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Funeral arrangements for Linny Kay Fleming

Linny Kay Fleming, age 79, of Newark and formerly of LaFayette, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at SharonBrooke Assisted Living in Newark.

She was born on January 20, 1944, Lima, Ohio to the late Myron and Mary Lillian (Snyder) Plate. On November 1, 1963, Linny married Robert D. Fleming and he preceded her in death on December 12, 2016.

Claire M. Vaubel was an attorney

Claire M. Vaubel, age 82, of Ada, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at the Good Samaritan of Arlington.

She was born on September 11, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Albert and Helen (Kormendy) Morris. On August 2, 1969, Claire married George D. Vaubel, he preceded her in death on January 31, 2011.

Claire is survived by her two sons: David (Kristen) Vaubel of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Adam Vaubel of Boston, MA; and three grandchildren: Emiko, Sophia, and Alex Lee.

She was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Vaubel; and her brother, Walter Morris.  

Claire was a lawyer.  She was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church of Ada.

Shirley Ruth High owned High Ceramic Shop

Shirley Ruth High, age 87, of Lakeview, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at The Greens of Lima. (Photo)

She was born on June 6, 1935 in Ada, Ohio to the late Eugene and Mozelle (Bullock) Thompson.  On June 14, 1951 Shirley married Nick High, Jr. and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2012.

Darlene G. Tarr was an EMT for 30 years

Darlene G. Tarr, age 91, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on March 14, 1931, in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to the late Isaac and Mahala (Neeley) Fitzpatrick. On November 13, 1948 Darlene married Roger I. Tarr and he preceded her in death on June 21, 2012.

Darlene is survived by her two daughters: Marilyn Nelson of Lima and Carol (Victor) Jones of Ada; a son-in-law, Michael Dudgeon of Ada; four grandchildren: Bonnie (Bill) Edgin, Brad (Theresa) Jones, Rod (Brooke) Dudgeon and Deana (Jamie) Basinger; seven great grandchildren: Samantha (Alex) Witten, Rachel Wildman, Braden Jones, Andrew Jones, Alexis Jones, Cora Basinger and Ella Basinger; four step great grandchildren: Kyle Edgin, Zack Edgin, Laurie Bassett and Kenzie Bassett; and a sister, Marge (Howard) Runser of Bridgeman, MI.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Dudgeon; and step great grandson, Brady Bassett.

Sharon Kay Fields worked for Ohio Northern

Sharon Kay Fields, age 81, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at Blanchard Place, Kenton.

Sharon was born on October 28, 1941, in Kenton, Ohio to Carl and Freda (Kaeck) Mabrey.  Her father preceded her in death.  Her mother and step-father, Jim Glock, also preceded her in death.  She was previously married to Glenn Fields, who preceded her in death.

D. Eloise Tighe was 99

D. Eloise Tighe, age 99, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 11:50 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on November 7, 1923, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late C. Clay and Marie (Howard) Sieg. On October 14, 1944, Eloise married Frank Tighe and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2003.

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