Aug. 17, 1932-Feb. 27, 2013

Helen Jean Boroff, 80, of rural Spencerville died at 3:15 a.m. Wednesday in the Laurels of Shane Hill Care Center in Rockford.
She was born August 17, 1932 in Elgin to George Marcus and Hazel Evelyn (Graham) Martin, who preceded her in death.
On June 1, 1957, she was married to Ronald W. “Ace” Boroff, who died on June 11, 2012.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday in the Mendon Cemetery, Rev. Mark Rutledge officiating.
There will be no public visitation.
Memorials may be made to the Laurels of Shane Hill Activities Fund.
Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home is in charge of services.

Dayton R. McNeil, 73, passed away today at Lima Memorial Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.

Aug. 31, 1925 - Feb. 24, 2013
George W. Patton, 87, of Delphos passed away at 4:35 a.m. Sunday at Primrose Retirement Community in Lima.
He was born on Aug. 31, 1925, in Delphos to Harry and Zellma (Lutz) Patton, who preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage to Bernice Latham in 1942. She preceded him in death on Dec. 8, 1996. He then married Dottie McKarney Shetler in 1998, who preceded him in death on Dec. 15, 2008.
He is survived by two stepdaughters, Sharon Bailey Hanes and Jackie Caprella of Lima; two sisters, Mary Ann Dunlap of Delphos and Maxine Custer of Lima; nieces and nephews; five step-grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren; extended families, the Robinsons and the Hunts.
He was also preceded in death by a sister, Eris Jones; a brother, Lloyd Patton; and his pet goat.
Mr. Patton was a welder for Ford and also worked for Lima Locomotive. He was a member of the Southside Christian Church of Christ of Delphos, Lima Eagles, the Masons, Airstream Club and Archery Club. He was a Delphos Jefferson High School graduate.
Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, the Reverend Wanda Werking officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 2-8 p.m. on Friday and one hour prior to services Saturday at the funeral home, where a Masonic Service begins at 8 p.m. Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Christian Church of Christ.

July 16, 1949-Feb. 22, 2013
Diane R. Storer, 63, of Van Wert died at 4:09 p.m. Friday at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center.
She was born July 16, 1949, in Fort Jennings to Leonard and Vera (Lucke) Menke, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include six children, Andrew Russell (Connie) Storer Jr. of Oregon, Mary Elizabeth (Heath) Kornblum of San Francisco, Matthew (Sarah) Storer of Oregon, Jamie (fiance Krista Olson Reese) Storer of Oregon, Samantha (Christopher) Schnepp of Van Wert and Linda (Lex Kisteneff) Lehmkuhle of South Carolina; seven siblings, Judy (Kate Anthony) Menke of Cincinnati, Patricia Menke of Denver, N.C., Michael (Tammy) Menke of Convoy, Lawrence (Laura) Menke of Delphos, Jeffrey (Trudie) Menke of Fort Jennings, Marjorie (Joseph) Lehmkuhle and Todd (Armella) Menke of Delphos; a sister-in-law, Theresa Menke of Middle Point; and 13 grandchildren.
She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Sarah Rebecca Storer and Jessica Rose Storer, who both died in infancy; and two brothers, William Menke and John Menke.
A memorial service was held Saturday at the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center Chapel.
Memorial donations are to the Van Wert Inpatient Hospice Center in memory of Diane.

May 24, 1920 - Feb. 19, 2013
Mary O. Purdy, 92 of Delphos passed away at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday at her granddaughter’s house in St. Marys.
She was born on May 24, 1920, in Van Wert to Howard and Addie (Davis) Parks, who preceded her in death.
On Nov. 25, 1942, she married Floyd D. Purdy, who passed away on July 25, 1988.
Survivors include three sons, Robert (Carol) Purdy of Holgate, Harold “Bill” Purdy of Lima and Charles (Brenda) Purdy of St. Marys; two daughters, Norma (William) Ladd of Cloverdale and Jeannette Burnett of Defiance; 24 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; 43 great-great-grandchildren; and one great-great-greatgranddaughter.
She was also preceded in death by two infant sons and son Paul Purdy; an infant daughter; and two sisters, Elizabeth Bell Miller and Jeannie Jerome.
Mrs. Purdy was a housewife and a member of the Delphos Wesleyan Church.
Services will be at 3 p.m. on Friday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery.
Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family.