Felicia Jo Smelser, age 79, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on March 23, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Chester and Angeline (March) Stashwick.
Felicia is survived by her two daughters: Theresa (Mark) Bendele of Ottawa and Mary (Marty) Borer of Holcomb, WI; son, David (Allison) Bond of Lansing, MI; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren; a brother, Paul (Sandy) Stashwick of Hilton Head, SC; two sisters: Christie Welch of Tuscon, AZ and Mary Frank of LaFayette; a sister-in-law, Jacqueline Stashwick of Illinois; and a brother-in-law, Loren Cramer of Lima.
The Allen County Educational Service Center and Apollo Career Center will host the annual Allen County College Fair, which will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025, 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m., at Apollo Career Center. This event provides high school students the opportunity to connect with various colleges and universities, providing them with valuable information and resources for those looking at postsecondary options.
The College Fair will feature representatives from a wide range of institutions, including local and regional colleges, universities and trade schools. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact directly with representatives to ask questions about admissions, programs, financial aid, scholarships, and campus life, among other topics.
The Ada Rotary has announced that its 7th Annual “Super Bowl” will be held on April 29 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Norada Lanes, 1182 State Route 235.
This year's event is dedicated to the memory of Kevin Mierzejewski, 1961-2018.
The event is an evening of fellowship, fun and games including 50/50 raffle tickets. All proceeds benefit Ada Rotary community projects and scholarships.
Registration: $125 per team
Team of 4 bowlers
Includes: 3 games of bowling with shoes, 1 large pizza, 1 pitcher of pop
Take a look at the donations generated by the recent food drive hosted by the OAC Indoor Track and Field Championships at Ohio Northern. The Ada Food Pantry says, "Many many thanks to everyone who participated in the food drive.... All of you are champions to us!"
