Susan L. Sneary, age 80, of Roundhead, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born on February 23, 1945, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late William and Hester (Prater) Wireman, Sr. Susan married Franklin D. Sneary in 1963, and he preceded her in death in 1998.
Susan is survived by her son, Joseph (Ronda) Sneary of Roundhead; two grandchildren: Peggan (Nathan) Cox and Jennifer Sneary; three great grandchildren: Caiden, Mykenzie and Billy; three brothers: Adam Wireman, James (Caroline) Wireman and Paul Wireman; and sister-in-law, Carrie Wireman.
Village officials commend safety services and resident response
By Alec Keller
The Ada Village Council met in session on Tuesday, February 3rd. All council members were present with Mayor David Retterer conducting the meeting. The meeting packet is HERE.
During the mayor’s comments, Retterer recognized firefighters and those involved Tuesday night for their response to extinguish a downtown fire on Main Street on Monday evening. Retterer said the 10 crews were well-trained and dedicated.
By George Abate, DO
Obstetrics & Gynecology, Blanchard Valley Obstetrics & Gynecology
Hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus, is one of the most common procedures performed in gynecology. It may be recommended for a variety of reasons, including uterine fibroids, endometriosis, abnormal bleeding, chronic pelvic pain or gynecologic cancers. While traditional open surgery has long been the standard approach, advances in technology have introduced less invasive methods, with robotic-assisted surgery emerging as a preferred option for many patients and providers.
PANDORA__The visiting Ada High School girls basketball team rallied late but lost 57-47 to Blanchard Valley Conference rival Pandora-Gilboa on Thursday, February 5.
Three Rocket seniors combined to score all of their points. Savannah Knueven led all players with 23 points, while Kelsie Carlson netted 19 and Ava Huffman added 15.
The Bulldog girls trailed 12-7 after the first period as Huffman scored seven points.
Please email [email protected] with information and announcements regarding related business and housing impacts from the February 2 fire in the 100 block of S. Main St. Links below are for Facebook pages.
MEDIA RELEASE__The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE), in partnership with the Bluffton Area Chamber of Commerce, is inviting current and aspiring business owners to participate in the 2026 Small Business Information Series, a six-week educational program designed to support local entrepreneurship and economic growth.
MEDIA RELEASE__Middlefield Bank knocked off defending champion Associated Plastics, 647-562, to capture the 8th annual Ada Rotary Super Bowl Tuesday evening at Norada Lanes. Colby Amweg, Rhiannon Amweg, Ashley Leiber and Andrew Taylor bowled for Middlefield.
Quest Federal Credit Union finished in third place and the Ada Lions were consolation champions.
Other participants were Century 21 Sunway Realty, The Inn at Ohio Northern University, Vancrest and US Bank.
The event is dedicated to the memory of late Rotarian Kevin Mierzejewski, who founded the event.
Matthew Allen Scott of Lima, formerly of Harrod, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 4, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to Steven and Ruth Scott, who preceded him in death.
FROM FACEBOOK__The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of two new board members: Sarah Johnson of U.S. Bank and Jason Campbell, representing the Village of Ada.
We are excited to welcome them and look forward to the ideas, insight, and leadership they will bring to help strengthen our organization.
