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Kevin A. Mierzejewski was active in many Ada organizations

Visitation Thursday at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada

Kevin A. Mierzejewski, 56, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at his residence in Ada, Ohio. 

He was born on May 17, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Ralph A. and Shirley A. (Ribich) Mierzejewski.

Kevin was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church, Lima where he served on the Finance Committee and was a Eucharistic Minister. He also attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada. Kevin enjoyed being a pilot. He was an active member of the Ada community where he was a member of the Ada Rotary Club. Kevin was self employed.

Karen Lynn Taylor, 1948 - 2018

Karen Lynn Taylor, age 69, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Kindred Hospital, Lima.

          She was born on April 22, 1948 in Allen County, Ohio to James D. and Maxine (Fitzpatrick) Hamilton who preceded her in death.  Karen married Marvin Patrick Taylor and he is deceased.

          Karen was the finance secretary for the Boy Scouts of America where she retired after working 19 years.  She was a member of the Lima Missionary Baptist Church. 

Norma J. Guthrie 1940-2018

Ada

Norma J. Guthrie, 77, passed away January 14, 2018 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.  Norma was born November 20, 1940 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late Roy and Eva (Stiles) Shelton.  On February 2, 1958 he married Harold "Gus” Guthrie who survives in Ada.

Thomas R. Hattery, 1942 - 2018

 Thomas Hattery, age 75, died on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 4:35 a.m. at his residence in Lima, Ohio.

          Thomas was born on May 25, 1942 in Alger, Ohio to the late Leo F. and Virginia L. (Armstrong) Hattery. On April 8, 2005 he married Kathaleen (Cox) Hittle and she survives in Lima.

          Thomas was a retired cook from The Huddle Restaurant and formerly worked at the Kewpee East in Lima.

Rebecca L. "Becky" Campbell, 1953 - 2018

Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Campbell, age 64, died on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 12:15 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

          She was born on August 13, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to the late Marvin R. and Mary Jane (Smith) Whetsler.  On August 19, 1984 Becky married Timothy A.  Campbell and he survives in Ada.

         Becky was a sewer at Wilson Sporting Goods of Ada for 20 years.  She was a graduate of Ada High School class of 1971.  Becky loved to cook, she was especially famous for her shredded chicken sandwiches.  She never met a stranger.  Becky loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 

Nancy Lou Kellum, 1946 - 2018

Nancy Lou Kellum, age 71, died on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 9:18 a.m. at her residence in Alger.

          She was born on September 26, 1946 in Monroe County, West Virginia to the late Hobart and Sallie (Taylor) Weikle.   Nancy was previously married to Thomas Ray Kellum, Sr. and he preceded her in death.

          Nancy retired from Associated Plastics of Ada.  She was a member of the Ada Full Gospel Pentecostal Church of God. 

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