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Jerry Ditto Obituary
LIMA -- Jerry L Ditto, 69, knew his Lord and Savior and entered into his Heavenly Home at 5:20 am, December 26, 2025 at his residence.
He was born September 17, 1956 in Delphos to Roger and Gladys (Zuber) Ditto who preceded him in death. On July 24, 1982 he married Maryjo Dalrymple who survives in Lima.
Jerry was a 1974 graduate of Delphos Jefferson High School, attended Cedarville College, then graduated from the Ohio Institute of Photography. He was a member of the Lima Baptist Temple where he did photography and helped out in the TV room for many years. Jerry helped his dad on the farm and helped with the 4-H Wood Working Club. Jerry started working for Warner Swasey for several years before working for WLIO-TV for 38 years.
Survivors include: 2 Sisters, Janice Basinger, Jane (Dan) Smith; 3 Nieces, Amy Basinger, Shelley (Joel) Compton, Heidi (Sam) Wright; a Nephew, Scott (Kate) Basinger; He loved spending time with his many great nieces and nephews and cousins; His beloved dog, Chester.
Visitation will be from Noon until time of services at 2:00 pm Friday, January 2, 2026 at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel with Pastors Ben Anderson and Gary Hohman officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Delphos.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lima Baptist Temple.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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Grover Blazer
January 2, 2026
So very sorry. It was a pleasure knowing and working with Jerry
Nancy Bible
January 1, 2026
Oh Maryjo, I am so sorry to read of your husband´s passing. I pray for comfort and peace for you, knowing that he is now with The Lord.
Joe Smith
December 31, 2025
I have a lot of memories with Jerry, Tim, Fred, and Shannon. All four at the station made a lot of early mornings fun and worth getting up for. Jerry was a cool guy. Lots of memories. I'm gonna miss him
Steve Hensley
December 31, 2025
Jerry was a strong Christian who was a quiet person with a sense of humor, which came out as you got to know him. He was an avid bicyclist and we talked about bicycling often over the years. He was part of the LBT camera and audio "crew" for many years and got to work with and around him there, and also at The St. Jude Telethons through WLIO at the Lima Mall. He will be greatly missed.
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Sharon Huffman
December 27, 2025
MaryJo I am so sorry for the loss of Jerry....You have our deepest sympathy
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Tom and Dottie Chapman
December 27, 2025
We are unable to stop by, we are in Georgia with our son and his family. Wanted you to know we are sending our love and prayers. Tom and Dottie Chapman
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