Obituaries

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Sharon K. Lease, age 77, of Lima, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

She was born on July 21, 1948, in Kenton, Ohio, to Waldo and Annis (Conley) Oglesbee. On July 1, 1966, Sharon married Arthur Lease, and he survives in Lima. 

Also surviving are her two sons: Darren (Sunny) Lease of North Lewisburg and Jeff (Lynn) Lease of Venice, FL; five grandchildren: Dalton, Batai, Savannah, Hershel and Larry; a sister-in-law, Dana Oglesbee; brother-in-law, Dana (Rhonda) Lease; and nephews: Kyle Oglesbee and Barry James Lease. 

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Charles VanDyne, age 95, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at his residence.  

He was born on September 19, 1930, in Marion Township, Hardin County, Ohio, to Okey and Ethel (Preston) VanDyne, who preceded him in death.  

Charles was a 1948 graduate of Ada High School. In 1952, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Northern University and his Juris Doctor of Law degree in 1954, also from Ohio Northern University.  Charles served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956 during the Korean Conflict.

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Marilyn I. Schick, age 92, of LaFayette, died on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Vancrest of Ada.   

She was born on September 3, 1933, in Allen County, Ohio, to the late Robert and Diamond (Shrider) Klingler.  

Marilyn is survived by her three children: Randy (Jo) Schick of Lima, Renee Winegardner of Arcanum and Michelle (Brian) Jackson of Lima; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-one great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, Kenneth (Janet) Klingler of Ada. 

She was preceded in death by her two sons: Leslie Schick and Brian Schick; a brother, Leonard Klingler; and a sister, Carolyn Rex. 

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Lisa R. Berry, age 60, of Kenton, Ohio, passed away at her residence on Thursday, November 27, 2025. 

She was born on March 30, 1965, in Lima, Ohio, to Hager and Clara Anne (Kaiser) Mosley.  On July 10, 2000, Lisa married Donald Berry, and he preceded her in death on February 20, 2025.

Lisa is survived by her mother, Clara Anne (Sonny) Wilch of Lima; three children: Megan (Doug) Slusher, Jason Berry, and Shawn (Jordan) Garrett; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; brother, Robert Mosley; and sister, Lori Harris.  

Also preceding her in death are her father, Hager Mosley, and son, Justin Roberts.

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David Alex Archer, age 74, of Ada, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

He was born on November 15, 1951, in Lima to the late Lawrence H. and Betty (Holloway) Archer.  

David is survived by his two daughters: Sarah (Matt) Jung of Ada, MI and Erica Archer of Cincinnati; six grandchildren; two brothers: Eric (Kim) Archer and Rod (Suzanne) Archer; and three sisters: Gretchen Cadegan, Bonnie (Carl) Wilkerson and Laurie (Dave) Dugo. 

Also preceding him in death is a brother, Daniel Archer.  

David worked as a custodian for Ada Schools. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served from August 1970 until May 1974.

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Rev. Donald K. Holbrook, age 72, of Alger, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at his residence. 

He was born on January 14, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Rev. James and Ruby (Dyer) Holbrook.  On September 25, 1971, Donald married Ruth E. (Spradlin) Holbrook, and she survives in Alger. 

Donald is also survived by his two sons: Scott (Sherli) Holbrook and Brian (Alicia) Holbrook; special grandson, Jadon Holbrook; two additional grandchildren: Katie Holbrook and Kimberly Holbrook; a brother, Daniel (Peggy) Holbrook; and a sister, Deidre Phillips.  

Also preceding him in death are his brother, Dale Holbrook, and his sister, Diana Holbrook. 

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