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Lois Lee worked for Sodexo

Posted by Staff on Sunday, October 6, 2024

Lois Lee, age 70, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on August 22, 1954 in Stockbridge, Michigan to the late Rev. Scott and Olive (Wisecup) Clemons.  On October 6, 1979 Lois married Ronald E. Lee and he survives in Ada. 

Also surviving are her children: Missy (Todd) Bunge of Cosby, TN and Travis (Cortney) Lee of Kenton; two grandchildren: Shelby and Rylen; and sister, Rita Tainer. 

Lois was preceded in death by her brother, Darl Clemons and sister, Judy Bailey. 

Lois worked for Sodexo at Ohio Northern University, Ada as a custodian.  She previously worked at Wilson Sporting Goods, Ada. 

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Thelma Maxine Smittle was an executive secretary

Posted by Staff on Friday, October 4, 2024

Thelma Maxine Smittle, 94, formerly of Ada and Westerville, Ohio, died October 2, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, OH of natural causes. 

Maxine was born on January 10, 1930, outside of Cadiz, in Harrison County, Ohio, to Beulah E. (Birney) and Glenn Fletcher Wells. On August 27, 1955, she married Jack D. Smittle, and he survives at Provision Living, Findlay, OH.

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Willard Castle served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Willard Castle, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

He was born on June 17, 1931 in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Acro and Luranie (Stephens) Castle.  On March 5, 1955 Willard married Hattie Castle and she preceded him in death on December 15, 2012.  

Willard retired after thirty-six years from Rockwell International in Kenton, where he worked as a maintenance welder. He also worked for twenty-one years on the Erie Railroad. Willard was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during the Korean War. 

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Stephen Cornelius was a U.S. Navy Veteran

Posted by Staff on Monday, September 30, 2024

Stephen Richard Cornelius, age 57, of Alger, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at his residence. 

He was born on June 28, 1967 in Wellsville, New York to Edward and Ruth (Sherman) Cornelius.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wellsville, New York.  

Also surviving are his seven siblings: Sherry Lafferty, Roger Cornelius, Terry (Kimberly) Cornelius, Randy Cornelius, Robert (Janett) Cornelius, Ron (Valerie) Cornelius and Don (Magdalena) Cornelius.

Stephen was a U.S. Navy Veteran.       

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Catherine Petersen worked at Ada Technologies

Posted by Staff on Monday, September 30, 2024

Catherine L. “Cathy” Petersen, age 65, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.  

She was born on June 20, 1959, in Lima, Ohio to Danny and Norma (Rex) Preston.  Her father, Danny Preston and her mother, Norma Rex preceded her in death. Cathy was previously married to Merit M. Conley. On October 21, 2000 Cathy married John Petersen and he survives in Ada. 

Also surviving are her two daughters: Jordan (Russell) Girdler of Findlay and Abby (Brent) Luchini of Wapakoneta; four grandchildren: Caiden, Lucy, Kennedy and Isabelle; a brother, Bill (Barb) Preston of Alger; and several nieces. 

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Mariann Marcella Royer taught at Upper Scioto Valley Schools

Posted by Staff on Saturday, September 28, 2024

Mariann Marcella Royer, age 92, of Roundhead, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada.  

She was born on May 18, 1932, in Hardin County, Ohio to Marce and Mildred (Shirack) Wienken. On October 13, 1951, Mariann married Eugene Royer and he survives in Roundhead.

Also surviving are her three children: Julie Collins of Lima, Rick (Brenda) Royer and Sally (Gary) Newfer of Roundhead; daughter-in-law, Kristi Royer of Roundhead; eight grandchildren: Paige Collins, Spencer Collins, Garrett Royer, Willow Lowery, Noah Lowery, Bri (Wayne) Viera, Shawn DeLong and Caleb DeLong; and four great grandchildren. 

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