Obituaries

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Harold M. “Gus” Guthrie, age 82, passed away at his residence in Ada on Monday, January 24, 2022.

He was born on April 27, 1939, in Roscoe, Ohio to the late Charles and Lillian (Dunn) Guthrie.  On February 2, 1958, Gus married Norma J. Shelton and she preceded him in death on January 14, 2018.   He later married Patsy Rice on April 27, 2019; she survives in Ada.

Gus is also survived by his two children: Kathy (Jerry) O’Hara of Gahanna and Steven (Shelly) Guthrie of Pandora; five grandchildren: Kristy (Reggie) Glaspie, Heather O’Hara, Jason O’Hara, Paige (Danny) Miles and Jordan Guthrie; one great grandchild, Willow Miles; and many nieces and nephews.

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Phillip W. Bradley, age 79, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at his residence.

He was born on November 11, 1942, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Adam and Ressie (Patton) Bradley.  On November 1, 1963, Phillip married Harriet Jane Ritchey and she survives in Alger.

Also surviving are two sons: Mark Bradley of Forest and Kurt (Leslie) Bradley of Mechanicsburg; a daughter, Sherri (Randy) Heim of West Liberty; six grandchildren: Haily (Ethan) Conway, Hayden (Erin) Bradley, Creighton Bradley, Devin Bradley, Samuel Heim, and Ellie Heim; and two great grandchildren: Aliza and Hudson.

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Landon A. Blankenship, 20, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022.

He was born on December 17, 2001, in Charleston, WV to Allen and Kelli (Frame) Blankenship, who both survive in Ada.

Landon was a member of The Bridge Church, Lima. He loved sports, fishing, working out and spending time with his friends. He had a big heart and loved many and was loved by many as well.

Landon was a 2020 graduate of Ada High School, where he played on the football team, and worked part-time at Ohio Northern University  in Food Services.

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Susan T. Shadley, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at 2:05 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on November 12, 1947, Portland, Maine to the late Merton L. and Elizabeth J. (Blake) Soule, Sr.  Susan married Gary G. Shadley on November 10, 1970; he survives in Alger.

Also surviving are her three children: Michelle (Calvin) Curry of Leon, WV, Gary (Kimberly) Shadley, II of Delaware and Stacey Conner of Hillard; five grandchildren; and three brothers: Merton Soule, Jr., Charles (Daniela Baldoni) Soule, and John (Sonya) Soule all of Maine.

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W. Thomas Crowe, age 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 16, 2022, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.

He was born on February 25, 1940, in Lima, Ohio to the late William Daniel and Ruth (Thomas) Crowe.  On March 12, 1960, Tom married Sharon Sue Moore and she survives in Lima.

Tom was a farmer and a United Methodist Agricultural Missionary to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Alger.  Tom was a former member of the USV School Board.

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Duane L. Helms, Sr., age 64, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 9:25 p.m. at the Baptist Health, Louisville, KY.

He was born on December 13, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to Victor and Patricia (Binkley) Helms, who preceded him in death.   

Duane is survived by his two children: Duane (Sarah) Helms, Jr. of Cox’s Creek, KY and Misty (Wade) Fearing of North Carolina; six grandchildren; and a sister: Kaylene Evans of Ada.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Monica Thornton; and two sisters: Theresa and Monica Helms.

Duane worked at Ford Motor Company, Lima.  He was an avid Harley-Davidson fan and loved to ride.

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