Douglas Charles Hurley, age 74, passed peacefully in his sleep on February 22, 2026.
He was born on June 17, 1951, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Victor and Vera (Henkle) Hurley. On January 1, 1984, Doug married Tami Truman, and she survives in Ada.
Doug retired from Roundys after working for thirty years. He enjoyed volunteering at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was a collector of John Deere tractors and Case knives. Doug enjoyed sports. He was an avid Cleveland Browns and Upper Scioto Valley basketball fan.
Norma J. Bailey, age 79, of McGuffey, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
She was born on June 20, 1946, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Orville “Squirrelly” and Ethel (Prater) Hicks, Sr. On October 25, 1964 Norma married John H. Bailey and he preceded her in death on September 8, 2021.
Norma is survived by two sons: John D. Bailey of Kenton and Jason L. (Michelle) Bailey of Belle Center; two daughters: Sherry (Donald) Taylor of McGuffey and Jeannie (James) Biederman of Mt. Victory; eleven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Ann K. “Annie” Luellen, age 89, of Ada, passed away at her home on Friday, February 13, 2026. She was born on April 28, 1936, to the late Hubert and Lillian (Haunhorst) Lause. She married Jerleen Moore (deceased) in April 1960, and they later divorced. On November 19, 1983, Ann married Charles R. Luellen, and he survives in Ada.
Ann graduated in 1955 from Alger High School. She worked at Essex Wire for seventeen years and retired from St. Rita’s Hospital in 1998.
Ronald L. Evans, age 90, of Ada, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026 at his residence.
He was born on March 1, 1935, in Vaughnsville, Ohio, to Donald “Fred” and Mary (Anderson) Evans, who preceded him in death. On December 23, 1955, Ronald married Patsy (Spellman) Evans, and they were married for seventy years. Patsy survives in Ada.
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.
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.
