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.
Betty Rose Hawk, age 95, of Harrod, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024 at Vancrest of Ada.
She was born on December 8, 1928 in Allen County, Ohio to the late John W. and Bertha (Binkley) Fleming. On July 30, 1948, Betty married Richard A. Hawk and he preceded her in death on February 5, 2007.
Wannetta Kathryn “Kathy” Guyton, age 66, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her residence.
Kathy was born on May 30, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Robert and Thelma (Sturgell) Thompson. On November 5, 1977, Kathy married Martin R. “Marty” Guyton, Sr. and he survives in Ada.
Wilbur D. Willeke, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Vancrest of Ada.
He was born on November 7, 1930 in Dunkirk, Ohio to the late Glenn and Hester (Wilcox) Willeke. On August 24, 1952 Wilbur married Wilma A. Boecher and she survives in Ada.
