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Clara Dumbaugh was a retired registered nurse

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Clara L. Dumbaugh, 90, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at 7:47 p.m. at Kingston Residence of Marion.

She was born on June 2, 1930, in Franklin County, Ohio, to the late Edgar and Hazel (Foos) Burroughs. On June 20, 1953, Clara married Phillip S. Dumbaugh and he passed away on Dec. 3, 2010.

Clara graduated from Mt. Carmel Medical Center as a registered nurse. She worked at Morrow County Hospital and the Morrow County Home. She loved God, Country, and Family. 

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Karen Griffin 1949 - 2021

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 7, 2021

Karen H. Griffin, 71, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at 10:47 p.m. surrounded by her family.

She was born on Dec. 21, 1949, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Kent W. and Beverly M. (Braitinger) Klingler. Karen married Roger P. Griffin and he survives in Port Clinton.  

Also surviving are her children: Scott R. Griffin of Port Clinton and Coleen (Mark) Johansen of Chillicothe;  10 grandchildren and several great grandchildren; two brothers: Charles Rex (Dee) Klingler of Ada and David Bradley (Erin) Klingler of Hartwell, Georgia; and a brother-in-law, Russell Griffin of Port Clinton.

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Kevin Montague 1958 - 2021

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, May 7, 2021

 Kevin Lee Montague, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 4:57 p.m. at his residence in Tiffin.

He was born on Nov. 18, 1958, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Beryl and Patricia (Graffam) Montague.

Kevin was a U.S. Army Veteran. 

He is survived by his two children: Michael Montague of Texas and Jennifer Montague of Kansas; two sisters: Linda (Ralph) Avery of Alger and Karen Nye of Tiffin; and several grandchildren.

Kevin was preceded in death by a son, Joshua Montague; a brother, David Montague; and a sister, Susan Sterling.

Private family services will be held at a later date. It was Kevin’s wish to be cremated.  

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Ronald Lehman was a tool and die journeyman at Tower

Posted by Fred Steiner on Thursday, April 29, 2021

Ronald Dean Lehman, 74, died April 27, 2021, at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Ronald was born June 17, 1946, in Bluffton to the late Vilas and Marie (Bogart) Lehman. On Jan. 21, 1983, he married Barb Turner Lehman who survives.

Ronald graduated from Bluffton High School. He was a tool and die/journeyman at Tower Automotive in Bluffton. Ronald enjoyed building projects, camping, NASCAR and machining in his shop.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving in Vietnam aboard the U.S.S. Forrestal. 

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Alice Anspach was a life-long Hardin County resident

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Alice L. Anspach, 92, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 8:15 a.m. at The Greens at Lima Convalescent Home.

She was born on Sept. 28, 1928, in Hardin County, Ohio, to Orpha J. and Estella (Bailey) Clark, who preceded her in death. On April 13, 1947, Alice married Stanley C. Anspach and he preceded her in death on July 25, 1985. 

Stan and Alice fulfilled their dream of owning a farm, which she continued on her own.  She enjoyed scratch offs and going to the casino. Alice was devoted to her family. She especially liked to hear stories about her great great nieces and nephews. 

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Billy Sherman was retired from Bass Trucking

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 26, 2021

Billy L. Sherman, 74, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 10:24 p.m. at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on Aug. 29, 1946, in Indiana to the late Kenneth C. and Mertis Sherman. On June 13, 1973, Billy married Betty Jo Gardner and she preceded him in death on Nov. 5, 2012.

Billy retired from Bass Trucking of Ada. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Ada VFW Post #9381.

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