Obituaries

Clyde Willis Carpenter Jr.

Cridersville Clyde Willis Carpenter Jr., 55, died at 8:25 p.m. Nov. 18, 2009, at Auglaize Acres Nursing Home, Wapakoneta. There will be no public services or visitation. The body has been cremated. Arrangements are by Bayliff & Son Funeral... Full story

Lisle “Pete” Buck

Celina Lisle “Pete” Buck, 77, died Nov. 18, 2009. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cisco Funeral Home, Celina. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.... Full story

Carolyn M. Christman

Leipsic Carolyn M. Christman, 82, died Nov. 16, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born June 8, 1927, in Detroit to Fred and Lois Halford Cole, who preceded her in death. On Oct. 7, 1949, she married Herbert L. Christman, who died... Full story

Martha Audrey Cunningham

Ottawa Martha Audrey Cunningham, 70, died at 5:56 a.m. Nov. 18, 2009, at Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert. She was born Dec. 4, 1938, in East Liverpool to Everett and Anna Russell Fetty, who preceded her in death. On Feb. 14, 1993,... Full story

Kathryn I. “Kaye” Hobensack George

Lima Kathryn I. “Kaye” Hobensack George, 79, died at 6:15 p.m. Nov. 18, 2009, at her residence. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Monday at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Lewis Eastside Chapel. Burial will be in Auglaize Cemetery, Harrod.... Full story

Larry E. Gottschalk

St. Marys Larry E. Gottschalk, 63, died at 1:15 p.m. Nov. 18, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Monday at Miller Funeral Home, St. Marys. The Rev. Dr. Ed Bray will officiate. Burial will be in Elm Grove... Full story

Albert Dale Heidlebaugh

Spencerville Albert Dale Heidlebaugh, 92, died at 7:45 p.m. Nov. 18, 2009, at Roselawn Manor Nursing Home, Spencerville, following a short illness. He was born Jan. 20, 1917, in Marion Township to Marion B. and Goldie Redd Heidlebaugh, who... Full story

Evelyn J. Music

Wapakoneta Evelyn J. Music, 66, died at 10:13 p.m. Nov. 18, 2009, at Lima Memorial Health System. Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville, where arrangements are incomplete.... Full story

James J. “Jim” Parlette

Cridersville James J. “Jim” Parlette, 77, died at 6:05 a.m. Nov. 19, 2009, at his residence. Graveside services will begin at 11:30 a.m. Monday in St. Matthew Cemetery, Cridersville. Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday at... Full story

Funeral list for Friday, Nov. 20

CHRISTMAN, Carolyn M. — 11 a.m. today at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Leipsic. Burial: Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic. Visitation: one hour prior to services today at the funeral home.   CIRA, Shirley A. — Mass of Christian Burial... Full story

Shirley A. Cira

Published Nov. 19, 2009

Mount Cory Shirley A. Cira, 74, died at 3:50 a.m. Nov. 17, 2009, in Findlay. She was born July 21, 1935, in Harrod to Charles and Margaret Shadley Conkle, who preceded her in death. On Sept. 2, 1963, she married Louis A. Cira, who died April 24,... Full story

Martha Audrey Cunningham

Published Nov. 19, 2009

Ottawa Martha Audrey Cunningham, 70, died at 5:56 a.m. Nov. 18, 2009, at Van Wert Area Inpatient Hospice Center, Van Wert. She was born Dec. 4, 1938, in East Liverpool to Everett and Anna Russell Fetty, who preceded her in death. On Feb. 14, 1993,... Full story

Mary G. Jerome

Published Nov. 19, 2009

Zephyrhills, Fla. Mary G. Jerome, 96, died Nov. 16, 2009, at Florida Hospital, Zephyrhills, Fla. Services will begin at noon Monday at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert. The Rev. Paul Miller will officiate. Burial will be in... Full story

Jesse C. Lentz Jr.

Published Nov. 19, 2009

Columbus Grove Jesse C. Lentz Jr., 81, died at 1:15 p.m. Nov. 17, 2009, at The Meadows of Glandorf in Glandorf. He was born Oct. 13, 1928, in Columbus Grove to Jesse and Helen Moore Lentz Sr., who preceded him in death. On Nov. 3, 1945, he married... Full story

Nevada M. Stober

Published Nov. 19, 2009

Kenton Nevada M. Stober, 82, died Nov. 18, 2009, at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton. Graveside services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday in Grove Cemetery, Kenton. There will be no visitation. Arrangements are by Schindewolf-Stevens-Stout Funeral... Full story

Dolores L. Verhoff

Published Nov. 19, 2009

Cuba, Ohio Dolores L. Verhoff, 77, died at 10:51 a.m. Nov. 17, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. She was born Aug. 20, 1932, in Continental to William and Anna Averesch Wolke, who preceded her in death. On June 11, 1952, she married... Full story

Funeral List for Nov. 19, 2009

Published Nov. 19, 2009

CHRISTMAN, Carolyn M. — 11 a.m. Friday at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Leipsic. Burial: Sugar Ridge Cemetery, Leipsic. Visitation: 2 to 8 p.m. today at and one hour prior to services Friday at the funeral home. EGBERT, Leona R. — 10:30... Full story

Mae L. Baldridge

Published Nov. 18, 2009

Gilboa Mae L. Baldridge, 80, died at 5:43 p.m. Nov. 13, 2009, at her residence. She was born May 20, 1929, in Gilboa to Paul and Cecile Miller Oren, who preceded her in death. On Jan. 31, 1953, she married E. Curtis Baldridge, who died Feb. 16,... Full story

Carolyn M. Christman

Published Nov. 18, 2009

Leipsic Carolyn M. Christman, 82, died Nov. 16, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home, Leipsic. Pastor Bob Wood will officiate. Burial will be in Sugar Ridge Cemetery,... Full story

Shirley A. Cira

Published Nov. 18, 2009

Mount Cory Shirley A. Cira, 74, died at 3:50 a.m. Nov. 17, 2009, in Findlay. She was born July 21, 1935, in Harrod to Charles and Margaret Shadley Conkle, who preceded her in death. On Sept. 2, 1963, she married Louis A. Cira, who died April 24,... Full story

John J. Feison

Published Nov. 18, 2009

Lima John J. Feison, 90, died at 7:16 p.m. Nov. 15, 2009, at his residence. He was born Oct. 2, 1919, in Lima to Vica and Anna Csukina Feison, who preceded him in death. On Dec. 21, 1948, he married Jean J. Hale, who died Jan. 4, 2006. Mr. Feison... Full story

Danny E. Guisinger

Published Nov. 18, 2009

Lima Danny E. Guisinger, 74, died at 12:05 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born Nov. 26, 1934, in Lima to John and Mary Isabelle Roberts Guisinger, who preceded him in death. On Feb. 7, 1955, he married Patricia... Full story

Bella Jean Hopkins

Published Nov. 18, 2009

Wapakoneta Bella Jean Hopkins was stillborn at 8:24 a.m. Nov. 16, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Her parents, Ben Hopkins Sr. and Beverly Setzer, both survive in Wapakoneta. Survivors also include a brother, Benjamin Hopkins Jr., at... Full story

Pamela Jean Karen

Published Nov. 18, 2009

St. Marys Pamela Jean Karen, 53, died Nov. 16, 2009, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys. Services will begin at 3 p.m. Friday at Miller-Long & Folk Funeral Home, St. Marys. Pastor Jim Fletcher will officiate. Burial will... Full story

James D. Kincaid

Published Nov. 18, 2009

Lima James D. Kincaid, 86, died at 5:55 p.m. Nov. 13, 2009, at Lima Convalescent Home. He was born Feb. 26, 1923, in Blue Ridge, Ga., to James and Blanche Higdon Kincaid, who preceded him in death. On Dec. 28, 1945, he married Anna R. Langle, who... Full story

Charles Mac Meeker

Published Nov. 18, 2009

Cridersville Charles Mac Meeker, 86, of Cecil, formerly of Cridersville, died Nov. 14, 2009, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Facility, Defiance, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 27, 1923, in Cridersville to Berlin and... Full story

Donna M. Neer Van Horn Pyhtila

Published Nov. 18, 2009

Lima Donna M. Neer Van Horn Pyhtila, 90, formerly of Jackson Center, died at 7:50 p.m. Nov. 16, 2009, at Green Hills Retirement Center, West Liberty. She was born Feb. 16, 1919, in Van Wert to Andrew and Anna Pool Neer, who preceded her in death.... Full story

Carol A. Rockey Shirey

Published Nov. 18, 2009

Continental Carol A. Rockey Shirey, 82, died at 11:40 a.m. Nov. 13, 2009, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. She was born Jan. 1, 1927, in Continental to Edgar Ray and Elizabeth Helene Eastman Rockey, who preceded her in death.... Full story

Dolores Verhoff

Published Nov. 18, 2009

Kalida Dolores Verhoff, 77, died at 10:51 a.m. Nov. 17, 2009, at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at Love Funeral Home, Ottawa.... Full story

Funeral List for Nov. 18, 2009

Published Nov. 18, 2009

BOTT, Mabel Marcile — 11 a.m. today at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Shawnee Chapel. Burial: 1 p.m. today in Monroe Cemetery, Continental. CROSS, Dorthy Jean — 2 p.m. today at Chiles-Laman Funeral Homes, Lewis Eastside Chapel. Burial:... Full story

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