Dr. Francis (Frank) A. Gangemi died peacefully March 18 at The Heritage in Findlay with his wife and daughter Maria by his side. Frank was born February 20, 1929 in Syracuse, NY, the sixth of nine children born to Antonino and Santa (Calabro) Gangemi. Frank is survived by wife Charleen (Krofft) and daughters Sandra (born to ex-wife Lee Howe), Emily (Scott Feiner) and Maria (Sean Luo); grandsons Hugh, Conrad and Lucian Campbell, Henry Luo and step-grandson Ry Feiner; granddaughters Destiny Hemry and Brittany (Ryan) Gardner. Frank was preceded in death by beloved son Joseph and all of his siblings Chris, Larry, Joe, Tony, Virginia, Mickey, Angie and Josie.
Lucie Anna Shepherd, age 99, died on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at 1:29 p.m. at Lima Convalescent Home.
She was born on April 4, 1918 in Pyramid, Kentucky to the late Peter and Emiline (Hicks) Moore. On February 14, 1934 Lucie married George Shepherd and he died on March 20, 1979.
Lucie was a homemaker. She was a member of the Pentecostal Tabernacle Church, Alger.
Phoebe G. Holloway, age 82, died on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.
She was born on February 25, 1936 in Lima, Ohio to the late Hugh and Ruby (Shaw) Holloway.
Phoebe retired from HARCO Sheltered Workshop in Kenton. She was a member of the Ada Church of Christ Disciples and previously attended the First United Methodist Church of Ada.
She is survived by her guardians, Eric and Kim Archer of Ada; several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; and special friend, David Patton.
E. Douglas Reed, age 65, was called home on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 8:08 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
Doug was born on November 3, 1952 in to the late Elvin D. and Betty (Rhodent) Reed. On January 7, 1978 Doug married Patricia A. Lusk, they were married for 40 years and she survives in Waynesfield. He was previously married to Lorraine Jenkins.
Doug was a chemical operator for BP of Lima. He was a member of the Waynesfield Baptist Church. Doug was a jack of all trades and master of none, but often times better than a master of one. He was known as “Poppy” to anyone who needed one.
Willis E. “Gene” Fry, 76, died on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 8:23 a.m. at Memorial Gables in Marysville.
He was born on Sept. 19, 1941, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert L. and Jane E. (Newland) Fry. On Sept. 19, 1960, Gene married Charolette A. Austin and she survives in McGuffey.
Gene retired from General Dynamics where he worked as a welder. He was a member of the McGuffey Freewill Baptist Church. Gene was the former mayor of McGuffey and formerly served as a fireman and police officer for McGuffey. He dedicated his life to his family and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was loved by all who knew him.
Michael W. Purdy, age 69, died on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 5:19 a.m. at his residence in Dunkirk, Ohio.
He was born on October 16, 1948 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late William Franklin and Helen Louise (Woodruff) Purdy. On November 8, 1969 Michael married Brenda L. Mankey and she survives in Dunkirk.
Michael was the Director of Worldwide Operations for Rockwell Arvin/Meritor, Kenton. He was a member of the Lima First Assembly of God Church. He served for six years in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was a member of the Lima Eagles Post #370 and a member of the former Masonic Lodge F&AM of Dunkirk.
