Harold James Blevins, 83, died on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at 5:29 a.m. at his residence in Ada.
He was born on Feb. 21, 1933 in Offut, Ky., to James N. and Julia (Boyd) Blevins who preceded him in death. On Feb. 8, 1954, Harold married Clara Castle and she preceded him in death on Nov. 21, 2006.
Harold retired in 1991 from Airfoil Textron formerly Ex-Cello of Lima. He loved to be outdoors gardening, hunting and fishing.
Sandra L. Herrington, 62, died on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 at 11:50 p.m. at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo.
She was born on Oct. 7, 1954, in Jacksonville, North Carolina to Clifford Ernest and Barbara Jean (Brite) Herrington, who preceded her in death.
Sandra previously worked as a Nuclear Medicine Technician and a hairdresser. She was a graduate of Ada High School in 1973 and from the University of Findlay.
Gerald E. "Ponch" Dearth, age 78, died on Wednesday, December 07, 2016 at 11:00 AM at Van Crest of Ada.
He was born on November 5, 1938 in Ada, Ohio to Edwin Keith and Mary (Reed) Dearth who preceded him in death. On December 28, 1957 Gerald married Dorleen P. Hattery and she preceded him in death on June 11, 1995.
Gerald "Ponch" retired after 30 years from Ford Motor Company of Lima in 1987. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a life member of the Ada VFW Post#9381, where he also served as a former member and president of the Dad's Club. Gerald "Ponch" served as a member of the VFW Post Honor Guard. He was a lifetime member of the AmVets of Lakeview.
Albert V. Joseph, 75, died on Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at 12:04 p.m. at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.
He was born on Jan. 7, 1941, in Kentucky to Homer and Kati (Mullins) Joseph who preceded him in death. Albert was married to Marsha Hunsicker from 1969-1989 and they were divorced. She survives in Kenton, Ohio.
Albert previously worked for Superior Coach, Sheller Globe Division as a painter for 20 years.
Ruth J. Rader-Schumacher, 93, died Nov. 29, 2016, at 6:40 a.m. at Heritage Manor, Findlay. Ruth was born Feb. 7, 1923 in Mt. Blanchard to the late Wilson and Mary (Kempf) Bergman. On Dec. 3, 1939, she married Walter Rader who preceded her in death on Sept. 17, 1985. She later married Clyde Schumacher on Jan. 16, 1988 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 5, 2009.
Ruth was a homemaker and had been a baker at Bluffton College. She was a member of Bethel Church of Christ.
Maurice C. "Monnie" Gossard, 57, of Harrod, died at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov, 12, 2016 at St. Rita's Inpatient Hospice Unit.
He was born on June 20, 1959, in Lima to the late Lyman Gossard and Elizabeth "Beth" (Higgins) Gossard, who survives in Lima. On May 8, 1982, he married Lisa Sandy, who survives in Harrod.
Maurice was a truck driver for Nash Finch for 28 years and retired in 2016. He was a member of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren.
