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Derwin Jay “DJ” Winegardner was a truck driver

Derwin Jay “DJ” Winegardner, age 64, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at his residence. 

He was born to the late Larry L. and Twyla Sue (Mulholland) Winegardner on April 4, 1960. 

DJ is survived by his three siblings: Mark Winegardner of Harrod, Brian Winegardner of Ada and Sonya Winegardner of Ada.

He was preceded in death by his niece, Taryn Winegardner. 

DJ was a truck driver.  He was a U.S. Army veteran. 

A private family burial of ashes will take place at a later date in Roundhead Cemetery. 

Leonard J. “Jimmy” Donnal worked for Sekisui Kasei

Leonard J. “Jimmy” Donnal, age 56, of Alger, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on May 8, 1968 in Lima, Ohio to Leonard and Christina Donnal. His father, Leonard preceded him in death. His mother and stepfather, Christina and D. Ray Miller survive in Alger. On August 13, 1988 Jimmy married Louann M. Duchnowski and she survives in Alger,

Also surviving is his daughter, Christina (Tyler Rall) Donnal of Kenton; two bonus grandchildren: Spencer and Jaxson; and brother, David (Susie) Donnal of Lima. 

Obituary for Merit Michael Conley, Jr.

Merit Michael Conley, Jr., age 64, of McGuffey, passed away on November 12, 2024 at his sister’s residence in Ada. 

Michael was born on January 5, 1960 to the late Merit and Sada (Evans) Conley, Sr. He was formerly married to the late Cathy Preston Petersen. 

He is survived by his daughter, Jordan (Russell) Girdler of Findlay; granddaughter, Isabelle; two brothers: Jeff (Karen) Conley and Orville (Carla) Conley; five sisters: Doris Neilson, Donna (Roger) Castle, Sandra Bailey, Peggy Baker and Terry (Grover) VanHoose; and special friends: Duane Krummrey, Drake Krummrey and Wesley Krummrey. 

Preceding him in death is his grandson, Rusty. 

June Lucille (Robinson) Webb was a homemaker

June Lucille (Robinson) Webb, age 90, of Dola, went home to be in the arms of her Lord at Bridge Hospice Care Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, on Saturday, November 9, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

​She was born on June 1, 1934 in New Smyrna Beach, Florida to the late Estle and Priscilla (Ramey) Robinson. June married Clifford R. Webb and he preceded her in death.   

Harold P. Music was a U.S. Navy Veteran

Harold P. Music, age 85, of Ada, passed away at Lima Memorial Health System on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.  

He was born on September 26, 1939 in Floyd County, Kentucky to Wayne and Virginia (Harmon) Music.  On February 20, 1965 Harold married Sharon Wells and she survives in Ada. 

Harold is also survived by his two sons: Todd (Lisa) Music of Richwood and Mark Music of Ada; three grandchildren: Kelsey Walczak Music, Kendal Walczak Music and Cooper Walczak Music; three sisters: Janice Hopson of Tennessee, Pam (Dennis) Rudasill of Ada and Kathy (Rick) Osborn of Kenton; and several nieces and nephews.   

Obituary for Pamela Sue Craft

Pamela Sue Craft, age 77, of Ada, passed away at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima on Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on August 12, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to the late Walter and Marie (Taylor) Hites.  On January 2, 1971 Pam married Michael Craft and he survives in Ada. 

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