Arthur Earl Furry, 73, Elida, died Jan. 30, 1999 at his residence. He was born June 27, 1925, in Mansfield to Roy and Bessie Brenneman Furry. In 1950, he married Dorothy Dunahay, who died in 1967. On July 19, 1969, he married Esther Schmersal Spangler, who survives. Survivors also include a son, Mitchell (Kathy) Furry of Leipsic; a daughter, Virginia (Terry) Hollar of Ada; two stepdaughters, Brenda (Peter) Greer of Hicksville and Kendra (Larry) Melton of Lima; two sisters, Helen Furry of Ashland and LaDonna Strayer of Elida; four grandchildren; and his adoptive crew parents, Don and Kathy Moss of Cowpen, S.C. He was preceded in death by a brother, Marion Furry; and a sister, Dorothy Dent. Mr. Furry retired from the Navy after 21 years and in 1986 as a truck driver for Schwerman Trucking, Paulding. He had been an Allen County sheriff's deputy and a delivery driver for the Flower Loft, Elida. He served in World War II and the Korean War and was a member of the Navy Fleet Reserve. He was a member of St. Gerard Catholic Church. He was past president of Cowpens Ship Reunion, S.C.; a 25-year member of the Elida Athletic Boosters, serving as past president; and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9547, Leipsic, and American Legion Post 96. Mass of Christian Burial was held Feb. 2 at St. Gerard Catholic Church with the Rev. Louis Olive officiating. Burial was in Shawnee Cemetery, with military rites by VFW Post 9547. Memorial contributions may be made to Delphos Visiting Nurses Hospice, Cowpens Historical Society or a charity of the donor's choice.

John Wesley Conn, 76, Plymouth, Mich., died Jan. 31, 1999 at Largo Medical Center, Largo, Fla. He was born in Flint Mich. His primary residence was in Plymouth, Mich., however he spent summers at Tolman Pond in Nelson, N.H., and the winters in Largo, Fla. for many years. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Margot; four daughters, Judith (William) Waterson of Chicago, Ill.; Janan (Richard) Dean of Eugene, Ore., Jolle (Ron) Gutkowski of Northville, Mich. and Jorja (Dan) Bishop of Brookfield, Conn.; a brother, George F. Conn of Dunkirk; and seven grandchildren, John, Mark, Toby, Caitlin, Bryan, Elizabeth and Eric. Mr. Conn was self-employed as a packaging specialist for over 40 years. He was an elder at the First Presbyterian Church in Plymouth, Mich. Mr. Conn was a graduate of Dartmouth College and their Tuck School of Business. He served as an officer in the United States Navy in the South Pacific. He had a love for athletics and was an avid fan. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Nelson, N.H. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Beatrice V. "Bea" (Rockwell) Barker, 92, Mansfield, died suddenly Feb. 3, 1999 at MedCentral/Crestline Hospital. She was born June 20, 1906, in Lawsville Center, Pa. to Alva E. and Emma E. Moore Rockwell. She lived in the Mansfield area most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred J. Baker Sr., in 1983. Survivors include one son, Alfred J. (Brenda) Barker Jr. of Crestline; a granddaughter, Loretta Lynn (John R.) Jeffrey of Crestline; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Barker was a member of Central United Methodist Church, the Ruth Circle, and a former member of Child Conservation club. She was a 50-year member and Past Matron of Ruth Chapter #17 OES, and past Board member and past Mother Advisor of the Order of Rainbow for Girls. She was a graduate of Ohio Northern University. Services were held Feb. 6 at Central United Methodist Church, with Pastor Rose A. Wilson officiating. Burial was at Mansfield Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Fund for Handbells at Central United Methodist Church, 378 Park Ave. West, Mansfield, Ohio.

Mildred Cary, 89, Lima, died Feb. 3, 1999 at Shawnee Manor Nursing Home, Lima. She was born Dec. 5, 1909 in Hardin County to George Henry and Erma "Hines" Pfieffer. On April 17, 1929, she married Clayton Cary, who preceded her in death June 19, 1992. Survivors include one daughter, Janice (Don) Derringer of Lima; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother; one sister; and one son, Clayton Cary Jr. Mrs. Cary was a homemaker. Services were held Feb. 6 at Schindewolf-Stevens-Stout, with Pastor William Roppert officiating. Burial was in Grove Cemetery, Kenton.

Lillian V. Mason, 64, Maysville, died Feb. 8, 1999 at her residence. She was born Aug. 23, 1934 in Middlesboro, Ky. to Nathanial and Sarah (Shackelford) Johnson. On Dec. 31, 1953, she married Denver Mason. Survivors include two sons, Gary (Glada) Mason of Ada and Keith Mason of Lima; and five granddaughters, Jennifer, Jean, Paige, Dejah and Sarah Mason. She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Mason who died Sept. 25, 1998. Mrs. Mason was a homemaker. She was a member of the Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church. Services will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 at Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church, Lafayette, with the Rev. Denny Hunter and the Rev. Tim Douglas officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Alger and one hour prior to the services at the church in Lafayette on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church of Lafayette.

Denver Mason, 66, Maysville, died Feb. 8, 1999 at his residence. He was born Sept. 15, 1932 in Middlesboro, Ky., to Luther and Dora (Miracle) Mason. His mother survives in Pineville, Ky. On Dec. 31, 1953, he married Lillian V. Johnson. Survivors include two sons, Gary (Glada) Mason of Ada and Keith Mason of Lima; three brothers, Wayne (Edna) Mason and Verlin (Nadine) Mason, both of Middlesboro, Ky. and Austin Mason of Pineville, Ky.; three sisters, Loreen (Jim) Williams of Maynardsville, Tenn. and Beulah and Inez; and five granddaughters, Jennifer, Jean, Paige, Dejah and Sarah Mason. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Mason who died Sept. 25, 1998. Mr. Mason was a stationary engineer at General Dynamics in Lima. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church. Services will begin at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 at Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church, Lafayette, with the Rev. Denny Hunter and the Rev. Tim Douglas officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger and one hour prior to the services at the church in Lafayette on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lafayette Missionary Baptist Church of Lafayette.

Diamond R. Klingler, 84, Ada, died Feb. 7, 1999 at the Mennonite Home in Bluffton. She was born Nov. 10, 1914, in Allen County to Harry and Chloe (Williams) Shrider. On April 15, 1933, she married Robert L. Klingler, and he survives in Ada. Survivors also include two sons, Leonard (Barbara) Klingler and Kenneth (Janet) Klingler, both of Ada; two daughters, Marilyn Schick and Carolyn (Jack) Rex, both of Lafayette; one brother, Harry J. (Marie) Shrider of Lima; two sisters, Donna Long of Ada and Naomi Basinger of Bluffton; 18 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Howard Shrider. Mrs. Klingler was a homemaker. She also worked at the Triplett Corp. in Bluffton for 15 years. She was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ of Ada, and a member of the Farm Bureau Council #5 of Allen County. Services will begin at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Ada, with Pastor Ron Briggs officiating. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Ada. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada, and one hour prior to services at the St. Paul United Church of Christ in Ada on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ, Ada.

John Smith, 73, Ada, died Feb. 3, 1999 at his residence. He was born Sept. 22, 1925, to Charles I. and Della Mae (Atha) Smith. Survivors include one brother, James Walter Smith of Brown City, Mich.; four sisters, Grace Williams of Ada, Mary Whetzler of Kenton, Anna Mae Smith of Lima and Ethel Campbell of Brown City, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Thompson and Dorothy Latimore; and three brothers, Charles, William and Kenneth Smith. Mr. Smith was employed by both the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Erie Railroad. Services were held Feb. 8 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada, with the Rev. Calvin Waugh officiating. Burial was in McDonald-Fairview Cemetery in rural Roundhead.

Harlow Rowe, 51, Alger, died Feb. 9, 1999 at the emergency room at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born May 25, 1947, in Magoffin County, Ky. to Leander and Laura (Watkins) Rowe. On Jan. 28, 1968, he married Sally Salsbury, and she survives in Alger. Survivors also include one son, Kenneth (Angela) Rowe of Alger; two daughters, Kellie (Marc) Paugh of Dunkirk and Korri Rowe at home; two brothers, Hargis Rowe of Paintsville, Ky. and Stratton (Bonnie) Minix of Alger; three sisters, Margie Gartside of Lima; and Betty Mann and Dorothy (Bill) Huff, both of Alger; and seven grandchildren, Samantha, Whitney, Seth, Sydney, Shelby, Keaton and Kylee. Mr. Rowe was employed by Ford Motor Company of Lima, retiring Aug. 1, 1998. He was a Vietnam veteran of the U.S. Army, First Mechanized Division "Big Red One;" was awarded the Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart. He was a life member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 and also a member of the U.A.W. Local 1219. He was a 1965 graduate of Alger High School. Services will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, with the Rev. Calvin Waugh officiating. Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger. Friends may call Wednesday 6-8 p.m., Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and until time of services at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Alger on Friday. Graveside Military services are to be conducted by Vietnam Veterans Association of Lima. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.

Richard "Dick" Martin, 76, Delphos, died Feb. 6, 1999 at Van Crest Nursing Home, Delphos. He was born Feb. 6, 1923, in Delphos to James and Millie Workman Martin. He had been married to Patricia Buzard. He married Helen Brinkman, who preceded him in death. Survivors include three sons, Terry Martin of Haviland and Joe Martin and Jim Martin, both of Delphos; three daughters, Susan Wirwille of St. Marys and Jeannette DeWitt and Tina Martin, both of Delphos; a stepson, Don Bryan of Ada; two stepdaughters, Paula Wagner of Delphos and Becky Bryan of California; two brothers, Joe Martin and Howard Martin, both of Delphos; a sister, Gladys Lucas of Delphos; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Dennis Martin; three sisters; and two brothers. Mr. Martin worked as a power saw operator at Fruehauf. Services will begin at 2 p.m. today at First Assembly of God Church, Delphos, with the Rev. Kevin Bishop officiating. Burial will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pentecostal Church of God Building Fund.

Logan Douglas Watt was stillborn at 3:40 a.m. Feb. 4, 1999 at St. Rita's Medical Center. Survivors include his parents, Jason Douglas Watt and Pauline Marie Johnston, both of Lima; paternal grandparents, Steve and Pamela Moore of Harrod and Doug Watt of Lafayette; maternal grandparents, Phil and Jani Cooms of Elida and Jim and Tonia Johnston of Lafayette; paternal great-grandparents, Randall and Jeanette Spencer of Lima and Dorothy Watt of Bluffton; maternal great-grandparents, Ruth Johnston of Lima and Tom and Jean Colwell of Lima. He was preceded in death by a cousin, Shelby Lynn. Graveside services were held Feb. 9 at Lafayette Cemetery, with the Rev. Sandra Liechty officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor's choice.

Wanda Mankey, 82, Ada, died Feb. 10, 1999 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus. She was born Jan. 24, 1917 in Hardin County to Frank B. and Nona (Krisher) Gunn. On April 11, 1942 she married Thomas Orville Mankey and he died Dec. 14, 1990. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda (Michael) Purdy of Dunkirk and Barbara Gooding of Fullerton, Calif.; two brothers, Garland Gunn of Kenton and J. Robert Gunn of Newark; four sisters, Imogene Bice of Kalamazoo, Mich., Annabelle Hunt of Moorehead City, N.C., Betty O'Bannon of Ada and Wava Spradlin of McGuffey; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond and Clyde Gunn; five sisters, Pauline Ellis, Eva Mae Fewell, Gladys Hoy, Wilda Leffler and Margaret Kimmel; and two grandsons, Jason Purdy and Kyle Gooding. Mrs. Mankey was a homemaker, and a member of the Church of Christ Disciples in Ada. Services were held Feb. 13 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, with Pastor Thomas Dearth officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada. Memorial contributionss may be made to Hardin Home Health Care of Kenton or Ada Church of Christ Disciples.

Donald F. Lenhart, 65, Ada, died Feb. 15, 1999 at his residence. He was born March 31, 1933 in Washington Township in Hardin County, to Alonzo J. and Grace (Pugh) Lenhart. He was the beloved husband of Joan M. Brundage. They were married Aug. 30, 1957. She survives in Ada. He was a devoted father to his one son, Michael Don (Beverly) Lenhart of Ada. Survivors also include two sister-in-laws, Dorothy Lenhart of Dola and Madeline Lenhart of Ada; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Herbert and Eugene Lenhart. Mr. Lenhart retired from Ohio Northern University of Ada, from the custodial department in 1996. He owned and operated Don's Barber Shop in Dunkirk. Mr. Lenhart was a member of the County Line Church of the Brethren, Harrod. He was a musician for many years, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Services will begin at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 at County Line Church of the Brethren, Harrod, with Pastor David Thompson and Pastor Walt Powers officiating. Friends may call Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada and one hour prior to the services at County Line Church of the Brethren on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to Ada Visiting Nurses and Hospice.

Robert L. Klingler, 89, Ada, died Feb. 11, 1999 at Lima Memorial Hospital. He was born, Dec. 23, 1909 in Hardin County to Clem and Emma (Long) Klingler. On April 15, 1933, he married Diamond R. Shrider, and she died Feb. 7, 1999. Survivors include two sons, Leonard (Barbara) Klingler and Kenneth (Janet) Klingler, both of Ada; two daughters, Marilyn Schick and Carolyn (Jack) Rex, both of Lafayette; one brother, Lester Klingler of Ada; 18 grandchildren; 47 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Leah Baker and infant sister, Isabelle; and four brothers, Harry and Elza Klingler and infant brothers, Earl and Wilbur Klingler. Mr. Klingler was a farmer and carpenter. He also worked at Neon Products of Lima for several years. He was co-owner of Klingler and Sons Roofing from 1951­1956. He was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ of Ada, and was a member of the Farm Bureau Council #5 of Allen County. Services were held Feb. 15 at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Ada, with Ron Briggs, minister, officiating. Burial was in St. Paul Cemetery, Ada. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ, Ada.

Goldie Ferkins, 75, Dola, died Feb. 9, 1999 at her residence. She was born Jan. 13, 1924 in Magoffin County, Ky. to Gold and Margaret (Bailey) Howard. On July 14, 1967, she married George "Red" Ferkins, and he died Oct. 4, 1984. Survivors include two sons, Robert Lee (Cindy) Ferkins of Dola and David R. (Amanda) Ferkins of Columbus; one great-niece, Sarah Marie Foltz of Maplewood; one brothers, James (Barbara) Conley of Kenton; three sisters, Poppy Lee Crawford of Lima, Ollie Ritchie of Gainsville, Fla. and Meddie Etinger of Angola, Ind.; and three grandchildren, Tiffaney Heberling and Savannah and Rhiannon Ferkins. She was preceded in death by a brother, Sam Howard; five half brother, John, Leck, Ben, Troy and Lloyd Conley; one half sister, Nancy Conley; and a stepfather, Adam Conley. Mrs. Ferkins was a cook at the Outpost Restaurant in Williamstown, Ohio and a former member of the Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God of Alger. She was also a former member of the Kenton VFW Women's Auxiliary. Services were held Feb. 13 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, with the Rev. Charles Hunter officiating. Burial was in Preston Cemetery, Alger. Memorials may be made to Hardin Hospice Care of Kenton.

Lula Compton, 84, Alger, died Feb. 10, 1999 at Lima Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 9, 1914, in Magoffin County, Ky., to Sidney Pierce and Arzella (Walters) Hurt. On May 9, 1931, she married William Goble Compton, and he died Oct. 10, 1969. Survivors include two sons, James (Betty) Compton of Marion and William (Patricia) Compton of Lima; three daughters, Vernice (Claude) Greer, Jane (Morris) Lawrence and Kathy (Jerry) Johnson, all of Alger; two sisters, Ulia Hall and Ella Jane (Amos) Caudill, both of Kenton; 19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Denver Compton; two brothers, Rev. George Hurt and William H. Hurt; five sisters, Sarah Adkins, Mary Dyer, Ada Hensley, Esther Hinton and Laura Clemons; a daughter, Bernice Yoakam; and a granddaughter, Sharon Compton. Mrs. Compton was a homemaker. She was a long standing member of the Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God, Alger. Services were held Feb. 13 at Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God in Alger, with the Rev. Forest Edward Jarrell officiating. Burial was in McDonald Fairview Cemetery, Kenton. Memorial contributions may be made to Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God or Hardin Home Health Care of Kenton.

Wayne Cooper, 88, Cridersville, died Feb. 13, 1999 at Otterbein, Cridersville. He was born Sept. 15, 1910, in Illinois to Alfred and Mary Wampler Cooper. On March 16, 1936, he married Agnes Anibel Fisher, who survives in Cridersville. Survivors also include two sons, Gene A. (Carolyn) Cooper of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Ken (Karen) Cooper of Ada; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by a brother, Neal Cooper, and a sister, Julia Allison. Mr. Cooper retired as office manager for D&E Feed Company in Ney, and had been a grounds and maintenance worker for the village of Ney. He was a member of Westview United Methodist Church, Cridersville, and a former member of the United Methodist Church of Ney. He was a graduate of Ney High School and attended Defiance College. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 20 at the United Methodist Church in Ney, with the Revs. Sharron Twining and Rick Adams officiating. Burial will be in Ney Cemetery. Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of services Saturday at the church. A reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. Sunday in the dining room at Otterbein-Cridersville Retirement Center, Cridersville. Memorial contributions may be made to Westview United Methodist Church or Otterbein-Cridersville Retirement Community. Arrangements are by Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville.

Pauline L. Spencer, 71, Harrod, died Feb. 12, 1999 at Lima Memorial Hospital. She was born July 4, 1927 in Duchouquet Township, Auglaize County, to Harry K. and Edith Marie Fox Thompson. On Jan. 25, 1945 she married Lewis Glen Spencer who died Dec. 20,1993. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Kay (Earl) Webb and Janet E. (Pete) Molina, both of Harrod; two grandsons; two granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; one great-grandson; six stepgrandchildren; 16 stepgreat-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harry Leroy (Mary) Thompson of Ottawa and Roger L. (Lois) Thompson of Pandora; and three sisters, Mary (Harold) Metz of Lima, Opal (Derrole Eugene) Miller of Cridersville and Delores Jean (Howard) Young of Lima. She was preceded in death by one son Glen Edward (Cindy) Spencer, one brother, Donald Eugene Thompson and one sister, Elizabeth "Tootie" Glick-Shepherd. Mrs. Spencer was a homemaker and had been the assistant laundry manager for Lima Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Westminster United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Services were held Feb. 16 at Bayliff and Son Funeral Home, Cridersville, with the Rev. Philip Andrew Bell officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery near Westminster. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrod Rescue Squad.

Dennis J. Schaad, 30, Harrod, died Feb. 11, 1999 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. He was born April 9, 1968 in Lima to Martin H. and Idelia P. (Barnhart) Schaad, and they survive in Harrod. On July 11, 1987, he married Melanie S. Badertscher, and she survives. Survivors also include one son, James Schaad at home; one daughter, Bridget Schaad at home; two brothers, Dan (Wendy) Schaad of Lima and Dean (Nancy) Schaad of Mansfield; three sisters, Dianna (Billy) Sandoval of Farmington, N.M., Debra (Steve) Doepker of Lima and Darla (Robert) Ackerman of Harrod. Mr. Schaad worked at Proctor and Gamble in Lima. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Lafayette. He coached T-ball and was an outdoorsman, fisherman and woodworker. Mr. Schaad was a graduate of Allen East High School and attended Ohio State University, Lima branch. Services were held Feb. 15 at Zion Lutheran Church, Lafayette, with the Rev. Robert F. Gibson officiating. Burial was in Salem Cemetery, Westminster. Memorial contributions may be made to the Schaad Children's Education Fund.

Claude Michael Jr., Bellefontaine, was stillborn Feb. 5, 1999 at University Hospital in Columbus. Survivors include his parents, Claude Michael and Terry (Smith) Stinson Sr. Survivors also include five sisters, Shannon (Mike) Repeogle of Bellefontaine, Candi Stinson of Alger, Chelsea Brown, Skylaur Brown and K.C. Brown-Stinson, all of Bellefontaine; and grandparents, Marlene Stinson of Kenton, James and Elizabeth Smith of Pennsylvania, and Jack and Minnie Jones of Mount Victory. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Claude Stinson. Memorials may be made to the family at P.O. Box 161, Mount Victory 43340.

Joel L. Bicknell, Sr., 86, Lima, died Feb. 20, 1999 at his residence. He was born July 5, 1912 in Marion, to Joel Frank and Mary J. Lamley Bicknell. On Aug. 7, 1930, he married Ruth C. Keller, and she died April 28,1996. Survivors include two sons, Joel L. Bicknell, Jr. of Lima and Robert D. (Sandy) Bicknell of Troy; one daughter, JoAnn (John) Short of Lima; one brother, Arthur Lowell Bicknell, Sr. of Lima; two sisters, Dorothy Speakman of Ridge Crest, Calif., and Betty Yarbrough of Dallas, Texas; 20 grandchildren 33 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Elizabeth Elwood; three sisters, Juanita Carlock, Mary Greer and Helen Hadding; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Bicknell was a finish carpenter for John Klay Construction in Bluffton. He was a member of Pleasant View Church of the Brethren, Saeger Lodge #513 F & AM, lifetime member of the Valley of Dayton Consistory Scottish Rite, and Eastern Star #121 in Lafayette. Services were held Feb. 23 at Chiles and Sons-Laman Lewis Chapel, with the Revs. Kathleen Barkley and John Mummert officiating. Special services were held by Saeger Masonic Lodge on Feb. 22. Burial was in Lewis Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant View Church of the Brethren Memorial Fund.

Marvin N. Dunbar, 60, Ada, died Feb. 22, 1999 at Richland Manor Nursing Home in Bluffton. He was born Sept. 17, 1938, in Pandora, to Henry and Eugenie (Schamber) Dunbar. His mother, Eugenie Kidd survives in Ada. On Oct. 25, 1958, he married Joyce Crooks, and she survives in Ada. Survivors also include three sons, Randy Lee Dunbar and Ronnie Lynn Dunbar, both of Ada, and Ricky Joe Dunbar of Bowling Green; one daughter, Pamela (Larry) Grigsby; one sister, Phyllis (Harold) Dick of Blue Ridge Summit, Pa; two stepbrothers, Darrell Kidd of Florida and Ronald Kidd of Seattle, Wash.; three stepsisters, Leah Steffey of Indiana, Winfred (Gurney) Lautenheiser of Marshall, Mich. and Alice (James) Wyatt of Angola, Ind.; two grandchildren, Cody Grigsby and Nicole (Dalton) Christy, both of Elida; and one great-grandson, Dylan Christy. Mr. Dunbar was a truck driver for Pioneer Packing Company of Bowling Green, for 35 years. Services will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, with the Rev. Julianne D. Smith officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada. Friends may call on Thursday from 6­8 p.m. and until time of services at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home in Ada on Friday.

Nancy A. Long, 63, Ada, died Feb. 17, 1999 at Lima Memorial Hospital Emergency Room. She was born Jan. 28, 1936 in Olney, Ks., to Erwin and Wilma (Terwillinger) Rohloff. On Dec. 27, 1959, she married Gail A. Long, and he survives in Ada. Survivors also include one son, Scott A. (Teri) Long of Fort Smith, Ark.; two daughters, Elizabeth Ann (Donald) Acheson of Greenville, N.C. and Jennifer Ruth (Todd) Gresham of Boston, Mass.; two brothers, Lawrence (Karen) Rohloff of California and Douglas (Becky) Rohloff of Salina, Ks.; and nine grandchildren. Mrs. Long was a sales associate at J.C. Pennys in Lima for 10 years. She was also a homemaker. She was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ, Ada. Mrs. Long was also a beautician and did craft work. Services were held Feb. 20 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, with Ron Briggs, minister, officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Paul United Church of Christ.

Robert O. Schug, 73, Ocala, Fla., formerly of Lima, died Feb. 9, 1999 at his residence. A native of Berne, Ind., he moved to Ocala from Lima in 1987. He was born in Berne, Ind. His wife, Virginia Schug, survives in Ocala, Fla. Mr. Schug retired as a supervisor of Ex-Cell-O in Lima. He was a member of the Ocala West United Methodist Church, the Angela Santos VFW Post 4781, and the First Calvary Eighth Engineer Division Association, Copperas Cove, Texas. He was also a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors also include two sons, Robert Jay Schug of Alger, and Joseph Lee Schug of Tennessee; a brother, Philip Schug of Texas; one sister, Jeanne Kelley of Indiana; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. Arrangements were by Hiers Memorial Chapel, Ocala, Fla.