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Funeral service Tuesday for Loyd Agin

Loyd W. Agin, age 83, died on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at 6:40 pm at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

He was born on August 11, 1930 in Ada, Ohio to Elmer Loyd and Mary Susan (Wherry) Agin and they preceded him in death. On August 4, 1961 he married Mary Beatrice "Bea" Griffith and she survives in Ada.

Loyd previously worked for Buckeye Pipeline. He worked at McCurdy Steel Product where he designed and built grain elevators. He retired from Ford Motor Company Lima Engine Plant where he worked as a welder in skilled trades.

He was a member of the UAW Local #1219. Ada First Presbyterian Church was his church home. 

Rolland "Oars" Anspach was born in Ada

Rolland C. "Oars" Anspach, age 73, died on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 6:43 p.m. at the Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina.

He was born on March 11, 1940 in Ada, Ohio to Charles N. and Goldie M. (Kissling) Anspach and they preceded him in death.

Rolland retired after working as an autobody repairman. He attended Beaver Chapel Congregational Christian Church, Celina. He was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean War.

Emogene Fletcher was a former member of Ada Eastern Star

Emogene Fletcher, age 83, died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at 12:57 a.m. at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.

She was born on October 8, 1929 in Prestonsburg, KY to Birl and Clora (Hall) Wright and they preceded her in death. On March 21, 1951 she married Paul E. Fletcher who preceded her in death on May 14, 2001.

Emogene was a member of the LaFayette Missionary Baptist Church and a former member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter #6 of Ada.

Joanne Engelhardt was a teacher at USV for 23 years

H. Joanne Engelhardt, age 86, died Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton.

She was born on July 18, 1927 in Alger, Ohio to Fred Lewis and Lottie (McCluer) Ankerman, Sr. and they preceded her in death. On June 4, 1949 she married Karl B. Engelhardt and he died on December 13, 1977.

Dorthey Jean Fry, 1940-2013

Dorthey Jean (Lamb) Fry, age 73, died on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 3:30 a.m. at her residence in Alger, Ohio.

She was born on June 6, 1940 at her family home in McGuffey to William T. and Ella Marie (Sheldon) Lamb and they preceded her in death. On June 6, 1959 she married Rev. Ronald L. Fry and he survives in Alger.

Dorthey was a member of the Victory Chapel of Praise, Harrod.

The family would like to thank the Alger USV Squad, Lima Memorial Hospital Nurses and especially the Universal Home Health Hospice of Kenton.

Joseph Phillip Stephens, 1970-2013

Joseph Phillip Stephens, II, age 42, died on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 11:24 a.m. at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine.

He was born on September 1, 1970 in Kenton, Ohio to Joseph P. and Linda M. (Harpster) Stephens who survive in Belle Center.

Joseph worked as a journeyman sprinkler fitter. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge #3615 of Indian Lake.

Also surviving is a fiancé, Jackie Haynes of Lakeview; two brothers: John (Patsy) Stephens of Belle Center and Jeff Stephens of Mt. Victory; a sister, Jaime Stevens of Belle Center; several nieces and nephews; paternal grandmother, Pat Stephens of Kenton; maternal grandparents: Bob and Ora Joyce of Ada.

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