Jan. 11, 1920-Feb. 13, 2013

Lucy L. (Daley) Brickner, 93, of Lima, passed at 10:10 a.m. Wednesday at her residence.

She was born Jan. 11, 1920, in Lima to Pete and Mary (Pisanelli) Daley, who preceded her in death.

She married Richard Brickner on September 4, 1943. He preceded her in death on April 21, 2004.

Surviving are four children; Rocky (Bev) Brickner of Elida, Joe (Connie) Brickner of Shawnee, Kan., Nancy Taflinger of Elida and Patty (John) Singer of Coconut Creek, Fla.; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; three siblings; Tom (Pat) Daley of Findlay, Louie (Barb) Daley of Lima and Mary McMurray of Ventura, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by a special son-in-law, Jim Taflinger; and three siblings; Frankie Daley, Vinnie Hughes and Bessie Kunkle.

Mrs. Brickner retired from Westinghouse in 1990. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 370 Auxiliary and American Legion Post 96. She was a volunteer for St. Vincent dePaul Society and a 1938 graduate of St. Gerard High School. She was a great mom, a great grandma and a great great-grandma. In her wonderful Italian tradition, she was the matriarch of the family. She never met a stranger and brought a smile to the face of all who were fortunate enough to know her. Her laugh and sense of humor were contagious and the stories of her life experiences left all who listened in stitches. But most of all, she was best known for her kindness, compassion and love. She simply never stopped giving. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten. Her love will live in our hearts forever.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11 a.m. on Monday at St. Rose Catholic Church, the Rev. David Ross officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemani Cemetery.

Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday at Siferd-Orians Funeral Home, where a Parish Wake will begin at 7:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose Catholic Church; St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Memphis TN; or Lima Central Catholic High School.

Condolences may be expressed at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com

Feb. 27, 1954 - Feb. 15, 2013

Billy “Bill” Joe Stephenson, Jr., 58, of rural Spencerville, passed away at 8:28 a.m. Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center from complications due to a fall on ice at his work in Delphos on the 28th of January.

He was born Feb. 27, 1954, in St. Marys to Billy Joe and Ruth Evelyn (Glasco) Stephenson, Sr., who survive in Spencerville.

Also surviving are two brothers; Scott O. (Pam) Stephenson of Shawnee and Eric D. (Kathy) Stephenson of Delphos; one sister, Sheila R. Stephenson of Kimball, TN; a niece, Vanessa Stephenson of Spencerville; two nephews; Caleb Stephenson of Spanaway, WA, and Drew Stephenson of Shawnee; and great niece Alex Stephenson.

Mr. Stephenson was employed as a truck driver with the Palmer-Donavin Company in Delphos covering territories in Ohio, Indiana and Michigan for several years. He also worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber in St. Marys and at Farm Service Company in the Fertilizer Equipment Division in Spencerville.

He was a 1972 graduate of Spencerville High School. He was a member and trustee with the Northwest Ohio Field and Stream Assn. in Spencerville, where he enjoyed cooking meals for their many activities. He also took pleasure in cooking for the Spencerville VFW post. He raised and sold specialty chickens and enjoyed bowling.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home in Spencerville, with Pastor Robert King officiating. Burial will follow in the Spencerville Cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 2 - 8 p.m. Sunday at Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Northwest Ohio Field and Stream Assn.

Louis S. Heitz, 81, of Cridersville, passed away on Friday at St. Rita’s Medical Center.

Arrangements are incomplete at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.

Jan 8, 1920 Feb. 15, 2013

Rod E. Tiernan, 93, of Delphos, passed away Friday at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Delphos.

He was born Jan. 8, 1920, in Sanger, CA, to Rod E. and Viola L. (Stone) Tiernan, who preceded him in death.

He was united in marriage to Betty E. Jones on May 17, 1947, who survives in Delphos.

Mr. Tiernan was a Navy Veteran who served during World War II. He worked at Westinghouse and Fruehauf, both for 15 years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Hope Masonic Lodge #214, Life Member of the VFW #3035 and Lions Club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home, with the Rev. David Howell officiating. Military Grave Rites will be given by the Delphos Veterans Council at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date. Family and friends may call from 1-3 p.m. Monday at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church Mission Fund.