Jerry D. Clay, age 82, of Mendon, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2024, at OhioHealth in Van Wert. He was born February 12, 1942, in Greenville, to the late Darrel W. "Boogie" and Alberta M. (Rider) Clay. Jerry and Sheryl Diane Butcher were married on November 30, 1963, and she preceded him in death November 22, 2022. Surviving are their children: Tim Clay of Haviland, Terri Jutte of Celina, and Traci (Kevin) Mendenhall of Scott.  A son, Todd...

  Thomas L. "Tom" Robbins, age 79, of Celina, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024, at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was born August 10, 1944, in Celina, to the late Roy A. and Opal G. (Monroe) Robbins. Tom and Mary Jane Perrin were married in December of 1971, and celebrated 52 years together.  She survives, along with their children: Eric (Lori) Robbins, Nikki (Eric) George, Nancee (Mike) Desch, and Kari (Jay) Sowder, and...

  Patricia Lorine Ellis, age 50, of Celina, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024.  She was born February 8, 1974, in St. Marys.  Her father, Dennis Ellis, preceded her in death.  Her mother, Vickie (McElroy) Wiechart, survives in Celina. Patricia's sons: Zachary Ellis of Wapakoneta and Dylan Ellis of St. Marys, a granddaughter: Serenity, her brother: Jay (Kimmi) Keysor of Wabash, sister: Jean (Terry) Gallimore of St. Marys, and half-brothers: Tom Eversman,...

  William E. "Billy" Baucher, age 52, of Celina, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Mercy Health - St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima. He was able to give the gift of sight by organ donation. He was born June 26, 1971, in Coldwater, to Barry & Patricia (Henderson) Baucher. Billy is survived by his daughter, Paige (Deccota) Baucher of Lima, ex-wife, Robin Hagaman of Celina, his parents: Barry & Patricia Baucher of Celina, siblings: Amy (Jeff) Heiby...

  Jessica Lynn Woods, age 38, of Pompano Beach, Florida, a former Celina resident, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Broward Health North in Deerfield Beach, Florida. She was born October 10, 1985, in Coldwater, to John Woods and Jeanette (Kuhn) Herron.  Her parents, John (Marisa) Woods and Jeanette (Jeff) Herron, all survive in Celina. Jessica leaves behind her daughter, Madison J. Mullins, twin brother, Jeremy Woods, and brother, Justin Woods, all of...

  John J. Bertke, age 82, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, a former Celina resident, passed away on February 19, 2024, at AdventHealth Hendersonville.  John had been a life-long resident of Celina until 2001, when he and his wife, Jane relocated to North Carolina. Born May 13, 1941, he was the son of the late Elmer H. and Elizabeth L. "Betty" (Steinbrunner) Bertke. John and the former Jane Kennedy were united in marriage on October 5, 1978.  She preceded...

  Ricardo L. “Ric”  Shaner, age 77, passed away Sunday morning, February 18, 2024, at his home in Celina. He was born November 17, 1946, in Celina, to the late Louis D. & Marjorie M. (Cook) Shaner. Ric married Amber Magateaux on March 1, 1969.  Amber survives, along with a son, Louis Shaner of Greenville and daughter, Gidget (Patrick) Applegate of Maria Stein, as well as their 5 grandchildren: Kathy Shaner, Greg Shaner, Chelsea Randolph, Joshua Applegate and...

  Kenneth Ray Dennis, 76, of Celina, passed away February 15, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones. Kenny was loved by everyone who met him. Kenny was a longtime member of the Eagles. He enjoyed bowling with his friends. He was fun-loving and generous.  Kenny also enjoyed gambling, rolling down the highway in his 18-wheeler, and hanging out with family and friends.  Kenny is survived by his sister, Mona (Larry) Shinabery, Celina; his children: Jen Dennis, St....

  Rex Owen Boise, age 73, of West Liberty, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton. He was born November 15, 1950, in Columbus, to the late Dr. John F. Boise, DDS and Ursula M. (Poor) Boise. Rex is survived by his twin brother: Bruce Allen Boise of Dublin, a nephew: Eric Boise, nieces: Michelle Boise and Meredith Boise, and great nieces: Aaliyah and Paige. A graduate of Troy High School, Rex received a Bachelor of Science Degree in...

  Audra L. Anderson, age 92, passed away at her rural Celina home on Thursday, February 8, 2024. She was born March 25, 1931, in Coldwater, a daughter of Carlos D. Sr. and Hazel M. (Harris) Ayers. Audra and Herbert Eugene “Bob” Anderson were married on September 6, 1951, and he preceded her in death December 24, 2008.  Surviving are five children: Doug (Sharon) Anderson of Celina, Gary (Dawn) Anderson of Jonesboro, Indiana, Mark (Amanda) Anderson of Dearborn,...