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Susan T. Shadley worked for Hardin County Council on Aging

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, January 20, 2022

Susan T. Shadley, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 2:05 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on November 12, 1947, Portland, Maine to the late Merton L. and Elizabeth J. (Blake) Soule, Sr.  Susan married Gary G. Shadley on November 10, 1970; he survives in Alger.

Also surviving are her three children: Michelle (Calvin) Curry of Leon, WV, Gary (Kimberly) Shadley, II of Delaware and Stacey Conner of Hillard; five grandchildren; and three brothers: Merton Soule, Jr., Charles (Daniela Baldoni) Soule, and John (Sonya) Soule all of Maine.

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W. Thomas Crowe was a farmer

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, January 17, 2022

W. Thomas Crowe, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 16, 2022, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

He was born on February 25, 1940, in Lima, Ohio to the late William Daniel and Ruth (Thomas) Crowe.  On March 12, 1960, Tom married Sharon Sue Moore and she survives in Lima.

Tom was a farmer and a United Methodist Agricultural Missionary to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Alger.  Tom was a former member of the USV School Board.

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Duane Helms Sr. worked for Ford Motor Co.

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, January 17, 2022

Duane L. Helms, Sr., age 64, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 9:25 p.m. at the Baptist Health, Louisville, KY.

He was born on December 13, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to Victor and Patricia (Binkley) Helms, who preceded him in death.   

Duane is survived by his two children: Duane (Sarah) Helms, Jr. of Cox’s Creek, KY and Misty (Wade) Fearing of North Carolina; six grandchildren; and a sister: Kaylene Evans of Ada.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Monica Thornton; and two sisters: Theresa and Monica Helms.

Duane worked at Ford Motor Company, Lima.  He was an avid Harley-Davidson fan and loved to ride.

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Dean Rostorfer worked for Ferguson Construction

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 16, 2022

Gary G. “Dean” Rostorfer, age 69, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on October 7, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to Russell and Alice (Brewer) Rostorfer, Jr. who preceded him in death.  On July 14, 1973, Gary married Joyce M. Harpster and she survives in Harrod.

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Mary Lou Carman worked at the Cigar Factory

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, January 14, 2022

Mary Lou Carman, age 94, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 13, 1927, in Lima, Ohio to Wendall Miller and Dorothy Elizabeth Miller Pickering.  In December of 1943, Mary Lou married Carl Carman, Jr., who preceded her in death on December 11, 2010.

Mary Lou is survived by her daughter Carla Jo (Mark) Oberly of Harrod; five grandchildren: Shirley Davis, Bonnie (Gregory) Pieper, Turmak (Annette) Davis, Derrick (Courtney) Oberly and Amanda (Kellen) Dunlap; and nine great grandchildren.

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Celebration of Life for Wayne Simon

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, January 13, 2022

Ada community members are invited to join a celebration of the life of Wayne Simon, who passed away at his home in Florida on December 13, 2021. Wayne is a 1965 graduate of Ada High School. 

The Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19 at Crimson Lane, 4600 CR 1, Ada, Ohio 45810. There will be a small ceremony and refreshments afterward.

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