All Obituaries

Vaughnsville, Ohio Lawrence W. Treadway, 88, passed away February 25, 2023, at Vancrest of Delphos. He was born December 11, 1934 in Chillicothe, Ohio to Iris W. and Gladys (Rushing) Treadway. He married Bobby Farmer and she died February 3, 2011. He is survived by four sons, five daughters, one brother, and one sister, numerous grand, great-grand, and great-great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. After attending high school Lawrence worked with his father in the...

Columbus Grove James L. Giesige, 81, passed away February 25, 2023, at The James Cancer Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. James was born in New Bavaria, Ohio August 19, 1941 to Clifford and Mary Evelyn (Steffen) Giesige. He married Blanche (Schumaker) on October 11, 1961 and she survives in Columbus Grove, Ohio. He was employed at and retired from CSX railroad and also served in the National Guard. His passions included his grandchildren and attending many of their sporting activities. He loved...

  Vaughnsville, Ohio David “Scott” Slusser, 56, passed away February 25, 2023 at his home. He was born in Bluffton, Indiana on January 26, 1967 to David and Mary Ann (Mikesell) Slusser. He graduated from Columbus Grove High School. Scott served in the Army and was later employed as a truck driver. His greatest joy was his daughter and his grandchildren. He was an avid wood turner and enjoyed the companionship of his dog Nigel. He also played guitar, banjo, and drums. In...

Audrey June Ruthman- August 31, 1933 to February 20, 2023 Audrey June Ruthman (née Schumaker), of West Chester, OH, passed away at the age of 89 on February 20, 2023 following a brave fight with cancer.   She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Thomas R. Ruthman, parents Herbert and Alice Schumaker, and brothers Eugene, Joseph, William, and Claude. She is survived by her children by marriage Thomas G. Ruthman (Anjou), Julia Angeles (Joey) and Theresa...

Columbus Grove, Ohio   Katherine Jean Doster, 58, passed away February 17, 2023, at Lost Creek Healthcare and Rehab, Lima, Ohio. Katherine was born November 1, 1964, in Hicksville, Ohio to Robert L. and Marilyn (Kittle) Doster. She married Mack Caudell July 17, 2018 and he survives her. Katherine loved butterflies and enjoyed traveling, especially to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. She was very proud of her son and fond of her niece Shirley. She is survived by a son Dylan Doster, brother...

Patricia “Pat” Ann Mikesell, 82, passed away February 14, 2023, at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born in Hamler, Ohio August 1, 1940, to Howard Edward and Ruth Marie (Miller) Mikesell who preceded her in death. Patricia worked at the Best Western Hotel in Lima, Ohio for over 30 years. She also worked at Triplett in Bluffton, Ohio and sold real estate. She enjoyed reading and solving crossword puzzles and attended and graduated from Columbus Grove High School. She was also a...

Columbus Grove, Ohio L. Jane Wright, 98, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at her home. Jane was born in Columbus Grove, Ohio on January 16, 1925, to Opal and Alta (Miller) Stemen. She married C. Richard Wright on August 11, 1946 and he preceded her in death on December 4, 1993. Jane was employed for many years at Phillips Corporation in Ottawa, Ohio. She also drove a school bus for the Columbus Grove local school. She was a member of the Cairo Christian Church as well as a Sunday...

Columbus Grove, Ohio Dennis John Hoyt “Denny”, 90, peacefully passed away in his sleep at home February 6, 2023.  Denny was born in Leipsic, Ohio on May 28, 1932 to Charles and Dorothy (Ellerbrock) Hoyt and was the oldest of their 12 children. He married Carol Ann (Kurber) on July 4, 1957 and she survives. Dennis was known by many different titles – Denny, Dad, Grandpa, and a few more we shouldn’t mention. He lived in Putnam county his whole life. Growing up...

Leipsic, Ohio   Robert Flores, 81, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023 at The Meadows of Leipsic, Ohio. He was born in Fresno, California on August 26, 1941 to Esther (Valdez) and Jose Acosta. They both preceded him in death.   Robert married Heike Flores (Bens) on July 7, 1988 and she survives in Leipsic, Ohio.   Robert is survived by his daughters, Jessica (Gary) Warnimont, Alexa Newton, and Alana (Matt) Lenhart. Also surviving him are ten grandchildren, Michael...

Lima, Ohio   Sharon A. Schindler, 82, died on January 24, 2023 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. Sharon was born November 10, 1940 in Cairo, Ohio to Clarence and Pauline (Leatherman) Altstaetter. They both preceded her in death.   On April 8, 1960 she married John Schindler, who survives in Cairo.   Sharon is also survived by her son, Tim Schindler, Columbus Grove, and several sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, nieces, and nephews.   In addition to her parents,...