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Howard R. Schick worked for Dow Chemical

Howard R. Schick, age 93, of Ada, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 8:25 a.m. at Vancrest of Ada.

He was born on October 1, 1928, in Jackson Township, Ohio to Cloyd R. and Mildred A. (Hochstettler) Schick who preceded him in death.  On May 26, 1950, Howard married Colleen A. Connor and she preceded him in death on June 2, 2019.

Howard is survived by a son, Wendell (Diane) Schick of Westminster; two daughters: Cynthia (Tim) Hanover of St. Marys and Linell (Jeff) Hertenstein of St. Marys; a daughter-in-law, Linda Schick of Howell, MI; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; and a sister, Arlene (Merle) Gerdeman of Wheaton, IL.

Richard White worked at Lincoln Elementary School

Richard Douglas White, 51 of Ada passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 19, 1970 and was raised in Green Sea, SC and graduated from Green Sea Floyd High School. His parents were Donald L. (Cherie) White and Doris White. 

Private family service will be held for Cecilia Eversole

Cecilia Raen “Cece” Eversole, age 3, of Lima, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Mercy-Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. 

Cece was born on November 9, 2018, in Lima, Ohio to Wyatt Eversole and Cheyanne Clevenger. 

Cece's favorite things were going to the park to swing, anything to do with water and swimming, horses and reading.  She loved to snuggle her favorite blanket. 

Private family services will be held at a later date.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dravet Syndrome Foundation, P.O. Box 3026, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034. 

Funeral arrangements for Tyler Justin Kiracofe

Tyler Justin Kiracofe, age 22, of Bluffton, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. 

Tyler was born on May 22, 2000, to Justin A. and Danyelle S. (Holbrook) Kiracofe of Bluffton, Ohio.  He lived at home with both parents and his younger brother, Travis Kiracofe.   

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Diann Holbrook; and his paternal grandparents: Jerry and Judy Kiracofe. 

James Monroe Fraley worked for JDR Excavating

James Monroe Fraley, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the Wood County Hospital, Bowling Green.

He was born on August 6, 1937, in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Dan and June Dolly (Watson) Fraley. On August 10, 1959, James married Ovil M. Shepherd, she preceded him in death on June 20, 1992. 

James is survived by his two children: James (Barb) Fraley, Jr. of Findlay, and Brenda (Paul) Willeke of Dola; two grandchildren: Jessica Fraley and Brian (Kristin) Fraley; three great grandchildren: Hannah, Kayleen, and Aubrey; a brother, Carl Fraley of Kenton; and two sisters: Shirley England of Kenton and Sue (Steve) Spearman of Arizona.

Sally Jo Hawkins was a homemaker

Sally Jo Hawkins, age 90, of Ada, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by her family. 

Sally was born in Prestonsburg, Kentucky on January 5, 1932, to the late Grover and Virginia (Shepherd) Hicks. On February 15, 1961, Sally married Robert Ray Hawkins and he preceded her in death. 

Sally was preceded in death by her son, Ron Haywood; granddaughter Hannah Hawkins; her six brothers and two sisters.

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