Obituaries

Sep 1, 2024

David Russell Puthoff, age 82 of Celina, Ohio passed away on September 1, 2024 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born the son of the late Russell G. and Vinola (Hemmelgarn) Puthoff on January 27, 1942 in Celina, Ohio. On January 7, 1977 he married CJ Silvers, who survives, living in Celina. Survivors include his two children;...

Aug 27, 2024

Ivo A. "Duke" Everman, age 87 of Celina, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at the Gardens at Celina. He was born on February 11, 1937, to the late Victor and Catherine (Kahlig) Everman in Celina. He is survived by his loving children Douglas (Janice) Everman of Celina, Jan (Rob) Kopkins of Louisiana, Jeff (Kim) Everman of Celina,...

Aug 23, 2024

Angela Muntzinger, Celina, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday morning, August 23, 2024. She was born in Celina, Ohio on December 15, 1938 to Vern Ashcraft and Faye (Drumm) Quatman. She married Michael Muntzinger on January 1, 1988. She is survived by her and John W. Frysinger's children Jay (Judy) Frysinger, Jeffrey (Tiffany) Frysinger, both of...

Aug 19, 2024

William Albert "Bill" Mertz, age 91 of Celina, passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was the son of the late Roman and Alice (Kanorr) Mertz born on June 1, 1933 in Celina, Ohio. On June 23, 1954, he married Shirley A. Schwieterman, who passed away on February 25, 2013....

Aug 16, 2024

Connie Kay Black age 69 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. She was born the daughter of the late Alvin and Emerita (Dunn) Steinke on Nov. 8, 1954 in Celina, Ohio. On July 9, 1977 she married the love of her life James "Dick" Black, who survives...

Aug 3, 2024

Mary Louise (Kable) Smith, age 85 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Divine Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at Shane Hill.  Born the daughter of Lewis and Remma (Felver) Kable on June 8, 1939 in Celina, Ohio.  On January 26, 1962 she married Edward Glen Smith, who died on November 16, 2015.

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Aug 1, 2024

Margaret Ann "Peggy" Gottschall, age 78 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at her residence in Celina, after a year-long battle with leukemia. She was born on September 27, 1945 to the late Mary Ann Gossard in Dayton. On April 30, 1966, she married Thomas Gottschall who survives in Celina. She is also survived by her...

Jul 27, 2024

Karla K. Quinter, age 63, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024 at The James Hospital in Columbus. She was born on December 19, 1960 to the late Carl and Marilyn (Hare) Harner in Celina. On August 26, 1977, she married Mark Quinter who survives in Celina. She is also survived by her loving children Darren (Kristal)...

Jul 25, 2024

Carl Leroy "C J" Pugh Jr., age 51 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at his residence in Celina.  He was born the son of Carl Leroy and Pamela (Seals) Pugh Sr. on Oct. 4, 1972 in St. Marys, Ohio.  He is also survived by his three children; Dethora Hasenjager and Eric Munson of White...

Jul 24, 2024

Maria Gloria "Lottie" Altherr, age 88 of Memphis, TN and formerly of Celina passed away on July 24, 2024 at a care facility in Memphis, TN. She was born the daughter of Alfredo and Mary (Nardi) Turicchi, in Barga, Italy on June 25, 1936. On May 12, 1956 she married her first husband, Leo Ripberger, after his passing in...

Jul 23, 2024

Ken Joseph Knapke, age 56 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at the Gardens of Celina. He was born on January 3, 1968 in Coldwater to the late John W. and Lou Ann (Wendel) Knapke who survives in Celina. He is also survived by his siblings Steve (Deb) Knapke of Rockford, Sheryl (Scott) Braun of...

Jul 21, 2024

Robert Louis Baker, age 93, of Celina passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at the St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. He was born on the family farm near New Albany, the son of the late Lee and Evelyn (Herb) Baker on July 16, 1931. On December 24, 1950, he married the love of his life, Mazie...

Jul 10, 2024

Jordana "Jodi" Simpson, age 59 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at the Hospice of Hamilton Care Center in Hamilton. She was born on May 11, 1965 in Celina, to the late Jerome and Judith (Fleck) McIntosh who survives in Fairfield. She was married to David Simpson who survives in Hamilton. She is also survived by...

Jul 6, 2024

Michael Allen Kittle, age 72, of St. Marys, Ohio passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at his residence with his family at his bedside. He was born the son of the late Robert and Evelyn (Westerbeck) Kittle in Celina, Ohio on August 20, 1951. On June 10, 1972 he married Janet Schockman, who survives, living in St. Marys....

Jul 3, 2024

David Anthony Frenzer, age 83 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 after a valiant two-year battle with esophageal cancer at home with his family. He was born the son of the late Urban Carl and Agatha Elizabeth (Tumbusch) Frenzer, on May 22, 1941, in Celina. On October 30, 1961, he married Karen DeCamp, who survives,...

Jun 22, 2024

Darrell Lynn Christlieb, age 65 of Celina, Ohio passed away on June 22, 2024 at his residence in Celina. He was born the son of the late Olen Dwight and Ida Belle (Newland) Christlieb on Aug. 16, 1958 in Elgin, Illinois. On Sept. 16, 2021 he married Tori (Jones) Christlieb, who survives, living in Celina. He is also survived...

Jun 14, 2024

Patty "Pat" Johnson, born March 15, 1951, left this world on June 14th, 2024 while at her home surrounded by family. She lived a beautiful life full of love. A woman of hospitality, she always enjoyed being around others and hosting others in her home. Her husband, Jeff, cherished the 45 years he spent by her side and together...

May 23, 2024

James Dale DeArmond, age 76, of Celina, Ohio passed away on May 23, 2024 at his residence in Celina. James aka (Jim) was born May 23rd, 1948 in Van Wert Ohio. He was adopted and raised by Donald and Naomi DeArmond on the family farm west of Rockford. Jim graduated from Parkway High School with the Class of 1966....

May 21, 2024

Benjamin Jing Long Ly, age 14 of Celina, passed away on May 21, 2024 at the Dayton Childrens Hospital in Dayton. He was born on June 13, 2009 in St. Marys, the beloved son of Sokun and Sue Phinh "Peah" (Liv) Ly. He is also survived by his brothers Brandon Ly, Bostyn Ly both of Celina, paternal grandparents Tong...

May 21, 2024

Gregory Allen Correll, age 71 of Celina, passed away on May 21, 2024 at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus. He was born the son of the late Kenneth Correll Sr. and Opal (Dunlap) Kingen on July 29, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana but was raised by his parents Robert "Bob" and Betty (Dunlap) Harden. On September 13, 1980, he...