Obituaries

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Charles E. “Chuck” Wilson, age 78, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Findlay Hospice Care Center. 

He was born on September 28, 1947, in Lima, Ohio, to the late James A. and Margaret M. (Krebs) Wilson.  On June 26, 1971, Charles married Bonnie Campbell, and she survives in Dunkirk.  

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David Lee Wagner, 71, passed away November 16, 2025 at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. David was born May 24, 1954 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Carl and Mary Ruth (Gudakunst) Wagner. On October 1, 1988, he married Susan Faze Wagner who preceded him in death on June 4, 2021. 

David graduated from Ada High School. He retired from Findlay Truck Line where he was a diesel mechanic and was also a life-long farmer. David was a member of the Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton where he was an active member serving as a deacon and sound system operator.

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Paul E. Caudill, age 79, of Lima, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on September 15, 1946, in Lima to the late Tomie and Ruth (Gibson) Caudill.                 

Paul is survived by his significant other, Wanda Arnett of Lima; two daughters: Laura (Brian) Hoff of Olivehill, TN and Lisa Gossman of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren: Brandon (Ashley) Howard, Ashley (Bryan) Belamy, Jerica Ginter, Justin (Kayla) Gossman, Joey (Olivia) Gossman and Sebastian Caudill; several great grandchildren; and three siblings: Earl (Deborah) Caudill, Murleen Thomas and Maxine Edgerton. 

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John C. Dobnicker, age 81, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Vancrest of Ada. 

He was born on January 7, 1944, in Waukegan, Illinois, to John Fred and Ethel Josephine (Rundell) Dobnicker. John was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Allan Dobnicker. 

John is survived by his sister, Dorothy Dobnicker of Ada.  

John retired from the trucking industry, where he worked in sales. 

Graveside service will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada, with Pastor Jack Duffy officiating.   

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Tamera S. “Tami” Ward, age 59, of Ada, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on April 21, 1966, in Kenton, Ohio, to David and Dixie (Fierabend) Hughart. Her father, David Hughart and her mother and stepfather, Dixie and John Hunt preceded her in death. Also preceding Tami in death is her brother, Jacob Hughart.     

On December 29, 1984, Tami married James Ward, and he survives in Ada.  Also surviving is her daughter, Erica (Shelby) Malloy of Lima; grandson, Shawn; sister, Dianne Bordoh of Ada; nephew, Isaiah Bordoh; and aunt, Carol Hipsher.  

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Tina M. Lawrence, age 58, of Dunkirk, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

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