Roger Allen Heckler, age 63, of Rockford, and formerly of Celina, died at 10:45 a.m., March 21st, 2023, at home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long battle with cancer. He was born March 22nd, 1959, in Celina, to John and Ruth (Boeckman) Heckler.  He is survived by his former wife, Chris Severns Flores of Mendon, and their children: Tony (Jessica) Heckler of Wren, Jordan Heckler of Rockford, and Kayle Heckler of Mendon; by his beloved grandchildren: Olivia, Owen,...

  Lois Ann Combs, age 86, passed away at her home in Celina, on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born February 23, 1937, in Hilliard, to the late Francis and Amey Orahood Walker. Lois and Loren I. Combs were married on July 21, 1956, and he survives at the residence.  Lois leaves behind their son, Paul Combs of Celina, and two grandchildren, Michael Combs and Carrie Combs.  Also surviving are her brother and sisters: Joanne White of Columbus, Gerald Walker of...

  Orland Dewain Freewalt, age 92, of rural Mendon, passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023, at Roselawn Manor in Spencerville. He was born June 1, 1930, in Celina, to the late Edward and Nora (Smith) Freewalt. Orland and Doris Washburn were married on December 31, 1950, and she survives in Mendon.  They recently celebrated their 72nd Wedding Anniversary. Surviving are their three children: Larry (Cheryl) Freewalt of Ohio City, and Linda (Rick) Etgen and Edward K. Freewalt, of...

Marilyn Joice "Joice" Gates, age 87, of Celina, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, at Briarwood Village in Coldwater. She was born December 24, 1935, in Rockford, to the late Rollie Russell and Elsie Viola (Draper) Schmidt. Joice and Theodore “Ted” Gates were married March 29, 1953.  They had celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary before Ted passed away on May 5, 2016. She is survived by their sons: Rick (Linda) Gates and Kim Gates,...

  Lois June Felver, age 80, of Celina, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at The Enclave of Springboro, in Springboro, Ohio. She was born December 27, 1942, in the village of Mercer, Ohio, to the late Odie and Dorothy (Reed) Marsee.   Lois leaves behind her husband, Ronald D. Felver, Sr., who survives in Celina, and her son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Stephanie Myers of Springboro.    Five grandchildren: Brooke White, Ryan Myers, Danielle Wills,...

  Dorothy Ellen Davis, age 95, of Celina, passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Mercer Health in Coldwater. She was born October 7, 1927, in Mercer County, to the late Homer and Leota (Nichols) Greene. Dorothy Ellen and Forest Edward Davis were united in marriage on September 29, 1951, and he preceded her in death July 15, 1995. Surviving is their daughter, Carla Sue (Randy) Niblick of Celina, and sons: Edward Lee (Peg) Davis of Fort Wayne and Daniel...

Carole J. McGillvary, age 87, of Mendon, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at The Gardens at Celina. She was born October 17, 1935, in Mendon, to Wilmer L. Clay and Hollies A. (Nolan) Dilbone.  Her mother and step-father, Willard B. "Red" Dilbone, and her father and step-mother, Margaret L. “Maggie” (Mosier) Clay, all preceded her in death. Carole and Vermont D. “Montie” McGillvary were married on...

  Sylvia Kay Joseph, age 80, of Celina, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at The Gardens at Celina. She was born September 16, 1942, in Lima, to the late John Edward Hardesty and Wanda Mae (Stockwell) Hardesty. Sylvia and Bevin L. Joseph were married on January 30, 1959, and he preceded her in death September 28, 1995. She is survived by their three sons: Dewayne (Karen) Joseph of Celina, Jeff (Kelley) Joseph of Alger, and Marvin Joseph of Celina,...

  Martin Dean Krick, age 81, of Celina, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at Vancrest of St. Marys. Born on June 7, 1941, in Celina, he was a son of the late Henry Junior Krick and Marcile Irene (Sherman) Krick. Martin and Betty Ann Karges were united in marriage on June 10, 1972.  Their son, Alyn Christopher Krick, preceded them in death February 16, 1994, and Betty passed away on November 6, 2006. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law: Cory and Sara M....

Karen A. Gehron, of North Star, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022, at Village Green Healthcare Center in Greenville, OH, at 81 years old. She was born June 10, 1941, to Merl and Lilly Irene (Strickler) Hoverman, in Willshire, OH.   Karen was married to Willard Ervin Gehron on December 27, 1959, in Willshire, OH.  They resided in North Star, OH.   She is survived by four children: Michael (Christine) Gehron of Vandalia, OH, Christie (Bill)...