All Obituaries

In Loving Memory of Michael Earl Hunter Michael Earl Hunter, born on August 26, 1961, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on March 17, 2024, at 5:15 am in Alpharetta, GA, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. He was a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. Michael is survived by his devoted wife of 24 years, Kathleen Marie Hunter, and children: Jessica Marlin Zambrano (Gustavo) of Wilmington, NC, Jackson Michael Hunter, and Lucas Earl Hunter who...

OBITUARY   Elizabeth “Betty” Durnell, 91, of St. Marys, OH died 8:00 p.m. Friday April 19, 2024 at Vancrest of St. Marys. She was born August 3, 1932 in St. Marys, OH to John S. and Lyda (Moeller) Lynch. On November 10, 1951 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, she married David P. Durnell, who died September 26, 1998. Survivors include: son Timothy (Susan) Durnell of Rice,...

Beverly Miller, 95, of Saint Marys, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2024, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family, under hospice care. Beverly, “Babe”, as she was known by her friends, was born December 7, 1928, in Lock Two, near New Bremen, Ohio, to the late Arnold and Onnolee (Murray) Heil. Beverly graduated from Saint Marys Memorial High School, class of 1946, along with her high school sweetheart, Thomas J. Miller. Tom and...

William “Blood” Jolliff, Jr., 71, a St. Marys music legend, died April 21, 2024, at his residence near St. Marys. He was born June 28, 1952, in Lima, Ohio, the son of William and Vedna (Poe) Jolliff, Sr.   He is survived by his mother, Vedna Jolliff of Saint Marys; by his siblings: Darrell (Deborah) Jolliff of Saint Marys; Jerry (Tina) Jolliff of Bridgeport, West Virginia; Christopher Jolliff of Norwich, Connecticut. He is also survived by his nieces Ashley (Chris)...

April Sterling, 60, of Saint Marys, died 5:08 A.M. Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Lima Memorial Hospital following a long illness. She was born  December 23, 1963, in Wooster, Ohio, the daughter of Earl and Marguerite (Miner) Flickinger. She married Donald Sterling on July 31, 1999, and he survives in Saint Marys. She is also survived by her children: Travis (Ciara Beyes) Sterling of Moraine, Ohio; Trevor (Sara) Sterling of Saint Marys; Tara (Cameron) Brown of Saint Marys. She is also...

Catherine C. Johns, 103, of Saint Marys, died 3:50 P.M. Friday, March 29, 2024, at Grande Lake Health Care Center. She was born November 27, 1920, in Celina, Ohio, the daughter of Willabay and Vernia (McMurray) Adams. She married John R. Johns on January 25, 1941, in Celina, and he preceded her in death on August 28, 1992. She is survived by her daughters: Janet Gibson of Saint Marys; Jill (Michael) Walter of Fort Recovery; by her son-in-law, Dave Schmehl of Saint Marys. She is also...

John Reed Jenkins    Born August 8,1950. Passed away April 15, 2024 at Grand Lake Nursing home surrounded by his family. John attended and graduated from St. Marys City Schools in 1969. He served in Korea for the United States Army from 1970-1971 and in 1973. Survived by his children; Cassie Jenkins (Robert), Cari Fisher (Terry) and John Justin Jenkins. His grandchildren; Chris Rempe , Taylor Fisher, Cory Rohrbach, Landen Fisher, Chloe Fisher, Carter Fisher, Luella Fisher of...

Rev. James Martin Reposkey C.PP.S. , who devoted an astounding 50 years to his service as Missionary of the Most Precious Blood, Atlantic Province, passed away peacefully, on April 9, 2024 at Heritage Nursing Center in Minster, OH. Fr. Jim was born on July 16, 1946 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, as the youngest of two sons to Louis Reposkey and Julia Reposkey (nee Calabrese). He attended St. Francis Minor Seminary in Greensburg for his philosophical studies and later pursued theological...

OBITUARY John Wayne LeValley, Jr., 64, of St. Marys, OH died 6:17 p.m. Friday April 19, 2024 at his residence. He was born March 22, 1960 in San Diego, CA to John Wayne and Mildred (Valley) LeValley. On December 17, 2001 in Wapakoneta, OH he married Coleen Burden, who survives. Also survived by: daughter Danielle LeValley of Cocoa West,...

OBITUARY Serenity Camarynn Slone, 3 months, of St. Marys, OH died 11:11 a.m. Thursday April 11, 2024 in the emergency department of JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. She was born January 23, 2024 in St. Marys, OH. Survivors include: mother Christian Melesky of St. Marys, OH                              siblings: Ny’la, Payetynn, Elaina, Alliah...