Thomas Usher

April 23, 1954 - January 12, 2023

St. Charles Catholic Church

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Monday 2/20

Thomas Usher age 68, of Lima passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Thomas and Laura May (Wyzenbeck) Usher.

Tom graduated from Cincinnati St. Xavier High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Xavier University. He had worked for the Cincinnati Enquirer sports department before coming to Lima and joining the Lima News. He covered baseball, football, basketball, soccer and hockey for high school and college. He was inducted into the Ohio Prep Sportswriters Hall of Fame in 2014. This hall of fame writer worked for the Lima News for over 30 years even beyond retirement, what dedication.

Survivors include a cousin Kathy (Roger) Cady of Ozark, MO.

Friends may gather at St. Charles Catholic Church for a Memorial Mass Monday, February 20^th at 10:30 a.m.

Online condolences may be shared at BayliffAndSon.com memorial contributions may be given to St. Charles Catholic Church.

Thomas Usher age 68, of Lima passed away Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023 at St. Rita’s Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1954 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Thomas and Laura May (Wyzenbeck) Usher. Tom graduated from Cincinnati St. Xavier High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Xavier University. He had worked forContinue Reading

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Tom was an excellent reporter and always fair in his coverage. He was even a better man and will be missed.

Ush was a friend since high school days. After he moved to Lima he still got together with his friends for the Super Bowl. (he was a Vikings fan)Every year we would get together to watch his favorite ball team the Reds.May God hold you in the palm of his hand.

''Ush" had a real passion for Lima area high school sports and, of course, the Lima Locos. He impacted many lives by his stories and his good nature. Most certainly, Tom will be missed! The Lima community owes him a big "thank you."

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.