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Duane Helms Sr. worked for Ford Motor Co.

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, January 17, 2022

Duane L. Helms, Sr., age 64, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at 9:25 p.m. at the Baptist Health, Louisville, KY.

He was born on December 13, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to Victor and Patricia (Binkley) Helms, who preceded him in death.   

Duane is survived by his two children: Duane (Sarah) Helms, Jr. of Cox’s Creek, KY and Misty (Wade) Fearing of North Carolina; six grandchildren; and a sister: Kaylene Evans of Ada.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Monica Thornton; and two sisters: Theresa and Monica Helms.

Duane worked at Ford Motor Company, Lima.  He was an avid Harley-Davidson fan and loved to ride.

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Dean Rostorfer worked for Ferguson Construction

Posted by Staff on Sunday, January 16, 2022

Gary G. “Dean” Rostorfer, age 69, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on October 7, 1952 in Kenton, Ohio to Russell and Alice (Brewer) Rostorfer, Jr. who preceded him in death.  On July 14, 1973, Gary married Joyce M. Harpster and she survives in Harrod.

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Mary Lou Carman worked at the Cigar Factory

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, January 14, 2022

Mary Lou Carman, age 94, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

She was born on April 13, 1927, in Lima, Ohio to Wendall Miller and Dorothy Elizabeth Miller Pickering.  In December of 1943, Mary Lou married Carl Carman, Jr., who preceded her in death on December 11, 2010.

Mary Lou is survived by her daughter Carla Jo (Mark) Oberly of Harrod; five grandchildren: Shirley Davis, Bonnie (Gregory) Pieper, Turmak (Annette) Davis, Derrick (Courtney) Oberly and Amanda (Kellen) Dunlap; and nine great grandchildren.

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Celebration of Life for Wayne Simon

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, January 13, 2022

Ada community members are invited to join a celebration of the life of Wayne Simon, who passed away at his home in Florida on December 13, 2021. Wayne is a 1965 graduate of Ada High School. 

The Celebration of Life will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, January 19 at Crimson Lane, 4600 CR 1, Ada, Ohio 45810. There will be a small ceremony and refreshments afterward.

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Harold Cotsamire worked for Ohio Northern University

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, January 13, 2022

Updated January 13 with Memorial Service details.

Harold E. Cotsamire, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 4:36 PM at the Homestead Assisted Living in Van Wert.

He was born on June 17, 1932, in Crawford County, Ohio to Melvin and Ruth (Guinther) Cotsamire, who preceded him in death, as well as his stepmother, Hazel (Leuthold) Cotsamire. Harold married Doris M. Clausing on July 3, 1955; they were married for 61 years prior to her death on September 13, 2016.   

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Faye Mason worked for Atlas Industries

Posted by Staff on Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Anzlas Faye Inmon Mason, age 79, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Blanchard Valley Health System, Findlay.

She was born on October 20, 1942, in Flint, Kentucky to Charlie and Bertha (Cornett) Whitaker who preceded her in death. Faye first married Elmer Inmon Sr. and he died on April 17, 2003.  She later married H.L. Mason in June 2006, he preceded her in death on January 5, 2022.

Faye previously worked for Atlas Industries and RCA. She was a member of the LaFayette Missionary Baptist Church. 

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