Obituaries

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Pamela K. Hall, age 53, died Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012 at 7:53 PM at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.

She was born Dec.16, 1958 in Jackson, Michigan to William and Rosa (Stacy) Minix, who preceded her in death. On May 28, 1997 she married Scott E. Hall who survives in LaFayette, Ohio.

Pamela worked at Community Market in Bluffton, Ohio for 9 years. She attended Hardin Northern High School. 

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John C. Romick, age 57, passed away on Monday December 3, 2012 at 4:11 pm at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio.

He was born on February 10, 1955 in Lima, Ohio to Merle "Mick" and Jeanette L. "Jan" (Elchert) Romick, who preceded him in death. On May 9, 1987 he married Tina M. Cole, who survives in Lima, Ohio.

John worked for Sodexo at Ohio Northern University, Ada as lead painter.

He attended Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God, Alger. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved his dog, Lilly.

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Annabelle M. Reese, age 90, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012 at 3:50 am at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

She was born on March 2, 1922 in Hardin County, Ohio to Leslie and Hazel (Weber) Smith and they preceded her in death. On Oct. 20, 1940 she married Otas W. Reese and he preceded her in death on March 2, 2006.

Annabelle was a homemaker and she previously worked as a waitress for 25 years at Marriott Foods at Ohio Northern University, Ada. She was a member of the Sugar Grove United Methodist Church of Ada and a member of the United Methodist Women of the Church.

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Darlene K. Hubbell, age 62, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012 at 5:13 am at Springfield Regional Medical Center, Springfield, Ohio.

She was born on October 10, 1950 in Lima, Ohio to Richard and Beatrice (Burkholder) Hubbell and they preceded her in death.

Surviving are a brother, Terry Hubbell; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Don Hubbell; sister, Joan Jordan.

There will be no visitation. A private family service will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Vienna Care Center Activities Fund, P.O. Box 339, South Vienna, Ohio 45369.

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Kathryn Dale, 91, died at 9:45 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012, at the Delaware Court Health Center, Delaware, Ohio.

She was born on March 6, 1921 in Magoffin County, Ky., to the late Kash Holbrook and Grace (Jackson) Haney. On Sept. 15, 1937, she married Leonard Dale, and he died on Oct. 26, 2003.

Kathryn was a homemaker and had previously worked at Artcraft Manufacturing of Lima. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Chapter 121 of Lafayette; the Harrod Garden Club; the Harrod Civic Club; the Harrod Craft Club; and the Craftette club.

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Clifford R. Webb, Sr., age 82, died Thursday, November 22, 2012, at 2:55 AM at his residence in Dola, Ohio.

He was born on March 17, 1930, in Auxier, Kentucky to Melvin and Fannie (Francis) Webb, who preceded him in death. On August 23, 1950, he married June L. Robinson, and she survives in Dola.

Clifford worked for Sheller Globe/Superior Coach Division for 30 years. He then was the head custodian at Hardin Northern Schools for 10 years. Clifford was a bluegrass musician playing the banjo and guitar. He and his wife wintered in Florida for 18 years after he retired.

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