 2012. She is survived by her...
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