Obituaries

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Christopher J. Smith, age 64, of Alger, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at his residence.

He was born on December 27, 1961in Toledo, Ohio to Charles F. and Suzanne (Werner) Smith.

Christopher is survived by his son, Patrick Smith of Toledo; grandson, Micah West; and eight siblings: Peter (Karen) Smith, John Smith, Gordon Smith, Martin (Karen) Smith, Pam (Larry) Hanley, Steve (Deb) Smith, Suzi (John) Zychowicz and Amy (Jim) Mossing.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers: Greg Smith and Jeff Smith.

Christopher worked as a painter.

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A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 17 for Patsy Spellman Evans at First United Methodist Church, Ada, Ohio.

Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The service will begin at 1:00 p.m.

See also Patsy Spellman Evans was a teacher.

 

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Amy Fall, age 54, of Ada, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on December 19, 1971, in Kenton, Ohio, to Donald and Charlotte (Seitz) Cole. Her father, Donald, preceded her in death, and her mother, Charlotte, survives in Carey. Amy married Nelson Clayton Fall, Jr. and he survives in Ada.

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Calvin Lee Fisher, 68, of Ada, Ohio, passed away peacefully in Minster, Ohio on June 9, 2026, surrounded by family. Calvin was born on May 1, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to LeRoy Fisher and Betty (Hole) Fisher. Raised in Wapakoneta, Ohio, he spent most of his life in the region. 

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Rev. Lewis Hicks, age 97, of McGuffey, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Burton Ridge Assisted Living, Lima (10 years and 1 day after his beloved wife, Sarah).

He was born on May 11, 1929, in Mousie, Kentucky, to the late Timothy and Ida (Hicks) Hicks. On June 25, 1949, Lewis married Sarah Ellen Keen, and she preceded him in death on June 8, 2016.

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Kimberlee Ann Rayl, age 63, of Ada, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on June 27, 1962 in Lima, Ohio to Marlow and Betty (Osborn) Wehrly. Her father Marlow survives in Kentucky and her mother Betty preceded her in death. On September 23, 1994 Kimberlee married Timothy Rayl and he survives in Ada.

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