Obituaries

Victor Lyle Schick, 73, passed on October 31, 2021, at his home. He was born February 14, 1948 to Victor Arnold and Dorothy Marie (Hullinger) Schick who preceded him in death as well as a grandson, Christopher Lyle Schick; mother-in-law, Charlotte May; a brother-in-law, Perry May; a nephew, Terry Robnolte and brother-in-law, Gene Robnolte. 

Lyle married Brenda Sue (Conrad) Schick on November 12, 1967 who survives. 

Jean Ann Miller, age 93, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 1, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Walter and Nellie (Underwood) Thompson. In October 1947 Jean married Robert L. Miller and he preceded her in death on March 29, 1989. 

Jean retired from the Allen East Schools where she worked as a cook. She was a member of the Maysville United Methodist Church.

Elizabeth R. “Beth” Gossard, age 91, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on March 11, 1930, in Lima, Ohio to the late Maurice F. and Mary J. (O’Connell) Higgins. On June 22, 1957, Beth married Lyman L. Gossard and he preceded her in death on December 5, 2003.

Rickie Ray Bolen, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at his residence. He was born on November 28, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to Jimmie Ray and Marguerite (Conley) Bolen and they survive in Alger.  On August 11, 1984 Rickie married Billie Jean Wilcox and she survives in Kenton. 

Also surviving are his two children: Darren Bolen of Columbus and Shelby Bolen of Kenton; and two sisters: Teresa Bolen of Alger and Vickie (Manuel) Gallegos of Ridgeway.

Rickie worked as a truck driver for Freedom Express.  He was a member of the McGuffey Conservation club and the Kenton Moose Lodge #428.

Nancy E. Deringer, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at 1:25 AM at Vancrest of Ada.

She was born on November 21, 1931 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Thomas M.L. and Aura (Stinson) White.  On July 26, 1975 Nancy married Charles E. Deringer and he survives in Ada.

Nancy was a homemaker, writer and avid reader.  

Delores Truman, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 11:56 AM at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on June 7, 1942 in Lima, Ohio to the late Hershel and Oma (Holbrook) Wright.  On September 21, 1959 Delores married Thomas W. Truman and he survives in Lima. 

Also surviving are her two daughters: Rhonda (James) Park of Ada and Kim (Brent) Young of Huntsville; four grandchildren: Jeremy Park, Garrett (Ben Douglas) Young, Justin Young and Kira (Jeramy) Furrow; three great grandchildren: Asher Furrow, Elliot Park and Cierra (Keane Dunn) Furrow; a brother, Hershel Douglas (MaryLou) Wright of Lima; and a sister, Carol (Mike) Duling of Alabama.

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