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William H. "Bill" Huff, 1941 - 2013

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Tuesday, May 21, 2013

William H. "Bill" Huff, age 71, died Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 6:00 AM at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on October 7, 1941 in Sycamore, Ohio to Harvey and Edith Jane (Cozad) Huff and they preceded him in death. He married Dorothy S. Burris on November 21, 1992 and she survives in Alger.

Bill retired after 34 years from the Lima Correctional Institute, Lima where he worked as a captain.

Also surviving are three sons: Charles (Viola) Huff of Ada, Billy Huff of Ottawa and Randy Burris of Alger; three daughters: Jackie (Tim) Deters of Ottawa, Marlo (Brad) Heffner of Westminster and Nikki Parker of Alger; twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

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Lynette Darlington DePaoli was a 1969 Ada High School graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 10, 2013

Lynette Darlington DePaoli, 62, formerly of Ada, died at 9:15 p.m., May 2, 2013, in Verona, Italy.

She was born Nov. 12, 1950, in Plattsburg, N.Y., the daughter of Dr. Oscar G. and Miriam W. Darlington. They preceded her in death.

She was a 1969 Ada High School graduate and had been an art major at Ohio Northern University where he father was Dean of Liberal Arts. She married Paolo DePaoli on Aug. 25, 1974. The couple made their home in Verona, Italty.

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Corsie Bailey, 1923 - 2013

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Friday, May 10, 2013

Corsie Bailey, age 89, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 7:40 am at at her sons residence in Ridgeway, Ohio.

She was born on May 28, 1923 in Salyersville, Kentucky to George and Susan (Bailey) Prater who preceded her in death. She first married John Bailey on December 7, 1942 and he died on October 6, 1979. She later married Donald F. Gossard and they divorced after 22 years.

Corsie was a homemaker. She was a member of the Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God, Alger. 

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Donald O. Goldsmith, 1931 - 2013

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Donald O. Goldsmith, age 81, died on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, Ohio.

He was born on May 12, 1931 in Allen County, Ohio to Edward V. and Reva L. (Cook) Goldsmith, who preceded him in death. On June 30, 1956 he married Barbara E. Rose and she survives in Carey, Ohio.

Donald retired from Marathon Electric of Lima, where he worked as a generator connector and a winder. He was a member of the Abundant Life Assembly of God in Kenton.

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Gloria Haney 1931-2013

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 6, 2013

 

Gloria J. Haney,  82, died on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at 6:18 pm at Brethren Retirement Community in Greenville, Ohio.

She was born on February 3, 1931 in Hardin County, Ohio. Her parents were Lester and Effie Houx and they are deceased. She married Paul Haney, who preceded her in death on May 21, 1994.

Gloria previously worked and retired from Monsano. She was a great mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was also a great pianist. .

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Donald Goldsmith 1931-2013

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 6, 2013

Donald O. Goldsmith, 81, died on Thursday, May 2, 2013 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay, Ohio.

He was born on May 12, 1931 in Allen County, Ohio to Edward V. and Reva L. (Cook) Goldsmith, who preceded him in death. On June 30, 1956 he married Barbara E. Rose and she survives in Carey, Ohio.

Donald retired from Marathon Electric of Lima, where he worked as a generator connector and a winder. He was a member of the Abundant Life Assembly of God in Kenton.

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Belle Hollon 1934-2013

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, May 6, 2013

Anna Belle Hollon, 78, died Thursday, May 2, 2013 at 11:12 am at her residence in Alger, Ohio.

She was born on November 10, 1934 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Randolph and Sarah (Sparks) Hall, who preceded her in death. On August 4, 1951 she married Noah Hollon and he survives in Alger.

Anna Belle retired from the Hardin County Home, Kenton where she worked as a cook. She attended the Ada Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of God. Anna Belle dearly loved her family and especially her grandchildren.

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Eugene Shepherd, 1934 - 2013

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Thursday, May 2, 2013

Eugene Shepherd, age 78, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at 9:23 a.m. at his residence in Alger.

He was born on December 11, 1934, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to George and Lucie (Moore) Sheperd. His father preceded him in death. His mother survives in Cridersville.

He first married Venice Combs and she died on September 1, 1998. He then married Isana Kay Williams on February 12, 2001, and she survives in Alger.

Eugene retired in 1981 after working 20 years as a welder for International Car of Kenton. He attended the United Baptist Church of Alger.

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Norman Ray Evans, 1950 - 2013

Posted by Reema Bazzy on Thursday, May 2, 2013

Norman Ray Evans, age 62, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 9:22 p.m. at his residence in Alger, Ohio.

He was born on July 26, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to Raymond & Thelma (Schaub) Evans who preceded him in death. On April 6, 1968 he married Peggy Sue (Fetter) Evans and they are divorced.

Norman was a self-employed painter. 

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David E. Dearth was a member of the Ada HS class of 1977

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, April 14, 2013

David E. Dearth, age 53, died Thursday, April 11, 2013, at his residence in Ada.

He was born on May 23, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to Samuel G. and Emma J. (Baldridge) Dearth, they preceded him in death.

David was a self-employed roofer. He was a graduate of Ada High School class of 1977. He was a social member of the Ada VFW Post #9381.

Surviving are a brother, Dean (Julie) Dearth of Roundhead; two sisters: Charlene (Rick) Hughes and Cheryl Dye both of Ada; Several nieces and nephews. It was his request to be cremated.

A Celebration of Life for David will begin at 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Ada VFW Post #9381

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