Obituaries

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Carolyn Sue Coe, age 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at 1:18 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, surrounded by her family.

She was born on March 2, 1944, in Lima to James and Anna (Shrider) Ramsdell. Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Lima.

Carolyn was a secretary for Lima Memorial Health System. Carolyn was a lifelong traveler, artist, friend, daughter, mother and grandmother. She loved the California desert and lived in Palm Springs for many years before returning to the Lima area when her health declined several years ago.

While in California, Carolyn was President Reagan’s EKG tech in the 1980s.

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Nancy J. Fernandez, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 6:45 p.m. at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Feb. 27, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Charles and Eva (Halter) Seibert. On July 20, 2020, Nancy married Joel Moguel Fernandez and he survives in Harrod.

Nancy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She attended St. Gerard Catholic Church, Lima.

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Donald A. Varner, 67, died on Friday, July 17, 2020, at 7:20 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.   

He was born on May 5, 1953, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Leigh and Leabelle (Baier) Varner. Donald married Kay L. Dysert and she preceded him in death on June 3, 2016.

Donald worked as a millwright for Industrial Movers of Kenton.  He was a member of the Alger Assembly of God Church.

Held a deep interest in the community and its history

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Ada civic leader Jon W. Umphress, 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 1:34 a.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center.

He was born on Dec. 13, 1949, in Lima to the late Wilbur and Virginia (Foss) Umphress. On June 20, 1971, Jon married Susan J. Epley and she survives in Ada.

Throughout his life, Jon worked at the Kenton Times, WKTN Radio Station, the Ada Police Department, and WTGN Christian Radio Station.  He was a frequent contributor to Ada Icon.

He was actively involved with the Ada Kiwanis Club, the Historical Society of Ada, and ham radio.  He was a member of the McGuffey Church of Christ. 

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Barbara Nicole “Nikki” Paynter-Lamb, 30, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on May 31, 1990, in Maryland. On May 22, 2020, Nikki married Ryan Lamb of Lima.

Nikki is also survived by her parents: Rick and Denise (Bontz) D’Arca; three sons: Daniel “Kyran” Metzger, Joshua Lynch, Jr., and Tyler Shelton; two daughters: Kaitlyn and Kourtney Metzger; a step-daughter: Haley Lamb; and a brother: Paul D’Arca.

She was preceded in death by a brother: Anthony D’Arca.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.

 

 

No memorial service planned

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Aaron E. R. Evans, 34, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 7:22 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems, due to an auto accident. 

He was born on Nov. 8, 1985, in Kenton, Ohio, to Ronald Lee Evans and Dori (Kiess) Spencer.  His father Ronald survives in Ada and his mother Dori survives in Dunkirk.  Aaron was engaged to his fiancé, BJ Boutwell of Ada.

Aaron worked as a cook at Acheson’s Resort in Lakeview.  He enjoyed fishing, bowling, traveling and spending time with his family and friends.

Also surviving are his two sisters: Jennifer Evans of Ada and Karson Evans of Forest; five nieces and one nephew.

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