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Kimberly Ann Badertscher was an athletic trainer

Posted by Staff on Thursday, January 26, 2023

Kimberly Ann Badertscher, age 44, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at 1:58 p.m. at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, surrounded by her family.

She was born on May 6, 1978 in Lima, Ohio to Dale L. and Sharon R. (Foust) Badertscher. Her father, Dale preceded her in death and her mother, Sharon survives in Ada.

Kimberly is survived by her sister, Michelle (Eric) Stinehelfer of Amherst. Her three nieces and nephew: Mallory, Caleb, Abigail, and Makenzie who were the light of her life.

She was preceded in death by her sister, Angela Badertscher.

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Amanda Markley taught 5th grade at Bluffton Elementary School

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Amanda Jane (Rayl) Markley, age 43, of Lima, left this life at 1:58 a.m. Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her home with the love of her family by her side.

She was born October 7, 1979, in Lima to Charles D. Rayl and Jane Laura (Staley) Rayl. Her mother survives in Lafayette and her father and stepmother, Janice Rayl survive in Lima. On June 18, 2005, she married her longtime friend, Aaron G. Markley who also survives.

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Sondra Kay Reed was a nurse

Posted by Staff on Monday, January 23, 2023

Sondra Kay Reed, age 60, of Hickory, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Standford Hospital in Palo Alto, California.

She was born in Lima, Ohio on February 19, 1962, to the late Elmer and Erma (Stone) Collins.   

Sondra is survived by her husband, Mark Reed; daughter, Kayla Butler; son, William Ansley; three grandchildren: Nicholas, Diego, and Julie Ansley; and sister, Debby Bryant.   

She was preceded in death by her son, Andrew Ansley, and brother, Gary Collins.

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Rebecca A. Spinner was a nurse's aid

Posted by Staff on Monday, January 23, 2023

Rebecca A. Spinner, age 65, of Ada, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at her residence. 

She was born on April 18, 1957, in Kenton, Ohio to the late William Henry and Kathleen (Jordan) Paugh.  On October 9, 1999, Rebecca married Jerry Spinner, who preceded her in death. 

Rebecca is survived by her two sons: Billy (Kellie) Paugh of Forest, and Terry Spinner of Ada; three grandchildren: Jacob Paugh, Emily Paugh, and Kaden Paugh; and a brother, Ted (Lisa) Paugh of Ada.

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Bethany J. Riblet was a homemaker

Posted by Staff on Saturday, January 21, 2023

Bethany J. Riblet, age 74, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay, surrounded by her family.

She was born May 17, 1948, to the late Kenneth and Blanche Elizabeth (Kriner) Miller. On June 8, 1968, Bethany married Loren E. Riblet, who preceded her in death on November 29, 2021.              

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Funeral arrangements for Grace C. Lane

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Grace C. Lane, age 84, of Ada, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Meadows of Kalida. 

She was born on August 5, 1938, to the late John and Dorothy Jenkins.   On November 23, 1957, Grace married Reece M. Lane who preceded her in death on October 31, 2019.  

Grace is survived by her two sons and daughter: Scott (Ruth) Lane of Kalida, Steven (Gail) Lane of Rockford, IL, and Patricia (Roy) Stephens of Lima; five grandchildren: Cory (Ben) Maag, Rachel (Andrew) Zuercher, Jessica (Casey) Danner, Georgette Lane and Reece Stephens; five great grandchildren: Madisyn Maag, Lawson Maag, Dillan Krohn, Raegan Krohn and Mason Zuercher; and one great-great grandson.

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