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Imogene Cope 1925-2021

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 12, 2021

Anna Imogene Cope, 95, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 9:08 p.m. at the Lost Creek Care Center, Lima.

The name she went by was Imogene. She was born on May 6, 1925, near Kenton to the late Carl and Tressie (Roth) Rapp. On August 10, 1946, she married Joseph Arthur Cope and they had one child. Her husband preceded her in death March 3, 2003.  

She was a homemaker and believer in the Pentecostal Church.   

Imogene is survived by her son, Joseph Gary Cope of Lima.

Private family graveside services will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, at a later date.

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Tony Simon was retired from Associated Plastics

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 12, 2021

 Anthony C. “Tony” Simon, 65, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at 3:01 a.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on Sept. 4, 1955, in Allen County, Ohio to the late Sylvan and Wanda (Morrison) Simon. On July 5, 2013, Tony married Linda Ries and she survives in Ada.

Tony retired from Associated Plastics of Ada. He was a loyal Cleveland Brown’s fan.

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Ralph Worrell served on the LaFayette-Jackson Fire Department

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, March 8, 2021

 Ralph M. Worrell, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 1:10 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on Oct. 5, 1934, in Jackson Township, Ohio, to the late Roy Orr and Hazel Vesta (Harshe) Worrell.   On Jan. 26, 1957, he married his loving wife of 64 years, Patsy F. Long, and she resides at Vancrest of Ada.

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Eugene Wright was a 4-H advisor for over 20 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, March 7, 2021

 Eugene Wright,  71, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, at 8:05 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on January 19, 1950, in Kenton, Ohio, to the late Okie and Alta (Puckett) Wright.  On Dec. 21, 1969, Eugene married Karen Meeker and she survives in Harrod.

Eugene retired from Proctor & Gamble after working for over 20 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Eugene was an advisor for over 20 years for the Allen County Junior Horseman 4-H Club.  He was a member of the A.Q.H.A.  Eugene was referred to as the last “Real Cowboy,” and Eugene was a life time mentor to others.  He was a loving husband, father, Papa and Great Papa. 

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Sam Nitchie was retired from Dana Corp.

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, March 5, 2021

Ernest Samuel “Sam” Nitchie, 79, passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at 1:44 p.m. at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. 

He was born on Nov. 19, 1941, in Hunter, Kentucky, to the late John and Mattie Nitchie.  On April 4, 1969, Sam married Marilyn Clemons who survives in Ada.

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Anna "Sally" Rowe retired from Procter and Gamble

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, March 2, 2021

Anna M. “Sally” Rowe, 71, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 28, 2021, at 5:55 p.m. at her residence in Alger.

She was born on April 13, 1949, in Kenton to DeWayne and Lucille (Poe) Salsbury.  On Jan. 28, 1968, Sally married Harlow Rowe and he passed away on Feb. 9, 1999.

Sally retired from Procter and Gamble.  She was a member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 Ladies Auxiliary.  She loved to shop on QVC, having cookouts, riding in her Mustang, going to the shooting range, and watching Ohio State football.  She especially loved being with her family and watching the grandkids run around.

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