Obituaries

 Patricia A. Wilkerson, 81, died on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2019, at 6:21 a.m. at Sunrise of Findlay.

She was born on Sept. 10, 1938, in Ada, Ohio, to the late Robert and Zona (Spar) Wyss. 

Patricia retired from Kohls Distribution Center, Findlay.  She was a member of the Blanchard River Church of Christ. 

She had also served as McGuffey clerk/treasurer

Sandra S. McKinley, 71, died on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019, at 4:08 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born in Alger, Ohio, on Jan. 17, 1948, to the late William W. and Mary C. (Orders) Scott, Sr. Sandi was previously married to John McKinley and he preceded her in death.

 Nicholas J. “Nick” Wright, 36, died on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019 at 10:20 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on Nov. 1,1983, in Lima, Ohio, to Randy and Kim (Smith) Wright, they survive in Harrod.  On April 29, 2017, Nick married Rachel McClure and she survives in Alger.

Nick was the manager of the Embroidery Department at Cappie Sportswear of Lima.  He also worked at Colonial Hills Golfers Club and was an avid golfer.

Also surviving are his brother, Adam Wright of Harrod; a sister, Jennifer (Darren) Meeks of Harrod; one nephew; and his father and mother-in-law, Steven and Julia McClure of Alger.

Christopher J. Webb, 58, died on Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, at 8:26 p.m. at Kindred Hospital, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on Feb. 13, 1961, to Eugene and Carolyn (Yoxsimer) Webb.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Dola.

Christopher worked as a fork lift driver for Cooper Tire in Findlay. 

He volunteered with Lima Memorial, Easter Seals, March of Dimes, F&M Picnic and with Church of Christ Disciples

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. 

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