Obituaries

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Larry Dean Fleming, age 75, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by his cherished family. 

Larry was born on December 22, 1950, in Bluffton, Ohio, to Guy and Ruth (Guider) Fleming and grew up in Ada, Ohio.  Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Thelma (Risner) Fleming; his parents; sister, Roberta Smith; and two brothers: Charles Fleming and Robert Fleming.  Larry is survived by a sister, Linda (Fleming) Lawrence.  

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Beth Renee Kretz, age 59, of Beavercreek, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 11, 1966, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harold and Joyce (Thompson) Compton.  On August 3, 1985, Beth married Colonel David D. Kretz (Retired), and he survives in Beavercreek. 

Also surviving are her four children: Ben (Lauren) Kretz of Tipp City, Andrew Kretz of Tipp City, Whitney Schniebs of Columbus and Natalie (Dan) Colegrove of Columbus; two grandchildren: Greyson and Oakleigh; a brother, Shaun (Cindy) Compton of Belle Center; and a sister, Lori (Jim) Goldsmith of Kenton.

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Georgette Rowe, age 74, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System with her family by her side. 

She was born on November 5, 1951, in Hardin County, Ohio, to Charles and Bobbie Jean (Castle) Conner.  On March 20, 1971 Georgette married Ted Rowe and he survives in Alger. 

Also surviving are her daughter, Amy L. Rowe-Smith of Alger; granddaughter, Chloe Smith; and sister, Robin Morgan of Forest.  

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Conner; mother and stepfather, Bobbie Jean and Philip Morgan; and brother, Thomas Morgan. 

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Pamela Diane Cavinder, age 76, of Harrod, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.   

She was born on April 5, 1949, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Ernest F. and Elizabeth (Mason) Ackerman.  Diane was married to Johnny D. Cavinder.   

Diane is survived by her children: Steven (Michelle) Ackerman of Lima and Tracy Park of LaFayette; five grandchildren: Brooke, Brian, Brittany, Tiffany, and Skyler; eight great-grandchildren; and brother, Steven Frank (Nancy) Ackerman. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny D. Cavinder on July 17, 2025; and grandson, Chris. 

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Theresa A. Greene, age 55, of McGuffey, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

Theresa was born on December 24, 1970, in Sidney, Ohio, to the late Robert Bricker and Nancy (Mariner) Cannady.  Also preceding her in death is her sister. 

On March 20, 2018 Theresa married Larry C. Greene, Jr. of McGuffey. Also surviving are two sons: Alan Bricker of Bellefontaine and James Godwin of Kenton; daughter, Christina (Dustin) Stewart of Bellefontaine; five grandchildren: Samantha, Ariana, Elizabeth, Abriella and Hayden; two brothers: Terry (Donna) Bricker and Steve (Lori) Bricker; and stepmother, Arlene (Chris) Knopp. 

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Carolyn Rose Schaffner, age 83, of Ada, passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025, at her home.

She was born on July 4, 1942, in Alger, to the late Howard and Inise (Lee) Lawrence. Carolyn married Michael H. Schaffner, Jr., on March 20, 1977; he preceded her in death in 2004. 

Carolyn is survived by her twins: Lana Patterson and Leonard Brewer; three grandchildren: Christopher Wilde, Michael Edelen and Kevin Edelen; three great-grandchildren: Alan, Violet and Dresden; her precious moments baby, her niece, Melissa (Jaime) LeVan; five brothers and three sisters. 

Carolyn was preceded in death by her brother, Donny Lawrence, and sister, Kay Sanders.

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