Obituaries

1948 graduate of Ada High School

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Robert E. Wagner, 89, went to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at 11:01 a.m. at his residence in Ada, surrounded by his wife and loving family.

He was born on June 9, 1930, in Hancock County, Ohio, to Louie P. and Helen K. (Nusbaum) Wagner who preceded him in death.  On June 25, 1950, he married Twila L. Henry and she survives in Ada.

Robert formerly worked at the Triplett Electric of Bluffton in the Engineering Department from 1948 to 1953 and he was a lifelong farmer.  He was a lifetime member of the Bethel Church of Christ, Ada.  Robert was a 1948 graduate of Ada High School.

She was a 1964 Ada HS grads

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Judy A. Lawrence,  73, died on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019 at 8:31 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on July 18, 1946, in Lima, Ohio to the late Francis and Doris (Baughman) Edens. In November 1970 Judy married Thomas A. Lawrence who survives in Huntsville.

Judy retired from the Upper Scioto Valley School Systems, where she drove bus for over 20 years.  She was a lifelong member of the Alger Assembly of God Church.  She was a 1964 graduate of Ada High School.  Judy enjoyed cooking, liked her flowers, quilting, going out to eat and traveling.  The most important thing Judy enjoyed was spending time with her family.   

Was also a Hardin Hills Nursing Health Center, Kenton, nurse

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Patricia H. Kipker, 77, died on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019, at 5:43 p.m. at her residence in Ada.

She was born on Jan. 15, 1942 in Lima, Ohio, to the late Robert and Catherine (McNamara) Dimond.  On Nov. 7, 1961, Patricia married Louis L. Kipker, Jr. and he survives in Ada.

Patricia retired from Hardin Hills Nursing Health Center, Kenton, where she worked as a nurse. She was also a volunteer EMT and Paramedic for Ada Emergency Services. 

Graveside burial Oct. 5 in Woodlawn

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Funeral services for Mildred L. James Moore, 99, Lawrence, will be held at noon, Friday Sept. 27, at the First United Methodist Church in Lawrence, Kansas.

Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Ada. Mildred died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019, at her home.

She was born Feb. 3, 1920 in Ada, the daughter of Clyde and Nellie (Garwood) James.

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Ronald R. Wolford, 64, died on Sunday, Sept.15, 2019, at his residence.  

He was born on Aug. 25, 1955, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Harley and Doris (Redick) Wolford. On June 22, 1995, Ronald married Marilyn Jean Wolford and she preceded him in death on Oct. 2, 2015. 

Ronald retired from Wilson Sporting Goods of Ada.

Ronald is survived by his three brothers: Robert (Jayne) Wolford of Findlay, Larry (Janice) Wolford of Mt. Cory and David (Anna) Wolford of Forest; two sisters: Betty Barnard of Toledo and Nancy (Gary) Heacock of Forest; and several nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at a later date.

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Bradley L. Van Atta, 57, died on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019, at his residence in Ada.

He was born on Sept. 23, 1961, in Bucyrus to the late Lloyd and Mary Van Atta.      

He is survived by three sisters: Kay (John) Rettig of Ada, Christine Van Atta of Columbus, and Cathy (Steve) Decker of Westerville; and several nieces and nephews. 

Family and friends are invited to a reception to celebrate Brad’s life on Saturday, September 21, 2019, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the home of Kay and John Rettig, 5650 Township Road 55, Ada, OH 45810.  Burial will take place at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada. 

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