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Obituaries

Bob Piehl worked for General Dynamics

 Robert A. “Bob” Piehl, age 64, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021, at 10:45 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on November 7, 1957, in Westminster, Ohio to Arlie “Pete” and Margaret Francis (Peirson) Piehl.  His father survives in Harrod and his mother preceded him in death.  On March 27, 1981, Bob married Dorothy L. Coon and she survives in Harrod.

Loren E. Riblet owned and operated Riblet Packaging Company

Loren E. Riblet, age 74, passed away on Monday, November 29, 2021 at 4:35 a.m. at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on February 12, 1947, in Wayne County, Ohio to the late Glenn and Esther (Calame) Riblet.  On June 8, 1968, Loren married Bethany J. Miller and she survives in Ada.

Loren owned and operator Riblet Packaging Company.  He attended the Assembly of God Church in Carey.

Vicki Cheney worked at Ada High School

Vicki I. Cheney, age 70, passed from this natural earth on the morning of November 28, 2021.

Vicki was born March 10, 1951, in Lima, OH to Russell D. and JoAnn Kent. She graduated from Ada High School and returned to her alma mater as a Cook for many years and fed many of her “bonus kids.” Vicki married Larry G. Cheney on January 22, 1972. They would have celebrated 50 years of marriage January 22, 2022.

Vicki is survived by her husband, Larry, two children, Larry (Jane) Cheney and Jessica Rodgers, five grandchildren, Taylor (Coby) Goble, Kenna (Eric King) Cheney, Austin Cheney, Kalil Rodgers and Kyson Rodgers and one great grandchild, Kinsleigh Goble.

Joseph Zeller worked at Nutrien

Joseph Richard Zeller, 42, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 26, 2021.  Joe was born October 12, 1979 in Lima to the late Richard and Margaret (Hotz) Zeller.  On October 3, 2015 he married Ashley Winegardner Zeller.

Rev. Ed Jarrell was a minister for the Full Gospel Tabernacle

Rev. Forest “Ed” Jarrell, age 76, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 2:25 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on September 2, 1945, in Kenton, Ohio to the late Wesley and Louise (Mullins) Jarrell.  On July 24, 1965, Ed married Linda J. Curtis and she survives in Ada.   

Also surviving are his two sons: Brian (Deborah) Jarrell of Lima and Shaun (Shana) Jarrell of Lima; six grandchildren: Logan, Holly, Trevor, Hailey, Hunter and Hannah; and a brother and two sisters.

He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters.

Keith Bolen was a millwright

Keith Bolen, age 64, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

He was born on April 27, 1957, in Lima, Ohio to Curtis and Bonnie (Conley) Bolen.  His father preceded him in death and his mother survives in McGuffey.  Keith was previously married to Yolanda Bolen, they were divorced and she survives in Ada.  His life partner Paula Barkley survives in Ada.

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