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Warren E. Fisher owner and stylist at Warren's Salon

Warren E. Fisher, age 67, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. at his residence, surrounded by family.   

He was born on December 15, 1955, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Warren J. and Betty R. (Decker) Fisher.

Warren is survived by his five siblings: Jacqueline Stephenson of Ada, Andrea Pifer of Ada, Martin (Diane) Fisher of Ada, Stacia (Mitch) Hall-Boughan of Ada, and Shawn Fisher of Columbus; lifelong friend, Bill Stoupe; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Carolyn L. Rex worked for Allen East Schools

Carolyn L. Rex, age 84, of LaFayette, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Vancrest of Ada. Our angel on earth is now our angel in heaven.

She was born on April 3, 1938 in Lima, Ohio to the late Robert and Diamond (Shrider) Klingler.  On June 8, 1957, Carolyn married Jack M. Rex and he survives in LaFayette.

Family was always first to Carolyn. She loved all children especially her grandchildren, and babysat for many years. She enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, and sewing. Her husband Jack never left her side.  Carolyn retired from Allen East Schools, where she worked as a cook in the cafeteria. She attended the Lima Community Church of the Nazarene.

Amar Nath Bhattacharya taught in the ONU College of Pharmacy

How do you summarize a life in a few sentences? Some lives are covered using significant dates. Others, via family or work experience. For Amar Bhattacharya, his journey is best shared by chronicling the names he amassed over his lifetime.

Amar Nath Bhattacharya started out as "Bhondul" (meaning 'one who makes everything messy') on October 1, 1934 in what was then called Calcutta, India. Judging by his propensity to leave a mess in his wake, that childhood moniker appeared justified. He switched from "Bhondul" to "Cow Doctor" when he graduated from Bengal Veterinary College in the 1950's and worked as a government veterinarian (one can only assume with cows, based on the nickname) in a small Indian village. Delivering calves and regularly sticking his arms elbow-deep into large animals made "Cow Doctor" yearn for more, thus he leapt at the opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. in pharmacology at the Ohio State University in 1960. If he was ever called any nicknames as a grad student grunt, he never shared it with family.

Russell “Pete” Pedersen worked for Pepsi Beverage Co.

Russell T. “Pete” Pedersen, Jr., age 78, of Lima formerly of Ada, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on February 22, 1944, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late Russell and Rae Lydia (Hayes) Pedersen, Sr. On June 28, 1963, Pete married Linda Allen formerly of Alger and she survives in Lima.         

Mary Bowden was a Link Trainer Operator during WWII

Mary Frances Stambaugh Bowden, of Ada, Ohio passed away on January 30, 2023 at the age of 99. 

Mary was born October 19, 1923, in McGuffey, Ohio, to the late Jennings and Ellen Stambaugh. She graduated from Ada High School in 1941 and earned a two-year degree in Aviation Technology from Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri in 1943. At Stephens she was chosen as the outstanding graduate from the Aviation Department. After college, she worked as a Link Trainer Operator in Brownsville, Texas, training Air Force pilots during WWII.

Orville “Bud” Hicks, Jr. was a welder

Orville “Bud” Hicks, Jr., age 70, of Kenton, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 4:04 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on June 28, 1952, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Orville “Squirrelly” and Ethel (Prater) Hicks.  On October 15, 1992, Bud married Nora Lamb and she survives in Kenton.

Also surviving are his two children: Brian Hicks of Kenton, and Heather Harshfield of Lakeview; four grandchildren and one great grandchild; and a sister, Norma Bailey of McGuffey.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Maretta “Rita” Crowe.

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