All Obituaries

Hulda Marilyn Frank, age 90 of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the Gardens of Celina. She was born on February 18, 1933, to the late Ludwig and Ida Marie Johnson in Port Orchard, Washington. On May 3, 1953, she married George Frank who passed away on May 27, 1993. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Leigh Frank of Westerville, grandchildren Nathan (Amanda) Frank of Haymarket, VA, Stephanie (Charles) Lopes of Hau'ula, HI, Captain George (Rachel) Frank of...

Phyllis K. (Ellis) Maier, age 81 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at her residence in Celina. She was born the daughter of Ernest F. and Lucy I. (West) Ellis on December 11, 1941 in Celina, Ohio. On December 26, 1959 she married Robert E. Maier, who died on August 27, 2008. She is survived by her two children Kelli R. (Kevin) Fark and Ryan T. Maier She was also survived by two loving grandchildren; Kourtney Fark (Matt Eichelberger) of Galion and Kassidy Fark (Zach...

Arolyn "Lynn" Loughridge, age 87 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater. She was born the daughter of Ellery H. and Roberta C. (Riecks) Mosher on October 4, 1936 in Howell, Massachusetts. On March 12, 1955, she married Richard L. Loughridge, who died July 28, 2014. She is survived by her loving children Vicki (Steve) Posada, Steve (Lorrie) Loughridge, Bill (Lisa) Loughridge, and Cindy (Ron) Green all of Celina....

Nicholas "Nick" Allen Maxwell, age 42 of Kettering, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at the Hospice of Dayton. He was the son of Charles Maxwell and Shelia (Babcock) Pemberton, born on January 24, 1981 in Livingston, Tennessee. He is survived by his parents and stepfather Keith Pemberton of Livingston, brother Rusty (Naomi) Maxwell of Tipp City, niece Elizabeth Maxwell of Tipp City, nephew Ethan Maxwell of Tipp City, uncle Mark Maxwell of Cookeville, TN, aunts Lisa Maxwell...

Grace L. Ballinger, 95 of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Nov. 25, 2023 at the Trustwell Living at Miller Place Nursing Home in Celina. She was born on February 28, 1928 in Rockford, Ohio, to the late Clyde and Zella (Pond) Rutledge. On September 22, 1951 she married J. William “Bill” Ballinger. They were together for 70 wonderful years. She and Bill lived in Texas and Louisiana the first few years while Bill was in the service. Grace is also survived by a son Douglas (Nancy) Ballinger...

Suzanne Miller, age 75 of Celina, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Celina Manor. She was the daughter of Eugene and Matilda (Pfister) Howell, born on February 21, 1948 in Celina. On June 17, 1967, she married Glen Miller Jr. who passed away on February 25, 2004. She is survived by her loving children Patty (Dave) Hipply of Celina, Amee (Jim) Paparella of Plainwell, MI, Mike (Kelly) Miller of Pickerington, eight grandchildren Seth (Jessica) Hipply, Emma (Matt) Harrison, Sarah...

Barbara (Preston) Suhr-Reder, age 85 of Celina, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. She was the daughter of Harry "Bill" Preston and Verna (Now) Glass, born on April 17, 1938 in Neptune. Barb graduated from Celina High School in 1965. After graduation she worked at Goldstein's Dress Shop, Wilson Shoes and Citizens National Bank where she met Dale Suhr and they married in 1963. Together they established The Redwood Inn, Fritz's...

Dale R. Lehman, age 68 of Van Wert, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at his residence in Van Wert. He was born on July 28, 1955 to the late Floyd and Clarabelle (Kemler) Lehman in Van Wert. On August 28, 1976, he married Renee (Wilder) Lehman who precedes him in death. June 7, 2008, he married Judy (Monroe) Lehman who survives in Van Wert. He is survived by his daughters Casie (Hick) Allen of Celina, Abby (Justin) Rhodes of Celina, step daughters Malinda Mackie of Van Wert, Audrey...

Russell Dale Hagar, 90, of Celina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at the Celina Manor Nursing Home. He was born in Powell, Ohio, on January 31, 1933, the son of Herbert and Lela (Claypool) Hagar. On Aug 28, 1955, he married Rosemary Lu LeValley, who passed away on March 25, 2020. Russell is survived by his two children Robyn (Mark) Armstrong and Tim Hagar both of Celina. He also leaves behind six loving grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews....

Travis Jeffrey Boley, 41 of Marion, Ohio and formerly of Celina, Ohio passed away on Friday Nov. 3, 2023 at Marion General Hospital. He was born the son of Bruce and Linda (Heiby) Boley in Celina, Ohio on May 29,1982. He is survived by his parents, three children; Connor Boley, Kensleigh Boley, Kendall Boley all of Marion, two brothers and sisters-in-law Sean (Whitney) Boley and two nieces of Lima and Scott (Erin) Boley and two nephews of Medina. Also, he is survived by his Aunt Kris Heiby,...