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Jacqueline Gahman Rippe was Director of the Service Center for the South Florida Water Management Center

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Jacqueline Gahman Rippe, 62, of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully Friday July 8, 2022. Jacque was born in Lima, Ohio on December 9, 1959 to the late William (Bill) Peter and Mary Lucelle (Martin) Gahman. Jacque was a 1978 graduate of Ada High School in Ada, Ohio. In 1982 she graduated from Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, with a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering.

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Patricia Klingler was a homemaker

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 9, 2022

Patricia K. “Pat” Klingler, age 81 passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on May 2, 1941 in Shiloh, Ohio to the late Forrest “Mike” and Mildred Helen (Firestone) Gilbert.  On December 18, 1955, Pat married Robert E. “Bob” Klingler and he survives in Ada.

Pat loved visiting with her family and friends. She loved country music especially Conway Twitty. She was avid flower gardener. She enjoyed reading and playing games. She enjoyed travelling for many years to Myrtle Beach with her husband. She was a wonderful homemaker.

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Harold E. Compton was a U.S. Army veteran

Posted by Staff on Saturday, July 2, 2022

Harold E. Compton, age 82, of Belle Center, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at the Blanchard Place in Kenton.

He was born on January 25, 1940, in Alger, Ohio to the late Bruce E. and Flossie M. (Wooley) Compton.  In March of 1962 Harold married Joyce L. Thompson and she preceded him in death on September 10, 2014. 

Harold is survived by a son, Shaun (Cindy) Compton of Roundhead; two daughters: Lori (James) Goldsmith of Kenton, and Beth (David) Kretz of Beavercreek; ten grandchildren, and several great grandchildren; and two sisters: Helen Louise McDaniel of Florida, and Joyce Shirk of Indian Lake.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Janice Compton.

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Cheryl D. Rowe attended Ada High School

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Cheryl D. Rowe, age 75, of Alger, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on September 15, 1946, in Bluffton, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Norma (Obenour) Weller. On January 29, 1964, Cheryl married Bill G. Rowe and he preceded her in death on August 16, 2016. 

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Ruby Jane Nichols was a homemaker

Posted by Staff on Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Ruby Jane Nichols, age 88, of Alger, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at the Blanchard House, Kenton.

She was born on March 18, 1934, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late Eddie and Susie (Allen) Poe.  Ruby married Bud Nichols and he preceded her in death.

Ruby is survived by two sons: Ronald Nichols of Arlington, and Randy Nichols of Portland, OR; three daughters: Esther Fay of Portland, OR, Cathy Anspach of Ada and Sharon Emerich of Quincy; twelve grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; two brothers: John Poe of Lima, Carl Poe of Ada; and three sisters: Dorothy Garver of Kentucky, Marcia Phillips of Kenton and Mary Daniels of Spencerville.

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Twila Kilburn was Roundhead EMS Chief for 36 years

Posted by Staff on Monday, June 27, 2022

Twila L. Zapp Kilburn, age 65, of Roundhead, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born on December 30, 1956, in Kenton, Ohio to Eugene and Venice (Combs) Shepherd, they preceded her in death.  On June 7, 1975, Twila married Ronald L. Zapp, Sr., he preceded her in death on April 14, 2007.   On September 3, 2010, Twila married Anthony “Tony” Kilburn, and he survives in Roundhead.

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