Obituaries

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Susan K. Sturgess-Meyers, age 60, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home. 

She was born on May 9, 1965 in Lima, Ohio to Glenn and Sharon (Wahlie) Deringer.  Her father, Glenn survives in Bluffton and her mother, Sharon preceded her in death. On March 15, 2006 Susan married Brad Sturgess-Meyers and he survives in Ada. 

Also surviving is her son, Josh Sturgess-Meyers of Ada; brother, Robert (Carol) Deringer; and sister, Debbie (Jeff) Johnson. 

Susan worked for Whirlpool Corporation, Findlay as a safety coordinator.  

It was her wish to be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

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Ian Shriner sadly left our world on Tuesday, August 5, in Burke, Virginia. He was born July 31, 1983, in Durham, North Carolina. His parents are John (Joann) Shriner of Cookeville, Tennessee, and Elizabeth Kelly (Ray Person) of Bluffton, Ohio.

Ian graduated from Cookeville (TN) High School and the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) with a major in Marine Biology. He was a committed Superfan of the UNCW Seahawks baseball team and known for rallying up the fans in the stands. He volunteered his time with the Special Olympics and Miracle Field baseball.

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Melinda (Sousley) Gregor, age 73 of Celina, Ohio passed away on Saturday August 23, 2025 at home with her family at her bedside. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Evelyn (Cromwell) Sousley,  born on February 18, 1952, in Lima, Ohio. On April 7, 1973 she married the love of her life, Warren Gregor, who died June 19, 2018. Melinda leaves behind her loving children; Kerin Gregor of Celina, Andrew (Jackie) Gregor of Celina, James Gregor of Celina, Joseph (Desislava) Gregor of Columbus, and seven beloved grandchildren - June (Gabriel), Olivia, Jackson, Bradley, Remy, Ruby, and Reid.  

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Funeral and visitation scheduled for August 28

Iris K. Mumaugh, age 80, of Ridgeway, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at her home in Ridgeway. 

She was born on December 7, 1944 in Alger, Ohio to the late Kelley and Irene (Brewer) Rowe. Iris married Donald P. Mumaugh and he preceded her in death in 1993. She was also previously married to James Crowe.  

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Celebration of life scheduled for August 31

Charles F. Wolf, age 80, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on December 7, 1944 in Wauseon, Ohio to Frederick E. and Rachael (Walter) Wolf Sr. He was preceded in death by his father, Frederick, mother, Rachael and stepfather, Randall Matthews. On August 7, 1971 Charles married Ann Wheeler and she survives in Ada. 

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Celebration of Life to be held September 13

Joel R. Klingler, 49, of Ada, Ohio, passed away on August 12, 2025, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. He was born on March 11, 1976, in Lima, Ohio, to Ronald D. Klingler and Brenda Brown Stevenson.

Joel graduated from Ada High School with the Class of 1995. Following graduation, he became a truck driver and proudly drove for several companies throughout his career. In 2008, he married Amanda Roeder, and together they shared 25 wonderful years of love and commitment.

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