Glenda J. Shobe, age 83, of Ada, passed away on Monday, August 24 at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on December 31, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, to Glenn and Irene (Hall) Ball. Her father, Glenn Ball and her mother and stepfather, Irene and James Mullins, all preceded her in death. Glenda was previously married to Richard Tracy Newton and he preceded her in death. In 1984, Glenda married Chester “Chet” Shobe and he survives in Ada.
Carolyn Sue (Ungericht) Corle, 95, of Van Wert, died on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert.
She was born on June 18, 1931, in Connersville, Indiana, to Frank and Eva Ungericht, who preceded her in death. On June 28, 1951, she married Jack Edward Corle, who also preceded her in death.
She retired from Ohio Northern University, where she served as Director of Off-Campus Housing. She had formerly worked for the Hamilton County School District and had been a doctor's assistant in Ansonia, Ohio.
Peggy S. Howard, age 67, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at OhioHealth-Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.
Peggy was born to the late George A. and Stella Lee (Mullins) Helton on June 1, 1959, in Lima, Ohio. In 1999, Peggy married Timothy Howard, and he survives in Alger.
Also surviving are her three children: Donna (Jason) Hunnaman of Harrod, Brandon (Ashley) Howard of Tennessee and Ashley (Bryan) Bellamy of Lima; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; brother, Doug (Crystal) Helton of Alger; and sister, Dianna Yoakam of Westminster.
Hilda E. Mumma, age 104, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on September 28, 1921, in Watkins, IA, to John and Selina (Brand) Schaad. On March 8, 1941, Hilda married Joe F. Mumma, and he preceded her in death on July 27, 1988.
Karen A. Epley, age 82, of Ada, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026 at OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.
She was born on September 23, 1943, in Hardin County, Ohio, to the late Carl and Lois Viola (Ellis) Moe.
Karen is survived by her two children: Phil (Deana Downing) Epley of Ada and Abby (Bob) Gould of Lima; three grandchildren: Seth (Jessica) Epley, Jared Parker and Danielle (Braden Schick) Parker; five great grandchildren: Brynlee, Sylvia, Halynn, Harlow and Izzy; and sister, Mary Mathewson of Bluffton.
Michael E. Bailey, age 73, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born on October 21, 1952, in Lima, Ohio, to Mitchell and Omalee (Patton) Bailey.
On December 4, 1982, Michael married Patti J. (Perrine) Bailey, and she survives in Lima. Also surviving are his two daughters: Angela (Jeff) Newland and Amy Bailey, all of Lima; eight grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren; brother Dwayne (Liz) Bailey of Cairo; and numerous nieces and nephews.
