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Wava Cotterman Obituary

LIMA - Wava Lorayne Cotterman, age 66, was called to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, May 29, 2025. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Chiles – Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Eastside Chapel.

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Published by The Lima News from May 31 to Jun. 1, 2025.

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Janet Farkas

June 2, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Mollie Breland

June 2, 2025

Prayers and sympathy to Wava's family during this time of sorrow...so sorry for your loss.

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Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services - Eastside

828 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, OH 45801

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