Eley Funeral Home & Crematory

Eley Funeral Home & Crematory We are a family-owned business that specializes in comforting and assisting people through the tough Johns, New Hampshire, Westminster, Anna, and Roundhead.

Eley Funeral Home & Crematory has been serving the community since 1988. This funeral home is family owned and operated, ensuring top-notch services for residents in need of end-of-life services. The company has many years of experience supporting funeral and cremation needs for individuals from all walks of life. Families of all faiths, denominations, and beliefs are invited to learn more about the custom services that are offered. The goal of Eley Funeral Home & Crematory is to offer a memorable remembrance experience based on the unique characteristics of the deceased. Loved ones can meet together to celebrate the life of their family member and the memories that were created over the years. A range of options is offered, including funeral services, cremations, memorial services, burials, pre-need funeral services, life celebrations, caskets, vaults, urns, grief resources, veteran services, military honors and more. The company is proud to offer an independently owned crematorium. This on-site feature enables the funeral director to oversee every step of the cremation process. Families can choose direct cremation as an affordable option. Or, the cremation can be paired with a funeral, memorial, graveside service, or any other standard funeral offerings. Additionally, pet cremation is available when end of life services are needed to say goodbye to a furry family member. Eley Funeral Home & Crematory serves all of the cities in the area, including Wapakoneta, Botkins, Waynesfield, Buckland, Uniopolis, St. Transportation is available to simplify the process after death. The funeral home offers opportunities for the community to learn, share, and remember, with a variety of grief resources and educational opportunities that cater to a wide age range. Online grief support is available 24/7, including counseling services, group support meetings, interactive videos, and more. For more information about quality funeral and cremation services in the area, talk to Eley Funeral Home & Crematory. The nearest funeral home is located at 1102 Lincoln Hwy Wapakoneta, OH 45895. Or, customers can call any time to schedule a consultation to learn more. Immediate need services and preplanning are available based on individual needs. Call to talk to an experienced funeral director for support: (419) 738-7676.

Linda S. Watt, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away 11:15 p.m., Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Otterbein-Cridersville, with her...
08/23/2025

Linda S. Watt, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away 11:15 p.m., Thursday, August 21, 2025, at Otterbein-Cridersville, with her family at her side. She was born August 3, 1936, in Lima, the daughter of the late Leonard and Georgiana (Penn Winget) Dove. On September 26, 1955, she married Richard L....

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08/21/2025
Rosa Maria “Rose” Werling, 68, of Wapakoneta, passed away at  1:02 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home.  She w...
08/21/2025

Rosa Maria “Rose” Werling, 68, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 1:02 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at her home. She was born April 17, 1957, in Charleston, WV, the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Phyllis Mae Hudnall. On February 22, 1974, she married Michael Benjamin Werling, Sr., and he...

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Althea A. Wellman, 96, of rural Lima, passed away 11:20 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2025, at Elmwood Assisted Living of New...
08/19/2025

Althea A. Wellman, 96, of rural Lima, passed away 11:20 p.m., Friday, August 15, 2025, at Elmwood Assisted Living of New Bremen, with her daughter at her side. She was born October 6, 1928, in St. Marys, OH, the daughter of the late Tom and Edna (Hines) Howell. On October 20, 1949, she married...

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Dennis Michael Griffin passed away peacefully at Lima Memorial Health System on August 17, 2025, just days after celebra...
08/19/2025

Dennis Michael Griffin passed away peacefully at Lima Memorial Health System on August 17, 2025, just days after celebrating his 75th birthday.
Born on August 14, 1950, to the late Charlie W. Griffin Sr. and Gladys Curry Griffin, Dennis was raised in faith as a member of Good Samaritan Missionary...

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Delmar E. Merricle, age 76, passed away at 11:14 p.m.,  Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Wapakoneta Manor. He was born...
08/15/2025

Delmar E. Merricle, age 76, passed away at 11:14 p.m., Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Wapakoneta Manor. He was born April 5, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, the son of the late Delmar L. and Dorothy (Doseck) Merricle. On June 5, 1971, he married Mary Jane Behm Miller and she preceded him in death on...

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Tara Lynn Skeens, 35, of rural Spencerville, passed away on August 4, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, followin...
08/07/2025

Tara Lynn Skeens, 35, of rural Spencerville, passed away on August 4, 2025, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, following injuries sustained in an auto accident on July 30, 2025, in Auglaize County. She was born October 10, 1989, in St. Marys, Ohio, the daughter of Wendy Place and Jeff Skeens. ...

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Donald (John) Binkley, age 81 of Shawnee Township, passed on to his Lord and Savior on Saturday July 26, 2025 at St. Rit...
07/28/2025

Donald (John) Binkley, age 81 of Shawnee Township, passed on to his Lord and Savior on Saturday July 26, 2025 at St. Rita’s Hospital after complications from heart disease.

Don was born in March of 1944 in Lima, Ohio to the late Madge Marie (Forney) Binkley and Donald Arthur Binkley.

He was a...

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Norma F. Wachauf, 73, of Wapakoneta passed away peacefully at 11:50 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, in her home with her ...
07/26/2025

Norma F. Wachauf, 73, of Wapakoneta passed away peacefully at 11:50 a.m. on Friday, July 25, 2025, in her home with her loving husband and daughter by her side. “Norma Jean”, as she was fondly referred to by family and friends, was born on February 5, 1952, to Raymond & Edith (Dickrede) Pothast...

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John W. Steele, 65, of Celina, died at12:20 a.m., Wed. July 23, 2025, surrounded by his family in Wapakoneta. He was bor...
07/24/2025

John W. Steele, 65, of Celina, died at12:20 a.m., Wed. July 23, 2025, surrounded by his family in Wapakoneta. He was born Nov. 1, 1959, in Lima, OH, the son of Vernon L. & Joyce A. (Mobley) Steele, who preceded him in death. In 1990, he married BarbaraJ. Morgan, who preceded him in death on Nov....

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Carl Eugene Samons, 52, of Wapakoneta, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home.  He was born December 5, 1972,...
07/17/2025

Carl Eugene Samons, 52, of Wapakoneta, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at his home. He was born December 5, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, the son of the Carl Gene and Lennie Ann (Scott) Samons, who preceded him in death.
Survivors include,
2 children, Kevin Anthony Samons, Germany,
Michelle...

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Phyllis Jean Schaub, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away at  12:23 a.m., on Thursday,  July 17, 2025, at her residence, the s...
07/17/2025

Phyllis Jean Schaub, 89, of Wapakoneta, passed away at 12:23 a.m., on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at her residence, the same home she was born in on August 21, 1935. She was the daughter of Mary Pauline Schaub, who preceded her in death.

Survivors include,
cousins, John (Patty) Schaub,...

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Wapakoneta, OH
45895

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