Obituaries

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Stephen Richard Cornelius, age 57, of Alger, Ohio passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at his residence. 

He was born on June 28, 1967 in Wellsville, New York to Edward and Ruth (Sherman) Cornelius.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Wellsville, New York.  

Also surviving are his seven siblings: Sherry Lafferty, Roger Cornelius, Terry (Kimberly) Cornelius, Randy Cornelius, Robert (Janett) Cornelius, Ron (Valerie) Cornelius and Don (Magdalena) Cornelius.

Stephen was a U.S. Navy Veteran.       

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Catherine L. “Cathy” Petersen, age 65, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.  

She was born on June 20, 1959, in Lima, Ohio to Danny and Norma (Rex) Preston.  Her father, Danny Preston and her mother, Norma Rex preceded her in death. Cathy was previously married to Merit M. Conley. On October 21, 2000 Cathy married John Petersen and he survives in Ada. 

Also surviving are her two daughters: Jordan (Russell) Girdler of Findlay and Abby (Brent) Luchini of Wapakoneta; four grandchildren: Caiden, Lucy, Kennedy and Isabelle; a brother, Bill (Barb) Preston of Alger; and several nieces. 

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Mariann Marcella Royer, age 92, of Roundhead, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada.  

She was born on May 18, 1932, in Hardin County, Ohio to Marce and Mildred (Shirack) Wienken. On October 13, 1951, Mariann married Eugene Royer and he survives in Roundhead.

Also surviving are her three children: Julie Collins of Lima, Rick (Brenda) Royer and Sally (Gary) Newfer of Roundhead; daughter-in-law, Kristi Royer of Roundhead; eight grandchildren: Paige Collins, Spencer Collins, Garrett Royer, Willow Lowery, Noah Lowery, Bri (Wayne) Viera, Shawn DeLong and Caleb DeLong; and four great grandchildren. 

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Dr. Robert W. McCurdy, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

He was born on July 29, 1942 in Akron, Ohio to Robert B. and Louise A. (Hanan) McCurdy who preceded him in death. On August 6, 1966 he married Myrna W. Woodward and she survives in Bluffton. 

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Lloyd A. Miller, age 91, of Dunkirk, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024 at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.  

He was born on September 14, 1933 in Painesville, Ohio to the late Raymond and Margaret (Anspach) Miller.  On April 22, 1958 Lloyd married Ilene Salsbury and she preceded him in death on December 14, 2000.  Lloyd later married Doris J. Honecker on November 22, 2001 and she preceded him in death on February 10, 2010. 

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Foneta F. “Boots” Burke, age 86, of Dola, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System. 

She was born on November 17, 1937 in Compton, California.  Boots was raised by her father and mother, Walter and Pearl Lowe.  She was preceded her in death by her parents and sister, Violet Krementz.  

Boots is survived by her four children: Thomas (Maria) McCauley of Corona, CA, Ronald (Debbie) McCauley of Edgerton, Sharon (Ed) Derenia of Jenera and Carol Kay (John) Wilson of Dunkirk; eleven grandchildren: Jackie, Ronnie, John Allen, Jake, John, Tommy, Jessica, Sammy, Zachary, Kayla and Hollie; 21 great grandchildren; and a brother, James (Judy) Lowe. 

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