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Velma I. Piehl was a manager at Red Fox Inn

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Velma I. Piehl, age 88, of Cridersville, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on April 28, 1934, in Lima, Ohio to the late Garner “Bud” and Evelyn (Losey) Winegardner.  Velma married Arthur Spencer and he preceded her in death.  She then married Arlie Piehl in 1998 and he survives.

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Gary L. Reed worked for Durez Corp.

Posted by Staff on Monday, September 12, 2022

Gary L. Reed, age 67, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 7:46 a.m. at his residence.

He was born on May 15, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to the late Elvin and Betty J. (Rhoden) Reed.  Gary married Becky Lynn Burns-Reed on March 15, 1997, and she preceded him in death on October 22, 2014.

Gary retired from Durez Corp, where he worked as a lab technician.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served for fourteen years.   He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Bluffton and a member of the American Legion.

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Ross M. Koogler worked for AGC

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Ross M. Koogler, age 67, Belle Center, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at his residence, surrounded by his family. 

He was born on May 11, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to the late James and Margaret (Hefner) Koogler.  On May 15, 1976, Ross married Kywana J. Harless and she survives in Belle Center.

Also surviving are his children: Justin Isaac (Jessica) Koogler of Merom, IN, Chanidi Benjamin of Wapakoneta, and Tiffini (Jeremy) Flugga of Alger; five grandchildren: Melissa, Elika, Ryker, Kaci and Gunnar; and two brothers: Kenneth Koogler of Lima, and Nelson (Sharon) Koogler of Beaverdam.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmy Koogler.

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Barbara Ann Pitts worked for RCA

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Barbara Ann “Peachy” Pitts, 87, of Alger, OH and formerly of Guage, KY, was peacefully enfolded in her Savior’s arms on September 4, 2022, at Vancrest of Ada. During her life, she was a faithful servant of her Lord Jesus and a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Her laugh and smile were contagious, and her prayers for her family and others were frequent and sincere.

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Dan Neeley, Sr. owned Dan’s Industrial Truck Service

Posted by Staff on Monday, September 5, 2022

Dan Neeley, Sr., age 88, of Ada, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on September 25, 1933, in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Oxie and Dovie (Howard) Neeley. On July 22, 1954, Dan married Marjorie Barker and she preceded him in death on May 21, 1999.

Dan is survived by two sons: Dan (Allis) Neeley, Jr. of Harrod, and Jerry Lee (Jennifer) Neeley of Huber Heights; three daughters: Sandy (Marv) Weaver of Lima, Diana (Robert Whitecotton) Smith of Montague, TX, and Delaree (Bruce) Basil of Harrod; sixteen grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Bernice Neeley.

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Raymond Charles Mason worked for National Group and was a farmer

Posted by Staff on Sunday, September 4, 2022

Raymond Charles Mason, age 84, of Harrod, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on April 22, 1938, in Bath Township, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Marie (Wilkins) Mason.  On April 27, 1957, Raymond married Jean I. Taber and she survives in Harrod.

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