Obituaries

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 Floyd E. Crowe, Jr., 80 passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 11:23 p.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.

He was born on Sept. 22, 1940, in Ada, to the late Floyd C. and Edna (Alter) Crowe. On June 18, 1961, Floyd married Marleen K. Oates, his wife of 60 years,  and she survives in Dunkirk.

Floyd retired after working 33 years from Rockwell International, Kenton, he also farmed. He was a member of the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, Kenton. 

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On Wednesday, June 3, 2021, Terry Lee Swaney, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 74. 

Terry was born on Aug. 22, 1946, in Harrod, to the late Donald and Donna Swaney. He was a United States Air Force (USAF) and Vietnam veteran. He was a brilliant and successful businessman and owner of Terry Swaney Oldsmobile/ Nissan in Lima.  

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Philip E. Pinks, 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 3:40 p.m. at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

He was born on Sept. 7, 1941, in Royalton, Kentucky, to the late Dewey and Gracie (Allen) Pinks. On Oct. 6, 1963, Philip married Janet Duffy and she survives in Dunkirk.

Philip retired from Clark Equipment. He owned and operated the Crazy Horse Reception Hall for over 20 years. He was a graduate of McGuffey High School.  Philip enjoyed auctions and was a licensed auctioneer, he also liked fishing, camping, garage sales, playing guitar and spending time at Norris Lake in Tennessee.

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Ronnie Ray Slone, 43, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at his residence in Swanton.

He was born on March 7, 1978, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Elzie and Patricia (Currence) Slone. 

Ronnie worked for the Fulton County Processing. 

Ronnie had a son, Cayden Ray Slone with Rita Slone. He also had a son, Grayson Patrick Slone and daughter, Emmy Rae Slone, with Danielle Helton. He is also survived by his two brothers: Lonnie Slone and Donnie Slone; and several nieces and nephews.

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Stephen C. Wilson, 66, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, at 7:24 p.m. at his residence in Alger.

Stephen was born on April 27, 1955, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Jack and Rosealie Wilson. He is survived by his two children: Carrie Wilson and Micheal Wilson; and his two nephews: Kenny Wilson and Blake Wilson.

Stephen retired after 30 years working as an electrician for Imperial Cup International Paper Company. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  Stephen also served in the National Guard. He was a lifetime member of the Amvets Post 1994 of Kenton.

He was active in several Ada community organizations • Graduated from Ada HS and Ohio Northern

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Former Ada resident, Glenn C. Fields, passed away May 6, 2021, in his home at Fairview Park, Ohio.

Glenn was born in Chicago, Illinois, on Oct. 11, 1940, to the late Earl and Jean Fields.

After some early years in Milford, Ohio, the Fields family moved to Ada to open the Fields Bakery on Main Street.

It was here, in Ada, that Glenn spent the majority of his life. He learned at a young age, the value of hard work, loyalty, service, and teamwork, in regards to family, friends, and community.

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