Obituaries

Janice Louise Dodge, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 10:34 p.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. 

Janice was born on February 19, 1930 to Oscar and Louise (Bishop) Busick of Columbus Grove, who preceded her in death. On August 21, 1949, Janice married William R. “Bill” Dodge, who preceded her in death on April 8, 2019. Also preceding her in death are two sons: infant son, Ricky Lee Dodge in April 1950 and Brian David Dodge in October 1996; and a brother, Lester Busick. 

Glenn E. Hinds, age 92, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 2:08 AM at the Good Samaritan Society of Arlington. 

He was born on July 25, 1931, in Lima, Ohio to the late Clifford and Mabel (Bivens) Hinds.  On July 29, 1951, Glenn married Rosabelle “Rosie” Warrington and she preceded him in death on October 4, 2008.  

Linda L. (Allen) Pedersen, age 79, of Lima and formerly of Ada, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.   

She was born on March 13, 1944, in Alger, Ohio to the late Adam and Marie (Nichols) Allen. On June 28, 1963, Linda married Russell T. “Pete” Pedersen, Jr. and he preceded her in death on January 30, 2023.  

Deborah J. Madigan Seffernick, age 70, of Harrod, passed away at her residence.  

She was born on June 20, 1953, in Sidney, Ohio to the late Paul and Martha (Barhorst) Madigan. Deborah was married to Norman “Nick” Seffernick who preceded her in death on July 18, 1986.  

Stella Lee Helton, age 93, of Alger, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Vancrest of Ada.  

She was born on September 6, 1929, in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Elisha and Fannie (Bailey) Mullins. On January 26, 1957, Stella married George A. Helton and he preceded her in death on September 16, 1999.

Rogeta L. “Geta” Fruchey, age 64, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 4:50 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

Geta was born on May 10, 1959, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Roger and Wilva (Stuckey) Bair.  On July 23, 2015, Geta married Joe Fruchey and he preceded her in death on January 4, 2022. 

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