Wilkie Wright, age 92, died on Thursday, February 08, 2018 at 6:50 a.m. at the Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy.
He was born on December 26, 1925 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to Birl and Clora (Hall) Wright who preceded him in death. On July 22, 1951 Wilkie married Susie Hicks and she survives in Piqua.
Wilkie retired in 1981 after working for 37 years at Sheller Globe, Superior Coach Division of Lima. He later worked for the Hardin County Highway Dept retiring in 2001. Wilkie attended the Alger United Baptist Church.
A. Wayne Kaiser, age 95, died on Wednesday, February 7, 2018, at 6:20 a.m. at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
He was born on June 16, 1922 in New Hampshire, Ohio to Victor and Madonna (Campbell) Kaiser, who preceded him in death. On March 27, 1948, Wayne married Phyllis Lenhart, and she survives in Harrod.
Wayne was a lifelong farmer and musician. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during WWII.
Andreya Maria Grzegorzewski, 20, known by many Ada residents and ONU students, died Jan. 19, 2018.
She was born March 29, 1997, to Terry and Teresa (Wiseman) Grzegorzewski and they survive.
Andreya was a graduate of Bryan City Schools and Ohio Northern University. She majored in Computer Science at ONU. Andreya was an accomplished pianist and percussionist. She had performed in a 43-day national tour playing in many venues.
Surviving is a special friend, Jaired Birks of Uniopolis, and grandparents, Andrew Grzegorzewski of Swanton, Anna Mae (Carl) Bowles of Swanton, and William (Natalie) Wiseman of Defiance. A grandmother, Mary “Sue” Wiseman, is deceased.
Kevin A. Mierzejewski, 56, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, at his residence in Ada, Ohio.
He was born on May 17, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Ralph A. and Shirley A. (Ribich) Mierzejewski.
Kevin was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church, Lima where he served on the Finance Committee and was a Eucharistic Minister. He also attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada. Kevin enjoyed being a pilot. He was an active member of the Ada community where he was a member of the Ada Rotary Club. Kevin was self employed.
Karen Lynn Taylor, age 69, died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at Kindred Hospital, Lima.
She was born on April 22, 1948 in Allen County, Ohio to James D. and Maxine (Fitzpatrick) Hamilton who preceded her in death. Karen married Marvin Patrick Taylor and he is deceased.
Karen was the finance secretary for the Boy Scouts of America where she retired after working 19 years. She was a member of the Lima Missionary Baptist Church.
