Dr. Francis S. “Frank” Williams, age 91, died on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at 3:00 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada, OH.
He was born on February 10, 1927 in Norway, Michigan to W.H. Errol and Florence (Grubb) Williams who preceded him in death. On August 25, 1951 Frank married Wilhelmina “Miney” Beck and she died on February 11, 2013.
Elwanda J. Casper, age 97, died on Monday, December 17, 2018 at 12:08 p.m. at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
She was born on October 26, 1921 in Ada, Ohio to the late Lloyd and Bessie (Mull) Candler. On October 27, 1940 Elwanda married Alva E. Casper and he preceded her in death on September 11, 1996.
Elwanda retired from the Ada Schools where she had worked as a cook. She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church of Ada. She was a former member of the Sugar Grovettes and a member of the TOPPS of Bluffton.
Barry Allen Archer, age 79, died on Sunday, December 16, 2018 at 12:37 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on August 31, 1939 in Auglaize Township, Ohio to Raymond Forest “Buss” and Anna Elizabeth (Binkley) Archer who preceded him in death. On September 16, 1962 Barry married Suzanne McPheron and she survives in Harrod.
Frederick L. “Fred” Lindabury, Jr., age 73, died on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 3:28 a.m. at Promedica Toledo Hospital.
He was born on October 3, 1945 in Lebanon, New Jersey to the late Frederick L. and June L. (Kelly) Lindabury Sr. On May 14, 1983 Fred married Sarah L. Hanson and Dr. Sarah survives in Ada.
Fred was the Outside Salesman for Stoops Freightliner, where he was known as the “Parts King”. He was very dedicated to the Cokesbury United Methodist Church in Cokesbury, New Jersey.
Fred is also survived by his daughter, Kate (Ford) Mennel of Findlay; and an aunt, Betty Kearney of New Jersey.
William Irvin Decker Sr., age 74, died on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at 10:38 p.m. at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.
He was born on December 27, 1943 in Alger, Ohio to the late Andrew and Elsie (Donnal) Decker. On December 31, 2001William married Sula Mullins and she survives in Alger.
William was a truck driver for most of his life. He loved his dog, Rascal.
Margaret A. “Marge” Sprehe, age 79, died on Monday, December 03, 2018 at 12:50 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.
She was born on November 24, 1939 in Blackpool Lancastshire England to the late Greg and Hilda (Green) Gregson. On June 8, 1957 Marge married Wayne W. Sprehe and he preceded her in death on October 6, 2003.
Marge previously owned the Homestead Restaurant, Dunkirk and house mother for the Phi Kappa Theta and the Alpha Sig Houses on the Campus of Ohio Northern University, Ada. She also worked as a home health aide. She was a member of the Community Bible Church, Williamstown.
