Richard L. “Dick” Miller, age 69, of Lima, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.
He was born on February 27, 1954, in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert and Jean (Thompson) Miller. On July 17, 1995 Dick married Donna Asher and she survives in Lima.
Madeline J. “Maggie” Lenhart, age 103, of Ada, Ohio passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.
She was born on July 6, 1920 in Mansfield, Ohio to Elza R. and Marjorie A. (McBride) Dodge who preceded her in death. On October 13, 1948 she married Eugene A. “Gene” Lenhart and he died on September 5, 1978.
Velma M. Scott, age 92, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.
She was born on April 18, 1931, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Berlie and Betty (Prater) Dotson. Velma married Robert Scott who preceded her in death on September 10, 2000.
Karen E. Rodabaugh of Myakka City, Florida formerly of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Karen was born on April 25, 1956 to Willard and Juanita Bailey. Her mother resides in Myakka City, Florida. On March 27, 1976, Karen married Tim Rodabaugh and he resides in Myakka City, Florida.
Donald L. “Don” Traxler, age 87, of Ada, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born in Crane Township, Wyandot County, Ohio on April 28, 1936 to the late Albert N. and Garnetta (Kinley) Traxler. On August 9, 1964 Don married Myra I. Hiett and she preceded him in death on July 2, 2007.
Don spent most of his life in education. He retired from Ohio Northern University in 1992, where he was a Professor of Education. He formerly worked for Wood County Schools, Grand Rapids Elementary School, Harrod School and Elyria City Schools. He was a 1954 graduate of Salem Local School; he then received his B.S. in Education in 1958 and his M.S. in Education in 1965 from Bowling Green State University and his PH.D. from The Ohio State University in 1987.
Telitha Ann Rayl, age 83, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by her family.
She was born on May 29, 1940 in Lima, Ohio to the late Joseph and Anna (Mayer) Leiser. On June 13, 1975 Telitha married Daniel J. Rayl who preceded her in death on May 4, 2006.
