Nov 6, 2022

Raphael Ambrose Echemann passed away peacefully at his home in Sidney on November 6, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born July 3, 1930, to Theodore and Amelia Echemann. Due to his mothers passing after his birth and three young children already at home, he was lovingly reared by Andrew and Amanda Hemmert in Sidney. On October 24,...

Nov 5, 2022

Tamala J. Knese, 64, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on November 5, 2022, at her residence in Sidney, Ohio surrounded by her family. She was born May 12, 1958, in Dayton, Ohio, the daughter of Edwin and Dorothy (Adams) Knese.

Tamala is survived by three children, Jayleen Branscum, of Sidney, Ohio, Jodi Mensching of...

Oct 30, 2022

Joan D. (Maier) Copella, 88, of Sidney, Ohio, peacefully passed away in her home on October 30, 2022. She was born March 5, 1934 to John & Beatrice (Glass) Maier.

Joan married Ken Copella on June 21, 1958 and is survived by him and her three children, Tim (Roberto) Copella, Kevin (Kathy) Copella, Beth (Greg) Larger, two...

Oct 16, 2022

Herbert McBee Jr., 66, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on October 16, 2022, at Wilson Health in Sidney, Ohio. He was born July 10, 1956, in Piqua, Ohio, the son of Herbert Sr. and Emma (Stewart) McBee.

Herbert is survived by his two sisters Julia (Lloyd deceased) Sharples and Brenda Wellbaum both of Sidney,...

Oct 13, 2022

Barbara Jane (Ratermann) Brubaker was suddenly called home to eternal life on Thursday, October 13th, 2022, at the age of 86. A beloved daughter, sister, and devoted mother of four, she was born May 5, 1936, and was a life-long resident of Sidney, Ohio. She was a parishioner of Holy Angels Catholic Church, an organist there in her teenage...

Oct 8, 2022

Dennis C. (Duke) Cook, 78, of Sidney, Ohio, passed away on October 8, 2022, at Hospice of Miami County in Troy, Ohio. He was born November 22, 1943, in Sidney, Ohio, the son of William and Verneda (Baker) Cook.

Duke is survived by one sister Deanna Slife of Sidney, Ohio, two sister in laws Linda (Russell-deceased) Cook,...

Sep 29, 2022

Mary L. Baker, 89, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on September 29, 2022 at St. Ritas Hospital in Lima, Ohio. She was born September 20, 1933, in Duck Run, Kentucky, the daughter of Andy and Clara (Bryant) Bryant.

Mary is survived by her seven children Sandi (Doug) Carson, Diane Gregg (Dale Weber), Yvonne (Andy)...

Sep 28, 2022

Barbara A. Dearth, 92, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on September 27, 2022 at Fair Haven Shelby County Home in Sidney, Ohio. She was born December 7, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Earl and Lucille (Foster) Bell.

Barbara is survived by three children Nancy Clayton of Sidney, Ohio; Harriet Cotterman of Los...

Sep 17, 2022

Ellen L. Strasser, 79, of Minster, Ohio, formerly of Lebanon, Ohio, was called home to heaven on September 17, 2022 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster, Ohio. She was born January 31, 1943, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of Harold and Maxine (Webster) Strasser.

Ellen is survived by her two sisters Brenda (Jerome) Geis of Botkins,...

Sep 11, 2022

Terry L. Burnett, 73, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on September 11, 2022 at Wilson Health in Sidney, Ohio. He was born September 15, 1948, in Tampa, Florida, the son of Emery and Betty (Marston) Burnett.

Terry is survived by his four children Tammy (Nick) Harris, Michelle, Stephanie, and Tracy Burnett, one brother, Guy...

Aug 14, 2022

Diana L. Deel, 77, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on August 14, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. She was born December 4, 1944, in Troy, Ohio, the daughter of William and Mary (Hanson) Shepard, who are deceased. In August of 1990, Diana married her husband Robert (Bob) Deel and he survives.

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Jul 29, 2022

Joseph P. Martino, 91, of Sidney, Ohio, died on Friday July 29, 2022, at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born July 16, 1931, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Anna (Kubina) Martino.

Joseph is survived by his wife Nancy, his children Theresa Martino, Anthony Martino, and Michael Martino, and step-children Kate Boyle,...

Jul 17, 2022

Mary L. Payne, 60, of Sidney, Ohio was called home to heaven on July 17, 2022, at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. She was born April 13, 1962, in Lima, Ohio, the daughter of John and Jane (King) Vanhorn.

Mary is survived by her step mom Lisa Vanhorn, two sons Christopher (Deanna) Payne...

Jul 12, 2022

Jerald W. Kauffman, 84, of Centerville, Ohio formerly of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on July 12, 2022, at Randall Residence in Centerville, Ohio. He was born January 15, 1938, in Sidney, Ohio, the son of Willard and Twilah (Lott) Kauffman.

Jerry is survived by his two sons Michael (Donna) Kauffman of Springboro, Ohio and...

Jul 9, 2022

Ann T. Tierney, 85, of Conover, Ohio, was called home to heaven on July 9, 2022, at Shelby Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Sidney, Ohio. She was born April 13, 1937, in Staten Island, New York, the daughter of Arthur and Mary (Catherwood) Tierney.

Ann is survived by her best friends, Orville & Ruth Bensman of Sidney...

Jul 3, 2022

Gary Lee Kinninger, 75, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on Sunday July 3, 2022 at Ayden Health of Piqua. He was born on July 6, 1946 in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Bernard and Rose Mary (George) Kinninger. He is survived by his beautiful bride Barbara Ann (Smith) of Sidney, Ohio, she resides at their farm...

Jun 27, 2022

Cheryl L. (Kennedy) Spinner, 78, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on June 27, 2022, at Homestead Assisted Living in Van Wert, Ohio. She was born December 5, 1943, in Portsmouth, Ohio, the daughter of Oliver Collins and Florence Louise (Bernthold) Kennedy, who are deceased. On April 9, 1966 Cheryl married her beloved husband Scott who survives....

Jun 23, 2022

Verlin Phillips, 80, of Piqua, Ohio, was called home to heaven on June 23, 2022, at his residence in Piqua, Ohio. He was born August 9, 1941, in Caryville, Tennessee, the son of Tom (Tommy) and Lucy (Wilson) Phillips, who preceded him in death. On March 13, 1965, Verlin married the love of his life Judy who survives.

Jun 10, 2022

Jean E. Barhorst, 90, of Sidney, Ohio, was called home to heaven on June 10, 2022, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney, Ohio. She was born October 16, 1931, in Sidney, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leonard and Emma (Muehleisen) Cox, who are deceased.

On September 2, 1950 Jean married Vernon H. Barhorst who passed...

May 31, 2022

Ronald J. Williams, 86, of Sidney, passed away on May 31, 2022 at Momentous Health in Sidney, Ohio. He was born on December 30, 1935, the son of LaVerne and Hazel (Heil) Williams, both parents preceded him in death.

Ronald is survived by his one daughter, Flora Carnes of Sidney, Ohio; one brother Donald Williams of Quincy,...