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Robert Hubbell was active in several Ada community organizations

He was on the Ada High School "Hall of Honor"

Robert D. "Bob" Hubbell, age 87, died on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at 6:52 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada. 

He was born on Aug. 7, 1929 in Ada, Ohio to Samuel C. and Lavon (Rowles) Hubbell who preceded him in death. On Nov. 19, 1950 Bob married Wilma Mae Mansfield and she died on Dec. 19, 2010. 

Bob retired in 1996 after working 45 years for the Sprint Telephone Company of Lima in Public Relations and Community Division. During his time at Sprint he also worked in Central Office Maintenance, station repairman, sales, division sales manager. 

Jonathan "Jonny" Lawrence 1980 - 2017

Jonathan “Jonny” Lawrence, age 36, died on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 3:30 a.m. St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

          He was born on December 15, 1980 in Lima, Ohio to Wilbur L. and Doris (Dye) Lawrence. His father survives in Mount Victory and his mother preceded him in death. On June 4, 2010 Jonny married Samantha Wingate and she survives in Mount Victory.

          Also surviving is a niece, Lyric (Christian) Lawrence of Bellefontaine; two brothers: Jamason (April) Lawrence of Urbana and Jeremiah (Sylvia) Blythe of Michigan; two sisters: Barbara Lawrence of Russell’s Point and Wendy McPeek of Caldwell.

Leo G Motter 1932 - 2017

Leo G. Motter, age 85, died on Monday, April 17, 2017 at 3:33 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

          He was born on March 19, 1932 in Hancock County, Ohio to James and Velva (Oldham) Motter who preceded him in death.   On July 25 1960 he married A. Jean Spencer and she survives in Dola.

Steve Dotson 1965-2017

Steven E. Dotson, 51, died April 13, 2017, at his residence. Steven was born Oct. 26, 1965, in Lima to the late Robert and Helen (Nungester) Dotson. 

Steven graduated from Bluffton High School and most recently worked at Diamond Manufacturing in Bluffton. He had also worked at Accubuilt in Lima and Buckeye Body in Beaverdam. Steven enjoyed racing and building race engines. 

Survivors include his son, Blake Kendrick of Ada, a brother, Robert (Janet) Dotson of Lima, a sister, Pam (Bob) Hadding of Lima, two nieces, Destiny (George) Caldwell of Lima, Andrea Hudson of Beaverdam; two nephews, James and Chris Hadding both of Lima; and three great-nieces, Makenzy, Kaylee Tatum. 

Joseph "Joe" Jordan 1932 - 2017

Joseph “Joe” Jordan, age 84, died on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 3:44 p.m. at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

          He was born on August 21, 1932 in McGuffey, Ohio to Pearl and Emma (Woods) Jordan who preceded him in death. On August 21, 1954 he married Peggy Duffman and she survives in McGuffey.  

Leah A Staley 1917 - 2017

Leah A. Staley, age 99, died on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at 1:21 a.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

          She was born on October 28, 1917 in Allen County, Ohio to Emmett and Grace (McClure) Hall who preceded her in death. On July 4, 1939 she married Warren “Buck” Staley and he died on May 4, 2002.

          Leah was a homemaker and had previously worked for Clemons Bakery of Lima for seven years. She then worked for Allen County Home for seven years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of LaFayette.

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