Leonard L. Earl, 81, of Nokomis, FL, and formerly from Ada, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, Aug 1, 2023. He was born Dec 20, 1941 in Elida, Ohio to Byron and Clarabell (Wood) Earl.
Leonard graduated from Ada High School and Ohio Northern University. He taught school in Botkins before becoming owner of Earl’s Plumbing and Heating in Ada. He married Barbara Sue Montgomery on March 6, 1965, and she preceded him in death.
Stewart Alan Graham was born February 10, 1939, in Nashville, Michigan and died on July 20, 2023, with his loving wife by his side. Stewart was president of Nashville W. K. Kellogg High School Class of 1957 and organized annual class reunions for his cherished classmates. After high school, he served in the Air National Guard of Michigan and the Reserve of the United States Air Force, where he first began to learn his lifelong trade as a printing professional.
Alma S. McPheron, age 80, of Elida, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 23, 1942 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Karew and Goldie (Howard) Manns, Sr. Alma is survived by her husband, David L. McPheron who she married on April 27, 1991. She was previously married to Thomas Denman and Harold Winkles.
Marian G. Kissling, 93, passed away July 12, 2023 at Lima Memorial Health System. Marian was born November 21, 1929 in Dola to the late Andrew and Bernice (Harris) Dirmeyer. On February 12, 1950 she married Charles Kissling who preceded her in death on December 20, 2015.
Marian graduated from Dola High School. She retired from Bath Schools where she worked in the food service. Marian was a member of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Lima where she was the church organist for many years. She had been a 4-H Advisor for many years.
