Recent Obituaries

Lyle D. Faler Sr., 74, of Jackson Center, passed away on July 26, 2020, at 1:35 am, at the VA Medical Center Hospice, Dayton. He was born on June 12, 1946, the son of Orville L. Faler and Gertrude J. Davis. His father passed away in 1972, his mother survives, along with her husband Gerald Clinehens.  He was a graduate of Indian Lake High School in 1964 in Lewistown. In 1965, He joined the US Navy with a buddy of his, and was a member of the Navy SeaBees, serving his country until 1969...

Homer Henry Riethman, 84, of MCartyville, passed away on July 6, 2020 at 6:06 am, at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. Homer was born on September 18, 1935, the son of August and Elizabeth (Tuente) Riethman, of Anna. Both parents preceded him in death. He was married to Elizabeth Baker, who preceded him in death as well. Homer was a lifelong family Farmer, and he truly enjoyed his life. He really liked going to Tractor Pulls, he loved Classic Country Music, so much so...

Bernard J. “Barn” Sherman, 92, passed away at Lakeland Nursing Home in Lakeland Florida, on July 1, 2020, after a long illness. Bernard was born in Ft. Loramie, Ohio on August 16, 1927, the son of Joseph and Clara (Doseck) Sherman, both parents preceded him in death. He was an Army Veteran of WWII, and he was a retired barber, having went to Barber College, and had owned Sherman’s Barber Shop on Fair Rd., before his move to Florida in 1970. Barn was dedicated to his...

Dale Edward Payne, 54, of Lakeview, passed away on Thursday June 25, 2020, at his residence. He was born in Sidney, on February 7, 1966, the son of William Payne Sr., and Norma (Hecht) Payne. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Rosewood, Ohio. Dale is survived by a son, Chad Payne, and 3 grandchildren. He also has 4 living siblings: William J. (Rose) Payne Jr., of McCartyville; Linda (Kent) Zimmerman of St. Paris; Laura (Steve) Thomas of Sidney, and Maggie Marquis,...

Donna (Nachtrab) Ziems passed away on the morning of June 23, 2020, after living a full and energetic life. Her zest for life began when she was born and raised in Holland, Ohio, as one of nine children. She loved her time at Springfield High School, where she was on Student Council, a cheerleader, and the 1950 Prom Queen. Donna fell in love with Edward (Bud) Ziems, and he was smart enough to propose and marry her in 1960. She was a creative and resourceful stay-at-home mother of five. Donna...

Thomas Eugene Wolfe, 91, Fair Haven Shelby County Home, Sidney, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at 4:48 AM at the nursing home.   He was born July 11, 1929 in Sidney, Ohio the son of Francis Hunton and Agnes Elizabeth (Moore) Wolfe and they are deceased.   He was married to Betty E. Pellman on November 5, 1954 and she survives along with four children, Deborah Buehler and husband Mark of Anna, Ohio; Penny Gibbs and husband Dave of Sidney, Ohio; Annette Work and...

Mary Estelle Price, 67, Sidney, Ohio passed away at Wilson Memorial Hospital  on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 .  She was born November 7, 1952 in Sidney, Ohio the daughter of Donald Jack and Roslyn Helena (Ross) Price and they are deceased.   She was a 1971 graduate of Sidney High School.   Surviving is her significant other, Dave Faul and daughter, Jackie Price and husband Jessie of Sidney, Ohio and three grandchildren, Dylan, Chloe Rose, and Estelle and two...

Lenetia Virginia Shoemaker, 87, of Sidney, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 4:35 AM, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love Retirement Community. She was born on October 2, 1932, in Plattsville, Ohio, the daughter of Harold S. and Wilma R. (Hawes) Shoemaker. She was a homemaker, and quite an accomplished lady! She attended Bible College in Ashland Ky., Northwestern Business College in Lima, Ohio, and then, discovered clown classes, which took the shape of a ministry of going to nursing homes...

Miriam Eileen Minniear, 92, 514 S. Brooklyn Ave., Sidney, Ohio passed away at her residence on Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 3:11 PM.   She was born April 24, 1928 in Sidney, Ohio the daughter of Robert and Olive (Murray) Roth and they are deceased.   She was married to Darrell W. Minniear on May 23, 1948 and he passed away in 1986.   Surviving is a daughter, Joyce Wick and husband Bruce of Sidney, Ohio and three sons, Joseph and wife Barbara of Arizona, Ken and...

Lt. Col. Frederick David Keller, USAF Ret., 67, 409 N. Ohio Ave., Sidney, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 6:05 PM at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton, Ohio.   He was born October 21, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio the son of Earl Keller of Perrysburg, Ohio and Joan McMannis who is deceased.   He was married on July 26, 1975 to Judith Victoria Ruch and she survives along with two children, Tiffany (Keller) Hale and husband Bradley of Sidney, Ohio and Jerome Keller and...