Troy E. “Gene” Gibson, 87, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020, at 8:30 PM at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born on Feb. 12, 1933, in Hardin County, Ohio to Starlin and Elizabeth (Rice) Gibson who preceded him in death. On Nov. 21, 1956 he married Frances Maree (Searfoss) Gibson and she preceded him in death on Sept. 17, 2013.
Gene retired from West Ohio Gas. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Korean War. He was a life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381. Gene was an avid card player.
Betty L. Kier, 96, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 7:55 a.m. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.
She was born on April 15, 1924, in St. Marys, West Virginia, to the late Blair P. and Ruth C. (Krichbaum) Cooke. On April 12, 1958, Betty married Thomas I. Kier and he preceded her in death on Feb. 27, 2003.
Betty retired from Ohio Bell, where she worked as a telephone operator. She was a member of the Westminster United Presbyterian Church, Canton.
Steven D. Winegardner, 48, died on Sunday, April 12, 2020, at 4:48 a.m. at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
He was born on Aug. 23, 1971, in Lima, Ohio, to Russel and Joan (Moore) Winegardner. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Bellefontaine. lso surviving are his two children: Logan Winegardner of Chillicothe and Madison (Rea) Bowersock of Ada; a grandson, Lance; a brother, Jerry Kevin (Missy) Spradlin of Findlay; and a sister, Beth Winegardner of Lima.
Steven worked for Plastipak Packaging in Jackson Center. He was an avid dart player and enjoyed playing recreational softball.
Patrick J. “Pat” Clark, 92, died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 11:05 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born on March 17, 1928, in Allen County, Ohio, to the late Lawrence and Edna (Schlosser) Clark. On Oct. 1, 1988, Patrick married Penny L. Keller and she survives in Lima.
Patrick retired from Marathon Oil, where he worked for 22 years as a distributor. He also worked at Stoney Ridge Nursery for 20 years. He formerly worked at Rockwell in Kenton. He formerly belonged to the Sager Lodge of the Masons, LaFayette. Patrick was a member of the NRA. He enjoyed nature, flowers, trees and wildlife, and cutting wood and the outdoors. He was an avid OSU fan and enjoyed golfing.
Charles E. Wood, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at 12:27 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
He was born on May 8, 1927, in Ada, Ohio, to the late Albert L. and Nancy Elva (Moore) Wood. On July 1, 1950, Charles married Barbara J. Brown and she preceded him in death on Oct. 30, 2018.
Charles retired from First Federal Savings & Loan Association,Wauseon, where he worked as a branch manager and a vice president. He previously taught at Bryan High School and in Agribusiness.
Dr. Anne Lippert, 86, died on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at 2:10 a.m. at her residence in Ada, surrounded by her family.
She was born on Feb. 17, 1934 in Seattle, Washington, to the late Raymond and Eva (Doren) Lippert. On May 7, 1977, Anne married Jeffrey M. Schulman and he survives in Ada.
