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E. Douglas Reed, 1952 - 2018

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Sunday, March 18, 2018

E. Douglas Reed, age 65, was called home on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 8:08 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

          Doug was born on November 3, 1952 in to the late Elvin D. and Betty (Rhodent) Reed.   On January 7, 1978 Doug married Patricia A. Lusk, they were married for 40 years and she survives in Waynesfield.  He was previously married to Lorraine Jenkins. 

Doug was a chemical operator for BP of Lima.  He was a member of the Waynesfield Baptist Church.  Doug was a jack of all trades and master of none, but often times better than a master of one.  He was known as “Poppy” to anyone who needed one. 

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Willis E. "Gene" Fry was former McGuffey mayor

He also served as a fireman and police office
Posted by Monty Siekerman on Saturday, March 17, 2018

Willis E. “Gene” Fry, 76, died on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 8:23 a.m. at Memorial Gables in Marysville.

He was born on Sept. 19, 1941, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert L. and Jane E. (Newland) Fry.  On Sept. 19, 1960, Gene married Charolette A. Austin and she survives in McGuffey.

Gene retired from General Dynamics where he worked as a welder.  He was a member of the McGuffey Freewill Baptist Church. Gene was the former mayor of McGuffey and formerly served as a fireman and police officer for McGuffey. He dedicated his life to his family and was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.  He was loved by all who knew him.

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Michael W Purdy, 1948 - 2018

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 16, 2018

Michael W. Purdy, age 69, died on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 5:19 a.m. at his residence in Dunkirk, Ohio.

          He was born on October 16, 1948 in Bluffton, Ohio to the late William Franklin and Helen Louise (Woodruff) Purdy.  On November 8, 1969 Michael married Brenda L. Mankey and she survives in Dunkirk.

          Michael was the Director of Worldwide Operations for Rockwell Arvin/Meritor, Kenton.  He was a member of the Lima First Assembly of God Church.  He served for six years in the U.S. Army Reserves.  He was a member of the Lima Eagles Post #370 and a member of the former Masonic Lodge F&AM of Dunkirk.

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Jeannine M Dixon, 1933 - 2018

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Friday, March 16, 2018

Jeannine M. Dixon, age 84, died on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at 1:05 p.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

          She was born on December 27, 1933 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Marshal E. and Boneta M. (Hall) Stoodt.  On June 7, 1953 Jeannine married Kennard I. Dixon Jr and he preceded her in death on July 3, 2006.

          Jeannine retired as a cashier for the Flying J. Restaurant in Beaverdam and formerly worked at the Bluelick Greenhouse, which in now the Forget Me Not Greenhouse.  She was a member of the Liberty Chapel United Methodist Church.  Jeannine enjoyed bowling and golfing.

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Virgil O. Shellenbarger, 1921 - 2018

Posted by Monty Siekerman on Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Virgil O. "Shelly" Shellenbarger, age 96, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at 9:33 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

          He was born on December 3, 1921 in Continental, Ohio to the late Lewis and Martha (Shafer) Shellenbarger.  On September 20, 1946 Shelly married Ruth E. Rettig and she preceded him in death on January 18, 2009.

          He was a U.S. Army Veteran who served during WWII from September 25, 1942 to February 17, 1946 in the South Pacific.  Shelly and his wife Ruth were charter members of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Kenton. He was also an avid golfer.

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Bryce Baney worked for Ada Technologies

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 9, 2018

Bryce R. Baney, 26, died suddenly on March 4, 2018, at Bluffton Hospital. Bryce was born Feb. 23, 1992 in Findlay, Ohio, to R. Tadd and Kimberly (Peters) Baney who survive.

Bryce attended Cory-Rawson High School. He was employed at Ada Technologies Inc. Bryce was a gun enthusiast who enjoyed target shooting and collecting knives.

Survivors include: two brothers, Colt (Ashleigh) Baney of Ada, Brock (Alycia) Baney of Findlay; niece and nephews, Kaleigh, Adria, Tysen; one great niece Lilliana; maternal grandmother, Joleen Peters of Findlay, paternal grandmother, Eileen Baney of Fostoria, paternal grandfather, Ron Baney of North Baltimore.

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