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Roy V. Rogers, age 74, of Lima, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Springview Manor, Lima.

On July 9, 1950 in Rochester, New York, Roy was born to Newton E. and Marjorie (Lewis) Rogers.  Roy married Rita J. Merriman on November 19, 1978 and she survives in Lima.

Also surviving are their six children: Jim (Janita) Rogers of East Rochester, NY, Pauline (David) Frank of Ontario, NY, Annie (Marc Butler) Rogers of LaFayette, Marjorie (Aaron) King of Lima, Sandy (Tye) Parker of Lima and Tony (Faith) Rogers of Lima; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

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MAY 23 MEDIA RELEASE__Ada Rotary President-Elect Denise D'Arca presents $1,000 scholarship awards to Ada High School seniors Aubrey Pope (left) and Karley Wagner (right) at a recent meeting. 

Pope will attend Ohio University, majoring in applied nutrition and anthropology, and hopes to become a certified dietician/nutritionist. 

Wagner is headed for Bowling Green State University, where she will begin her journey toward becoming a physician's assistant.

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Sondra A. Combs, age 72, of Kenton, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on June 27, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to the late Leonard and Esther (Hurt) Hinton.Sondra is survived by her children: Jason (Kimberly) Combs of Wallace, NC and Ashley (Brian Diller) Wibbing of Bluffton; significant other, Paul Belton of Kenton; six grandchildren: Taylor (James) Houseworth, Miranda Wibbing, Curtis Wibbing, Brayden, Reegan and Ashlyn; brother, David (Karen) Hinton of Ft. Meade, FL; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis L. Combs on December 14, 2002; sister and brother-in-law: Carolyn and Edgar Craig.

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The Ada Public Library will host the following events and activities during the week of May 26-31. For further details and dates, visit www.adalibrary.org/calendar.

Monday, May 26

  • CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Tuesday, May 27

  • Library Board Meeting - 8 to 9 a.m.

Wednesday, May 28

  • Tech Assistance - 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Chair Zumba - 4:15 to 5:15 p.m.
  • Zumba - 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.

Saturday, May 31

  • Summer Reading Kickoff, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

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Coming soon: Ada Icon coverage of the 142nd annual Ada High School Commencement from Sunday, May 25 and the 2025 Memorial Day Service celebrated at Woodlawn Cemetery on Monday, May 26, which was co-sponsored by the American Legion Foss-Agin-Meyer Post 185 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Ream-McElroy Post 9381.

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Ada Rotary President-Elect Denise D'Arca presents $1,000 scholarship awards to Ada High School seniors Aubrey Pope (left) and Karley Wagner (right) at a recent meeting. Pope will attend Ohio University, majoring in applied nutrition and anthropology, and hopes to become a certified dietician/nutritionist. Wagner is headed for Bowling Green State University, where she will begin her journey toward becoming a physician's assistant.

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