Obituaries

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Ruby Jane Nichols, age 88, of Alger, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Blanchard House, Kenton.

She was born on March 18, 1934, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Eddie and Susie (Allen) Poe.  Ruby married Bud Nichols and he preceded her in death.

Ruby is survived by two sons: Ronald Nichols of Arlington, and Randy Nichols of Portland, OR; three daughters: Esther Fay of Portland, OR, Cathy Anspach of Ada and Sharon Emerich of Quincy; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; two brothers: John Poe of Lima, Carl Poe of Ada; and three sisters: Dorothy Garver of Kentucky, Marcia Phillips of Kenton and Mary Daniels of Spencerville.

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Twila L. Zapp Kilburn, age 65, of Roundhead, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 30, 1956, in Kenton, Ohio to Eugene and Venice (Combs) Shepherd, they preceded her in death.  On June 7, 1975, Twila married Ronald L. Zapp, Sr., he preceded her in death on April 14, 2007.   On September 3, 2010, Twila married Anthony “Tony” Kilburn, and he survives in Roundhead.

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Howard R. Schick, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 8:25 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

He was born on October 1, 1928, in Jackson Township, Ohio to Cloyd R. and Mildred A. (Hochstettler) Schick who preceded him in death.  On May 26, 1950, Howard married Colleen A. Connor and she preceded him in death on June 2, 2019.

Howard is survived by a son, Wendell (Diane) Schick of Westminster; two daughters: Cynthia (Tim) Hanover of St. Marys and Linell (Jeff) Hertenstein of St. Marys; a daughter-in-law, Linda Schick of Howell, MI; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and a sister, Arlene (Merle) Gerdeman of Wheaton, IL.

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Richard Douglas White, 51 of Ada passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 19, 1970 and was raised in Green Sea, SC and graduated from Green Sea Floyd High School. His parents were Donald L. (Cherie) White and Doris White. 

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Cecilia Raen “Cece” Eversole, age 3, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Mercy-Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

Cece was born on November 9, 2018, in Lima, Ohio to Wyatt Eversole and Cheyanne Clevenger. 

Cece's favorite things were going to the park to swing, anything to do with water and swimming, horses and reading.  She loved to snuggle her favorite blanket. 

Private family services will be held at a later date.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dravet Syndrome Foundation, P.O. Box 3026, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. 

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Tyler Justin Kiracofe, age 22, of Bluffton, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. 

Tyler was born on May 22, 2000, to Justin A. and Danyelle S. (Holbrook) Kiracofe of Bluffton, Ohio.  He lived at home with both parents and his younger brother, Travis Kiracofe.   

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Diann Holbrook; and his paternal grandparents: Jerry and Judy Kiracofe. 

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