Obituaries
Obituaries for Cisco Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Garry A. Heck
Aug 7, 2024
Garry A. Heck, age 36, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his residence. He was born September 24, 1987 in Coldwater. On December 11, 2004 he married Angela (Linn) Heck and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors include his children Andrew (Nevaeh Etgen) Heck, Celina and Alyzah Heck, Celina; parents, Andy and...
Charlotte Maxine Weaver
Aug 4, 2024
Charlotte Maxine Weaver, 81, of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 4th, 2024. She was born in Mingo County West Virginia. The Daughter of the late French and Elva Gollie Hatfield. In junior high Maxine met the love of her life William "Bill" Weaver who she married in 1959. They have been married for 64 years....
Ricky Lee Crouch
Jul 29, 2024
Ricky Lee Crouch, age 62, of Celina, Ohio passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 29, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born September 21, 1961, in Coldwater to the late Clarence and Wanda (Now) Crouch. He is survived by his children, Ricky Lyle Crouch, Greenville, Chad M. Crouch, Mendon, Kaliegh R. Crouch,...
Jimmie Rayburn Hawkins Jr.
Jul 21, 2024
Jimmie Rayburn Hawkins Jr., 54, of Trent Woods, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born February 19, 1970, in St. Marys, OH. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Jim's memories are his loving wife, Melynda "Myndi" Hawkins; children, Brianna Day (Fenix), Alex Hawkins, and Kolton Hawkins; father, Jimmie Hawkins, Sr. (Linda); mother, Connie McCain; sisters,...
Paula Fricke
Jul 14, 2024
Paula Fricke, age 56, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima after a seven-year battle with cancer. She was born November 13. 1967 in Modesto, California. On October 6, 2007, she married Bruce Fricke and he survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors include her children,...
Bruce H Maclean
Jul 11, 2024
Bruce H. MacLean, age 84, passed away at his summer residence in Van Wert, Ohio on July 11, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Donald W. and Helen (Hutchison) MacLean. On March 14, 1970 he married Joyce A. (Painter) MacLean and she survives at the residence. Other survivors include his children, Heather...
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...
Garry A. Heck
Aug 7, 2024
Garry A. Heck, age 36, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at his residence. He was born September 24, 1987 in Coldwater. On December 11, 2004 he married Angela (Linn) Heck and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors include his children Andrew (Nevaeh Etgen) Heck, Celina and Alyzah Heck, Celina; parents, Andy and...
Charlotte Maxine Weaver
Aug 4, 2024
Charlotte Maxine Weaver, 81, of Celina, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 4th, 2024. She was born in Mingo County West Virginia. The Daughter of the late French and Elva Gollie Hatfield. In junior high Maxine met the love of her life William "Bill" Weaver who she married in 1959. They have been married for 64 years....
Ricky Lee Crouch
Jul 29, 2024
Ricky Lee Crouch, age 62, of Celina, Ohio passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 29, 2024, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born September 21, 1961, in Coldwater to the late Clarence and Wanda (Now) Crouch. He is survived by his children, Ricky Lyle Crouch, Greenville, Chad M. Crouch, Mendon, Kaliegh R. Crouch,...
Jimmie Rayburn Hawkins Jr.
Jul 21, 2024
Jimmie Rayburn Hawkins Jr., 54, of Trent Woods, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024. He was born February 19, 1970, in St. Marys, OH. Leaving behind to honor and cherish Jim's memories are his loving wife, Melynda "Myndi" Hawkins; children, Brianna Day (Fenix), Alex Hawkins, and Kolton Hawkins; father, Jimmie Hawkins, Sr. (Linda); mother, Connie McCain; sisters,...
Paula Fricke
Jul 14, 2024
Paula Fricke, age 56, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima after a seven-year battle with cancer. She was born November 13. 1967 in Modesto, California. On October 6, 2007, she married Bruce Fricke and he survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors include her children,...
Bruce H Maclean
Jul 11, 2024
Bruce H. MacLean, age 84, passed away at his summer residence in Van Wert, Ohio on July 11, 2024. He was born on November 19, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Donald W. and Helen (Hutchison) MacLean. On March 14, 1970 he married Joyce A. (Painter) MacLean and she survives at the residence. Other survivors include his children, Heather...
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...