Obituaries

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Christopher Jay “Chris” Cottrell, 67, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at 4:36 a.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on June 3, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the late David W. Cottrell and Dorothy G. (Winks) Cottrell.  Christopher married Miriam R. Heyneman and she survives in Ada.

Chris retired from INEOS Corp, where he worked as a general operator. He was a member of the Lima Baptist Temple.   

Also surviving is his daughter, Stacy (Boyd) Geedey of Ada; three grandchildren: Haley (Seth) Sheriff, Lindsay Crouse and Michael Crouse; a great grandson, Zayne; a brother, David (Amy) Cottrell of Cridersville; and a sister, Victoria (John) Czysz of Tucson, Arizona.

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Elizabeth J. “Betty” High, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 at 2 a.m., surrounded by her family.

She was born on Oct. 31, 1935, in Deshler, Ohio, to the late Fredrick and Gertrude (Dibling) Britenriker. On Jan. 12, 1957 Betty married Clyde C. High and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2006.

Betty retired from Goodyear where she worked as a receptionist. She previously sold Avon and worked at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed doing family history. Betty loved taking care of her grandchildren.

He also worked for the U.S. Postal Service

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John K. Kearns, 85, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at his residence in McGuffey.

He was born on Oct. 7, 1935, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late William and Helen (Ridgway) Kearns. On Dec. 27, 1958, John married Janet P. Risner and she survives in McGuffey.

John retired from the B&O Railroad where he worked as a brakeman. He later retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of the Roundhead VFW Post #8832 and the Kenton Moose Lodge #428. 

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Karen Lee Kiene, 60, died Feb. 10, 2021, at her residence in Bluffton. Karen was born March 28, 1960 in Bluffton to the late Laverne and Sarah (Wenger) Moser. On Aug. 5, 2002, she married Gregory Kiene who preceded her in death on March 9, 2018.

Karen graduated from Bluffton High School. She had worked at Metakote in Lima for 13 years. She was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ - Bluffton. 

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Gary Paul Richardson, 74, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021, at 2:42 a.m. at his residence.

He was born on May 19, 1946, in Lima to Paul E. and Betty Jean (Rose) Richardson, Sr.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Harrod. On Nov. 28, 1965, Gary married Deborah K. Long and she survives in Harrod.

Gary was a lifelong farmer and a former member of the Ohio Farm Bureau.  He was a member of the Crossroads Church of God, Lima. He was a former member of the Allen East School Board and of the Allen Lima Leadership (ALL). Gary was a member of the Elks Lodge - Lima B.P.O.E. #54.

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 Larry D. Smith, 81, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at 10:49 a.m. at Mercy Health – St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on May 7, 1939, in Van Wert to the late Ralph and Vonna (Comer) Smith. On Dec. 6, 1980 ,Larry married Laura J. Connor and she survives in LaFayette.

Larry was the owner of the Lima Painting Company. He was a member of the LaFayette Congregational Christian Church. Larry was a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1961 to 1964.

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