Obituaries

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Raymond Russell Binkley, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at 7:36 p.m. at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 29, 1947, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Darrel and Audrey (Barry) Binkley. On April 27, 1969, Raymond married Sharon K. Gudakunst, who preceded him in death on November 1, 2012.

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 Edna M. Griffith, age 67, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at her residence in Roundhead. 

She was born on November 15, 1954, in Roundhead, Ohio to the late William and Hester (Prater) Wireman.  On September 8, 1971, Edna married Melvin “Bud” Griffith, Jr.  and he preceded her in death on October 4, 2015.

Surviving is her daughter, Darlene (Matthew) Downing of Roundhead; three grandchildren: Cody Griffith, Logan Smith, and Dylan Griffith; five great grandchildren; three brothers: James (Carolyn) Wireman of Lima, Paul (Linda) Wireman of Alger and Adam Wireman of Alger; and a sister, Susan Sneary of Roundhead.

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Mary Howard, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at her residence in McGuffey, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on September 23, 1936, in Knott County, Kentucky to the late Tandy and Maudie (Bolen) Conley.  On January 11, 1955, Mary married Charles Howard and he preceded her in death on July 1, 2009.

Mary is survived by three sons: Paul Howard of McGuffey, Greg (Natalie) Howard of Ada, and Mike (Tera) Howard of Alger; a daughter, Wynema Rose Sanders of McGuffey; nine grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Halie Nichols of Harrod.

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Ronnie Howard, age 74, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 1:49 p.m. at Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay.

He was born on April 27, 1947, in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Ira and Ezza (Allen) Howard.  On July 10, 1971, Ronnie married Sandra K. Gossman and she survives in Williamstown.

Also surviving is a son, Paul (Bobbi Jo) Howard of Dunkirk; two daughters: Pam Howard of Williamstown and Sara Howard of Van Buren; a grandson, Cody Howard; and two brothers, Ed Howard of Hertinger, North Dakota and Robert (Judy) Howard of Lakeview.  

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Della M. Newland, age 69, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 6:58 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.   

She was born March 18, 1952, in Kenton, Ohio to Tracy James and Teda (Patton) Fletcher who preceded her in death.  On September 6, 1986, Della married Robert T. Newland and he preceded her in death on October 28, 2008.

Della is survived by her daughter, Carol Fletcher of Lima; four stepchildren: Diana Hoffer, Steve (Pat) Burris, Mike (Sue) Newland and Robert Newland, Jr.; and her fur babies: Olyve and Popeye.

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Leonard P. Wright, Jr, age 91, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on February 13, 1930, in Alger, Ohio to the late Leonard Pearl and Marjorie (Cochran) Wright, Sr. 

Leonard retired from McCurdy’s Steel Products after working for twenty-four years.  He previously worked at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.  He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Korean War. He was a life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 and a member of the American Legion Post #185 of Ada.

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