Obituaries

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Marilyn S. Ford, age 83, of Harrod, passed away on February 8, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on August 10, 1942, in Waynesfield, Ohio the late David and Lucille (Rose) Kline. Marilyn was raised by her grandmother, Blanche Ward, and she preceded her in death.  On August 7, 1961, Marilyn married Marvin Ford, they were married for sixty years, he preceded her in death on May 13, 2022. 

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 Susan L. Sneary, age 80, of Roundhead, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side. 

She was born on February 23, 1945, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late William and Hester (Prater) Wireman, Sr. Susan married Franklin D. Sneary in 1963, and he preceded her in death in 1998.

Susan is survived by her son, Joseph (Ronda) Sneary of Roundhead; two grandchildren: Peggan (Nathan) Cox and Jennifer Sneary; three great grandchildren: Caiden, Mykenzie and Billy; three brothers: Adam Wireman, James (Caroline) Wireman and Paul Wireman; and sister-in-law, Carrie Wireman.       

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Matthew Allen Scott of Lima, formerly of Harrod, passed away peacefully in his sleep on February 4, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1972, in Lima, Ohio, to Steven and Ruth Scott, who preceded him in death.

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Patricia Ann Morgan, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Vancrest of Ada. 

She was born on December 1, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert and Mary (Smith) Wireman.  

Patricia is survived by her four children: Renee Bailey, Robin (Greg) Hodge and James (Amy) Morgan, all of Kenton and Robert Brian; six grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; three brothers: Tim (De) Wireman, Jeff (Tina) Wireman and Dennis Wireman; and a sister, Cathy Albert. 

She was preceded in death by her grandson, three brothers: Gary, Doug and Chuck Wireman; and a sister, Debbie. 

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Earl Dean Frasure, Sr., 83, of Harrod, OH, passed away peacefully at his home on January 29, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 10, 1942, in Floyd County, KY, he was the son of the late Robert Earl Frasure and Doris G. Davis. Earl grew up in West Newton, OH and the surrounding areas with a firm understanding of hard work and staying true to his word.

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Gabe M. Gratz, age 30, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

He was born on January 5, 1996, in Lima, Ohio, to Billy Gratz and Mona (Carroll) Parker.  

Gabe is survived by his father and stepmother, Billy (Patricia) Gratz; mother, Mona Parker; wife of three years, Maggie L. Dyer; two sons: Jameson Gratz and Dominic Gratz; half-brothers: Thomas Etzler, David “Hank” Etzler and Payton Pippin; half-sister, Kaylie Gratz; maternal grandmother, Diana Carroll; and paternal grandfather, Maurice “Jack” Gratz. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Catherine Gratz, and maternal grandfather, William Carroll.         

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