James Dearth was a 1981 Ada High School graduate
James E. Dearth, 52, died on Saturday, November 21, 2015 at 4:54 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.
He was born on June 28, 1963 in Lima, Ohio, to Ronald E. “Pud” Dearth and Barbara E. (Adams) Dearth, his father survives in Ada and his mother survives in California. He married Jennifer L. Dunbar on April 19, 2000 and she survives in Ada.
James was a mechanic. He was a 1981 graduate of Ada High School and attended Northwestern Business College for 2 years. He was a member of the Liberty Conservation Club of Ada.
Also surviving are his children: Blaine Dearth, Alex Dearth and Ashley Dearth at home; a grandson, Griffin Martin; a brother, Michael (Kerry) Dearth of Ada.
Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada with Rev. Patrick Allen officiating. Following the funeral service it was his wish to be cremated.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 23, at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, and until time of the service at the funeral home on Tuesday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hanson-Neely Funeral Home to the Benevolence of the family at P.O. Box 38, Ada, Ohio 45810
Arrangements are by Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.
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