Charmaine M. Spradlin, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 surrounded by family.
She was born to the late Eugene and Rita (Cote) Shannon on July 15, 1952, in Fort Belvoir, VA. On May 18, 1975, Charmaine married Richard Spradlin, who preceded her in death on April 24, 2008. Also preceding her in death is her daughter, Rebecca Spradlin.
Anna M. Shulaw, age 105, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026 at her home with family by her side.
She was born May 16, 1921, in Roundhead, Ohio, to the late William and Bessie (Lawrence) Boecher. On June 18, 1941, Anna married Willard R. Shulaw, and he preceded her in death on May 16, 2011.
Anna is survived by her two children: Dr. William (Anna) Shulaw and Wilma (Robert) Fox; four grandchildren: Jennifer (Bryan) Stillings, Sarah (Tony) Scott, Jesse Shulaw and Matthew (Joanna) Shulaw; eight grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.
Darrell Lee Diller was born in Bluffton, Ohio, on September 9, 1934. He passed away unexpectedly after a brief, sudden illness on February 13, 2026. One of eight children, he was raised on a farm and reared in the Mennonite tradition.
He attended Pandora-Gilboa High School and was a graduate of Bluffton College, where he excelled in sports and was a skilled marksman while in the Army Reserve. A self-made man, he took up farming and rebuilding antique cars while also coaching and teaching and becoming a certified small plane pilot.
Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14
Kevin A. Rex, age 56, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026, at Serenity Spring, Arlington, after spending many years at Serenity Living Center, Ottawa.
Kevin was born on March 3, 1970, in Columbus, son of the late Norman J. and Kay A. (Maxson) Rex. He is survived by his three siblings: Sylvia (Ron) Jurcak of Burton, Valerie (Jamie) Hall of Ada and Clinton (Tracy) Rex of Marietta, GA; seven nieces and nephews; and a beloved great-niece and great-nephew.
Glenda J. Shobe, age 83, of Ada, passed away on Monday, August 24 at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on December 31, 1942, in Columbus, Ohio, to Glenn and Irene (Hall) Ball. Her father, Glenn Ball and her mother and stepfather, Irene and James Mullins, all preceded her in death. Glenda was previously married to Richard Tracy Newton and he preceded her in death. In 1984, Glenda married Chester “Chet” Shobe and he survives in Ada.
Carolyn Sue (Ungericht) Corle, 95, of Van Wert, died on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Vancrest of Van Wert.
She was born on June 18, 1931, in Connersville, Indiana, to Frank and Eva Ungericht, who preceded her in death. On June 28, 1951, she married Jack Edward Corle, who also preceded her in death.
She retired from Ohio Northern University, where she served as Director of Off-Campus Housing. She had formerly worked for the Hamilton County School District and had been a doctor's assistant in Ansonia, Ohio.
