Obituaries

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Emma Jean McCalla, age 77, of Harrod, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

Jean was born on November 17, 1946, in Kentucky to the late Naith and Fannie (Moore) Shepherd. Jean had several brothers and sisters.  On December 21, 1975, Jean married Tom Owen McCalla, and he preceded her in death on September 29, 2023.   

Jean retired from Tri Star Community Counseling, where she worked as a social worker. Jean would help anyone in need. She enjoyed traveling, especially with her husband, Tom. Jean loved her German shepherds.  

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Berniece “Bea” Collingsworth, age 96, of Alger, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on July 9, 1929, in McGuffey, Ohio, to the late Troy and Lorena (Bradley) Prater.  Bea married Paris F. “Pat” Collingsworth, and he preceded her in death on March 4, 1980.  

Bea is survived by her two sons: Paris “Pat” (Beverley) Collingsworth, Jr. of Alger and Steve (Nikki) Collingsworth of Alger; daughter-in-law, Brenda Collingsworth; seven grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and sixteen great-great-grandchildren; and two sisters: Phyllis Fry of Alger and Linda Dienstberger of Alger. 

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Mary Jane Moloney, age 77, of Ada, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

She was born on May 6, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert W. and Mary Catherine (Schemmel) Moloney, Sr.  

Mary Jane is survived by three brothers: Robert W. (Julia) Moloney, Jr, of Jacksonville, FL, Msgr. Stephan J. Moloney of Columbus and Michael Moloney of Ada; sister, Monica A. Moloney of Columbus; nephews and niece: Tim (Sharon) Moloney, Patrick Moloney and Aleshia Rohrer. 

Mary Jane retired from Cole Motor Sales, Ada, where she worked as a bookkeeper.  She was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church of Ada. 

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Laura J. Nuttle, age 63, of Ada, passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. 

She was born on March 19, 1962, to the late Franklin R. and Avanell J. (Kindle) Brace.  Laura married Neal Nuttle, and he survives in Ada. 

Laura is also survived by her daughter, Emily Gore; a grandchild, Ripley; and a brother, Steven (Carole) Brace.

Laura worked as a vet tech for Ada Animal Hospital.  She previously worked at Ohio Northern University, Ada, as a secretary in the Law Library. Laura was an animal lover, and especially loved her dogs. 

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Robert E. “Bob” Klingler, age 87, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at his home with his family by his side. 

He was born on April 18, 1938, in Ada, Ohio, to the late Keith and Annabelle (Routt) Klingler.  On December 18, 1955, Bob married Patricia K. “Pat” (Gilbert) Klingler, and she preceded him in death on July 9, 2022. 

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Walker John Freytag was the stillborn son of Troy and Natalie (Fiene) Freytag on December 12, 2025.  

Walker is the little brother of Liam, Amelia and Austyn; and the grandson of Cecil Freytag and Kurt and Jamie Fiene.  

A private family service will be held.

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