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Sheila Louise Patterson graduated from Mansfield St. Peter's High School

Posted by Staff on February 10, 2022 - 8:11pm

Sheila Louise Patterson, 80, passed away February 9, 2022 at her residence.  Sheila was born July 15, 1941 in Mansfield, Ohio to John "Jack" and Eileen (Walsh) Miner.  She was previously married to Lowell Weeks and on April 18, 1992 she married John "Tom" Patterson.

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Funeral arrangements for Sheila Patterson

Posted by Staff on February 10, 2022 - 4:04pm

Sheila Patterson, 80, of Bluffton passed away on February 9, 2022 at her residence. 

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Bluffton. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 6:00–8:00 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. 

Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Norman Thompson was a U.S. Army Veteran

Posted by Staff on February 9, 2022 - 5:28pm

Norman Ray Thompson, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at 7:13 PM at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  

He was born on August 15, 1942, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Lewis Raymond and Delora (Winget) Thompson.  On May 14, 1997, Norman married Gloria J. Conrad and she preceded him in death on August 13, 2003.

Norman is survived by his two children: Randy (Laura) Thompson of Pataskala and Kristina Allen of Bellefontaine; a grandson, Hunter Allen; a brother, Richard (Rita) Thompson of Ottawa; and a sister, Norleen (Gene) Neinberg of Pandora. 

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Mike Cox was an Assistant Fire Chief and Bluffton police officer

Posted by Staff on February 9, 2022 - 2:48pm

George "Mike" "Wally" Cox, 73, passed away February 7, 2022 at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center in Beachwood, Ohio.  Mike was born December 9, 1948 in Lima to George and Lena (Gratz) Cox.  On March 18, 1973 he married Patricia Rockhill Cox.

Mike was a 1967 graduate of Allen East High School and received his associate's degree in Wildlife and Conservation Management from Hocking Hills Technical College.  He was a retired career firefighter for the City of Lima.  Mike was also a 45 year volunteer member of the Bluffton Fire Department retiring as Assistant Chief and had previously served as police officer for the Village of Bluffton.  Mike was a firefighting instructor at Apollo Career Center, Lima and was a past leader for the Bluffton Boy Scout Troop #256.  

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Ronald L. Zimmerly was a farmer

Posted by Paula Scott on February 6, 2022 - 7:17am

Updated February 6.

Ronald L. Zimmerly Sr., 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Pandora on February 3, 2022.

Ronald was born June 18, 1942 in Bluffton, OH, to Dwight and Jaunita (Weiss) Zimmerly who preceded him in death. On September 1, 1963 he married the love of his life, and best friend, Jill (Borton) Zimmerly. 

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Wayne Becker funeral arrangements

Posted by Paula Scott on February 5, 2022 - 7:48am

Wayne Becker, 61 of Avon Lake passed away with his family by his side on Thursday, February 3, 2022. He was born February 11, 1960 to parents David Becker and Linda Staley (stepfather Don Staley) in Lima, OH.

Wayne was very family oriented, and his true joy came from the memories he created with his loving wife, children and grandchildren. He loved watching his children play sports and never missed a single event. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and enjoyed watching and attending their games. He had a passion for golf and listening to vinyl classic rock.

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