Elizabeth “Liz” Topping, age 72, of Bellefontaine, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2026 at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.
Liz was born on December 20, 1953 in Kenton, Ohio to Tommy and Osie (Bailey) Reffitt.
On March 14, 1998 Liz married Paul R. Topping and he survives in Bellefontaine. Also surviving is her son, Christopher (Rita) Hale of Alger; grandson, Sean (Brooke) Hale; great grandson, Jackson; two brothers: Benny Ray and Tommy (Jo) Reffitt; and sister, Minnie Moore.
Well over 100 years ago, the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, Ohio Alpha chapter, notably, pioneered the construction of the first fraternity house in the country, specifically built for fraternity use; a piece of magnificent history and point of pride for Ohio Alpha, Greek Life, Ohio Northern University, and Ada.
By Paula Pyzik Scott
Ada Icon and Bluffton Icon owner-editor
Last week, I hadn't heard of an LPR (automated license plate reader) or Flock camera. With the appearance of a solar-powered stationary LPR near the intersection of state routes 235 and 309--which has been noted on social media--I asked Hardin County and Ada law enforcement officials for some background.
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