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Obituaries

Rita Holland worked for Hardin Memorial Hospital

Our amazing mother, Rita “Tootie” Arlene Holland, 70, passed away on March 23 at 8:30 a.m., after a courageous battle with COPD, surrounded by her loving family at her residence.

Jeana Ryan was a civil engineer

Jeana Elise (Fox) Ryan, 48, of Monticello, Wisconsin, was welcomed home by God on March 18, after a 2 year battle with metastatic melanoma surrounded by family and friends. 

Born on November 28, 1973, Jeana was raised in Ada, Ohio by the late John Harry Edward Fox and Joyce Elaine (Zimmerman) Fox. After graduating from Ada High school in 1992, Jeana was to receive a degree in Civil Engineering from Ohio Northern University in 1996. There she was very active with cross country and indoor and outdoor track. 

Paul Baughman was a U.S. Army veteran

Paul Earl Baughman, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 9:04 a.m. at Hospice of Cincinnati at Anderson Inpatient Care Center.  

Paul was born on March 11, 1947, to the late Earl F. and Gertrude M. (Knierman) Baughman. 

Paul is survived by a son, David (Nicole) Baughman of Blanchester; two daughters: Brittany Baughman of Columbus and Brenna Baughman of Westerville; five grandchildren and one great grandchild; three brothers: John (Susan) Baughman, Robert (Rita) Baughman, and Ray (Becky) Baughman; four sisters: Wanda Baughman, Mary Garrigan, Nancy (Hal) Hardesty, and Jean (Robert) Miller; and a special friend, Janette Clifford.

Sherrill R. Nichols worked for Metokote

Sherrill R. Nichols, age 73, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 8:23 PM at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on October 18, 1948, in Joplin, Missouri to the late Curly and Wanda (Parsons) Moore. On August 27, 1982, Sherrill married Phil Nichols and he survives in Ada.

Sherrill is also survived by her three children: Alicia Hogan of Miami, OK, Howard Hogan of Grove, OK, and Russ (Nichole) King of Lima; six grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; a brother, John David Moore of Joplin, MO; and two sisters: Gale Goodman of Webster, NY, and Vicky Lake of Stanford, NC.

Sherrill worked for Metokote of Lima as a lab technician.

Lawrence Vivolo served in the U.S. Air Force

Lawrence C. “Larry” Vivolo, age 79, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at 11:24 a.m. at The Springs of Lima, surrounded by his family.

He was born on December 10, 1942, in Warren, Ohio to the late Lawrence C. and Frances (Sherock) Vivolo. In August of 1994 Larry married Marilyn L. Shadley and she survives in Wapakoneta.

Also surviving are his four children: Larry Vivolo of Scotstboro, AL, Tony (Shannon) Vivolo of Las Vegas, NV, Candace (Rob) Malyszek of Moorpark, CA, and Shane (Natalie) Coleman of Alpharetta, GA; five grandchildren: Daniel, Alyssa, Austin, Kaden, and Bailee; and a sister, Nancy Flaviano of Niles.

Ellen L. Hipsher was born in Dunkirk

Ellen L. Hipsher, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 6:34 a.m. at her residence.

Ellen was born on February 6, 1929, in Dunkirk, Ohio to the late Roy and Olive (Blem) Morgan.  On April 30, 1948, Ellen married Jess W. Hipsher and he survives in Dunkirk.

Also surviving are her two sons: Neil (Beth) Hipsher and Jess (Jan) Hipsher both of Dunkirk; four grandchildren, and several great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

Graveside service will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 18, 2022, at Dunkirk Cemetery, Dunkirk with Pastor Gregg King officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.   

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