Obituaries

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Matthew Allen Scott of Lima, formerly of Harrod, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 4, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to Steven and Ruth Scott, who preceded him in death.

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Patricia Ann Morgan, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on December 1, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert and Mary (Smith) Wireman.  

Patricia is survived by her four children: Renee Bailey, Robin (Greg) Hodge and James (Amy) Morgan, all of Kenton and Robert Brian; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; three brothers: Tim (De) Wireman, Jeff (Tina) Wireman and Dennis Wireman; and a sister, Cathy Albert. 

She was preceded in death by her grandson, three brothers: Gary, Doug and Chuck Wireman; and a sister, Debbie. 

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Earl Dean Frasure, Sr., 83, of Harrod, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 10, 1942, in Floyd County, KY, he was the son of the late Robert Earl Frasure and Doris G. Davis. Earl grew up in West Newton, OH and the surrounding areas with a firm understanding of hard work and staying true to his word.

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Gabe M. Gratz, age 30, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

He was born on January 5, 1996, in Lima, Ohio, to Billy Gratz and Mona (Carroll) Parker.  

Gabe is survived by his father and stepmother, Billy (Patricia) Gratz; mother, Mona Parker; wife of three years, Maggie L. Dyer; two sons: Jameson Gratz and Dominic Gratz; half-brothers: Thomas Etzler, David “Hank” Etzler and Payton Pippin; half-sister, Kaylie Gratz; maternal grandmother, Diana Carroll; and paternal grandfather, Maurice “Jack” Gratz. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Catherine Gratz, and maternal grandfather, William Carroll.         

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Anitra Lynn Nichols, age 63, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on March 12, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to Gerald and Patricia (Dye) Holbrook.  On December 31, 1992 Lynn married Paul D. Nichols and he survives in Ada.  

Also surviving are her three children: Michelle (Pete) Drummond of Wapakoneta, Chad (Letitia) Nichols of Forest, and Jacob (Natasha) Nichols of Ada; daughter-in-law, Terra Ramey of Ada; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and a brother, Dwayne (Michelle) Holbrook. 

Lynn was preceded in death by her parents; son, Steven Ramey; and two grandchildren.  

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Lowell D. Bass, age 91, of Ada, passed away on Friday, January 23, 2026 at Vancrest of Ada.

He was born on November 2, 1934, in Ada, Ohio, to Chester Hoyt and Catherine Imogene (Shrider) Bass.  On May 26, 1956, Lowell married Lila J. (Christman) Bass, and she survives Ada. 

Also surviving are his two sons: Bob (Elaine) Bass and Bill (Beth Ann) Bass all of Ada; five grandchildren: Aaron Bass, Hannah (Nathan) McCullough, Trent (Morgan) Bass, Dalton (Kendra) Bass and Levi (Tori) Bass; six great grandchildren: Brantley, Brooklyn, Blaine, Ansley, Aubrey and Will; and a sister, Janice Shannon of South Carolina. 

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