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Nancy Fernandez 1960 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, July 23, 2020

Nancy J. Fernandez, age 59, passed away on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 6:45 p.m. at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born on Feb. 27, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Charles and Eva (Halter) Seibert. On July 20, 2020, Nancy married Joel Moguel Fernandez and he survives in Harrod.

Nancy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She attended St. Gerard Catholic Church, Lima.

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Donald Varner 1953 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 20, 2020

Donald A. Varner, 67, died on Friday, July 17, 2020, at 7:20 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.   

He was born on May 5, 1953, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, to the late Leigh and Leabelle (Baier) Varner. Donald married Kay L. Dysert and she preceded him in death on June 3, 2016.

Donald worked as a millwright for Industrial Movers of Kenton.  He was a member of the Alger Assembly of God Church.

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Jon Umphress was active in several Ada organizations

Held a deep interest in the community and its history
Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, July 14, 2020

Ada civic leader Jon W. Umphress, 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at 1:34 a.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center.

He was born on Dec. 13, 1949, in Lima to the late Wilbur and Virginia (Foss) Umphress. On June 20, 1971, Jon married Susan J. Epley and she survives in Ada.

Throughout his life, Jon worked at the Kenton Times, WKTN Radio Station, the Ada Police Department, and WTGN Christian Radio Station.  He was a frequent contributor to Ada Icon.

He was actively involved with the Ada Kiwanis Club, the Historical Society of Ada, and ham radio.  He was a member of the McGuffey Church of Christ. 

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Private graveside service planned for "Nikki" Paynter-Lamb

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 13, 2020

Barbara Nicole “Nikki” Paynter-Lamb, 30, died on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on May 31, 1990, in Maryland. On May 22, 2020, Nikki married Ryan Lamb of Lima.

Nikki is also survived by her parents: Rick and Denise (Bontz) D’Arca; three sons: Daniel “Kyran” Metzger, Joshua Lynch, Jr., and Tyler Shelton; two daughters: Kaitlyn and Kourtney Metzger; a step-daughter: Haley Lamb; and a brother: Paul D’Arca.

She was preceded in death by a brother: Anthony D’Arca.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date at Woodlawn Cemetery, Ada.

 

 

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Aaron Evans was employed at Acheson’s Resort in Lakeview

No memorial service planned
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, July 13, 2020

Aaron E. R. Evans, 34, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020, at 7:22 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health Systems, due to an auto accident. 

He was born on Nov. 8, 1985, in Kenton, Ohio, to Ronald Lee Evans and Dori (Kiess) Spencer.  His father Ronald survives in Ada and his mother Dori survives in Dunkirk.  Aaron was engaged to his fiancé, BJ Boutwell of Ada.

Aaron worked as a cook at Acheson’s Resort in Lakeview.  He enjoyed fishing, bowling, traveling and spending time with his family and friends.

Also surviving are his two sisters: Jennifer Evans of Ada and Karson Evans of Forest; five nieces and one nephew.

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Treva Crawford 1923 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, July 3, 2020

Treva E. Crawford, 97, died July 2, 2020, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Treva was born May 3, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Floyd and Christine (Stotts) Harris. On April 11, 1942, she married Raymond Crawford who preceded her in death on March 7, 1983. 

Treva graduated from Bluffton High School. She had worked at Triplett Corporation in Bluffton, in the kitchen at Mennonite Memorial Home and cleaned houses. Treva also volunteered at Bluffton Hospital and Bluffton Senior Citizens.  She was a member of the Mt. Cory United Methodist Church and the Bluffton Senior Citizens.  Treva enjoyed going on the Bluffton Senior Citizens trips and playing cards.  

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