Obituaries

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John C. Dobnicker, age 81, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Vancrest of Ada. 

He was born on January 7, 1944, in Waukegan, Illinois, to John Fred and Ethel Josephine (Rundell) Dobnicker. John was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Allan Dobnicker. 

John is survived by his sister, Dorothy Dobnicker of Ada.  

John retired from the trucking industry, where he worked in sales. 

Graveside service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, with Pastor Jack Duffy officiating.   

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Tamera S. “Tami” Ward, age 59, of Ada, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on April 21, 1966, in Kenton, Ohio, to David and Dixie (Fierabend) Hughart. Her father, David Hughart and her mother and stepfather, Dixie and John Hunt preceded her in death. Also preceding Tami in death is her brother, Jacob Hughart.     

On December 29, 1984, Tami married James Ward, and he survives in Ada.  Also surviving is her daughter, Erica (Shelby) Malloy of Lima; grandson, Shawn; sister, Dianne Bordoh of Ada; nephew, Isaiah Bordoh; and aunt, Carol Hipsher.  

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Tina M. Lawrence, age 58, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

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Rhonda Lee Ryane (Smith), age 73, of Wapakoneta, Ohio, died peacefully surrounded by her family on October 22, 2025, at Lima Memorial Hospital. Rhonda was born on December 29, 1951, in Lima, OH, to Charles and Marilyn Klingler Smith.

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LaVerne Clayton Hughes, age 92, of Kenton, died on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Kenton Nursing and Rehab under hospice care.

He was born on August 4, 1933, to the late Herbert and Vivian (Wineman) Hughes. On May 22, 1958, LaVerne married Charlotte Smith, who survives in Kenton.

LaVerne was preceded in death by his parents, his stepmother Lucille (Pratt) Hughes, his sister Shirley (Hughes) Hudson, his son Kevin C. Hughes, and his brother-in-law Cecil A. DeLong.

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Janet L. Stoodt, age 83, of Columbus, passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at The Grove at Oakleaf Village, Columbus. 

She was born on October 24, 194,1 in Lima, Ohio to the late Lloyd L. and Cora Ruth (Kidd) Stoodt. Also preceding Janet in death are three brothers: Richard Stoodt, David Stoodt, and Dennis Stoodt; and a sister, Carol “Sue” Perkins.

Janet is survived by her brother, Galen Stoodt of Lima; three nephews: David Ray (Kim) Perkins, Dale (Ann) Perkins and Darrell Perkins; and a niece, Alicia (Paul) Schultz.

Janet retired from Walmart after working for 20 years. She was a member of the Liberty Chapel United Methodist Church of LaFayette.

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