Obituaries

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Barbara Ruth Bushong, age 80, of Lima, formerly of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on December 23, 1941, in Harrod, Ohio, to the late Oren E. and Mildred (Long) Engle. On July 28, 1961, Barbara married Walter Junior Bushong, who died on October 21, 2005. 

Barbara is survived by her two children: Bill (Laura) Bushong of McGuffey, and Merle “Lou” (Donald) DeWitt of McGuffey; six grandchildren, and twelve great grandchildren; and a sister, Anita (Jerry) Marshall of Harrod.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Phillip Engle.

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Thomas W. “Tom” Truman, age 81, of Lima, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 7:07 p.m.

He was born on November 26, 1941, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Russell and Virginia (Miller) Truman.  On September 21, 1959, Thomas married Delores Wright and she preceded him in death on November 2, 2021.

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Rebecca A. Frederick, age 74, of Columbus, passed away on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, at The Laurels of West Columbus.

She was born on January 25, 1948, in Ohio to the late Robert and Mary (Spar) Frederick. 

Rebecca is survived by her two brothers: Randy Frederick of Dayton and Douglas (Susan) Frederick of Forest.

Rebecca was a member of the Dola Presbyterian Church.  She was a graduate of Hardin Northern High School and Bliss College, Columbus.

Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Hanson-Neely-Allison Funeral & Cremation Services, Ada with Pastor Gregg King officiating.  Burial will be in Dola Cemetery, Dola. 

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Pauline Shadley, age 97, of Ada, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022, at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on March 8, 1925, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late James Delmar and Lucille Elizabeth (Neubert) Shadley. 

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Jimmie Ray Bolen, age 89, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by family.

He was born on February 22, 1933, in Garrett, Kentucky to the late Kelly and Eliza (Coburn) Bolen. On December 15, 1954, Jimmie married Marguerite Conley, she preceded him in death on February 7, 2022.      

Also surviving are his two daughters: Teresa Bolen of Alger and Vickie (Manuel) Gallegos of Ridgeway; three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.      

He was preceded in death by his son, Rickie Ray Bolen, and several brothers and sisters.

Jimmie retired from Ford Motor Company, Lima.

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Millie Ann Joseph, age 48, of Kenton, passed away on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at her residence.

She was born on July 15, 1974, to Corbet “Bill” Joseph and Pauline (Howard) Joseph.  Her father Bill preceded her in death, and her mother and stepfather, Pauline and Jim Seitz survive in Kenton.   

Millie is also survived by her two daughters: Stacie (Douglas Bolling) Brown, and Haley Brown both of Kenton; six grandchildren; a brother, Bobby Joseph of Kenton; and a sister, Susie Joseph Kindle of Alger.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Garry Lightner.

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