Mary K. Vermillion, 97, died on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at 10:14 a.m. at her son’s residence in Ada.
She was born on April 23, 1921, in Hardin County, Ohio, to the late Jesse and Rebecca (Jenkins) Warren. On Sept. 14, 1940, Mary married Frank C. Vermillion and he preceded her in death on July 21, 1998.
Mary previously worked for North Electric of Kenton for 13 years. She attended the Church on The Rock of Kenton.
Thalia Ann Sale, 81, of Newark, and formerly of Ada, died at Altercare Newark South on Friday, Jan. 18, 2019.
She was born in Ruston, Louisiana, on Dec, 15, 1937, to the late Damon Harbin and Precious (Hearon) Sale. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Schmidt. She is survived by a nephew, Brian (Hope) Schmidt; a niece, Tami Schmidt; a great-niece; two great-nephews; and several great-great nieces.
Ann received her Bachelor's in Education from Ohio Northern University and went on to teach both history and government at Ada High School. She was a member of the Retired Teacher's Association.
James S. Masi, 61, died on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at 6:03 p.m. OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital, Kenton.
He was born on March 30, 1957, in Findlay, Ohio, to the late James A. and Marianne (Cimini) Masi. On Feb. 16, 1980, James married the love of his life and lifelong companion, Terry Masi and she survives in Kenton.
James retired from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office where he worked as a deputy sheriff from 1980 to 2016.
Also surviving are his children: Raymond Driesbaugh of Kenton and Shannette Teneyck of Kenton; five grandchildren and four great grandchildren; and a sister, Susan Masi of Kenton.
Sheila A. Furry, 77, died on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at 3:10 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on Oct. 23, 1941, in Lima, to Leo E. and Helen L. (Newman) Sibert, who preceded her in death. On Oct. 18, 1973 Sheila married Thomas E. “Tom” Furry and he survives in Lima.
Barbara J. Boedicker, 70, died on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019, at 2:31 a.m. at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.
She was born on March 8, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to Charles and Betty (Anspach) Shadley. Her father preceded her in death and her mother, Betty, survives in rural LaFayette. On July 5, 1969, Barbara married Michael A. Boedicker and he survives in Ada.
James Kelly Webb was born on May 19, 1946, in Leander, Kentucky to Charles and Opal (Williams) Webb. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in Lima, Ohio. The family moved to Ohio in 1951.
Jim grew up with four brothers and one sister: Charles “Chuck” (dec.) (Nancy) Webb of Springdale, AR, Steve (Pat) Webb of Lima, Roger (Nita) Webb of Springdale, AR and Gary (dec.) (Barbara) Webb of Ada and Deborah (Butch (dec.) Sanders of Bluffton.