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Janet Zimmerman 1937 - 2021

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 26, 2021

Janet M. Zimmerman, 83, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021, at 5 a.m. at the Liberty Retirement Community, Lima.

She was born on Dec. 1, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio, to the late Samuel H. and Gertrude (Margis) Stephenson. On May 5, 1973, Janet married Karl T. Zimmerman and he preceded her in death on May 13, 2008.

Janet worked as a nurse’s aide at Grandview Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.  And she formerly worked at Rinks Store in Lima in the Sportswear Department. She also worked at ONU in the cafeteria.  Janet was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada. 

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Eddie Nichols worked at Superior Coach for 20 years

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 23, 2021

Eddie L. Nichols, 81, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021, at 10:05 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on April 26, 1939, in Salyersville, Kentucky, to the late Hargis and Polly Ann (Keaton) Nichols. On April 9, 1957, Eddie married Dorothy J. Mayer and she preceded him in death on June 28, 2018.

Eddie retired from Superior Coach of Lima after working for 20 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid coon hunter.  Eddie enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

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Rev. Calvin Waugh participated in 16 mission trips to 31 countries

Served as a pastor for 53 years
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 19, 2021

Rev. Calvin L. Waugh,  88, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at 8:51 a.m. at his residence in Alger.

He was born on Oct. 1, 1932, in Osceola, Iowa, to the late Roy and Nellie (Marquis) Waugh. On Dec. 29, 1956, Calvin married Patricia A. Parson and she survives in Alger.

Calvin was a U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1952 to 1954 stationed in Korea. He was an active pastor for 53 years at York Street and Shiloh Heritage Christian Union Churches, Alger First United Methodist Church, and Hepburn and Otterbein United Methodist Church. 

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Jeffrey Daniels was an Upper Scioto Valley HS graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, April 19, 2021

Jeffrey W. Daniels, 66, passed away on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 2:08 p.m. at his residence in Kenton.

He was born on February 16, 1955, in Alger, Ohio, to the late Rev. John and Thelma (Punches) Daniels, Sr.

Jeffrey was a contractor and owner of J. Daniels Construction Company.  He was a graduate of Upper Scioto Valley High School.  Jeffrey enjoyed loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting.  He loved all of his grandbabies and spending time with his family and friends.

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Norman Rex was former Ada mayor and council member

Retired dean of engineering technologies at Rhodes State College • Active in countless community events
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, April 17, 2021

Norman J. Rex, 86, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 2:55 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital, Marysville.

He was born on June 27, 1934, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Dick O. and Margaret (Johnston) Rex. On Oct. 7, 1956, Norman married Kay Maxson and she survives in Ada. They were coming up on their 65th wedding anniversary.

Also surviving are his four children: Sylvia (Ron) Jurcak of Burton, Valerie (Jamie) Hall of Ada, Clinton (Tracy) Rex of Marietta, Ga., and Kevin Rex of Ottawa; and seven grandchildren: Jessica Jurcak, Andrew Jurcak, Noelle (Mike) Thielman, Ethan Hall, Kyle Rex, Nate Hall and Colin Rex.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Craig O. Rex.  

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Rich Prater was a 1985 Upper Scioto Valley HS graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, April 16, 2021

 Johnny Richard “Rich” Prater, Jr., 53, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at 3:01 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on May 13, 1967, in Lima, Ohio, to John R. and Evelyn (Downey) Prater, Sr., and they survive in Harrod.  

Rich was a 1985 graduate of Upper Scioto Valley. Rich served in the Army Reserves from 1984 to 1990. He worked as a mechanic most of his life. Rich loved growing a garden, his children and grandchildren were most important to him, along with his dog Tippy.

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