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Obituaries

Paul Duane Howard worked for Ada Technologies Inc.

 Paul Duane Howard, age 64, of McGuffey, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at his residence. 

He was born on October 14, 1959, in Lima, Ohio to the late Charles and Mary (Conley) Howard.  

Allison C. Dye was a physical therapist

Allison C. Dye, age 45, of Ada, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. 

She was born on July 13, 1978 in Lima, Ohio to Corky and Cheryl (Quinn) Klausing, they survive in Ottawa. On September 27, 2009, Allison married Joshua S. Dye and he survives in Ada. 

Jess W. Hipsher served in the U.S. Army

Jess W. Hipsher, age 96, of Dunkirk, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at the Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green.

He was born on September 22, 1927 in Lima to the late Samuel and Susie (Maus) Hipsher. On April 30, 1948, Jess married Ellen L. (Morgan) Hipsher and she preceded him in death on March 16, 2022.

Richard “Riley” Woofter worked for Hal & Jean’s Restaurant

Richard “Riley” Woofter, age 82, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 9:15 a.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

He was born on March 5, 1941 in Philippi, West Virginia to the late James and Dorothy (Riley) Woofter. On February 11, 1963 Riley married Genevieve Patton. He was preceded in death by his wife and by his son, Michael Woofter.

Amber Rex taught at Ohio State Beauty Academy

Amber L. Rex, age 40, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. 

She was the daughter of Carole and Doug Stimmel of Harrod.  On April 9, 2005 Amber married Nathan A. Rex and he survives in Lima. Also surviving are her three children: Audrey, Cameron and Carson; a brother, Scott Stimmel; a sister, Amanda (Steve Dawson) Morris; two half-brothers: Landon Tomcho and Miley Tomcho; father and mother-in-law: Mark and Cheryl Rex; a brother and sister-in-law: Logan and Megan Rex; sister-in-law, Kristin Rex; maternal grandmother, Martha Tarlteton; and four nieces and nephews: Liam, Lyla, Alexis and Riley. 

Carolyn A. Craig worked for Kroger

Carolyn A. Craig, age 80, of Kenton, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at 5:30 a.m. at the Shawnee Manor, Lima. 

She was born on March 15, 1943 in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Leonard and Esther (Hurt) Hinton.  On October 4, 1963 Carolyn married Edgar C. Craig and he preceded her in death on September 21, 2015.  

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