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Larry Merritt worked for the U.S. Post Office

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 21, 2024

Larry Merritt, age 77, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by his family. 

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Jack D. Smittle owned Smittle’s Pharmacy

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 18, 2024

Jack D. Smittle, 93, formerly of Ada and Westerville, Ohio, died October 14, 2024, at Provision Living at Findlay, from the progression of prolymphocytic leukemia.

Jack was born July 13, 1931, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to Mary D. (Podwell) and George D. Smittle. On August 27, 1955, he married Thelma Maxine (Wells) Smittle and she predeceased him on Oct. 2, 2024. 

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Daniel Edward Gullett worked for Honda Transmission

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 18, 2024

Daniel Edward Gullett, age 54, of Roundhead, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on September 5, 1970 in Lima, Ohio to Larry and JoAnn (Garver) Gullett. His father, Larry preceded him in death and his mother, JoAnn survives in Roundhead. On April 15, 1995 Dan married Trisha Shaffer and she survives in Roundhead. 

Also surviving are his two sons: Kaleb Gullett of Roundhead and Jacob (Desiree) Gullett of Lima; six grandchildren (his little blessings): Kivlee, Riverlee, Bear, Hudson, Grayli, and Wilder; and a sister, Debi (Don) Arthur of Roanoke, VA. 

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John Richard Baughman worked for Spallinger Combine Parts

Posted by Staff on Thursday, October 17, 2024

John Richard Baughman, age 71, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

John was born on May 3, 1953 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Earl F. and Gertrude M. (Knierman) Baughman. On August 24, 1974 John married Susan Elwood and she survives in Ada.  

Also surviving is his son, Shane Baughman; two brothers: Robert (Rita) Baughman, and Ray (Becky) Baughman; four sisters: Wanda Baughman, Mary Garrigan, Nancy (Hal) Hardesty, and Jean (Robert) Miller. 

He was preceded in death by two brothers: William Baughman and Paul Baughman; and a sister, Carol Holt. 

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Obituary for Eurella Georgianna Scott

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Eurella Georgianna Scott, age 98, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  

She was born in Harrod, Ohio on November 9, 1925, to the late Daniel and Idora (Christopher) Rex. On February 14, 1946, Eurella married Melvin L. “Sam” Scott and he preceded in death on May 8, 2005. 

Eurella is survived by her three children: Paula K. Gieseler of Alger, Stephen P. (Judith) Scott of Alger and Pamela J. (Gary) Vest of Powell; nine grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren, one great-great grandchild, and five step grandchildren.

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Obituary for Mary Elisabeth Hopson

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 8, 2024

Mary Elisabeth Hopson, age 53, of Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. 

She was born on December 26, 1970 in Lima, Ohio to the Kenneth and Phyllis (Vanscoy) Hopson, Sr.  

Mary is survived by her four children: Cassandra (Eric) Lightner of Kenton, Sheign (Ariana) Hopson of Kenton, Kamryn Hopson of Kenton and Sahbastion Hopson of Dunkirk; four grandchildren: Kendra, George, Brody and Tyler; a brother, Kenneth (Amber) Hopson of Dola; and two sisters: Leasa Hopson of Lima and Jennifer (Chuck Pauley) of Dola. 

She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth Hopson, Jr.

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