Obituaries

Alma S. McPheron, age 80, of Elida, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on September 23, 1942 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Karew and Goldie (Howard) Manns, Sr.  Alma is survived by her husband, David L. McPheron who she married on April 27, 1991. She was previously married to Thomas Denman and Harold Winkles.

Sherri Lynn Long Cullivan, age 60, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her mother’s home.  

She was born on January 5, 1963 to Larry Long and Doris E. “Dodie” Long.  

Barbara Lois Hoyt, age 80, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at her home.  

She was born on September 11, 1942, to the late Merlin and Virginia Poe.

Marian G. Kissling, 93, passed away July 12, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System.  Marian was born November 21, 1929 in Dola to the late Andrew and Bernice (Harris) Dirmeyer. On February 12, 1950 she married Charles Kissling who preceded her in death on December 20, 2015.

Marian graduated from Dola High School. She retired from Bath Schools where she worked in the food service. Marian was a member of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Lima where she was the church organist for many years. She had been a 4-H Advisor for many years.  

Phyllis Jean Kaiser, age 92, of Harrod, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 9:04 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on November 14, 1930, in Indiana to the late Ernest and Cynthia (Patrick) Lenhart. On March 27, 1948, Phyllis married A. Wayne Kaiser and he preceded her in death on February 7, 2018.

Billy J. Stebleton, age 74, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2023, at 12:28 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on August 10, 1948, in Lima, Ohio to the late George and Viola (Miller) Stebleton.  

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