Recent Obituaries

Elizabeth Ann Martinez, 65, of Sidney, passed away on December 2, 2019, at her residence. She was born on January 31, 1954, the daughter of John J. and Ellean Freisthler Davis both parents preceded her in death. On February 27, 1998 she married Ruben Martinez, who survives in Sidney. Liz was truly an amazing woman, she was an Artist of the Saints, and her artwork hangs in many hallowed areas throughout the world. She was a member of the Gateway Art Council, did an Art Show at the Amos...

Doretta Alexander, 65, passed away at her home in Sidney, with the love of her life, Ron Alexander at her side. She was born on November 12, 1954, the daughter of Junetta Sloan. On May 28, 1993, she was married to Ronald Alexander, and for 26 years, they were a great team. Ron survives in Sidney. Doretta retired from NK Parts in Sidney, and was a very active lady, an avid bowler, and loved traveling. Her favorite times were with the girls on Wednesday nights in the bowling league, and she...

Marjorie Mary Crusey, 90, of Sidney, passed away on November 10, 2019, at 12:10 AM, at the Ohio Living, Dorothy Love Retirement Community. Marjorie was born on October 18, 1929, just outside Ft. Loramie, the daughter of Joseph and Clara (Doseck) Sherman. Both parents have preceded her in death. On April 7, 1951, she married Elmer Crusey Jr., and he passed away in 2006.  Marjorie had 5 children, Teresa (Bucky) Knapp of Sidney, Lynne Layman, of Oklahoma, Neil (Lora) Crusey of Sidney,...

  God extended His invitation to come home and November 3rd the invitation was accepted. Rosemary Lou (Belton/Ollinger) “Joby” Jimearson 84, passed away quietly in her own home surrounded by family early November 3rd, 2019. She was preceded in death by her parents Darrell & Grace (Cauffman) Belton, her brother Thomas Belton, her sister Kay (Belton) Hadley & her husband Jimmie D. Jimearson. Joby loved a good adventure and spent a number of years living in different...

Beverly J. Lahrmer, 78, Sidney, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.   She was born March 30, 1941 in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of Claude Edward and Margaret Cathryn (Smith) Greene and both are deceased.  She is survived by Phillip Charles Lahrmer whom she married on February 4, 1972.   She had a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio and a...

Betty Ann Meiring, 98, of Sidney, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at 11:08 AM at Upper Valley Medical Center at Troy. Betty was born on January 15,1921, in Sidney, the daughter of Ormond and Anna (Bankemper) Blake, both preceded her in death. On June 30, 1939 she married William Schmidt, who preceded her in death in 1974. On March 12, 1977, she married Robert Meiring, and he passed away in 1996. She is survived by two children: Wayne Schmidt of Daytona Beach, FL., and Theresa (James)...

Lillian M. Cook, 94, Sidney, Ohio, passed away at the Pavilion Nursing Home, Sidney, Ohio on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 7:40 PM.  She was born August 1, 1925 in Sidney, Ohio the daughter of Clarence and Edith (Coil) Davidson and they are deceased.   She was married to Donald Cook and he is deceased and one son, Barry Cook passed away in 1968.  Surviving are a son, Gregory Cook and wife Dolores of Sidney, Ohio and three granddaughters, Yolanda Weigandt of Pemberton, Ohio,...

  Judith “Judy,” S. McGill, 77, passed away at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio, on August 23, 2019 at 8:37 pm. She was born on January 5, 1942, the only child of William E. and Monica E. (Mumaw) Salm, who have preceded her in death. On May 5, 1962 Judy married Joseph O. “Joe,” McGill, they were devoted sweethearts until his passing on May 13, 2018. Judy was a stay-at-home mother while raising her children and managed the family household, but...

Vincent P.  Freisthler, 67, of Sidney Ohio, passed, peacefully at his home, with his loving family by his side, on August 14, 2019. He was born August 9, 1952, the son of the late Eugene and Cecilia (Stricker) Freisthler. On October 21, 1972 he was married to the former Sheila Erbaugh, who survives. Vince was the proud father of two sons, Travis (Stephanie Weigel) Freisthler, of Sidney, and Gregory (Julia) Freisthler of Raeford, NC, and three daughters, Bridget (Karl Creek) Freisthler,...

Edward Vernon Hamaker, 92, passed away on July 13, 2019, at 9:02 am, at Wilson Memorial Health System. He was born on October 19, 1926 in Sidney, the son of John and Frances (Legge) Hamaker. Both parents preceded him in death. On July 23, 1956, he married Marian (Ellis) Hamaker, and she preceded him in death in 2012. He retired from the Lima Ford Engine Plant, and was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  He enjoyed traveling, and going to the casinos, and always enjoyed...