Obituaries

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Thomas E. Dearth, age 81, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

He was born to the late Jasper and Aezelda (Robnolte) Dearth on February 21, 1942 in Ada, Ohio. Tom married Janice A. Elwood on May 8, 1965 she survives in Ada. 

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James F. Elwood, age 89, of Dunkirk, passed away on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 8:15 p.m. at Birchaven Village, Findlay. 

He was born on May 17, 1934, in Ada, Ohio to the late Wilbur and Ethel (Kimble) Elwood.  On June 10, 1956 Jim married Doris (Hiller) and she survives. 

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UPDATED December 1, 2023

Nils Riess, age 75, of Ada, Ohio, retired professor and Chair of the Communication and Theatre Arts Department of Ohio Northern University, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023.  

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Ricky DeWayne Morrison, age 63, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. 

He was born on April 29, 1960, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Harlin and Lola (Bailey) Morrison. Ricky was previously married to Sandra Mulholland.

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Eddie Albert Yochum, age 65, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at his residence. 

Eddie was born on January 24, 1958. He was raised by his father, Ronald N. Yochum, Sr. who preceded him in death and a sister, Linda Yochum who also preceded him in death. 

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Jon William Rex, age 82, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 1:59 p.m. at Kindred Hospital, Lima. 

He was born on June 6, 1941 in Lima, Ohio to the late W. Ralph and Frances L. (Blank) Rex.  On December 3, 1961, Jon married Diana C. Richardson and she survives in Harrod. 

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