It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Cathy Root of Lima, Ohio, who passed away at the age of 73, on March 31, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her mother Betty Hefner; her brother John Hefner; and her great grandchild Robin Mellano. She is survived by : her significant other Aaron Ralston; her brother James Hefner (Qing); her children, Shannon Mellano (Steve), Shawn Parlette (Kimberly) and Aaron Root; her nieces, Angela Beaver and Jennifer Hefner; her grandchildren, Danny Phalen, Miles Mellano, Mason Mellano, Mitchell Mellano, Elizabeth Parlette, Mamie Mellano, Kayla Solomon, Brice Keeling, Kjaristy Lunz and Delilah Root; and her great grandchildren, Oliver Mellano, Rylan Medlock, Felicity Mellano, Gabriel Rodriguez, Knox Phalen, Henry Mellano, Audrey Mellano, Lyric Parlette, Julianna Solomon, Melody Mellano and Gina Mellano.

Viewing was held on Thursday, April 4th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, April 5th 2024 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home (728 E 4th St, Spencerville, OH 45887). A celebration of life was held on Friday, April 5th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

All memorial contributions may be given to Debs Dogs.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Thomas E. Bayliff Funeral Home Inc.