Obituaries

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Ross M. Koogler, age 67, Belle Center, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on May 11, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to the late James and Margaret (Hefner) Koogler.  On May 15, 1976, Ross married Kywana J. Harless and she survives in Belle Center.

Also surviving are his children: Justin Isaac (Jessica) Koogler of Merom, IN, Chanidi Benjamin of Wapakoneta, and Tiffini (Jeremy) Flugga of Alger; five grandchildren: Melissa, Elika, Ryker, Kaci and Gunnar; and two brothers: Kenneth Koogler of Lima, and Nelson (Sharon) Koogler of Beaverdam.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Koogler.

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Barbara Ann “Peachy” Pitts, 87, of Alger, OH and formerly of Guage, KY, was peacefully enfolded in her Savior’s arms on September 4, 2022, at Vancrest of Ada. During her life, she was a faithful servant of her Lord Jesus and a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Her laugh and smile were contagious, and her prayers for her family and others were frequent and sincere.

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Dan Neeley, Sr., age 88, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on September 25, 1933, in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Oxie and Dovie (Howard) Neeley. On July 22, 1954, Dan married Marjorie Barker and she preceded him in death on May 21, 1999.

Dan is survived by two sons: Dan (Allis) Neeley, Jr. of Harrod, and Jerry Lee (Jennifer) Neeley of Huber Heights; three daughters: Sandy (Marv) Weaver of Lima, Diana (Robert Whitecotton) Smith of Montague, TX, and Delaree (Bruce) Basil of Harrod; sixteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Bernice Neeley.

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Raymond Charles Mason, age 84, of Harrod, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on April 22, 1938, in Bath Township, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Marie (Wilkins) Mason.  On April 27, 1957, Raymond married Jean I. Taber and she survives in Harrod.

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Gary Lynn Conkle, age 76, of Ada and formerly of Harrod, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. at CareCore of Lima.

He was born on June 6, 1946, in Lima, Ohio to the late Charles L. and Margaret A. (Shadley) Conkle.

Gary retired from Lima Correctional and had previously worked for Baldwin Lima Hamilton, and Clark Equipment.  He was a 1964 graduate of Harrod High School.  He was a U.S. Army veteran. 

He was preceded in death by his six siblings: Charles Conkle, Betty Ann Masters, Larry Conkle, Robert Conkle, Shirley Cira, and Linda Evans. 

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Helen M. McPheron, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 9:05 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.  

She was born on March 26, 1929, in Findlay, Ohio to the late, Daniel and Vardie (Bushong) Greiser.  Helen married James Marshall, later Kenneth Allmon and Robert G. “Bob” McPheron and they preceded her in death.

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