You are here

Home » News

Obituaries

Karen Kiene had worked for Metakote for 13 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 12, 2021

Karen Lee Kiene, 60, died Feb. 10, 2021, at her residence in Bluffton. Karen was born March 28, 1960 in Bluffton to the late Laverne and Sarah (Wenger) Moser. On Aug. 5, 2002, she married Gregory Kiene who preceded her in death on March 9, 2018.

Karen graduated from Bluffton High School. She had worked at Metakote in Lima for 13 years. She was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ - Bluffton. 

»

Gary Richardson was a past member of Allen East school board

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, February 12, 2021

Gary Paul Richardson, 74, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at 2:42 a.m. at his residence.

He was born on May 19, 1946, in Lima to Paul E. and Betty Jean (Rose) Richardson, Sr.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Harrod. On Nov. 28, 1965, Gary married Deborah K. Long and she survives in Harrod.

Gary was a lifelong farmer and a former member of the Ohio Farm Bureau.  He was a member of the Crossroads Church of God, Lima. He was a former member of the Allen East School Board and of the Allen Lima Leadership (ALL). Gary was a member of the Elks Lodge - Lima B.P.O.E. #54.

»

Larry D. Smith owned Lima Painting Co.

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 10, 2021

 Larry D. Smith, 81, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at 10:49 a.m. at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on May 7, 1939, in Van Wert to the late Ralph and Vonna (Comer) Smith. On Dec. 6, 1980 ,Larry married Laura J. Connor and she survives in LaFayette.

Larry was the owner of the Lima Painting Company. He was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church. Larry was a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1961 to 1964.

»

Phillip Mullins was a machine operator for Miller Brothers Construction

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 9, 2021

 Phillip Mullins, 70, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, at 8:34 p.m. at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.

He was born on Sept. 21, 1950, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to the late Ernie and Goldie (Joseph) Mullins. His step-father, John Calvert, also preceded him in death. Phillip was previously married to the late Wanda Fry. He was also previously married to Holley Drouillard Howard.  

Phillip worked as a heavy machine operator at Miller Brothers Construction.  He was a member of the Kenton Moose Lodge #428 and Kenton Eagles Aeries #2163.

»

Ruby Holbrook was retired from Upper Scioto Valley as a cook

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, February 7, 2021

Ruby J. Holbrook, 85, passed away on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021 at 8:02 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on June 24, 1935, in Magoffin County, Kentucky, to Rev. Seward and Mary (Hurt) Dyer who preceded her in death. On March 15, 1952, Ruby married Rev. James Holbrook and he preceded her in death on Oct. 5, 2010.

»

Michael Scott was an army veteran

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 3, 2021

 Michael E. Scott, 65, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 at 9:50 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on Aug. 10, 1955 ,in Foraker, Ohio, to Alfred and Lydia (Risner) Scott. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lakeview.  

Michael worked for Kosh Foods in Solution Maintenance. He was an U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1974 to 1976. He was a member of the Indian Lake Moose Lodge #533. Michael enjoyed hunting and fishing. 

He is survived by his girlfriend, Linda Duson Bolen of Lakeview; two brothers: Rodney (Nellie) Scott of Alger and Larry (Mary) Scott of Zanesfield; Terri (Rod) Summers of Rushylvania.

»

Pages