Junell Knepper, age 66, died on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 5:35 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.
She was born on March 24, 1951 in Lackey, KY to Hager Justice and Virgie (Bailey) Justice.
Her father, Hager and her mother, Virgie Warmbrod preceded her in death.
On November 21, 2012 she married Gary W. Knepper and he survives in Alger.
Junell retired from Ohio Northern University, Ada where she was a professor in the Sociology Departement. She was a graduate of Utica High School. She received her Bachelor's Degree and her Masters Degree in Sociology from the University of Toledo.
Work continues on a major renovation of the cafeteria in McIntosh Center. A 360 Grill with made-to-order capabilities will be part of the $3 million update.
By Monty Siekerman
Two organizations in town heard reports Wednesday about the planned Ada Dog Park, and both groups gave their encouragement and approval of the project.
Ken Lauria spoke to the Ada Chamber of Commerce and Jimmy Wilson presented the dog park plans to members of the CIC. They and Cathy Cole and Chris Keiser have been heading up a committee to establish a dog park here by next summer.
The goal is to have a fenced in, off-leash area where dog owners can bring their furry friends to socialize, exercise, and play. One section will be for large dogs, another for small dogs.
On behalf of the village, Ada Police Chief Michael Harnishfeger accepts recognition from the Governor's Office for Ada being named one of the Top 50 Safest Cities in Ohio by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. Ada ranked 16th Safest City in Ohio in the most recent 2017 ranking.
