Merle P. Cheney, 94, died on Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019 at 6:12 a.m. at his residence in Ada.
He was born on Jan. 20, 1925, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Harley L. and Opal E. (LaPort) Cheney. On June 18, 1948, Merle married Lucille Helser and she survives in Ada.
Merle retired from Wilson Sporting Goods of Ada after working for 38 years. He was a member of the Ada Church of Christ Disciples. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during WWII from from July 6, 1943 to May 28, 1946.
Daniel L. “Danny” Faulder, age 61, died at 9:06 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on October 1, 1958 in Lima, Ohio to Charles E. and Donna J. (Thrush) Faulder. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Harrod.
Danny worked as a Highway Tech 2 Bridge Specialist for the Ohio Department of Transportation. He previously worked at Flagship Chevrolet in Kenton.
Rhea E. Hall, 93, died on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at 4:54 p.m, at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born in Hardin County, Ohio on July 29, 1926, to the late Frank and Aurabelle (Sowers) Shadley. On Dec. 21, 1942, Rhea married Oscar Hall and he preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1994.
Rhea retired in 1985 from Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada after working as a sewer and stamper. She attended the United Methodist Church.
Dennis M. Casper, 75, died on Monday, Nov. 25, 2019, at 7:10 p.m. at OSU Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born on July 20, 1944, in Kenton to the late Alva E. and Elwanda J. (Candler) Casper. On Feb. 10, 2017, Dennis married JoAnna Keller and she survives in Bluffton.
Dennis was employed for several years at Ex-Cello Corp. in Lima. He then worked as a machine operator at Rockwell International in Kenton where retired after 30 years.
Mary S. Wireman, 91, died on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, at 11:03 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on Jan. 3, 1928, in Hueysville, Kentucky, to the late William H. and Laura (Whitaker) Smith. On Aug. 24, 1946, Mary married Robert B. Wireman and he preceded her in death on Oct. 8, 1985.
Mary was a homemaker. She was a member of the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church of God, Alger.
Nathan E. Avery, 48, died on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, at the Dayton Veterans Administration Hospital.
He was born on Nov. 13, 1971, to Ralph E. and Linda K. (Montague) Avery, Jr., they survive in Alger.
Nathan worked for Eagle Coach in Cincinnati as a finish inspector. He attended the Alger Assembly of God Church. Nathan was a U.S. navy veteran who served during the Gulf War on the USS Hunley. He received his associate degree in Quality Control from Rhodes State College.
Nathan is also survived by his two daughters: Eliza Ruby Page Avery and Eris Jade Faith Avery both of Wapakoneta; a brother, Travis J. Avery of Lima; and two nephews.
