Obituaries

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Born in Marion, Ohio to Hugh J. and Ernestine Lowman Wiedemann, Bob lived in several small towns in Ohio as he grew up. Upon graduating from The Ohio State University, he was commissioned as an officer in the United States Marine Corps, where he became a fighter pilot. During his 22 ½ year Marine Corps career, he served two tours in Vietnam and was awarded several medals, including the Distinguished Flying Cross. He retired as a Lt. Colonel.

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Michelle D. Davis, age 55, of Ada, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Michelle was born on April 30, 1971, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to Robert and Vicki (Morris) Yelton.

She is survived by her mother, Vicki Yelton of Bellefontaine; two children: Katelyn Dillon of Troy and Donald Dillon, Jr. of Ada; fiancé, Brian Denton of Ada; three grandchildren: Donald Dillon, III, Damon Dillon and Natalie Dillon; a brother, Robert (Heather) Yelton; and two sisters: Linda Yelton and Kelly Yelton.

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Jean Ann Sanderson Stager, age 97, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2026, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Born on December 20, 1928, in Lima, Ohio, she was the daughter of Ruth Mabel (Stephan) and Charles Arthur Morrison.

Jean Ann was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Betty McGee and Susan Davies (Richard); her daughter, Joan Sanderson; and her husbands, Frank W. Sanderson, with whom she shared 46 years of marriage, and Raymond Stager, with whom she shared 18 years.

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Rita Jane Lilly, age 75, of Sabina, passed unexpectedly at home on Friday, October 30, 2026.

Born in Lima on September 20, 1951, Rita was the daughter of the late Aaron and Fern Wheeler Wright.

Rita was a 1969 graduate of East Clinton and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree from Wilmington College after serving in the United States Marine Corps. Rita worked for AGC as a buyer prior to her retirement.

She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Trinity Full Gospel Church in Sabina.

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Spencer L. Hall, age 39, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Spencer was born on November 8, 1986 in Lima, Ohio to Greg Hall and Stacia (Fisher) Hall. His father Greg Hall survives in Ada, and his mother and stepfather Stacia and Mitch Boughan live in Ada.

Also surviving are his wife, Jasmine Agin of Ada; brother, Warren Hall of Upper Sandusky; sister, Hannah Hall of Ada; and five nephews and nieces.

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Jerry R. Wolber, age 88, of Ada, went home to his heavenly Father on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at his home while surrounded by his family.

He was born on November 14, 1937, in Ada to Fred M. and Rosa (Boutwell) Wolber. On June 23, 1957, Jerry married the love of his life, Lois E. Burks.

Jerry was a proud father of seven children: Jerry Ronald Wolber II, George (Stacy) Wolber, Eric Wolber, Fred (Vickie) Wolber, Mindy (Lyle) Jolliff, Melissa (Todd) Klingler, and Dee (Kent) Everhart, all of Ada. He was a beloved grandfather to 22 grandchildren and 47 great-grandchildren.

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