Obituaries

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Anita L. Dearth, age 78, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at her residence, surrounded by her family.  

She was born on September 8, 1946 in Lima, Ohio to the late Phillip and Ruby (Shrider) Long. On February 18, 1966, Anita married John N. Dearth and he died December 8, 2021.

Anita is survived by her two children: Tim (Elena) Dearth of Ada and Jennifer Dearth of Findlay; three grandchildren: Evan (Danielle) Dearth, Haley Dearth, and Hattie (Clint) Leydig; a brother, Phil Long of Celina; a brother-in-law, Norman Welch; and sister-in-law, Alma Long.  

She was preceded in death by her brother, Perry Long; and sister, Joyce Welch.   

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Charles W. Robinson, Sr., age 91, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Springs of Lima. 

He was born on November 24, 1933, in Dunkirk, Ohio to the late Omar and Lena (Courad) Robinson.  In 1970 Charles married Helen R. Newberry Shepherd and she preceded him in death on September 30, 2022.  

Charles is survived by his son, Chuck Robinson of Findlay; three step children: Henry Shepherd, Jr. of Lima, Dave (Nancy) Shepherd of Cridersville and Judy (Don) Hastings of Kenton; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; brother, Henry Robinson; and special niece, Barbie.

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Judith K. “Judy” Tackett, age 78, of Ada, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

She was born on February 5, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio. Judith was preceded in death by her father Howard Stanley and Frankie (Hicks) Stanley.

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Rhonda Moore, age 75, of Harrod, passed away peacefully at Vancrest of Ada on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

She was born on December 19, 1949 in Jackson, Kentucky to the late George and Nancy (Watkins) Manns.  On September 27, 1966 Rhonda married Denver Moore and they were married for 59 years. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2019. 

Rhonda is survived by her sister, Rosalie (Mac) Brown of Waynesfield; several nieces and nephews: and special niece and nephew: Sandy (Larry) Conley of Waynesfield and Randy (Shelly) Brown of Cridersville.

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Dwight Thomas Friesner, age 83, of LaFayette, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on July 6, 1941 in Middle Point, Ohio to Dwight L. and Datha (Fox) Friesner. On February 18, 1967 Tom married Sharon L. (Jolliff) Friesner and she survives in LaFayette.  

Also surviving are his five children: Tim (Merideth) Friesner of LaFayette, Ted (Kristy Leen) Friesner of Cedar Falls, IA, Elizabeth (Mark) Wilson of Delphos, Steven (Jessica) Friesner of LaFayette and Keith (Jennifer) Friesner of LaFayette; sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and brother, Harold (Carol) Friesner of Ada. 

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Chance R. Watkins, age 29, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on January 31, 1996, in Lima, Ohio to Ralph Eugene and Kathy (Kindle) Watkins of Alger. 

Chance is survived by his brothers: Brandon (Karen) Watkins of Dunkirk, Blake (Chayden Pitzer) Watkins of Alger, Derek Watkins of Wapakoneta and Dustin Watkins of Lima. He had a deep unwavering love for his nephews: Connor Watkins, Zachery Watkins and Logan Watkins.  He is also survived by his niece, Presley Watkins, as well as his maternal grandmother, Juanita Kindle of Alger. 

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