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Jackie Williams was a former commander of Ada VFW post

 Jackie Williams, 72, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at 9:10 a.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on July 23, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harry and Marguerite “Maggie” (McElroy) Williams.  Jackie was previously married to Melanie Jettinghoff.

Jackie retired from Durez in Kenton.  He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  He was a life member and former post commander of the Ada VFW Post #9381.

Conrad Hughes was retired from Conrail

Conrad W. Hughes, 91, passed away peacefully at Kenton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in the presence of loving family on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

He was born in Lima, Ohio, on Nov. 13, 1929, to the late Rush and Ruth (Gossard) Hughes. He married Ronda L. Underwood on Feb. 14, 1950, and she survives in Kenton.

Also surviving are his children: Mike (Ione) Hughes of Kenton, Susan (Jerry) Lupfer of Groveport, Greg Hughes of Put-in-Bay and Angela Pifer of Rushsylvania; a brother, Don (Connie Lou) Hughes of Bellefontaine. 

Graveside service planned for James Cole

 James Cole, 102, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in Brownstown, Indiana.   

He was born on Sept. 1, 1918, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Turner and Merkie (Perkins) Cole. On April 16, 1938, James married Margaret J. Matheny, who preceded him in death on April 16, 2014.   

Graveside services May 22 for Jerry and Jud Dearth

Graveside services for Jerry and Jud Dearth will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 22, 2021.  Following the services, there will be a luncheon/open house to celebrate their lives at the Ada VFW from noon to 2 p.m.

Jerry Dearth obituary

Jud Dearth obituary

"Toni" Cramer 1942 -2021

 Antoinette M. “Toni” Cramer, 79, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at 5:20 a.m. at her residence.

She was born on April 1, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to the late Chester and Angeline (March) Stashwick.  On Dec. 1, 1962, Toni married Loren W. Cramer and he survives in Lima.

Toni worked many interesting jobs over the last 62 years, having retired in August of 2014 as the Account Manager for CSI International, the cleaning contractor at Marathon Petroleum Findlay Office Complex.  She previously worked for over 20 years in health care (LTC) in Environmental Services Management, including St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Janette Moore 1936 - 2021

Janette Moore, age 84, went Home to be with her Lord on Saturday, May 15, 2021 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. 

She was born on July 24, 1936 in Langley, KY to Manor and Fannie (Arms) Manuel and they preceded her in death.  On January 21, 1956 she married the love of her life Harry Moore at the courthouse in Kentucky.  

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