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Patricia A. Miessen
Jul 9, 2026
Patricia A. Miessen, age 59, of Celina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.
She was born on March 14, 1967, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Don and Jean (Crow) Emrick. On May 18, 2010, she married Jeffery L. Miessen, who survives in Celina.
In addition to her husband, Patricia is survived by her children,...
Fredric J. "Rick" Hagen
Jul 8, 2026
Fredric J. “Rick” Hagen, age 73, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
He was born on August 3, 1952, in Celina to the late John F. and Carol J. (Baumberger) Hagen. On October 12, 1974, he married the love of his life, Eunice E. (Allen) Hagen, who survives at their...
Nicolas Perez
Jul 6, 2026
Nicolas Perez, 74, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on July 6, 2026, at his home in Celina, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 29, 1952, in Pharr, Texas, to the late Nicholas S. and Virginia (Castillo) Perez.
Nick served his country in the United States Air Force from 1970 to 1974, including service during the Vietnam War....
Vera Irene Coon
Jul 5, 2026
Vera Irene Coon, 97, of Celina, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, with her family by her side at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, Ohio.
She was born on November 11, 1928, in Marion County, Ohio, to Clinton Ray and Varence Lucille (Oborn) Conklin. She married Thomas B. Coon, who preceded her in death...
Judith Piper
Jun 30, 2026
Judith Piper passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
Judith was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who cherished every moment spent with those she loved. She found her greatest joy in being surrounded by family and friends, creating lasting memories through laughter, conversation, and time together. She was also known for her love of...
Alphie Sowders
Jun 26, 2026
Alphie Sowders, age 85, of Kings Mills, Ohio, formerly of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash Inpatient Care Center. She was born on November 20, 1940, in Clairfield, Tennessee, to the late Ancil and Minnie (King) Hamblin. On August 6, 1956, she married Hershel L. Sowders,...
James A. Gilley
Jun 21, 2026
James A. Gilley, age 78, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford. He was born on October 12, 1947, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late James A. and May (Burns) Gilley Sr.
Jim is survived by his two daughters, Theresa Gilley of Celina and Felicia (Andy) Bacon...
Valerie S. Leistner
Jun 21, 2026
Valerie S. (Brookhart) Leistner, age 71, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on November 10, 1954, in Celina, to the late Leon Brookhart and Marceita (Edmiston) Brookhart, who survives in Celina.
Valerie is survived by her daughters, Sara...
Lawrence Larkin
Jun 18, 2026
Lawrence Larkin, age 89, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 25, 1936, in St. Marys, to the late Martin M. and Daisy Belle (Raudabaugh) Larkin. On June 22, 2013, he married Jill A. (Shade) Larkin, who survives at their residence in Celina.
In...
Derl Burger
Jun 17, 2026
Derl Burger, age 92, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1934, in Mercer County, Ohio, to the late Waldo and Neola (Clay) Burger. Derl was a graduate of Mendon High School.
He retired from New Idea in Coldwater, Ohio. After retirement, Derl continued doing what he loved by working alongside...
Meredith "Mert" Nottingham
Jun 10, 2026
Meredith "Mert" Nottingham, 82, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2026.
Mert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and respected member of his community. He is survived by his children: Jeffery Nottingham, Columbus, Ohio; Amy Nottingham-Johnson (Eldon), Urbana, Ohio; Amanda Nottingham (Patrick Dial), Powell, Ohio; and Michelle Nottingham, Hilliard, Ohio. Mert is also survived by his grandchildren...
Diane Zenz
Jun 8, 2026
Diane Zenz, 70, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away on June 8, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center following a sudden illness.
Born on February 23, 1956, Diane was the daughter of George and on Vivian (Tangeman) Zenz. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Hazel Zenz; her sister, Linnie (Jane) Zenz & sister in law, Carolyn Zenz.
Diane is...
Jane E. Westgerdes
Jun 6, 2026
Jane Elizabeth (Schmitz) Westgerdes passed away on June 6, 2026, at 6:11 p.m. at her residence in Celina. She was born on May 10, 1957, to the late Arthur and Veronica (Garman) Schmitz.
Jane is survived by her siblings, Samuel Schmitz of Celina, Anthony (Rita) Schmitz of Celina, and Carolyn (Brad) Dickmann of Burlington, Wisconsin.
She is also survived by her sister-in-law,...
John D. Hileman
Jun 6, 2026
John D. Hileman, of Celina, peacefully passed away at the age of 81, on June 6, 2026, at his residence, with his family by his side, at 4:02 pm. John was born on March 9, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Dale and Mary Ellen (Kuhn) Hileman.
On February 10, 1968, John married the love of his life, Myra...
Jack L. Monroe
Jun 4, 2026
Jack L. Monroe, age 96, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at 10:12 a.m. at StoryPoint Tipp City Assisted Living with his family by his side. He was born on March 21, 1930, to the late Dallas and Laura Monroe.
On April 13, 1957, he married the love of his life, Carol (Goetz) Monroe. Together they shared 69 years of...
Diana Hart
Jun 3, 2026
Diana M. (Winner) Hart, age 69, passed away on June 3, 2026, at the Hospice of Cincinnati. Diana was born in Darke County on March 21, 1957, to the late Jerome Winner and Velma Dammeyer. On December 20, 1975, Diana married Daniel L. Hart, who preceded her in death on December 25, 2022 after 47 years of marriage.
Diana is survived...
Shirley Ann Meyer
May 27, 2026
Shirley Ann Meyer, age 77, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born on May 13, 1949, in Celina, Ohio, to the late LeRoy and Susan (Casperson) Reier. On February 7, 1970, she married Dale R. Meyer, and he survives at their residence in...
Philip E Reyman
May 27, 2026
Philip Reyman, age 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. He was born on October 23, 1952, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to the late Philip Eugene Reyman and Georgia Reyman (Litherland). Philip was a 1970 graduate of Van Wert High School.
On December 9, 1972, he married the love of his life, Brooke...
Susan D. Wilt
May 27, 2026
Susan D. Wilt, 77, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on August 11, 1948, in Trenton, New Jersey, to the late Virgil and Helen (Mayer) Hendrickson. On August 17, 1970, she married Al “Big Al” Wilt, who preceded her in death on May 9, 2024.
Susan is lovingly remembered by...
Arthur James Quinn
May 24, 2026
Arthur James Quinn, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at Advent Health Stuart F. Hospice of Palm Coast, Florida. He was born on October 2, 1947, to Pearl and Arthur T. Quinn, both of whom preceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Carlotta Whittaker; they were married on April...
Patricia A. Miessen
Jul 9, 2026
Patricia A. Miessen, age 59, of Celina, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at Mercer Health in Coldwater.
She was born on March 14, 1967, in Greenville, Ohio, to the late Don and Jean (Crow) Emrick. On May 18, 2010, she married Jeffery L. Miessen, who survives in Celina.
In addition to her husband, Patricia is survived by her children,...
Fredric J. "Rick" Hagen
Jul 8, 2026
Fredric J. “Rick” Hagen, age 73, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima.
He was born on August 3, 1952, in Celina to the late John F. and Carol J. (Baumberger) Hagen. On October 12, 1974, he married the love of his life, Eunice E. (Allen) Hagen, who survives at their...
Nicolas Perez
Jul 6, 2026
Nicolas Perez, 74, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on July 6, 2026, at his home in Celina, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 29, 1952, in Pharr, Texas, to the late Nicholas S. and Virginia (Castillo) Perez.
Nick served his country in the United States Air Force from 1970 to 1974, including service during the Vietnam War....
Vera Irene Coon
Jul 5, 2026
Vera Irene Coon, 97, of Celina, passed away at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 5, 2026, with her family by her side at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, Ohio.
She was born on November 11, 1928, in Marion County, Ohio, to Clinton Ray and Varence Lucille (Oborn) Conklin. She married Thomas B. Coon, who preceded her in death...
Judith Piper
Jun 30, 2026
Judith Piper passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center.
Judith was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend who cherished every moment spent with those she loved. She found her greatest joy in being surrounded by family and friends, creating lasting memories through laughter, conversation, and time together. She was also known for her love of...
Alphie Sowders
Jun 26, 2026
Alphie Sowders, age 85, of Kings Mills, Ohio, formerly of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Hospice of Cincinnati Blue Ash Inpatient Care Center. She was born on November 20, 1940, in Clairfield, Tennessee, to the late Ancil and Minnie (King) Hamblin. On August 6, 1956, she married Hershel L. Sowders,...
James A. Gilley
Jun 21, 2026
James A. Gilley, age 78, of Rockford, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Divine Nursing and Rehab at Shane Hill in Rockford. He was born on October 12, 1947, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late James A. and May (Burns) Gilley Sr.
Jim is survived by his two daughters, Theresa Gilley of Celina and Felicia (Andy) Bacon...
Valerie S. Leistner
Jun 21, 2026
Valerie S. (Brookhart) Leistner, age 71, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on November 10, 1954, in Celina, to the late Leon Brookhart and Marceita (Edmiston) Brookhart, who survives in Celina.
Valerie is survived by her daughters, Sara...
Lawrence Larkin
Jun 18, 2026
Lawrence Larkin, age 89, of Celina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born on December 25, 1936, in St. Marys, to the late Martin M. and Daisy Belle (Raudabaugh) Larkin. On June 22, 2013, he married Jill A. (Shade) Larkin, who survives at their residence in Celina.
In...
Derl Burger
Jun 17, 2026
Derl Burger, age 92, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026. He was born on March 13, 1934, in Mercer County, Ohio, to the late Waldo and Neola (Clay) Burger. Derl was a graduate of Mendon High School.
He retired from New Idea in Coldwater, Ohio. After retirement, Derl continued doing what he loved by working alongside...
Meredith "Mert" Nottingham
Jun 10, 2026
Meredith "Mert" Nottingham, 82, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on June 10, 2026.
Mert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and respected member of his community. He is survived by his children: Jeffery Nottingham, Columbus, Ohio; Amy Nottingham-Johnson (Eldon), Urbana, Ohio; Amanda Nottingham (Patrick Dial), Powell, Ohio; and Michelle Nottingham, Hilliard, Ohio. Mert is also survived by his grandchildren...
Diane Zenz
Jun 8, 2026
Diane Zenz, 70, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, passed away on June 8, 2026, at St. Rita's Medical Center following a sudden illness.
Born on February 23, 1956, Diane was the daughter of George and on Vivian (Tangeman) Zenz. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Hazel Zenz; her sister, Linnie (Jane) Zenz & sister in law, Carolyn Zenz.
Diane is...
Jane E. Westgerdes
Jun 6, 2026
Jane Elizabeth (Schmitz) Westgerdes passed away on June 6, 2026, at 6:11 p.m. at her residence in Celina. She was born on May 10, 1957, to the late Arthur and Veronica (Garman) Schmitz.
Jane is survived by her siblings, Samuel Schmitz of Celina, Anthony (Rita) Schmitz of Celina, and Carolyn (Brad) Dickmann of Burlington, Wisconsin.
She is also survived by her sister-in-law,...
John D. Hileman
Jun 6, 2026
John D. Hileman, of Celina, peacefully passed away at the age of 81, on June 6, 2026, at his residence, with his family by his side, at 4:02 pm. John was born on March 9, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Dale and Mary Ellen (Kuhn) Hileman.
On February 10, 1968, John married the love of his life, Myra...
Jack L. Monroe
Jun 4, 2026
Jack L. Monroe, age 96, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026, at 10:12 a.m. at StoryPoint Tipp City Assisted Living with his family by his side. He was born on March 21, 1930, to the late Dallas and Laura Monroe.
On April 13, 1957, he married the love of his life, Carol (Goetz) Monroe. Together they shared 69 years of...
Diana Hart
Jun 3, 2026
Diana M. (Winner) Hart, age 69, passed away on June 3, 2026, at the Hospice of Cincinnati. Diana was born in Darke County on March 21, 1957, to the late Jerome Winner and Velma Dammeyer. On December 20, 1975, Diana married Daniel L. Hart, who preceded her in death on December 25, 2022 after 47 years of marriage.
Diana is survived...
Shirley Ann Meyer
May 27, 2026
Shirley Ann Meyer, age 77, of St. Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys. She was born on May 13, 1949, in Celina, Ohio, to the late LeRoy and Susan (Casperson) Reier. On February 7, 1970, she married Dale R. Meyer, and he survives at their residence in...
Philip E Reyman
May 27, 2026
Philip Reyman, age 73, of Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. He was born on October 23, 1952, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to the late Philip Eugene Reyman and Georgia Reyman (Litherland). Philip was a 1970 graduate of Van Wert High School.
On December 9, 1972, he married the love of his life, Brooke...
Susan D. Wilt
May 27, 2026
Susan D. Wilt, 77, of Celina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Miami Valley Hospital. She was born on August 11, 1948, in Trenton, New Jersey, to the late Virgil and Helen (Mayer) Hendrickson. On August 17, 1970, she married Al “Big Al” Wilt, who preceded her in death on May 9, 2024.
Susan is lovingly remembered by...
Arthur James Quinn
May 24, 2026
Arthur James Quinn, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at Advent Health Stuart F. Hospice of Palm Coast, Florida. He was born on October 2, 1947, to Pearl and Arthur T. Quinn, both of whom preceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by his wife of 30 years, Carlotta Whittaker; they were married on April...
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