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Obituary for Kirby Marinette-Lyndlee Hamlin

Posted by Staff on Thursday, December 5, 2024

Kirby Marinette-Lyndlee Hamlin, 7 months, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2024.

Kirby was born on April 24, 2024 in Lima, Ohio to her parents Michael and Oksana (Shaw) Hamlin.

She is survived by her parents; three brothers: Dylan, Dante and Meyrick; paternal grandmother, Brenda Hamlin; maternal grandparents: Lynda and Edward Pitt; great grandparents: Rosie Mortensen, Jess Lightner, and Carolyn and Bill Shaw; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. 

Kirby was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Rick Hamlin; and maternal grandfather, Blake Shaw. 

Private family services will be held. 

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Melvin Dale Dawson served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Melvin Dale Dawson, age 94, of Bluffton, passed away at Willow Ridge, Freda House, Bluffton on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on September 16, 1930 in Allen County, Ohio to the late J. Fred and Georgia L. (Cowan) Dawson. Melvin married Dorothy Anspach and she preceded him in death on March 26, 1994. He later married Marjorie A. Winegardner on September 1, 1995 and she survives in Bluffton.      

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Maxine R. Combs worked for the Ada Police Department

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Maxine R. Combs, age 92, of Ada, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, surrounded by her family. 

On January 13, 1932 in Alger, Ohio Maxine was born to the late George and Pearl (Brown) Hicks. Maxine married Hamilton C. Combs, Jr. on June 12, 1953, and he survives in Ada. 

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Carl Puckett worked for Ford Motor Company

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 1, 2024

Carl Puckett, age 95, of Ada, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.  

He was born on July 16, 1929 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Tom E. and Stella J. (Wright) Puckett. On September 11, 1948 Carl married Melba Ousley and she passed away on April 28, 2020. 

Carl retired from Ford Motor Company of Lima. He attended the Lonesome Valley United Baptist Church. 

Surviving are his two daughters: Barbara (Ronald) Murray of St. Marys and Brenda (Robert) Zimmerman of Ada; eight grandchildren, several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Betty L. Bolen of Kenton. 

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Daniel “Dan” Altstaetter was a Vietnam War veteran

Posted by Staff on Sunday, December 1, 2024

Daniel “Dan” Altstaetter, 77, passed away on November 28, 2024 at the Dayton VA Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1947 in Allen County to Harold and Louise (Lamb) Altstaetter who preceded him in death. On August 15, 1993 he married Lucinda Barron who survives in Ada.

Dan was a Vietnam War veteran serving with the 101st Airborne Division and with the 265th Radio Research Company. He was proud to be a Screamin Eagle! Dan was the owner of Design Associates in Ada, Ohio and was also the manager of H & L Trust Company. He was the past vice-president of Sons of the American Revolution, Findlay Ohio. Dan enjoyed golf, scuba diving, woodworking and playing the trumpet.  He was also a farmer and a member of the Lima Area Concert Band.

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Paul David Patton was a Special Olympics competitor

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Paul David Patton, age 57, of Kenton, was born on October 26, 1967, Paul R. and Judith Patton.  He passed away on November 26, 2024 at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.  

David is survived by his two siblings: Lisa (Alan) Long of Kenton, and Gregory Patton of Elida. He is the beloved uncle to Kyle, Ashley, Emily and Shane. He is preceded in death by his father and his long-term girlfriend, Phoebe Holloway. David was a great son, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He was an innocent, gentle soul who faced all adversity with a grace that most men cannot aspire. David never knew a stranger and he could start a conversation with a, “Hey, can I ask you a question?”.    

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