Recent Obituaries

Terry Lenz, 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was the husband of Jaqueline (Middendorf) Lenz, they were happily married for 40 years. Born in Sidney, Ohio, he was the son of Kenneth and Beatrice (Sweigart) Lenz. A graduate of Sidney high School and Edison Community College, Terry retired after 35 years as a Sales Representative with Sherwin Williams to pursue his dream of starting his own business, Lenz Painting. He was a parishioner of Holy Angels Catholic Church....

“When you walk with the Lord, you reach your destination.” Lois Gertrude Bloomer DeLorraine, 88, long-time resident of Dorothy Love Retirement Community, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2020. She was under the care of hospice of Upper Valley Medical Center and was surrounded by her family and loved ones.  Lois was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 31, 1932, to William and Gertrude Adams Bloomer. She graduated from Bayridge High School for girls in 1950. She...

Pamela Marie Doak, 64, of Sidney, passed away on September 16, 2020 at 9:24 pm, at Select Specialty Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born on June 8, 1956, the daughter of Richard and Marilyn (Holly) Doak. Both parents preceded her in death. A sister, Nancy Doak, had also preceded her in death. She had worked at Copeland Corp., in Sidney and K-Mart in Piqua.  She was a member of the Senior Center in Sidney. She was well-read and was quite knowledgeable about several subjects. She...

John Ross Price, 74, of Sidney and formerly of Florida, passed away on September 12, 2020 at 11:47 pm at his residence. He was born on October 8, 1945, in Sidney to Jack and Roslyn (Ross) Price. Both parents preceded him in death. Ross was a US Army Veteran, serving from 1969-1971. After the service, he moved to Florida, where he was a seafood broker. His reputation was impeccable in his profession. He truly enjoyed his work, and loved the warm Florida weather. Surviving is his caregiver,...

Terry Barga, 62, passed away on September 3, 2020 at 11:00 am, at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. He was born in Sidney, the son of Marcellus and Annabelle (Young) Barga. Both parents preceded him in death. He was a graduate of Sidney High School and The Ohio State University. He retired as a Surveyor for The Harper Company, and designed highways and runways for airports all over the country. He was an amazing artist, and painted various pictures, and after his sister Diana bought a...

William R. Wells, 79, of Anna, passed away on September 8, 2020 at 11 AM at the Ohio Living Dorothy Love Retirement Community. He was born on May 31, 1941, the son of Richard E., and Helen (Regula) Wells, both parents preceded him in death.  He was married to Doris J. (Dilbone) Wells, who survives. Bill was retired from Wells Brothers Construction, and was an electrician. He was a United States Navy Veteran. He had a good sense of humor, and was so proud of his family, time spent with...

Virginia Lee Rickert, 78, of Sidney, passed away on August 23, 2020, at 11:50 am, at the Greenville Health and Rehab Center, Greenville, Ohio. She was born on November 9, 1941, in Covington, the daughter of James H. and Geraldine (Hole) Smith. On March 17, 1984 she married John Franklin Rickert Sr., and he preceded her in death. Virginia was retired the Federal Government, working in Westerville, and Dublin,  she was also employed at Payco, and  Alliance Data Systems, was a...

Ernest Eugene Wintrow, 88, of Port Jefferson, passed away on August 22, 2020. He was December 27, 1931, in Pleasant Hill, Ohio, to Joseph Clyde and Grace (Westfall) Wintrow. He was married for 64 years to his loving wife, Carol (Hoover) Wintrow, who survives. Also surviving are his children: Pam and Tim Mowery, of Houston, Becky and Lyle Adams, of Lockington, Joe and Mary Ann Wintrow, of Covington, and Dean and Monica Wintrow of Houston. Grandchildren: Nicole and Cory Urbanski, Nick...

Paul David Weinstock, 84, Maplewood, Ohio passed away at his residence on Tuesday, August 18, 2020.  He was born November 5, 1935 in Watertown, Ohio the son of Kenneth and Narelle (Harra) Weinstock and they are deceased.  He was a 1953 graduate of Waterford High School, Waterford, Ohio.  He was married on February 16, 1957 to Dolores Marie Dietz and she passed away on January 29, 2016.  He is survived by good friend Billie Massie and six children, Steve Weinstock and wife...

Warren Leland Shepherd, 69, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at 8:08 am. He was born on June 4, 1951, to Byron and Zelpha (Church) Shepherd in Carlsbad, NM. Warren is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years Judith Anne (Pecoskie) Shepherd, and his loving children: Patrick (Jordan) Shepherd, Bridget Shepherd and husband, Daniel McGinnis. He had 10 wonderful grandchildren; Quenton, Kaiden, Baylee, Griffin, and Kingstin Shepherd, Dominic Foght, Carson Roesser, Preston and...