Diana S. Coates, age 69, died on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 2:46 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on June 2, 1948 in Lima, Ohio to the late Virgil and Marian (Crites) Salsburey. On November 28, 1970 Diana married F. Alan Coates and he died on July 21, 1993.
Diana was a homemaker.
She is survived by two sons: Shawn Coates of LaFayette and Tracy Coates of Syracuse, IN; a daughter, Lisa Coates of LaFayette; two grandchildren: Brady Coates and Samantha Coates; and three sisters: Betty Mikesell of Lima, Peggy Frysinger of Shawnee and Rebecca Harrod of Lima.
Thomas E. Joseph, age 87, died on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at 2:20 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on February 4, 1931 in Lima, Ohio to the late Cloyd and Edna (Cook) Joseph. On February 17, 1951 Thomas married Roberta J. Hawk and she preceded him in death on November 15, 2015.
Thomas retired in 1988 after working for 31 years as a machine operator for the Ford Motor Company, Lima Engine Plant. Thomas was a 1949 graduate of LaFayette-Jackson High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Thomas enjoyed thrift store hunting and collecting, reading and always had a story to tell. He loved spending time with his family and friends.
Priscilla June (Dysert) Ochier, age 77, died on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 10:39 a.m. at Lima Memorial Hospital.
She was born June 25, 1940 to Claude and Della (Hall) Gullett, who preceded her in death. Priscilla first married Calvin L. Dysert, and he died in 1989. She then married Millard E. “Midge” Ochier, and he died in 2010.
Priscilla was a cook at Ada Schools for many years. She was also a volunteer at Lima Memorial Health System for over 30 years. She was a member of the McGuffey Church of Christ. Priscilla was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing cards. She also loved watching her grandchildren’s sporting events.
Virginia M. “Ginny” Fleece, age 93, died on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 9:28 a.m. at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on May 30, 1924 in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Carl and Leota (Austin) Ford. On January 13, 1946 Virginia married Albert Eugene Fleece and he preceded her in death on August 15, 2002.
Ginny retired from Elevator’s Mutual Insurance of Lima where she worked as a secretary. She also raised chickens and sold the eggs commercially. Ginny was a member of the Roundhead United Methodist Church and its women’s group. She was a member of the Grange. She enjoyed knitting hats and then donating them.
Marilyn R. Hancock, 87, died May 10, 2018, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima. Marilyn was born Dec. 8, 1930, in Lima. On Aug.18, 1952, she married Alexander Hancock who preceded her in death on Dec. 25, 1998.
Marilyn graduated from Ada High School and was a homemaker. She was a member of the Pinochle Club and member of Beaverdam United Methodist Church.
Robert Sandy “Red” Anspach, age 57, died on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at 1:38 p.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima after an extended illness.
He was born on June 18, 1960 to Walter D. “Red” and Darlene (Yinger) Anspach. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Ocala, Florida. In December of 1984 Sandy married Cindy Crozier and she survives in Harrod.
