Obituaries

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Hubert Summa, 97, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, in Foraker, Ohio.

Born on October 13, 1928, in Breathitt County, Kentucky, to Lee Summa and Daisy (Joseph) Summa.

Hubert’s life spanned nearly a century of cherished memories and enduring love.

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Harold Duane. Barker, age 96, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at Glenn Park of Defiance.

Harold was born on November 11, 1929 in Parkersburg, West Virginia to the late Roy and Dessie (Nuzem) Barker. On July 27, 1963 Harold married Nancy (Dunbar) Barker and she preceded him in death on August 17, 2018.

Harold is survived by his children: Jim (Julie) Barker of Bellaire, TX and Linda (Mike) Meyer of Defiance, Ohio; three grandchildren Austin Meyer, Tyler Meyer and Allie Barker; and a sister, Wanda Taffin.

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Cloyce W. Hattery, age 91, of Edgerton, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Parkview Care Center.

He was born on January 26, 1935, in Alger, Ohio, to Walter and Edith (Riley) Hattery.

Cloyce is survived by four daughters: Teresa (Joe) Hiler, Kelly Harper, Kim (Dave) Gerkin, and Vicki (Roy) Rethmel; eight grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother: Virgil Hattery.

Cloyce was a graduate of Alger High School. He worked as a Park Ranger for the Department of Natural Resources for many years.

A private family service will be held at Preston Cemetery, Alger. 

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Christopher J. Smith, age 64, of Alger, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on December 27, 1961in Toledo, Ohio to Charles F. and Suzanne (Werner) Smith.

Christopher is survived by his son, Patrick Smith of Toledo; grandson, Micah West; and eight siblings: Peter (Karen) Smith, John Smith, Gordon Smith, Martin (Karen) Smith, Pam (Larry) Hanley, Steve (Deb) Smith, Suzi (John) Zychowicz and Amy (Jim) Mossing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers: Greg Smith and Jeff Smith.

Christopher worked as a painter.

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A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 17 for Patsy Spellman Evans at First United Methodist Church, Ada, Ohio.

Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m.

See also Patsy Spellman Evans was a teacher.

 

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Amy Fall, age 54, of Ada, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on December 19, 1971, in Kenton, Ohio, to Donald and Charlotte (Seitz) Cole. Her father, Donald, preceded her in death, and her mother, Charlotte, survives in Carey. Amy married Nelson Clayton Fall, Jr. and he survives in Ada.

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