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Anna Rose Ramsdell was 100 years old

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, October 24, 2021

Anna Rose Ramsdell, age 100, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at the Wyngate Senior Center, Lima.

She was born on December 29, 1920 in McGuffey, Ohio to the late Lawrence and Virgie (Grant) Shrider.  Anna married James Ramsdell and he preceded her in death in 1991.

Anna retired after working twenty-three years as a secretary from Ohio Northern University, Ada. She was a member of the Alger First United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her son, John Ramsdell of Lakeview; seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

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Judy L. Donnal worked at Essex Wire, Kenton

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, October 22, 2021

Judy L. Donnal, age 70, passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at 8:10 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

She was born on August 18, 1951 in Kettering, Ohio to the late Russell W. and Clara M. (Sortman) Kramer. On October 23, 1982 Judy married Melvin M. Donnal and he survives in Kenton.

Also surviving are her children: Amanda (Ivan) Atole of Kenton, Ryan Donnal of Kenton and Mathew (Michelle) Donnal of Galloway; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren; and two sisters: Karen Hanley of Florida and Shirley (Keith) Kelley of Tavares, Florida.

She was preceded in death by two infant children: Russell and Sarah; and a brother.

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James “Andy” Cook worked for Honda Transmission

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 19, 2021

James Andrew “Andy” Cook, age 51, passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

Andy was born on April 11, 1970 in Bluefield, West Virginia to Chester Cook, III and Janet Bulson. His father, Chester Cook, III survives in Orlando, Florida and his mother and step-father; Janet and Eugene Patterson survive in Jackson, Michigan.                   

Also surviving are his two children: Sydney Cook and Nicolas Cook both of Dayton; his fiancé, Misty Vore of Ridgeway; and her children: Cory Miller and Alyssa Vore; two brothers: Mark Aaron (Jane) Cook of Cowpens, SC and Paul Adam (Amy) Cook of Orlando, FL; and a special niece, Zakiyah.

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Lewis R. "Randy" Frank was a U.S. Marine

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Lewis R. "Randy" Frank, age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at his home, totally surrounded by his family. He was born in Lima, Ohio to the late Russell and Esther (Boyd) Frank. Randy married his high school sweetheart, Mary Stashwick, and they celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in January of this year.

He was a devoted father to Elizabeth Williams and Edward (Akendita) Frank. He was proud of his six grandsons: Trace (Haylee) Williams, Gabriel (Jasmine) Williams, Max Williams and Andrew, Dylan and Tucker Frank. He also had a special granddaughter, Brianna Courtney. His nieces, Michelle Gooding and Kelly Hade lived with him for ten years.

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Gloria Rock was a homemaker

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 18, 2021

Gloria J. Rock, age 76, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021, with her husband by her side.

She was born on April 30, 1945 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Matthew Joseph “Richard” and Thelma (Lovely) Dyer.  On May 18, 1963 Gloria married the love of her life, Robert E. Rock, Sr. and he survives in Alger.

Gloria was a homemaker.  She was a member of the Pentecostal Church of God. Also surviving are her two daughters: Ronda (John) Wyomic of Ada and Roberta (Frank) Karfit; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; a brother, Jerry Dyer of Michigan; and three sisters: Rachel Boutwell of Kenton, Rebekka (Frank) Grizzle of Florida and Wonnie Dyer of Findlay.

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Peggy Essinger lived on Catawba Island

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 18, 2021

Peggy Jane Marthana Ann (Richardson) Essinger, age 86, formerly of Catawaba Island, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at her home in Ada.

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