All Obituaries

Virginia A. Euckert, age 93 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at her residence in Celina. She was born on Nov. 30, 1924 in Sparta, Wisconsin to the late Emil and Dorothy (Perkins) Mantzke. On April 3, 1943 she married Donald E. Euckert, who died Aug. 7, 2001. Survivors include her two sons and daughter-in-law Greg (Susan) Euckert of Churubusco, Indiana, Randy Euckert of Celina, two daughters Debra Fetters, Lisa Euckert both of Celina. 11 grandchildren, 8 great...

Herb Meeds, age 89 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday Oct. 10, 2018 at the Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born the son of the late Elvy and Mamie (Sheets) Meeds, on Oct. 13, 1928 in North Star, Ohio. On January 29, 1956 he married his loving wife of 62 years, Nancy E. Shade, whom survives, living in Celina. Also surviving are his two children Pamela Meeds and Scott Nell of Statesville, N.C. and Ronald Meeds and Sally Kane of Celina. Herb has two brothers and sister-in-law Russell...

Anna L. Esmonde, age 101 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Thursday Sept. 27, 2018 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. She was born March 11, 1917 in Lima, Ohio to the late Norval and Alma (Anderson) LaRue. On June 26, 1935 she married David B. Esmonde Sr., who died in 1995. Survivors include her children; David Jr. (Ruth) Esmonde of Snellville, GA., Melanie Hesse of Celina, Neil l (Ginny) Esmonde of Crestview, FL., Karen (Ed) Diller of Ft. Thomas, KY., Jon (Alanna) Esmonde of San Antonio,...

Jeff A. Craven, age 59, of Celina, Ohio passed away at his residence in Celina on Thrusday Oct. 4, 2018. He was born on April 28, 1959 in Marion, Ohio to the late Arthur A. and Vada V. (McClelland) Craven. On Aug. 30, 1991 he married Hallie McIlroy, who survives living in Celina, Ohio. Also surviving are his two children Phillip Hal (Kristin) Craven of Norfolk, VA., Arthur Alan Craven of Washington, Three brothers Randy (Marilyn) Fulton, IN., Robin (Sue) Craven of Friendswood, TX., Dana...

Keith E. Speckman, age 72, passed away on Wednesday Sept. 19, 2018 at his residence in Celina with his family by his side. He was born on June 25, 1946 in Celina Ohio to the late Vernon and Helen (Gilmore) Speckman. On May 25th 1968 he married Karen (Rife) Speckman, who survives at their residence. Other survivors include two sons Kelly Speckman of Celina and Kirk Speckman of St. Marys. Two granddaughters Allyson and Alayna, sister Sheila (Rev. Douglas Meyer) of Celina, brother Ronald...

John Paul Sites, age 86 of Celina, Ohio passed away Monday morning Sept. 17, 2018 at the Gardens at Celina. He was born on Feb. 13, 1932 in Mercer County to the late Albert and Sarah (Kessel) Sites. On Dec. 5, 1954 he married Betty L. Zizelman, who lives in Celina. Also surviving are his children Ed (Kathy) Sites, Barb (Steve Laudick) Kohnen, Deb (Gary) Harner, Judy (Kevin) Kuhn, Sallie (Craig) Pontsler, all of Celina. Nine grandchildren Adam Sites, Sam Sites, Jaime (Kurt) Bergman, Seth...

Thomas Leo Baker, age 82 of Celina, Ohio passed away at 10:35p.m. on Friday Aug. 3, 2018 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born on Oct. 5, 1935 in Rockford, Ohio to the late Leo J. and Mary (Murlin) Baker. On Sept. 16, 1960 he married Carolyn J. Hamrick, who survives. Also surviving are his two children Tamera J. Baker of Celina; Don T. (Michelle) Baker of Indianapolis, IN; two grandchildren Jordan Lopez, Tyler Baker; one great granddaughter Aeristy Lopez; one step...

Evelyn “TuTu” Sousley-Cromwell age 92 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday August 24, 2018 at her residence in Celina. She was born on October 6, 1925 in Wadsworth, Ohio to the late Lester and Mabel ( Clifford ) Ream. Survivors include her daughter Melinda Sousley-Gregor of Celina, her four grandchildren Kerin and Michael Quigley, Andrew and Jackie Gregor, James Gregor all of Celina and Joseph and Desislava Gregor of Columbus, four great grandchildren Gabriel Gregor, Olivia...

Maurice O. Heckler, age 82 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday Aug. 15, 2018 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. He was born the son of the late Peter J. and Rose H. (Weisman) Heckler in Celina, Ohio, Saturday, December 21, 1935. On April 4, 1959 he married Hannah Sunderhaus, who lives in Celina. Also surviving are his children; David Heckler of Springfield, Ill, Donald Heckler of Celina, Debra (Kenneth) Heckler-Swann of Celina, three grandchildren; Kennedy Swann,...

La Vern Leslie Salzmann, age 78 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Otterbein Retirement Community in St. Marys. He was born on November 26, 1939 in Hoopole, Illinois to the late Leslie E. and Mabel H. (Meyer) Salzmann. On April 21, 1979 he married Arlene Hoenie, who survives in Celina. He is also survived by his children; Laurie L. (Bradley) Miles of Otis Orchard, WA, Donald L. Salzmann of Otis Orchard, WA, Terri Miller of Dayton, Christa Miller of Celina, Matthew...