Natasha Marie Hale
Died: Thursday, August 15, 2002
Natasha Marie Hale, age 6 months, of Alger, died Thursday, August 15, 2002 at Children's Medical Center, Dayton.
She was born January 23, 2002 in Lima, to Christopher S. and Rita M. (Fee) Hale, both of whom survive in Alger.
Other survivors include a brother, Sean Allen Hale at home; and paternal grandparents: Doyal and Mary Hale of Alger, and Paul and Elizabeth Topping of Bellefontaine.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Tara Lynn Hale.
Services were held Monday, August 19 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, with Rev. Calvin Waugh officiating.
Burial was in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Gene E. Creps
Died: Wednesday, August 14, 2002
Gene E. Creps, 71, of Ada, died Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at Hardin Hills Health Center, Kenton.
He was born October 4, 1930 in Westminster, to Robert Lewis and Ida Mae (Brentlinger) Creps.
On September 4, 1954, he married Marilyn A. Gallant, who survives in Ada.
Other survivors include a son, David Gene Creps of Ada; a daughter, Tami (Ron) Freshcorn of Kenton; a brother, Donald (Margie) Creps of Lima; and three grandsons: Nathan, Derrick, and Andrew Freshcorn.
Mr. Creps retired in 1992 after 28 year of working for Ohio Power Company in the Lima and Findlay area.
He was a member of the Riley Creek Baptist Church of Bluffton, where he was formerly a Deacon and a Trustee. He was in the Church Jail Ministry program. He drove the Bluffton Senior Citizens van for several years, and he was an avid bowler.
Services were held Saturday, August 17 at Riley Creek Baptist Church, Bluffton, with Pastor Daivd Cass and Pastor David Lanquist officiating.
Burial was in Hasson Cemetery, Jenera.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Funeral home in charge of arrangements was Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.
Leroy M. Dearing, PH.D
Died: Monday, August 12, 2002
Leroy M. Dearing, Ph.D., an inventor and a longtime activist for the preservation of Fryman Canyon and the Santa Monica Mountains, died August 12, 2002 at his Studio City home of natural causes after he suffered a stroke three years ago. He was 94.
Roy was born in 1908 in Sandstone, Mich., and raised at his family's farm nearby in Parma, Mich. He attended Antioch College in Ohio where he earned his B.S. in chemistry in 1930 and his M.S. in biochemistry in 1933. He earned his Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Ohio State University in 1935.
Among Dr. Dearing's myriad inventions was the Solar Pool Blanket - the blue, bubble-wrap pool cover seen on many swimming pools worldwide.
He was Director of Research at Technicolor and Technical Director at Eastman Kodak, where he helped invent Kodacolor and Kodachrome film.
A Studio City resident for more than 50 years, Dearing was active in the community, serving on boards of directors of the Briarcliff Improvement Association and the Hillside Federation. Dearing worked diligently in helping the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy acquire land to keep it from being developed. The property is now Fryman Canyon Park, wherein lies the Betty B. Dearing Trail, named in honor of his late wife, herself an activist for preservation of the Santa Monica Mountains.
Dearing was a member of Studio City Residents Association, Studio City Rotary Club, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, and a longtime member of Sherman Oaks United Methodist Church.
A gracious man who was devoted to his family and friends, Roy was cherished and respected by all who knew him. He enjoyed gardening, travel, golf, photography, concerts and movies.
He is survived by his son, Matthew Dearing; daughter, Mary Ellen Dearing; grandson, River Owen D. Blough; granddaughter, Meadow Jean D. Blough; sister, Alberta Atkinson; brother-in-law, Clarence Brown; nephew, Clancy Brown; nephew, David Atkinson; niece, Ann Pellegrino, and many other loving relatives and friends.
He is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Brown Dearing in 1977; his second wife, Jane Lockridge Dearing in 1991; his dear friend Nancy Hoover Pohl in 2001; his sisters Aba Holtgren, and Mildred Farrell, and a brother, Van Dearing.
A memorial service was held Sunday, August 18 at Sherman Oaks United Methodist Church, Sherman Oaks.
A memorial fund has been established at the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy. Donations may be made to the Mountains and Recreation Conservancy Authority in Roy's name to MRCA, 570 West Avenue 26, Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90066.
Lela G. Roberts
Died: Sunday, August 11, 2002
Lela G. Roberts, 74, of Ada, died Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Lima Memorial Hospital.
She was born August 23, 1927 in Ada, to Charles F. and Goldie (Black) Wolfe, both of whom are deceased.
She married Kenneth Roberts, who died in November of 1987.
Survivors include two brothers: Harry Thomas (Mary) Wolfe of Rockford, Ohio and Neal C. (Ellen) Wolfe of Albion, Indiana; two sisters: Imogene Perkins of Chillicothe and Vivian Richards of Ada; a sister-in-law, Betty Wolfe of Albion, Indiana; several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by an infant sister, Elizabeth Alice Wolfe; two brothers: Ned Wolfe and Charles Wolfe; a sister-in-law, Audrey Wolfe; and two brothers-in-law: Boone Perkins and Paul Richards.
Mrs. Roberts was a homemaker.
Services were held on Wednesday, August 14 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, with Rev. Jon Thomas officiating.
Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Passport Agency on Aging of Lima, Ohio.
Ernest Gale "Ernie" Daily
Died: Saturday, August 10, 2002
Ernest Gale "Ernie" Daily, 42, of Holiday, Florida, and formerly of Ada, died Saturday, August 10, 2002 in Tarpon Springs, Florida.
He was born on January 22, 1960 in Columbus, to Daniel and Jepsy (French) Daily, both of whom are deceased.
Survivors include his wife, Tamara S. (Parshall) Daily of Holiday, FL; two daughters: Lindsay S. Daily of Kissimmee, FL, and Heidi J. Daily of Columbus Grove; six brothers: Dick Daily of London, Ohio, Jeff Daily of London, Ohio, Tom Daily of Columbus, Harry Pickens of West Virginia, Bob Pickens of London, Ohio, and Jim Pickens of Minnesota; his mother and father-in-law, Ron and Mary Parshall of Holiday, FL; and a cousin, Bruce Daily of London, Ohio.
Following Ernie's wishes, cremation took place in Florida. The family invites friends to visit with them and remember Ernie on Thursday, August 15, 2002 from 4-8 p.m. at the Rader-Lynch and Dodds Funeral Home, 124 East High Street, London, Ohio.
Robert D. England
Died: Saturday, August 10, 2002
Robert D. England, 58, of Ada, died Saturday, August 10, 2002 at Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.
He was born on February 29, 1944 in Ada, to William and Kathryn (Ison) England. His father is deceased. His mother, Kathryn Purnell, survives in Kenton.
On March 17, 1962 he married Shirley J. Fraley, and she survives in Ada.
Other survivors include two sons: Anthony Todd (Belinda) England of Waynesfield and William Daniel (Brandy) England of Ada; a daughter, Lisa Rager of Dunkirk; two sisters: Ruby Nickell of Dunkirk and Jeannie Deyton of Jacksonville, North Carolina; a brother, John (Gloria) England of Lima; and eight grandchildren: Christopher Robert Lee Rager, Nicholas Brian Rager, Courtney Elizabeth England, Ty Anthony England, Justin Daniel England, Lucas Gregory Rae England, Levi Wiatt England and Raina Devon England.
He was preceded in death by a son, Gregory England and a brother, Sam England.
Mr. England was a retired farm laborer of Stambaugh Farms.
He was a member of the McGuffey Conservation Club and the Liberty Conservation Club. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Services were held on Tuesday, August 13 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, with Rev. Ray Hadley officiating.
Burial was in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Columbus Children's Hospital, Leukemia Unit.
Donald G. Mahaffey
Died: Saturday, August 3, 2002
Donald G. Mahaffey, 78, of Upper Sandusky, died Saturday, August 3, 2002 at Fairhaven Retirement & Health Care Community in Upper Sandusky.
He was born September 24, 1923 in Morral, Ohio, to Dwight and Iscah (Brown) Mahaffey.
On October 7, 1950 he married Sally Sears, and she died May 8, 1996. On March 22, 1997 he married Ann Wiley, and she survives in Upper Sandusky.
Other survivors include a daughter, Kay (Steven) Cochrell of Galion; a daughter-in-law, Mary Mahaffey of Hilliard; three step-daughters: Jackie (Bill) Wells of Westerville, Jeannie (Andy) Wolf of Findlay, and Lisa (Jeff) Meeker of Harken Heights, TX; two grandsons: Jordan Mahaffey and Matthew Cochrell; and four step-grandchildren: Nicholas Wolf, Nathan and Eryn Meeker, and Patrick Baker.
He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Mahaffey and a sister, Helen Louise Collier.
Mr. Mahaffey was the former Manager of Morral Supply Co. in Morral, Ohio. He had been a partner in the Mobil Service Station in Upper Sandusky and has driven truck for Craycraft Trucking for five years before his retirement.
He graduated from Morral High School in 1941 and attended Ohio University.
He attended 1st Presbyterian Church of Upper Sandusky. He was a 50 year member of Warpole Lodge #176 F&AM; a member of McCutchen Chapter #96 RAM; a member of the Upper Sandusky Council #98 RSM; the Marion Commandery #36; a life member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Columbus; a member of the Aladdin Temple of the Nobles of the Mistic Shrine, Columbus; a member of the Wyandot County Shrine Club; and a member of the American Legion Post #225 in Upper Sandusky.
Mr. Mahaffey was a veteran of the U.S. Army in WWII having served in Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe.
Services were held on Wednesday, August 7 at Lucas Funeral Home, Upper Sandusky, with Rev. Kenneth Wessler officiating.
Burial was in Grand Prairie Cemetery, Brush Rides.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Rehab Center at Wyandot Memorial Hospital c/o Lucas Funeral Home, P.O. Box 207, Upper Sandusky, Ohio.
Victor Sadler, Jr.
Died: Saturday, August 3, 2002
Victor Sadler Jr., 82, of Lima, died Saturday, August 3, 2002 at his residence in Lima.
He was born September 18, 1919 in Paintsville, Kentucky, to Victor and Virginia (Daniel) Sadler, Sr.
On August 19, 2001, he married Ollie Gibson Howard, and she survives in Lima.
Other survivors include two sons: Jerry Lee Sadler (and Toni Bailey) of St. Johns, and Gary (Jean Ann) Sadler of Lima; a brother, Joseph (Faye) Sadler of Jackson Center; a sister, Pauline Blevins of Oil Springs, KY; three grandsons and one great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Madlene Saunders.
Mr. Sadler was self-employed as a mechanic on trucks at Sadler Auto Repair.
Services were held on Tuesday, August 6 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, with Rev. Russell Manns and Rev. Willie Collins officiating.
Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rita's Hospice of Lima.
Carolyn Ann Conley
Died: Wednesday, July 31, 2002
Carolyn Ann Conley, 55, of Ada, died Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.
She was born May 30, 1947 in Lima, to Tandy and Maudie (Bolen) Conley, both of whom are deceased.
Survivors include her best friend, Carl Bosse; a son, Gary (Misty) Conley of McGuffey; a brother, Bert (Reva) Conley of Ada; three sisters: Audrey Shields of McGuffey, Halie (Hillard) Nickles of Harrod, and Mary (Charlie) Howard of McGuffey; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Larry Conley; three brothers: Dave Conley, Bill Conley, and Edward Conley; and by a sister, Luna Jennings.
Ms. Conley was a sewer at Wilson's Sporting Goods Manufacturing Company.
Services were held Saturday, August 3 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, with Pastor Scott Caley officiating.
Burial was in Dola Cemetery, Dola.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Dorothy M. Wagner
Died: Tuesday, June 25, 2002
Dorothy M. Wagner, 81, of Ada, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at Richland Manor Nursing Home, Bluffton.
She was born August 7, 1920 in Hardin County, to Edwin W. and Minnie M. (Paugh) Pratte.
On August 24, 1940, she married Coy B. Wagner, who passed away on October 25, 1996.
Survivors include two sons: Gary (Nadine) Wagner of Ada and Randy (Cathy) Wagner of Ada; two sisters: Dana (Charles) Croy of Cridersville and Eileen (Carroll) McMillen of Forest; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Leasa Wagner.
Mrs. Wagner was a homemaker and bookkeeper for the family farm operation and had been previously employed at Triplett Corporation of Bluffton.
She was a life member of Sugar Grove United Methodist Church of Ada and was a member of the United Methodist Women of the church. She was a graduate of Dola High School in 1938.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 28 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, with Rev. Laura Raypholtz-Clark officiating.
Burial will be in Hasson Cemetery, Jenera.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, and until time of service on Friday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Lima Memorial Hospital Dialysis Unit and/or Sugar Grove United Methodist Church of Ada.
Scott M. Combs
Died: Monday, June 24, 2002
Scott M. Combs, 17, of Waynesfield, died Monday, June 24, 2002 at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Mary's.
He was born January 3, 1985 in Lima, to Richard and Michelle (Kaiser) Combs, both of whom survive in Waynesfield.
Other survivors include two brothers: Ryan Combs and Justin Combs, both at home; a sister, Megan Combs, also at home; maternal grandparents, Ross Kaiser of Harrod and Joan (Fancher) Kaiser of Waynesfield; maternal great-grandmother, Maxine (Rowe) Patrick of Alger; paternal grandfather, Stanley Combs of Alger; and several aunts and uncles.
He was preceded in death by a paternal grandmother, Norma Lee Combs.
Scott was employed at Taco Bell Eastgate in Lima. He was entering his Senior year at Waynesfield-Goshen High School. He was a member of the Yearbook Staff. Scott loved to go camping.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, with Rev. Donald F. Smith officiating.
Burial will be in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Friends may call from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, or until time of service on Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
Magdalean M. Zimmerman
Died: Monday, June 24, 2002
Magdalean M. Zimmerman, 93, of Ada, died June 24, 2002 at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center, Bluffton.
She was born February 6, 1909 in Lima, to Henry and Rose (Morris) Kayser.
On September 5, 1927, she married Karl W. Zimmerman, who passed away on January 18, 1985.
Survivors include three sons: Clifford Zimmerman of Lima, Karl T. (Janet) Zimmerman of Ada, and Donald (Sue) Zimmerman of Lima; three daughters: Mary (Harold) Nordyke of Lima, Betty (Robert) Shimp of Lima, and Lillian (Jack) Weyer of Bluffton; 53 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren; 49 great-great-grandchildren; and seven step-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Irwin Zimmerman; three grandsons: Thomas Weyer, Clayton Johns and Bill Johns; a granddaughter, Betty Zimmerman; four great-grandchildren; two brothers: Andrew Kayser and Clarence Kayser; three sisters: Alice Brookhart, Beatrice Cunningham and Mary DeVore.
Mrs. Zimmerman was a homemaker. She was a former member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Ada.
Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, June 26 at St. Gerard's Catholic Church in Lima, with Rev. Thomas Lacey officiating.
Burial was in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima.
Funeral home in charge of arrangements was Chiles & Sons-Laman Lewis Chapel, Lima.
Jerry M. Ozbun, Sr.
Died: Friday, June 21, 2002
Jerry M. Ozbun, Sr., 62, of McGuffey, died Friday, June 21, 2002 at his residence in McGuffey.
He was born on September 14, 1939 in Greensfork, Indiana, to Emery and Sara (Snyder) Ozbun, neither of whom survive.
On April 20, 1959, he married Joyce A. Houk, who survives in McGuffey.
Other survivors include two sons: Jerry W. (Sondra) Ozbun Jr. of Aurora, Indiana and Jimmy S. Ozbun of Munice, Indiana; four daughters: Sharon K. Gentry of Munice, Indiana, Sandra (Bill) Cunningham of Munice, Indiana, Phyllis (David Hurd) Carney of Mechanicsburg, Indiana, and Deeanna (Bill) Doggett of Anderson, Indiana; a brother, Lee Ozbun of Hagerstown, Indiana; three sisters: Margaret Johnson of Losantville, Indiana, Lois Ozbun of Farmland, Indiana, and Helen Malott of Georgia; and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Anita Baney.
Mr. Ozbun was employed by Goodyear Tire Company of Munice, Indiana. He retired after 15 years as an Oven Operator in 1972.
Friends were received on Sunday, June 23 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hardin County Hospice of Kenton.
Joann Johnston
Died: Thursday, June 20, 2002
Joann Johnston, 72, of Alger, died Thursday, June 20, 2002 at the intersection of State Route 235 and State Route 309, south of Ada.
She was born June 28, 1929 in Wapakoneta, to Orville and Zelma (Wellington) Gross, neither of who survive.
On June 17, 1951, she married Joe A. Johnston, who survives in Alger.
Other survivors include a son, Steven A. Johnston of Alger; a brother, Jack (Helen) Gross of Lima; two sisters-in-law: Betty Ray (Wright) Scott of Alger and Mrs. Jean Miller of Lima; several neices and nephews.
Mrs. Johnston retired after 25 years from Sodexho (formerly Saga, then Marriott) Food Service at Ohio Northern University.
She was a member of the Alger First United Methodist Church, a member of the Three Arts Club and a member of the Women's Society of Christian Service.
Services were held on Monday, June 24 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Alger, with Rev. Calvin Waugh officiating.
Burial was in Preston Cemetery, Alger.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tom and Sharon Crowe Missionaries.
Robert Lee Weaver
Died: Monday, June 17, 2002
Robert Lee Weaver, 65, of Lima, died June 17, 2002 at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.
He was born February 27, 1937 in Paulding County, to Clyde N. and Juanita Dotson Weaver, neither of whom survive.
On April 14, 1958, he married Janet Lee Scott, who survives in Lima.
Other survivors include a son, Timothy Scott (Tammy) Weaver of Scott City, KS; two daughters: Melody Jill (Michael) Pope of Ft. Lewis, WA, and April Jan (Mitchel) Withers of Eltopia, WA; a brother, Ronald L. (Lisa) Weaver of Lima; two sisters: Evonne Eichelberger of Piqua and Ina Gay Walter of Wapakoneta; 13 grandchildren: Nathan, Stephen, Amy and April M. Pope; Scott, Paige and Robert C. Weaver; Nikoal, Witneigh, Garisun, Madysan, Mandie and Joshua Withers; and a father-in-law, Gerald C. Scott of Harrod.
Mr. Weaver was a Machinist at Warner Swasey, an Inspector with DTI Railroad, and worked part-time with U.S. Plastics Corp.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and served many capacities in the church, currently serving as Temple Worker at the Columbus, Ohio Temple of the church. He was a veteran, having served four years in the U.S. Air Force and several years in the Air Force Reserves. He was a member of the Sager Lodge #513 of Lafayette, a member of the Boy Scouts of America, and a member of the Lakeview Amvets. He was a graduate of Lima Central High. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and the outdoors, and also loved history.
Services were held Thursday, June 20 at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints with Bishop Dennis Smith officiating.
Entombment was in Memorial Park Mausloeum, Lima.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Funeral home in charge of arrangements was Chiles & Sons-Laman Shawnee Chapel.
Larry R. Zehner
Died: Monday, June 17, 2002
Larry R. Zehner, 80, of Cumming, Georgia and formerly of Dola, died on June 17, 2002. He formerly resided in Fort Myers, Florida.
He was born in Dola, and was a farmer and salesman prior to moving to Florida.
His wife, Florence W. Zehner; his son, Clayton Robert Zehner; and his parents, Emma and Lowell Zehner, all preceded him in death.
Survivors include: a son, Stephen (Sherleen) Zehner of Cumming, GA; a daughter, Catherine (David) Dorn of Denver, CO; six grandchildren: Matthew Zehner of Cumming, GA; Shanna Jackson of Monroe, GA; Kevin Linderman of Denver, CO; Kristen Linderman of San Sebastian, Spain; Stephanie Foshee and C. Robert Zehner, Jr. of North Fort Myers, FL; three great-grandchildren: Cole Zehner of Marietta, GA; Hunter Zehner and Shelby Zehner of North Fort Myers, FL.
Also surviving are two sisters: Margie Deringer of Columbus, and Dottie Claybaugh of Eufala, AL.
The Cremation Society of the South is in charge of the arrangements.
Russell C. Moore
Died: Thursday, June 13, 2002
Russell C. Moore, 70, of Ada, died Thursday, June 13, 2002 at his daughter's residence in Florence, SC.
He was born on June 7, 1932 in Hardin County, to Otho and Marcella (Clark) Moore, neither of whom survive.
On July 12, 1953, he married Shirley C. Jones, who survives in Ada.
Other survivors include a son, Derek Moore of Statesville, NC; three daughters: Debra (Vaughn) Williams of Florence, SC, Diane (David) Long of Ada, and Deena (Rick) Pfenning of Douglas, GA; two brothers: Charles Moore of Tampa, FL, and Dennis Moore of Elida; two sisters: Joyce Good of Toledo, and Sherry (Phil) Fetzer of Delphos; nine grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Mr. Moore retired from Universal Engineering of Lima and Ada, where he worked as a tool & die maker. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ada, and was a past President of the Ada Jaycee's.
Services were held Monday, June 17 at Hanson-Neely Funeral Home, Ada, with Rev. Wayne Albertson officiating.
Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hardin County Cancer Society and/or the American Heart Association.
