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Gary R. McKinley, age 70, passed away on February 9, 2023, at 4:03 pm, at his residence surrounded by his family. Gary was born May 24, 1952, in Macon, GA, to Harold "Jim" J. and Susan (Lee) McKinley who preceded him in death. Gary is survived by his fiance, Melissa A. Selby of Lima, OH, sons: Jaret (Brenda) McKinley of Delphos, OH and Jake (Lydia) McKinley of Lima, OH, 3 grandchildren: Corbin, Adelyn and Morgan, 2 brothers: Dewey (Kathy) McKinley and Greg (Darcey) McKinley and his fur baby, "Piper Sue". He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Paige, a brother, Jim McKinley and his previous wife, June V. (Kill) McKinley. Gary was a 1970 graduate of Spencerville High School. He had also attended Texas A & M University and the United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Instructor Training. Gary had worked with Plumbers and Pipefitters Local # 776 from 1977 until he retired in 2013. He was a member of the American Legion, VFW and the Eagles. Gary also belonged to ABATE. He loved riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, golfing, "Tuesday Nights" with his golfing buddies at Fat Jacks, spending time at the Waiting Room, poker runs and grilling. When he was younger he had coached little league baseball for his sons and his bother Greg. He loved The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns and was a lifetime fan of the music of John Prine. He will be remembered as being a dedicated father and grandfather and was a very generous person that would help people out in a way that wouldn't bring attention to himself. There will be a Celebration of Life Motorcycle procession starting at 12 noon on April 15, 2023 leaving the Eagles in Delphos traveling to his final resting place in the Spencerville Cemetery for burial of cremated remains and military honors that will be performed by the VFW and the U.S. Army at 1:00 pm. Following the cemetery services there will be a time of gathering and meal back at the Eagles in Delphos. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Benevolence Fund of the Local #776 @ 1300 Bowman Rd., Lima, OH 45804, c/o Gary McKinley. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

Gary T. Stoner Sr., age 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center with his family by his side. Gary was born April 17, 1948, in Lima, OH, to the late Ira Gale and Olive (Enders) Stoner. On December 23, 1972, he married the love of his life, Cecilia "CiCi" (Agnitsch) Stoner. Gary was a 1966 graduate of Bath High School and proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local #776 after many years of service. Gary was an avid reader and master welder. He was especially proud of his family and absolutely loved spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Gary was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Cecilia "CiCi" A. Stoner of Spencerville; children, Christopher (Cara) Coulter of Poplar Grove, IL, Dominic (Marci Jo ) Stoner of Lima, Gary (Christina) Stoner, Jr. of Lima, and Mindy Lyn (Mike) Clark of Spencerville; grandchildren, Dylan (Brittany) Kitchings, Cristian (Kira) Stoner, Jonathan (Stephanie Perez) Coulter, Dawson Clark, Alyssa Stoner, Conner Clark, Danielle Stoner, Evan Stoner, Emily Coulter, Logan Clark, and Lillian Stoner; great-grandchildren, Allessa Kohorst, Wyatt Kitchings, Lillianna Raabe, Gideon Raabe, Miles Joseph, Poppy Jade Stoner, AJ Coulter, Camila Coulter; and a brother, Harold (Pat) Stoner of Lima. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Glenna (Leo) Etgen; and brothers, Gale Lee (Ethel) Stoner, and Larry (Myra) Stoner. Services celebrating Gary's life will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 703 W. Bluelick Road, Lima, OH 45801. Elder Mike Skinner will officiate the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Mercy Health - St. Rita's Hospice, 545 W. Market St, Suite 200, Lima, OH 45801. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

Patrick D. Rohrbach, 64, of St. Marys, OH (formerly of Wapakoneta, OH) died at 7:15 p.m. Friday July 8, 2022 at JTDM Hospital in St. Marys. He was born March 29, 1958 in St. Marys, OH to Virgil and Victoria (Greve) Rohrbach. Survivors include: son Travis Rohrbach of Toledo, OH, son Shane Rohrbach of Bellefontaine, OH, granddaughter Spohia Rohrbach, sister Deb Weaks of St. Marys, OH,sister Cindy Gray of Celina, OH, sister Andrea (Michael) Eberle of St. Marys, OH and sister-in-law Deb Rohrbach of St. Marys, OH Preceded in death by: parents Virgil and Victoria Rohrbach; son Nicholas Raver; daughter Shiloh Rohrbach; brother Steve Rohrbach; brother Neil Rohrbach; brother-in-law Robert Weaks; brother-in-law Richard Gray He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1976). He had been an employee of Huffy Bicycle Mfg. Co. in Celina, OH and St. Marys Foundry Co., prior to retiring from Plumbers and Pipefitters Service Technicians Union Local # 776 in Lima, OH. An avid biker, he "lived to ride" his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Always concerned for the safety of bikers, he was a charter member of ABATE of Ohio (Region 3). He also truly enjoyed spending time with his friends and being a father. Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled to begin at 10:30 a.m. Friday July 15, 2022 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church 511 E. Spring in St. Marys with the Rev. Robert Muhlenkamp, celebrant. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery, in St. Marys. Visitation will be held from 4 - 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Miller - Long & Folk Funeral Home 314 W. High Street in St. Marys. Memorial contributions may be directed to Grand Lake Hospice, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Holy Rosary Church Condolences may be expressed and memories shared with Pat's family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

Herbert Miller was born July 17, 1960, in Clay County, Kentucky and departed this life Saturday November 16, 2024, at his residence being 64 years of age. He was the son of the late Roy and Leathie (Pennington) Miller. Herbert is survived by his wife Cheryl (Witt) Miller and by the following children: Thomas Miller of Ohio, Wes Bishop of London, Alexis Hacker and her husband Joe of McKee and Ashley Johnson and her husband Wes of London. He is also survived by the following siblings: Dennis Miller of Sand Gap, a very special brother, David Miller and wife Sandra of Tyner, Judy Witt and her husband Ronnie of McKee, Thelma Estes of Columbia, Kentucky and Betty Cottongin and her husband Walt of Alexandria, Kentucky. He was blessed with four grandchildren: Eli Johnson, Luke Johnson, Reece Hacker and his special little princess Jocia Hacker and a special niece Sharon Brown. Other than his parents Herbert was preceded in death by one brother Eddie Miller. Herbert was a member of the Seven Pines Pentecostal church and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. Funeral service for Herbert 2:00 P.M. Tuesday November 19, 2024, at the Lakes Funeral Home with Bro Quinton East officiating. Burial will follow in the Herbert Miller Cemetery at Tyner, Ky. Pallbearers include Thomas Shepherd, Wes Bishop, Joe Hacker, Wes Johnson, Clinton Miller, James Miller, John Morris, Jordan Burkhart, Monroe Brown, Eli Johnson and Reese Hacker. Honorary Pallbearers: Jerry Spurlock, Marty Coffey, Brian Miller, Darrell Hacker and Luke Johnson. A visitation will begin at 6 PM Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Lakes Funeral Home in McKee, Ky www.lakesfuneralhomemckee.com

Walter H. “Wally” Kincaid, Jr., 72, of Lima passed away at 7:38 AM on Friday, February 4, 2022 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born on April 10, 1949 in Lima, to Walter H. “Hig” Kincaid, Sr. and Rose Florence D’Amico, who both preceded him in death. On April 18, 1970, he married the love of his life, Peggy J. Clum, who survives in Lima. Wally was a pipefitter with Local Union 776 for 28 years. After which he purchased a Comfort Keepers franchise in 1999 and retired from that in June 2019 to pursue his favorite role as a son, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. His hobbies included golfing, bowling, fishing, shooting pool, cooking, woodworking and entertaining everyone. He was truly a “jack of all trades”. He was a graduate of Shawnee High School, Class of 1968. He proudly served his country as a member of the US Navy during the Vietnam era. He was a member of the Westside United Methodist Church, American Legion Post 96, VFW Post 1275, Eagle’s Aerie 370, Elks Lodge 54, Moose Lodge 199, Lima Lodge 205 F&AM, the Board of Senior Citizens and was an Eagle Scout mentor. Wally was never without a smile and a quick witted ornery joke. He never met a stranger and there was never a dull moment when he was around. Surviving in addition to his loving wife of 51 years, Peggy are his daughters Angie (Gregg Burgoon) Hickman of Lima and April (Robert Lizotte) Kincaid of Marysville; his five grandchildren Jonathan (Rima) Hickman, Katie (Cory) Simmons, Jase Hickman, McKena Hickman and Robert G. Lizotte and great-grandson Caden Simmons; his brother John (Wendy) Kincaid of Cridersville; his sisters Gina (Doug) Sanners of Ft. Myers, FL and Pam (Denise Maynard (d)) Cockerell of Valparaiso, IN; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Marc A. Kincaid; son-in-law Jim Hickman; brother-in-law Jerry L. (Carol) Clum, Sr. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 10, 2022 at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL, where masonic services will be held at 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, February 11, 2022 at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL, with Pastor Dan Lee, officiating. For those unable to attend in person, the service will be live-streamed on the funeral homes Facebook page. Entombment will be in the Memorial Park Mausoleum immediately following the services at the funeral home. Military honors will be performed by active duty members of the US Navy and the VFW Post 1275 Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, St. Rita’s Hospice or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com

William “Bill” Ernest Darst, 86 of Lima, passed away March 1, 2022, at 8:55 am, at Otterbein Cridersville. Bill was born January 16, 1936 in Middleport, OH, to David and Clara Mae (Hamilton) Darst, who preceded him in death. He married Norma Willis Darst, who passed away. On June 27, 1992 he married Mary Ann (Kistner) Kinstle-Darst, who survives him in Lima. Bill was a 1953 graduate of Middleport High and went on to further his education at The Ohio State University, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education in 1957. He started as a school teacher in Pleasantville, Ohio, taught music at Perry and later worked for Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 776; he retired in 1998. Bill was a wonderful musician. He was 1st Trumpet in The Ohio State Marching Band, 1st Chair Trumpet in the Lima Symphony Orchestra and he won many state awards playing trumpet in high school. Bill played trumpet in a popular band, Penjendrum, for 13 years back in the 70s and 80s. He enjoyed ballroom dancing for many years; that is how he met his wife, Mary Ann, whom he adored. Bill was the owner of a Dairy Queen in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, he was an avid golfer who golfed in many leagues and he loved to watch all sports, especially Ohio State and the Cleveland Browns, but never the State Up North. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his children, Jeffrey Darst, Barbara (Greg) Moreland and Lara Darst; step-children, Rebecca (Bill) Bailey, Craig (Anna) Kinstle, Robert (Sandy) Kinstle and Linda (Tony) Raterman; 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A private family gathering will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Equestrian Therapy Program or St. Rita’s Hospice. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.