Robert A. Hovis, 75, an ONU mathematics and computer science professor for 34 years, died Sunday, July 1, in Cleveland.
Dr. Hovis was instrumental in bringing the computer science major to ONU's mathematics department in 1978. He was a long-time department chair of mathematics and computer science and interim dean of the Getty College of Arts and Sciences.
Story and photos by Monty Siekerman
Eighty-three vintage cars, 25 years old and older, were found parked near Viva Maria’s Restaurant on Thursday afternoon, last week,...providing an unexpected antique car show for those who passed by.
The car owners hailed from 21 states and were on a week-long tour of the U.S. While in Ada, the visitors toured Wilson Sporting Good and lunched at the Viva Maria buffet.
Photo: Sally and Bob Murray, Lisbon, Ohio, with their 1970 Barracuda. Sally is activities vice president of the Vintage Motor Car Club of America.
Lee Carpenter served his country from 1942-1945 in the US Army, 983rd Field Artillery Battalion in the South Pacific.
Lee and his late wife, Martha, lived in Dunkirk for 30 years. Once retired, Lee moved to Bucyrus. At the age of 95, he bought a house in Ada near his daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Rick Crace.
Lee has worked in many areas and traveled the U.S. selling his own invention. He invented a belt-tightener which is used in elevators, on conveyors and other pieces of equipment.
The American flag flies proudly at this home on SR 81 just west of Ada Schools. This is the residence of Matthew and Lacey Fisher. Matthew served in the Navy. Happy 4th of July. (Monty Siekerman photo)
Darlene Carter, age 58, died on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 12:07 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
She was born on November 10, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to the late Mitchell and Omalee (Patton) Bailey. On May 15, 1993 Darlene married Gary Carter and he survives in Lima.
Darlene was a homemaker and she owned her own cleaning service.
