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Obituaries

Tom Owen McCalla worked for Ford Motor Company

Tom Owen McCalla, age 81, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023 at his residence, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on July 4, 1942, in Belle Center, Ohio to the late Hubert and Evelyn (Spencer) McCalla. On December 21, 1975 Tom married Emma Jean Shepherd and she survives in Harrod.

Michelle Lynette Burkett worked for Wilson Sporting Goods

Michelle Lynette Burkett, age 68, of Alger, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at 2:15 a.m. at her residence, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on May 20, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to the late Byron and June (Houchins) Osborn. On April 24, 1975, Michelle married James Burkett and he survives in Alger.

Janice Louise Dodge worked for Century 21 Realty

Janice Louise Dodge, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 10:34 p.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. 

Janice was born on February 19, 1930 to Oscar and Louise (Bishop) Busick of Columbus Grove, who preceded her in death. On August 21, 1949, Janice married William R. “Bill” Dodge, who preceded her in death on April 8, 2019. Also preceding her in death are two sons: infant son, Ricky Lee Dodge in April 1950 and Brian David Dodge in October 1996; and a brother, Lester Busick. 

Glenn E. Hinds owned several Ada businesses

Glenn E. Hinds, age 92, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 2:08 AM at the Good Samaritan Society of Arlington. 

He was born on July 25, 1931, in Lima, Ohio to the late Clifford and Mabel (Bivens) Hinds.  On July 29, 1951, Glenn married Rosabelle “Rosie” Warrington and she preceded him in death on October 4, 2008.  

Linda L. (Allen) Pedersen was a homemaker

Linda L. (Allen) Pedersen, age 79, of Lima and formerly of Ada, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.   

She was born on March 13, 1944, in Alger, Ohio to the late Adam and Marie (Nichols) Allen. On June 28, 1963, Linda married Russell T. “Pete” Pedersen, Jr. and he preceded her in death on January 30, 2023.  

Deborah Seffernick was a dispatcher at Wright Transportation

Deborah J. Madigan Seffernick, age 70, of Harrod, passed away at her residence.  

She was born on June 20, 1953, in Sidney, Ohio to the late Paul and Martha (Barhorst) Madigan. Deborah was married to Norman “Nick” Seffernick who preceded her in death on July 18, 1986.  

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