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Bill Faine was teacher at Ada Exempted Village School

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, September 20, 2021

William “Bill” Faine, 59, passed away on September 18, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.  Arrangements are incomplete at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

Counselors will be standing by at Ada schools on Monday, September 20. The Ada Exempted Village School announced “we tragically lost a valued staff member and beloved teacher, Mr. Bill Faine. Mr. Faine left a lasting impression on our school and community. He was a beloved staff member who had a strong faith in God and will be greatly missed. In response to this devastating loss, counseling and support services will be on site starting Monday for students and staff.”

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Kathleen Gerlach Carothers worked for Hardin Memorial Hospital

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, September 12, 2021

Kathleen Gerlach Carothers, age 95, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021 at 7:38 AM at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. 

She was born on August 27, 1926 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky to the late T. J. and Myrtle (Wright) Holbrook.  Kathleen married Raymond Gerlach on September 12, 1942 and he preceded her in death on June 3, 1992.  She later married Harold Carothers and he preceded her in death in 2003. 

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Cleda Dysert attended Alger Assembly of God Church

Posted by Paula Scott on Saturday, September 11, 2021

Cleda Dysert, age 96, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 5:30 a.m. at her residence in Garrison, Kentucky.

She was born on April 16, 1925 in Salyersville, Kentucky to the late Lacy and Mollie Mann. On November 13, 1946 Cleda married Warren E. Dysert, he preceded her in death on November 2, 2005.

Cleda was a homemaker. She attended the Alger Assembly of God Church.

She is survived by her two sons: Jack (Rhonda) Dysert of Tampa, FL and Gregory (Rebecca) Dysert of Kenton; two daughters: Judy (Larry) Liles of Pikeville, TN and Kimberly (Kenny) Stanley of Garrison, KY; nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

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Elisha James “E.J.” Hall worked at J & N Hallers

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, September 10, 2021

Elisha James “E.J.” Hall, age 42, on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 went to be with the Lord.

E.J. was born on September 28, 1978 in Lima, Ohio and graduated from high school in 1997. He is survived by his parents James and Nancy Hall of Ada, and his brother, Nathan (Heidi) Hall, also of Ada. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. 

E.J. was employed at J. & N. Hallers. He had many favorite hobbies. He enjoyed attending farm tractor shows, NASCAR and talking with people. 

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Troy Warren Caskie worked for J & D Snyder Excavating

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Troy Warren Caskie, 31, of Ada passed away September 6, 2021 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. Troy was born October 11, 1989 in Bluffton to Dan and Renee (Moser) Caskie. On August 1, 2009 he married Jessie Melton Caskie.

Troy was a graduate of Cory-Rawson High School and worked for J & D Snyder Excavating, Bluffton. Troy was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bluffton. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, golfing, playing corn hole and was a "Grill Master" in training. Troy was a family man whose greatest joy was spending time with his wife and family.

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Ronda L Hughes taught at Kenton City Schools

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Ronda L Hughes met Jesus on Sept. 3, 2021, passing away peacefully at Marion General Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Alger on February 14, 1931, to the late Pauline (Ewing) and Ronald Underwood. She married the late Conrad Hughes on February 14, 1950.

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