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Obituary for Betty Rose Hawk

Betty Rose Hawk, age 95, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on December 8, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio to the late John W. and Bertha (Binkley) Fleming.  On July 30, 1948, Betty married Richard A. Hawk and he preceded her in death on February 5, 2007. 

Wannetta Kathryn “Kathy” Guyton was a bus driver for Upper Scioto Valley Schools

Wannetta Kathryn “Kathy” Guyton, age 66, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her residence.  

Kathy was born on May 30, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert and Thelma (Sturgell) Thompson. On November 5, 1977, Kathy married Martin R. “Marty” Guyton, Sr. and he survives in Ada.  

Wilbur D. Willeke worked for Excello/Airfoil Textron

Wilbur D. Willeke, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Vancrest of Ada.  

He was born on November 7, 1930 in Dunkirk, Ohio to the late Glenn and Hester (Wilcox) Willeke. On August 24, 1952 Wilbur married Wilma A. Boecher and she survives in Ada. 

Patricia A. Reed worked at Lima Memorial Health System

Patricia A. Reed, age 69, of Waynesfield, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System.  

She was born on June 11, 1954, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Harold and Margaret (Lee) Lusk.  On January 7, 1978 Patricia married E. Douglas Reed and he preceded her in death on March 16, 2018. 

Patricia is survived by her four children: Mike (Kristine) Reed of Lebanon Marc Reed of Waynesfield, Adam Reed of Harrod and Katie Reed of Waynesfield; two grandchildren: Andrew and Lauren; a sister, Linda (Rick) Stoermer; and a brother-in-law, Jerry Patton.

Mary Ruth Wagner was a homemaker

Mary Ruth Wagner, 91, of Ada, passed away December 18, 2023 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  Mary was born March 24, 1932 in Delphos to the late Forest and Martha (Kunz) Gudakunst.  On May 18, 1952 she married Carl Wagner who survives.  

Ellen L. “Sis” Samples worked in electronics

Ellen L. “Sis” Samples, age 86, of Alger and formerly of Charleston, WV, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at her residence. 

She was born on September 12, 1937, in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Basil and Evelyn “Eva” (Pickering) Shaffer. On June 1, 1962 Ellen married James Samples who preceded her in death on January 1, 1968. 

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