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Alice Anspach was a life-long Hardin County resident

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Alice L. Anspach, 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 8:15 a.m. at The Greens at Lima Convalescent Home.

She was born on Sept. 28, 1928, in Hardin County, Ohio, to Orpha J. and Estella (Bailey) Clark, who preceded her in death. On April 13, 1947, Alice married Stanley C. Anspach and he preceded her in death on July 25, 1985. 

Stan and Alice fulfilled their dream of owning a farm, which she continued on her own.  She enjoyed scratch offs and going to the casino. Alice was devoted to her family. She especially liked to hear stories about her great great nieces and nephews. 

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Billy Sherman was retired from Bass Trucking

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 26, 2021

Billy L. Sherman, 74, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 10:24 p.m. at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on Aug. 29, 1946, in Indiana to the late Kenneth C. and Mertis Sherman. On June 13, 1973, Billy married Betty Jo Gardner and she preceded him in death on Nov. 5, 2012.

Billy retired from Bass Trucking of Ada. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Ada VFW Post #9381.

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Janet Zimmerman 1937 - 2021

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 26, 2021

Janet M. Zimmerman, 83, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at 5 a.m. at the Liberty Retirement Community, Lima.

She was born on Dec. 1, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Samuel H. and Gertrude (Margis) Stephenson. On May 5, 1973, Janet married Karl T. Zimmerman and he preceded her in death on May 13, 2008.

Janet worked as a nurse’s aide at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  And she formerly worked at Rinks Store in Lima in the Sportswear Department. She also worked at ONU in the cafeteria.  Janet was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada. 

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Eddie Nichols worked at Superior Coach for 20 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 23, 2021

Eddie L. Nichols, 81, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 10:05 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on April 26, 1939, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to the late Hargis and Polly Ann (Keaton) Nichols. On April 9, 1957, Eddie married Dorothy J. Mayer and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2018.

Eddie retired from Superior Coach of Lima after working for 20 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid coon hunter.  Eddie enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

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Rev. Calvin Waugh participated in 16 mission trips to 31 countries

Served as a pastor for 53 years
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 19, 2021

Rev. Calvin L. Waugh,  88, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 8:51 a.m. at his residence in Alger.

He was born on Oct. 1, 1932, in Osceola, Iowa, to the late Roy and Nellie (Marquis) Waugh. On Dec. 29, 1956, Calvin married Patricia A. Parson and she survives in Alger.

Calvin was a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1952 to 1954 stationed in Korea. He was an active pastor for 53 years at York Street and Shiloh Heritage Christian Union Churches, Alger First United Methodist Church, and Hepburn and Otterbein United Methodist Church. 

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Jeffrey Daniels was an Upper Scioto Valley HS graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 19, 2021

Jeffrey W. Daniels, 66, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 2:08 p.m. at his residence in Kenton.

He was born on February 16, 1955, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Rev. John and Thelma (Punches) Daniels, Sr.

Jeffrey was a contractor and owner of J. Daniels Construction Company.  He was a graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School.  Jeffrey enjoyed loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting.  He loved all of his grandbabies and spending time with his family and friends.

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