Elroy James Baier, age 90, died on Friday, April 06, 2018 at 1:05 a.m. at Springview Manor, Lima.
He was born on December 13, 1927, the son of Edward and Florence (Hiller) Baier who preceded him in death. On June 6, 1954, he married Ruthella (Romick) Baier who preceded him in death on September 21, 2016.
Elroy is survived by his two daughters: Janet Baier of Lima and Joyce (Richard) Diller of Elida; two grandsons: Gregory (Taylor) Diller of Ada and David Diller of Elida; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Walter and Paul, and one sister Dorothy Simon.
Mable M. Hathaway, age 92, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 11:38 a.m. at Blanchard Valley Health System.
She was born on August 29, 1925 in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Eugene Martin and Mozelle (Bullock) Thompson. On December 12, 1942 Mable married Russell Hathaway who preceded her in death on December 25, 2011.
Mable retired from the Ada Schools where she worked for 24 years in the cafeteria. She was a member of the Ada First United Methodist Church. She was an active member of the Ada Fireman Auxiliary for 20 years. After retirement Mable and her husband spent winters in Webster, Florida.
Cleta Mae Stevens, age 93, died on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at 9:05 a.m. at Golden Living in LaPorte, IN.
She was born on March 19, 1925 in Lynch, KY to the late Hezekiah and Phoebe (Keith) Oney. Cleta married Elmer Stevens who preceded her in death.
Cleta was a homemaker.
She is survived by three sons: Harold (Maureen) Stevens of South Bend, IN, Bill (Deb) Stevens of Michigan City, IN and Eugene Stevens of Lima; two daughters: Brenda (Michael) Conley of Van Wert and Barbara (Bill) Hoffman of TX; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Helen Bowman of AZ.
Bessie Prater, age 90, died on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 8:21 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
She was born on October 4, 1927 in Pyramid, Kentucky to the late Acro and Luranie (Stephens) Castle. On November 1, 1947 Bessie married George Prater who preceded her in death on April 12, 1977.
Bessie was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, quilting, gardening and traveling. She loved being with her children and grandchildren.
Ed Simmons, 76, died on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at 1:47 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was born on Nov. 24, 1941, to the late Edward A. and Ruth L. (Goddard) Simmons. On July 9, 1960, Ed married JoAnn Runser and she survives in Ada.
Ed was a tool and die maker at Rockwell in Kenton. He was a 1960 graduate of Ada High School. Ed was a member of the Ada First Baptist Church. He enjoyed singing in Gospel quartets including Gospel Messengers, Ambassadors, and Glory Bound Quartet. Ed was a former member of the Ada Village Council. He loved the Lord and his family.
Shirley A. Smith, age 81, died on Monday, March 26, 2018 at 1:14 p.m. at her residence in Kenton.
She was born on January 16, 1937 in Marion, Ohio to the late Ronald F. and Sarah V. (Rowland) Rizer. Shirley was previously married to Delmer Brown.
She is survived by her three sons: Sterling (Angie) Brown of Ada, Derek (Annie) Brown of Alger and Stuart Brown of Findlay; six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; and a sister, Sharon Rogers of Kenton.
She was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters and a grandson.
