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Obituaries

Barbara Lois Hoyt worked for Continental Can

Barbara Lois Hoyt, age 80, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her home.  

She was born on September 11, 1942, to the late Merlin and Virginia Poe.

Marian G. Kissling worked for Bath Schools

Marian G. Kissling, 93, passed away July 12, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System.  Marian was born November 21, 1929 in Dola to the late Andrew and Bernice (Harris) Dirmeyer. On February 12, 1950 she married Charles Kissling who preceded her in death on December 20, 2015.

Marian graduated from Dola High School. She retired from Bath Schools where she worked in the food service. Marian was a member of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Lima where she was the church organist for many years. She had been a 4-H Advisor for many years.  

Phyllis Jean Kaiser worked for ONU dining services

Phyllis Jean Kaiser, age 92, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 9:04 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on November 14, 1930, in Indiana to the late Ernest and Cynthia (Patrick) Lenhart. On March 27, 1948, Phyllis married A. Wayne Kaiser and he preceded her in death on February 7, 2018.

Billy J. Stebleton was a U.S. Marine

Billy J. Stebleton, age 74, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2023, at 12:28 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on August 10, 1948, in Lima, Ohio to the late George and Viola (Miller) Stebleton.  

Thomas E. “Grubby” Grubbs worked for Sheldon Gas Company

Thomas E. “Grubby” Grubbs, age 85, of Dola, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at his residence.

He was born on December 22, 1937, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Lonnie and Ethel Pearl (Kindle) Grubbs.  On January 29, 1961 Tom married Patricia Ann Shea and she preceded him in death on October 16, 2017. 

Tom is survived a daughter, Tina (Larry) Anderson of Dunkirk.

He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Tom retired from Sheldon Gas Company. He was a U.S. Army veteran with the rank of SP4.

Stephen L. Hattery worked for Shawnee Manor

 Stephen L. Hattery, age 78, of Lima, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at 5:17 PM at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus. 

He was born on May 20, 1945, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Leo and Virginia (Armstrong) Hattery.  On February 18, 1969 Stephen married Shirley A. Legge and she preceded him in death on August 19, 2012. 

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