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Jerry Crisenbery served in the Air Force in Germany

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, January 11, 2016

Jerry W. Crisenbery, age 76, died on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2016, at 2:19 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima, Ohio.

He was born on Jan.18, 1939, in Van Wert County, Ohio to Lowell B. and Marjorie (Fronefield) Crisenbery who preceded him in death. He married Cheryl Combs and she survives in Ada, Ohio.

Jerry was a retired electrician having worked for Carey Electric and Tradesman International. He served in the U.S. Air Force in Germany. 

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Rev. Ronald Fry was retired from Rudolph Foods

Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, January 9, 2016

Rev. Ronald L. Fry, 75, died on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at 8:50 a.m. at residence in Alger.

He was born on April 3, 1940, in McGuffey, Ohio, to Robert E. and Jane (Newland) Fry who preceded him in death. On June 6, 1959, he married Dorthey Jean Lamb and she died on AuG. 31, 2013.

Ronald retired after 29 years from Rudolph Foods of Westminster where he worked as a fryer and he also enjoyed farming. He was a graduate of McGuffey High School class of 1958. He was a member of the Victory Chapel of Praise Harrod, Ohio. 

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Julia Marshall 1963-2015

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 8, 2016

Julia M. Marshall, 52, died on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on Feb. 22, 1963, in Kenton, Ohio to Rev. Tom and Elsie (Conley) Marshall who preceded her in death.

Julia was an avid photographer.

She is survived by a sister, Kathy Risner of Lima; nieces and nephews: Michael, Katina, James, Nate, Cassie and Jacob; and several great nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two brothers: Matthew Marshall and William Marshall; and a sister, MaLinda Marshall.

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Bayliff and Sons Funeral Home handling arrangements for Brianna Green

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 8, 2016

Brianna Green, 22, formerly of Lima, died the morning of Dec. 30,2015, at her residence.

Bayliff & Son Funeral Home in Cridersville are handling the arrangements.

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Ruth Brown worked at the Ada Herald for 26 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, January 8, 2016

Ruth M. Brown, 95, died on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2016, at 10:30 P.M. at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.

She was born on June 18, 1920 in Ada, Ohio, to Ernest P. and Ethel G. (Montgomery) Klingler who preceded her in death. On Nov. 19, 1937 she married Russel A. “Bud” Brown and he died on May 9, 1999.

Ruth worked at The Ada Herald for 26 years and was also employed by Ada Schools as a High School Study Hall monitor for a few years, along with being a farmer’s wife. She was a life-time member of St. Paul’s UCC of rural Ada and attended very faithfully until December 2015.

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Stratton Minix was retired from Ford Motor Co.

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, January 3, 2016

Stratton Minix, 81, died on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016, at 11:54 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System, Lima.  

He was born on Jan. 6, 1934, in Breathitt County, Kentucky, to Bill and Laura (Watkins) Minix and they preceded him in death. He was raised by Leander and Laura Rowe. Stratton married Bonnie L. Burris on Dec. 31, 1982, and she survives in Alger. 

Stratton retired in 1999 after 35 years from Ford Motor Company, Lima as a stock handler. He was a life member of the McGuffey Conservation Club. He was affiliated with the Baptist Church. 

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