Obituaries
Obituaries for Cisco Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Bruce L. Hammond
Oct 26, 2018
Bruce L. Hammond, age 67, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on October 26, 2018 at 2:27 am in the Celina Gardens. He was born on September 6, 1951 in St. Marys to the late Bernard and Treola (Dennings) Hammond. On July 3, 1976 he married Melinda (Muter) Hammons; and she survives at the residence in Celina. Bruce is also survived...
Paul J. Siebert
Oct 26, 2018
Paul J. Siebert, age 99, of Neptune, Ohio, passed away at Celina Manor on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 10:45 am. He was born October 15, 1919 in Hopewell Township, Ohio to the late Charles A. and Anna (Tegler) Siebert. On June 30, 1953 he married Lela (Archer) Siebert, and she survives in Celina. Other survivors include his four children...
Vera K. Buroker
Oct 26, 2018
Vera K. Buroker, age 100, passed away on October 26, 2018, at the Miller Place in Celina. Vera is survived by one daughter, Sue Anne (Tom) Chivers of Celina. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina & St. Marys.
Larry R. Smelser
Oct 19, 2018
Larry R. Smelser, age 71, Celina, Ohio, died at 1:59 am, Friday, October 19, 2018. He was born in Celina on January 18, 1947 to the late Gordon and Ruth (Runyon) Smelser. On June 27, 1968 he married Grace Adele (Snyder) Smelser, and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors include two sons, Scott Smelser, Celina, and Christopher...
Doris Jean Bollenbacher
Oct 18, 2018
Doris Jean Bollenbacher, 84, died on October 18, 2018, at Blanchard Valley Health System, Hospice Care, Findlay, Ohio. She had entered the hospital on her birthday this year. Doris Jean was born October 6, 1934, in Chattanooga, Ohio (Mercer County), to Homer J. and Leota L. (Baker) Bollenbacher. She was preceded in death by her parents and by an infant...
Iona Hoffman
Oct 9, 2018
Iona (Spicer) Hoffman, age 94, of Celina, Ohio, died at 8:15 am on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Otterbein Lifestyle Community. She was born February 24, 1924 to Marvin and Emma (Kettler) Spicer and lived most of her life in Celina. Surviving are her daughter, Pamela Efaw, of Columbus, OH and her son, Terry A. (Leslie) Hoffman of Loveland, OH....
Beverly Jane Morris
Oct 8, 2018
Beverly Jane Morris, age 66, formerly of Celina, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in St. Marys at 1:25 A.M. Monday, October 8, 2018. She was born October 2, 1952 in Celina, the daughter of William and Shirley (Goodwin) Moorman. Survivors include her mother, Shirley Moorman, Celina; her children, Jeffrey (Jacque) Davis, Celina, Kimberly Vogel, St. Marys,...
Echo Hope Stein
Oct 6, 2018
Echo Hope Stein, age 101, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 7:20 pm. She was born August 10, 1917 in Washington Township, Ohio to the late Ben and Luetta (Curless) Powell. Survivors include two daughters, Carol (Tom) Gibbons, Celina, and Lois (Richard) Peterson, Evanston, Illinois; three step-daughters, Judy (Dale) Sprunger, Van Wert, Ohio, Nina Spencer,...
Thomas A. Knapke
Oct 4, 2018
Thomas A. Knapke, 76, died on October 4, 2018 at his home in St. Marys. Tom was born on October 23, 1941, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Adolph and Frances (Jutte) Knapke. On July 4, 1964, he married the love of his life, Ann (Schenking) Knapke who preceded him in death June 16, 2013. Tom enjoyed a busy career...
Gary Rudolph Rasberry Sr
Sep 23, 2018
Gary Rudolph Rasberry, Sr., age 70, Celina, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior at home surrounded by his family at 10:39 am, Sunday, September 23, 2018. He was born in Glenwood, Arkansas on November 9, 1947 to the late Arvle and Iva (Vandevier) Rasberry. On April 9, 1972 he married Roxie (Endicott) Rasberry, and she survives at...
Steven Vance
Sep 19, 2018
Steven Vance, age 54, of 301 South Elm Street, Celina, Ohio passed away on September 19, 2018 at his residence. Steven is the son of Majorie Vance, who preceded him in death. Steven was never married and had no children. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home in Celina.
Bonnie J. Hume
Sep 14, 2018
Bonnie J. Hume, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on September 14, 2018 surrounded by her family at the Gardens in Celina. She was born September 13, 1931 in Neptune, Ohio to the late Dale and Leanora (Burd) Snavely. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Hume, Cerritos, California, and Jodi Brandon, Celina; and two grandchildren, Taylor and Garret Brandon, Celina....
Dian Arters
Sep 10, 2018
Dian Arters, age 70, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 12:09 pm, Monday, September 10, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born December 18, 1947 in Mississippi County, Arkansas to the late Marvin and Opal (Gower) Walls. On September 24, 1984 she married Craig Arters and he survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors...
Marilyn A. Hellwarth
Sep 9, 2018
Marilyn A. Hellwarth, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, Ohio. She was born August 15, 1931 in Muskingum County, Ohio to the late Perry and Elizabeth (Syrbek) McElfresh. On November 23, 1953 she married Dean Hellwarth; he preceded her in death on February 24, 2006....
Marvin "Marv" Stolz
Sep 9, 2018
Marvin “Marv” Stolz, age 72, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born October 13, 1945 in Adams County, Indiana, to the late Chester A. and Madge B. (Buckingham) Stolz. On August 29, 2001 he married Diana (Bruggeman) Stolz, and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors...
Janice E. Hoelscher
Sep 8, 2018
Janice E. Hoelscher, age 77, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 2:35 am at Miller Place in Celina. She was born October 28, 1941 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Gale and Audrey (Saam) Hertel. On May 6, 1972 she married Jerry Hoelscher and he preceded her in death on February 14, 2007. She...
Alvera B. Fishbaugh
Aug 31, 2018
Alvera B. Fishbaugh, age 87, passed away on August 31, 2018, at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont, Ohio. She was born in Celina to the late Albert and Hazel (Perkins) Hole on May 12, 1931. On Feb 26, 1950 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Celina, she married Arthur “Whitey” Fishbaugh Jr. who preceded her in death on June 27,...
David J. Crowe
Aug 22, 2018
David J. Crowe, age 64, of Celina, Ohio, passed away a Celina Manor Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 3:30 am. He was born September 15, 1953 in Hobart TAS, Australia to the late Colin and Merlene (Watson) Crowe. On January 8, 2000 he married Connie (Hurless) Crowe, and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors...
V. Leon Shaner
Aug 18, 2018
V. Leon Shaner, age 93, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 12:55 am, August 18, 2018, at the Gardens in Celina. He was born June 27, 1925 in Celina to the late Clay and Bessie (Miller) Shaner. On February 16, 1952 he married Laurie R. (Dicke) Shaner and she preceded him in death on September 24, 2013. Survivors include a...
Travis A. Temple
Aug 13, 2018
Travis A. Temple, age 49, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at 6:17 pm, August 13, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. He was born January 28, 1969 in St. Marys, Ohio. On November 28, 1987 he married his high school sweetheart Kathy (Huelskamp) Temple, and she survives in Celina. Other survivors include his three children, Robert Blair...
Bruce L. Hammond
Oct 26, 2018
Bruce L. Hammond, age 67, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on October 26, 2018 at 2:27 am in the Celina Gardens. He was born on September 6, 1951 in St. Marys to the late Bernard and Treola (Dennings) Hammond. On July 3, 1976 he married Melinda (Muter) Hammons; and she survives at the residence in Celina. Bruce is also survived...
Paul J. Siebert
Oct 26, 2018
Paul J. Siebert, age 99, of Neptune, Ohio, passed away at Celina Manor on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 10:45 am. He was born October 15, 1919 in Hopewell Township, Ohio to the late Charles A. and Anna (Tegler) Siebert. On June 30, 1953 he married Lela (Archer) Siebert, and she survives in Celina. Other survivors include his four children...
Vera K. Buroker
Oct 26, 2018
Vera K. Buroker, age 100, passed away on October 26, 2018, at the Miller Place in Celina. Vera is survived by one daughter, Sue Anne (Tom) Chivers of Celina. Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family at Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home, Celina & St. Marys.
Larry R. Smelser
Oct 19, 2018
Larry R. Smelser, age 71, Celina, Ohio, died at 1:59 am, Friday, October 19, 2018. He was born in Celina on January 18, 1947 to the late Gordon and Ruth (Runyon) Smelser. On June 27, 1968 he married Grace Adele (Snyder) Smelser, and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors include two sons, Scott Smelser, Celina, and Christopher...
Doris Jean Bollenbacher
Oct 18, 2018
Doris Jean Bollenbacher, 84, died on October 18, 2018, at Blanchard Valley Health System, Hospice Care, Findlay, Ohio. She had entered the hospital on her birthday this year. Doris Jean was born October 6, 1934, in Chattanooga, Ohio (Mercer County), to Homer J. and Leota L. (Baker) Bollenbacher. She was preceded in death by her parents and by an infant...
Iona Hoffman
Oct 9, 2018
Iona (Spicer) Hoffman, age 94, of Celina, Ohio, died at 8:15 am on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Otterbein Lifestyle Community. She was born February 24, 1924 to Marvin and Emma (Kettler) Spicer and lived most of her life in Celina. Surviving are her daughter, Pamela Efaw, of Columbus, OH and her son, Terry A. (Leslie) Hoffman of Loveland, OH....
Beverly Jane Morris
Oct 8, 2018
Beverly Jane Morris, age 66, formerly of Celina, passed away surrounded by her family at her home in St. Marys at 1:25 A.M. Monday, October 8, 2018. She was born October 2, 1952 in Celina, the daughter of William and Shirley (Goodwin) Moorman. Survivors include her mother, Shirley Moorman, Celina; her children, Jeffrey (Jacque) Davis, Celina, Kimberly Vogel, St. Marys,...
Echo Hope Stein
Oct 6, 2018
Echo Hope Stein, age 101, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 7:20 pm. She was born August 10, 1917 in Washington Township, Ohio to the late Ben and Luetta (Curless) Powell. Survivors include two daughters, Carol (Tom) Gibbons, Celina, and Lois (Richard) Peterson, Evanston, Illinois; three step-daughters, Judy (Dale) Sprunger, Van Wert, Ohio, Nina Spencer,...
Thomas A. Knapke
Oct 4, 2018
Thomas A. Knapke, 76, died on October 4, 2018 at his home in St. Marys. Tom was born on October 23, 1941, in Coldwater, Ohio, to the late Adolph and Frances (Jutte) Knapke. On July 4, 1964, he married the love of his life, Ann (Schenking) Knapke who preceded him in death June 16, 2013. Tom enjoyed a busy career...
Gary Rudolph Rasberry Sr
Sep 23, 2018
Gary Rudolph Rasberry, Sr., age 70, Celina, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior at home surrounded by his family at 10:39 am, Sunday, September 23, 2018. He was born in Glenwood, Arkansas on November 9, 1947 to the late Arvle and Iva (Vandevier) Rasberry. On April 9, 1972 he married Roxie (Endicott) Rasberry, and she survives at...
Steven Vance
Sep 19, 2018
Steven Vance, age 54, of 301 South Elm Street, Celina, Ohio passed away on September 19, 2018 at his residence. Steven is the son of Majorie Vance, who preceded him in death. Steven was never married and had no children. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cisco Funeral Home in Celina.
Bonnie J. Hume
Sep 14, 2018
Bonnie J. Hume, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on September 14, 2018 surrounded by her family at the Gardens in Celina. She was born September 13, 1931 in Neptune, Ohio to the late Dale and Leanora (Burd) Snavely. Survivors include two daughters, Jennifer Hume, Cerritos, California, and Jodi Brandon, Celina; and two grandchildren, Taylor and Garret Brandon, Celina....
Dian Arters
Sep 10, 2018
Dian Arters, age 70, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 12:09 pm, Monday, September 10, 2018 at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born December 18, 1947 in Mississippi County, Arkansas to the late Marvin and Opal (Gower) Walls. On September 24, 1984 she married Craig Arters and he survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors...
Marilyn A. Hellwarth
Sep 9, 2018
Marilyn A. Hellwarth, age 87, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys, Ohio. She was born August 15, 1931 in Muskingum County, Ohio to the late Perry and Elizabeth (Syrbek) McElfresh. On November 23, 1953 she married Dean Hellwarth; he preceded her in death on February 24, 2006....
Marvin "Marv" Stolz
Sep 9, 2018
Marvin “Marv” Stolz, age 72, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital in Lima, Ohio. He was born October 13, 1945 in Adams County, Indiana, to the late Chester A. and Madge B. (Buckingham) Stolz. On August 29, 2001 he married Diana (Bruggeman) Stolz, and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors...
Janice E. Hoelscher
Sep 8, 2018
Janice E. Hoelscher, age 77, of Celina, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at 2:35 am at Miller Place in Celina. She was born October 28, 1941 in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Gale and Audrey (Saam) Hertel. On May 6, 1972 she married Jerry Hoelscher and he preceded her in death on February 14, 2007. She...
Alvera B. Fishbaugh
Aug 31, 2018
Alvera B. Fishbaugh, age 87, passed away on August 31, 2018, at Elmwood Assisted Living in Fremont, Ohio. She was born in Celina to the late Albert and Hazel (Perkins) Hole on May 12, 1931. On Feb 26, 1950 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Celina, she married Arthur “Whitey” Fishbaugh Jr. who preceded her in death on June 27,...
David J. Crowe
Aug 22, 2018
David J. Crowe, age 64, of Celina, Ohio, passed away a Celina Manor Nursing Home on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 3:30 am. He was born September 15, 1953 in Hobart TAS, Australia to the late Colin and Merlene (Watson) Crowe. On January 8, 2000 he married Connie (Hurless) Crowe, and she survives at the residence in Celina. Other survivors...
V. Leon Shaner
Aug 18, 2018
V. Leon Shaner, age 93, of Celina, Ohio, passed away at 12:55 am, August 18, 2018, at the Gardens in Celina. He was born June 27, 1925 in Celina to the late Clay and Bessie (Miller) Shaner. On February 16, 1952 he married Laurie R. (Dicke) Shaner and she preceded him in death on September 24, 2013. Survivors include a...
Travis A. Temple
Aug 13, 2018
Travis A. Temple, age 49, of Celina, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at 6:17 pm, August 13, 2018, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio. He was born January 28, 1969 in St. Marys, Ohio. On November 28, 1987 he married his high school sweetheart Kathy (Huelskamp) Temple, and she survives in Celina. Other survivors include his three children, Robert Blair...