James "Jim" L. Lewis, 72, of Ada died at 9:35 p.m. Dec. 1, 2014, at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 25, 1942, in Beaverdam to the late Charles and LaVaun Reeder Lewis. On July 27, 1963, he married Betty Gaiffe and she survives.
He retired after 30 years from Ohio Northern University where he worked as a purchasing agent. He was a graduate of Beaverdam High School and a veteran of the Navy during the Cuban missile crisis.
Hanson-Neely Funeral Homes will hold its 11th annual Remembrance Service at 3 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13, at the funeral home, 311 E. Lima Ave., Ada.
Families interested in attending are asked to respond with their deceased loved one's name, the year of death and list those who will be attending by Dec. 8.
How fast has this school year passed us! It's the first week of December and there's lots happening in Ada schools. Here's a calendar update from the school website:
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Dec. 2nd Picture Retakes Dec. 3rd Sophomore Leadership Dec. 5th Permission slips are due for Open Lunch for Senior Citizens Luncheon Dec. 10th Senior Citizens Luncheon Dec. 21st to Jan. 2, 2015 Christmas Break Jan. 5th School classes resume
These three brothers made a special trip to see Santa at the Ada depot on Monday. Their sister was at a Girl Scout meeting, so they carried her "Dear Santa" letter wish list with them and delivered it in person to the man in the red suit.
Christmas For Kids will be held at Trinity Lutheran School, 105 Allen Street, Jenera, on Saturday, December 6 from 1-4:30 p.m. The afternoon will provide children in Pre-school through 4th grade a special opportunity to hear the real message of Christmas, along with Christmas crafts, music, refreshments and fun. For more information, please call 419-326-4402.
