Obituaries

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Jon F. Urich, age 77, died on Saturday, December 30, 2017 at 12:36 a.m. at Bridge Hopice Care Center, Findlay. 

          He was born on October 10, 1940 in Hardin County, Ohio to Bertram and Ivaleen (Epley) Urich who preceded him in death. 

          Jon grew up in Ada where for years his friendly mannerisms and enthusiasm for sports made him a loved and familiar sight around town.  He was proud of his lifetime pass to ONU athletic events.  He valued his friendships with ONU and Ada High School athletes, coaching staff, and with members of the County Line Church of the Brethren.

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Larry E. Hollon, age 65, died on Friday, December 29, 2017 at 9:19 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

          He was born on February 17, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Noah G. and Anna Belle (Hall) Hollon.  On April 12, 1975 Larry married Coleen K. Stone and she survives in Alger. 

          Larry retired from truck driving.  He was a member of the Cornerstone Church Lima Campus.  Larry loved his family.  His grandchildren and great grandchildren were his world.

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Chad E. Mundy, age 37, died on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at 6:43 p.m. at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

          He was born on March 23, 1980 in Findlay, Ohio to Rick Mundy and Jean Curtis.  His father Rick Mundy and wife Linda survive in Alger.  His mother Jean survives in Kenton.  

          Chad is also survived by his son, Caino Mundy  of Alger and his mother, Jade Jones; his daughter, Ava Mundy of North Baltimore and her mother, Cheryl Kellar; a granddaughter, MaHailee Mundy; and two brothers: Kevin Mundy of Kenton and Jamie (Yvette) Mundy of Findlay.

          It was his wish to be cremated.  Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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Jeffrey A. Lenhart, age 66, died on Sunday, December 24, 2017 at 8:10 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems.

          He was born on June 26, 1951 in Kenton, Ohio to the late James and Dorothy (Webb) Lenhart. 

          He was a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office.  He was a member of the Alger First United Methodist Church.  Jeffrey was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served from May 21, 1970 to May 20, 1974.   He was a member of the Latham Lodge #154 F&AM of Kenton.   He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Browns and Indians.  He loved his dog Elmer Fudge.  

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Robert E. Gilbert, age 56, died on Saturday, December 23, 2017 at 7:32 p.m. at his residence. 

          He was born on February 14, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to Robert E. and Marjorie A. (Deubler) Gilbert.  Both are deceased.  Robert married Jane M. Ericson on March 15, 2013 and she survives in Kenton, Ohio.  He was formerly married to Kathy (Friedrich) Rison of Van Wert, Ohio.

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Laurell Elizabeth Hall-Frazier, 84, of Carey, died Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at 7:48 a.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

She was born July 30, 1933, in Carey, Ohio, to the late Anna Margaret (Pipes) and Joseph Ferdinand Dible, Sr.

On Jan. 22, 1952, she married James Irwin Hall. They divorced. They had six children, Thomas Daniel (Janet Collins) Hall, Kristine Kay (Gary) Jones, James Irwin (Valerie Rex) Hall, Jr., Jeffrey Alan (Debbie Southward) Hall, John Karl (Autum Rukes) Hall and Mary Elizabeth (Friend Bob Baker) Hall.

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