Obituaries

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Ottis “Odie” Collingsworth, Jr., age 69, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, June 29, 2025 at Lima Memorial Health System surrounded by his family. 

He was born on February 28, 1956 in Lima, Ohio to the late Ottis and Arizona (Risner) Collingsworth, Sr.  Odie married Debrah Blankenship on November 2, 2015 and she survives in Ada.

Odie is survived by his two children: Chris Collingsworth of Lakeview and Lindsay Collingsworth of Columbus; three step-children; ten grandchildren; six sisters: Linda Hattery, Glenda (Joe) Overs, Sue Collingsworth, Carol Nevers, Dee Mears, and Carol Thornsbury; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  

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Delores F. Siders, age 92, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at her son’s residence surrounded by her family. 

She was born on October 24, 1932 in Rittman, Ohio to the late Richard and Maizie (Flannery) O’Brien.  

Delores is survived by her 6 children: Ken (Maria) Siders of Sarasota, FL, David (Bonnie) Siders of Lima, Edwin (Dorothy) Siders of Covington, Keith (Sharon) Siders of Chesnee, SC, Sandra (Bob) Reed of Alger; and Kevin (Teresa) Siders of Cridersville; 17 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and two sisters: Eileen Ashley and Katherine Wright.  

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Michael E. High, age 70, of Lakeview, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family. 

He was born on July 8, 1954 in Lima, Ohio to the late Nick and Shirley (Thompson) High, Jr.  

Mike is survived by his two sons: Jason High and Joshua High, both of Lima; 2 grandchildren; three brothers: Steve (Karen) High of Belle Center, Pat High of Lakeview, and Chris High of Columbus Grove.  

He was preceded in death by a brother: Charlie High; and a sister-in-law: Tammie High.

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Anna Marie “Sue” VanHoose, age 63, of Dola, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her family. 

She was born on August 1, 1961 in Kenton, Ohio to Lawrence and Betty Crowe.  Sue was raised by her grandparents, Archie and Rosie Rowe of Alger. She was previously married to Bob Minix and they later divorced.  On June 3, 2005 Sue married Tony VanHoose and he preceded her in death on August 5, 2024.  

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Gary L. Moore, Sr., age 69, of Ada, passed away at his residence on Monday, June 23, 2025.

He was born on November 19,1955 in Greenup, Kentucky to the late Carl and Bertha (Cole) Moore.  Gary married Barbara A. Edmond on January 7, 1989 and she preceded him in death on March 5, 2024.

Gary is survived by his four children: Anthony (Cindy) Moore of Gibsonburg, Gary (Susan) Moore, Jr. of Shawnee, Roger Moore of Marion and Christa Moore of Columbus; nine grandchildren and one great grandchild; two brothers: Dennis Moore and Michael Moore; and sister, Brenda Stapleton.     

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Anna Marie Beagle, 76, passed away June 22, 2025 at her residence. Anna was born September 6, 1948 in Bluffton to the late Elmer and Mary (Koontz) Binkley. In June of 1973, she married William Beagle who survives.

Anna graduated from Ada High School and later received her bachelor's degree from the Ohio State University-Lima. She proudly dedicated thirty-nine years to teaching fifth grade at Allen East Elementary School.

Anna enjoyed flower gardening, reading and traveling--especially to see her grandchildren in Oklahoma--visiting Amish country and watching movies. 

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