Obituaries

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Joseph K. Lamb, age 92, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.

He was born on March 12, 1930, in Foraker, Ohio to the late James J. and Estella (Geider) Lamb. On May 22, 1948, Joseph married Mary B. Hill, she preceded him in death on October 7, 2009.

Joseph retired from Commercial Lovelace Motor Freight in Lima after working for 38 years. He also built twenty homes in and around Ada. He was a member of the St. Mark Lutheran Church of Ada. Joseph also was a member of the Colonial Hills Golfers Club, the Kenton Elks Lodge #157, and the Eagles Lodge #767 of St. Marys.

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David J. Trusty, age 77, of Alger, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 19, 1944, in Lackey, Kentucky to the late Alvin and Goldia (Conley) Trusty. On April 7, 1964, David married Mary Standifer and she survives in Alger.

Also surviving are their three sons: Alvin (Anjie) Trusty of Findlay, David “Bo” (Tonya) Trusty of Sycamore, and Troy (Heather) Trusty of Waynesville, MO; ten grandchildren and nine great grandchildren; and a sister, Lola (Sterling) Gibson of Georgetown, KY.

He was preceded in death by two sisters: Karen Biederman, and Judy Sorrell.

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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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