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Terry Lee McCool served in the U.S. Air Force

Posted by Staff on Sunday, August 28, 2022

Terry Lee McCool, 74, of Hermann, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 12, at his home surrounded by his family.
 
Terry was born in Ada, Ohio on August 11, 1947, the son of the late Delmar & Lena (Kepley) McCool.
 
He was married to Sandra Jeanne Murphy on August 31, 2003, in Troy, Illinois.  Sandra preceded him in death on September 16, 2020.
 
Terry was a military veteran having served in the United States Air Force from 1966 to 1970. After his service, he worked as an insurance salesman and also sold time shares for a large resort chain.  He recently retired as an over the road truck driver.
 

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Kathryn Louise LaRoche, 1940-2022

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Kathryn Louise LaRoche, age 82, of Ada, passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at 11:10 a.m at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 12, 1940, in Dola, Ohio to the late Lawrence E. and Helen E. (Dirmeyer) LaRoche. 

Kathryn is survived by her four children: Brenda (Bernie) Mackey, Linda Simon, and Cindy (Greg) Copley all of Ada, and Doug (Mary Ann) Ries; eight grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; and a sister, Eleanor Humphrey of Arlington.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Larry LaRoche.

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Obituary for Ty David Gilroy

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, August 9, 2022

ALGER⎯Ty David Gilroy passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his residence in Alger. He was born on May 12, 1982 in Lima to the late Charles David Gilroy and Jeannie Helton. 

Surviving are his siblings; Stephanie Montgomery of Florida, Somer (Chad) Hall of Alger, Tess Gilroy of Columbus, Briana (Chris) Hollon of Alger, Cody (Sarah) Staley of Harrod, nieces and nephews; Kylie Montgomery, Kameron Montgomery, Skylar Hall, Jayden Evans, Peyton Hall, Kennedy Hall, Kellen Hollon, Kamden Hollon, Harlyn Lowry, Laylyn Staley, Kylyn Staley, an aunt; Donna Weber of Alger, and a special friend; Emily Hopson of Ada, and her children; Avery, Alivea and Journie.

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James “J.R.” Phipps worked at SumiRiko Ohio

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, August 2, 2022

James “J.R.” Phipps, age 43, of Ada, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022, at his residence in Ada, surrounded by his family.  

He was born on August 30, 1978, in Hobart, IN to Mary E. (Phipps) Hale.  His mother and father, Mary and Doyal Hale preceded him in death.

J.R. is survived by two children: Kadin and Khloe Phipps; a special friend: Roxanne Velasquez; two brothers: Cann “Casey” Phipps, and Christopher (Rita) Hale; and a sister, Angie (Kevin) Hunt.  J.R.’s  mother-in-law: Ida Velasquez also preceded him in death.

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Glenda Lee Hunsicker worked for Sodexho at ONU

Posted by Staff on Sunday, July 31, 2022

Glenda Lee Hunsicker, age 83, of Alger, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at 1:00 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada, surrounded by her family.

She was born on June 28, 1939, in Alger, Ohio to the late Dwight and Hester (Gant) Marshall. On March 29, 1958, Glenda married Harvey Hunsicker, Jr. and they were happily married for 56 years.  He preceded her in death on December 11, 2014.

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Eldon Ray Prater served in the U.S. Army

Posted by Staff on Sunday, July 31, 2022

Eldon Ray Prater, age 82, of Mt. Victory, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on May 3, 1940, in Alger, Ohio to the late Tracy and Edythe (Dotson) Prater. On April 3, 1960, Eldon married Helen M. Dunson and she preceded him in death on May 7, 2018.

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