Obituaries

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Janis A. Hays Carse, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Trustwell Living – Blanchard Place, Kenton. 

She was born on December 6, 1950 to the late Ralph and Beulah (Spar) Hays. Janis was previously married to Charles M. Carse, he preceded her in death on December 26, 2009. Also preceding Janis in death is her son, Cpl. Nathan Carse who died on February 8, 2011; and her brother, Bruce Hays. 

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Ricky D. Dunson, age 71, of Kenton, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on June 17, 1954 to the late Paul and Joan (Howard) Dunson.  Rick was previously married to Jackie (Tom) Bartels. 

Surviving are his two children: Derek Dunson of Kenton and Angela (Jon) DeRolph of Glenford; and two grandsons: Wyatt and Waylon. 

Rick was preceded in death by his half-brother, John Paul Dunson. 

Rick retired from the U.S. Postal Service, where he was a rural mail carrier. He also farmed and raised livestock. He was a member of the Heritage Christian Union Church, Forest. Rick was an avid fisherman and hunter.   

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Peggy S. Gibson, age 58, of Ada, went home holding God’s hand on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at home with her family by her side. 

She was born on April 9, 1967 in Lima, Ohio to William D. and Eileen M. (Legg) Kindle.  Her father preceded her in death and her mother survives in Dunkirk. On September 27, 1987 Peggy married Robert R. Gibson and he survives in Ada. 

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Melville L. “Roy” Craig, age 93, of Dola, passed away on Monday, September 8, 2025 at  Vancrest of Ada.

He was born on September 18, 1931 in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Melville F. and Cleola (Smith) Craig.

On October 11, 1952 Roy married Chrystal J. Seigneur and she preceded him in death May 7, 2011.  

Roy is survived by his three sons: Terrence (Jane) Craig of Ada, Timothy (Pam) Craig of Ada and Carlton (Patty) Craig of Las Vegas, Nevada; seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Steve Craig. 

Roy was a roofer with 5-C Roofing of Ada.  He attended Grace Gospel Church, Ada. 

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Jean Anne Dearth, age 80, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on July 23, 1945 in Kenton, Ohio to Harold F. “Hal” and Irma Jean (Crowe) Van Atta, who preceded her in death.  On December 20, 1975 Jean Anne married Gerald A. “Jerry” Dearth and he preceded her in death on December 4, 2020. 

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Susan K. Sturgess-Meyers, age 60, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025 at her home. 

She was born on May 9, 1965 in Lima, Ohio to Glenn and Sharon (Wahlie) Deringer.  Her father, Glenn survives in Bluffton and her mother, Sharon preceded her in death. On March 15, 2006 Susan married Brad Sturgess-Meyers and he survives in Ada. 

Also surviving is her son, Josh Sturgess-Meyers of Ada; brother, Robert (Carol) Deringer; and sister, Debbie (Jeff) Johnson. 

Susan worked for Whirlpool Corporation, Findlay as a safety coordinator.  

It was her wish to be cremated. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. 

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