All Obituaries

Nicholas G. Stewart Sr., age 72, of Sidney, passed away,  Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Lima Memorial Hospital,  Services will be held at a later date at the discretion of the family. Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney, Ohio, has been entrusted with all arrangements.                             

EDWIN J. PULFER, age 67, of Sidney, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, at his residence.  He was born on March 31, 1951 in Sidney to Donald Merle Pulfer of Anna and the late Margaret Bernice (Maggert) Pulfer.  Edwin is survived by his wife: Sally (Baker) Pulfer of Sidney; siblings: Bonnie (Jerry) Schmidt of Piqua, Twilah (Jerry) Swiger of Maplewood and Scott (Dawn) Pulfer of Anna; children: Nicole (Wade) Schaffer of Celina, Angela (Rodney) Swob of Anna, Geoffrey...

Janet L. (Fannin) Argabright, age 72, of Sidney, passed away Wednesday, May 16 , 2018, at the Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Minster. She was born September 29, 1945, in West Liberty, KY., to Christene Fannin.  She was married November 4, 1961 to her loving husband, Ronald Argabright and they have enjoyed 56 great years together. Janet is survived by son, Ronald Argabright Jr. of Huber Heights, daughters, Carolyn Argabright of Piqua, Sherri Godfrey of Omaha, NE,...

Angela C. Raterman, age 100, of Botkins, passed away May 8, 2018, at Ohio Living Dorothy Love in Sidney. She was born September 19, 1917, in St. Patrick, Ohio, to the late Henry and Louise (Romie) Varno. She was married November 13, 1947 to Vincent G. Raterman and he preceded her in death November 26, 1985. Angela is survived by children; Wayne Raterman of Anna, Dale (Linda) Raterman of Jackson Center, Joan (Kermit) Nuesmeyer of Zanesfield, Anthony (Linda) Raterman of...

IRENE A. WATKINS, age 89, of Sidney, passed away on May 5, 2018 at Fair Haven Nursing Home.  She was born on March 31, 1929 in Sidney, OH to the late Herbie and Iliea (Long) Liess. Irene is survived by her sons: Vernon (Wendy) Watkins of Anna, OH and Donald Watkins of Grovetown, GA; daughter: Brenda (Bruce) Eck of Troy, OH; grandchildren: Terrie Bey and Michelle Miller; great-grandchildren: Justin and Brittani Bey, Andrew and Aubrey Miller, great-great...

Kathy S. Teague, age 61, of Jackson Center, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018 at The Pavilion Nursing Home in Sidney.  Funeral services will be held at a later date at the discretion of the family.  All arrangements have been entrusted to the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney.

Steven (Steve) Helton, age 47, of Port Jefferson, passed away on May 2, 2018.  He was born September 21, 1970, in Elkhart, Indiana to Clarence “Bug” Helton and Virginia “Vergie” (Compton) Helton. Steve is survived by children; Steven N. Helton II, Destiny Helton, Jazmin Aguirre of Sidney, Brandon Helton of Detroit, MI., his significant other, Debbie Aguirre of Sidney, four grandchildren; Tucker L. Cox-Helton, Samuel S. Helton, Damian J. Fogt...

Keith R. LeFever, age 69, of Conover, passed away April 25, 2018, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima.  Graveside services will be held at a later date at the discretion of the family.  All arrangements are entrusted to the Adams Funeral Home, 1401 Fair Road, Sidney.

Sharyn L. Phelps, age 79, of Sidney, passed away April 22, 2018, at her residence. She was born November 11, 1938, in Lima, to the late John and Ruth (La Fallette’) O’Black. In 1997, her husband, Jack P. Phelps, preceded her in death.  Her daughter, Cindy Monnier, also preceded her in death. Sharyn is survived by children; Julie Monnier of Sidney, David Monnier of Sidney, Laurie Ashton of Sidney, Dana Monnier O’Rourke of Sebring, FL., Bruce...

Opal M. Shortridge, age 81, of Sidney, passed away April 21, 2018, at the Fair Haven Nursing Home in Sidney. She was born June 21, 1936 in Pemberton, to the late Clarence and Edith (Coyle) Davidson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Shortridge. Opal is survived by children; Tina Anthony of Minster, Steve Shortridge of Sidney, Randy Shortridge of St. Mary’s, Ruth Ann DeVine of Zansfield, Ohio, Cliff (Jennifer Campbell) Shortridge of Sidney, 14 grandchildren and...