Joanne Ruth Amsler, age 93, of Dola, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at her home.
She was born on February 13, 1932 in Ada, Ohio to Leonard Pearl and Marjorie (Cochran) Wright, Sr. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents and foster parents: Oscar and Grace Patterson. She was previously married to Clyde “Sonny” Amsler.
Karen Kaye Hindenlang, age 71, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
She was born on October 25, 1953 in Kenton, Ohio to Earl and Irene (Dotson) Geise. On February 14, 1987 Karen married Terry Hindenlang and he survives in Lima.
Also surviving are her three children: Kamara Martin of Lebanon, IN, Sarra (Michael) Hamilton of Grove City and Dean (Erik) Hindenlang of Columbus; two grandchildren: Carlin and Danielle; brother, Roger (LuAnn) Geise; and sister, Cheryl Landon.
She was preceded in death by her parents and granddaughter, Alison.
Bodhi Krue Scott, stillborn infant, was born on February 16, 2025, at St Rita’s Hospital to Michael and Alexia Scott, both of Ada.
Also surviving are his siblings: Killian, Temperance, and Mila; his grandparents: Brett Scott of Ada, Susan Miller of Swanton, Nikki (Steve) Collingsworth of Alger, and Johnny Jenkins of Ada; his great grandparents: Gail Scott of Ada, Berneice Collingsworth of Alger, Johnny (Juanita) Jenkins of Alger; his uncles and aunts: Matthew Scott of Lima, Meridith Miller of Columbus, Steven (Colleen) Jenkins of Lima, Tabitha Jenkins of Ada, and Stephen (Don) Collingsworth of North Adams, MA; 2 cousins, Emberlynn and Emmitt Jenkins.
Toni Lynn Brite, age 68, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
Toni was born on October 28, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the late Albert “Bud” and Mae Ann (Evans) Garver. On June 12, 1976 Toni married Terry R. Brite and he preceded her in death on October 16, 2022.
Hamilton C. Combs, Jr., age 93, of Ada, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Hamilton was beloved by all who knew him and while his family will miss him, they take comfort in imagining the welcome he received in heaven. The youngest of nine siblings, Hamilton was born to the late Hamilton C. and Stella (Carty) Combs, Sr. in Salyersville, Kentucky on June 12, 1931. He always spoke fondly of his childhood in McGuffey, Ohio. He was a graduate of McGuffey High School.
Hazel L. Rodabaugh, age 93, of Bluffton, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Maple Crest, Bluffton.
She was born on March 13, 1931 in rural Ada, Ohio to the late Wilber and Ethel (Kimble) Elwood. On October 12, 1995 Hazel married Dr. E. Roy Rodabaugh and he preceded her in death on May 26, 2006.
Hazel retired from Mold-Tech Division of Standex where she worked as an accountant. She was a 1949 graduate of Dola High School. Hazel was a member of the Bluffton Presbyterian Church. She was a member and past president of the American Business Women’s Association.
