Karen Neuman

LIMA -- Karen Kay Neuman, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away October 25, 2025, at the Meadows of Delphos, at the age of 80.

Karen was born January 20, 1945, in Lima, OH, to the late Ira and Vivian (Kohli) Pitchford.

She married Jerry Neuman, September 14, 1961, and together raised four children. He preceded her in death December 28, 2021.

Karen enjoyed spending time with family and friends and showering them with love and affection.

She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking, keeping a beautiful home and spending time working in her flowerbeds.

One of her greatest joys was her Christian faith, which she shared and celebrated for 54 years, as one of Jehovah's Witnesses.

Survivors include children Vince Neuman of Springs, TX, Paul Neuman of Cleveland, Cindy Estill of Lima, Sheila (Patrick) Benhower of Angola, IN; grandchildren: Cristina (Jeff) Wallace, Nathan Estill and Kaitlin Neuman and a great grandson: Braxton Estill.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Camille Estill, daughter-in-law Jodi Neuman and siblings: Donny Pitchford, Deloris Evan's and Robert Pitchford.

Karen will always be remembered for her loving, kind and generous spirit and will be dearly missed.

A memorial will be held Saturday, November 15, 2025 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 703 W Bluelick Rd, Lima, OH. Visitation will be from 1-2 p.m. with the memorial service to follow. Reception details will be announced at the service.

Memorial contributions may be made at JW.org and online condolences may be shared at BayliffAndSon.com.

Arrangements are by Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.