Obituaries

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Harold P. Music, age 85, of Ada, passed away at Lima Memorial Health System on Wednesday, November 6, 2024.  

He was born on September 26, 1939 in Floyd County, Kentucky to Wayne and Virginia (Harmon) Music.  On February 20, 1965 Harold married Sharon Wells and she survives in Ada. 

Harold is also survived by his two sons: Todd (Lisa) Music of Richwood and Mark Music of Ada; three grandchildren: Kelsey Walczak Music, Kendal Walczak Music and Cooper Walczak Music; three sisters: Janice Hopson of Tennessee, Pam (Dennis) Rudasill of Ada and Kathy (Rick) Osborn of Kenton; and several nieces and nephews.   

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Pamela Sue Craft, age 77, of Ada, passed away at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima on Thursday, October 31, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

She was born on August 12, 1947 in Lima, Ohio to the late Walter and Marie (Taylor) Hites.  On January 2, 1971 Pam married Michael Craft and he survives in Ada. 

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Betty L. Shepherd, age 74, of Alger, passed away on October 30, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.

She was born on December 22, 1949 in Warsaw, Indiana to the late Granville and Louise (Shepherd) Patrick.  On April 29, 1964 Betty married Steve Shepherd and he survives in Alger. 

Also surviving are two sons: Jimmy Shepherd and Timmy Shepherd both of Alger; three daughters: Wanda (Glenn) Rader of Dunkirk, Carol (Tom) Cochrane of Ada and Vickie (Ulf) Norman of McGuffey; fourteen grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren; and a sister, Jackie (Clyde) Hurt of Prestonsburg, KY. 

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Diana Sue Manley, age 71, of Ada, passed away peacefully in her sleep, with her dogs by her side on Monday, October 28, 2024 at her residence. 

She was born on August 11, 1953 in Lima, Ohio to the late Harley A. and Elouise (Helser) Manley. 

Diana is survived by her three children: Amy (Robert) Tucker, Angie (Scott) Barry, and Adam (fiancé, Allie Baker) Manley; four grandchildren: Brandi (Michael) Contini, Lauryn (Noah) Tenney, Scarlet Manley and Grace Manley; a brother, Dennis Manley; and two sisters: Nancy Tarr and Jean A. Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Richard “Dick” Manley. 

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David J. Stuckey, age 51, of Belle Center, passed away at Mary Rutan Hospital, Bellefontaine on Sunday, October 27, 2024. 

He was born on September 29, 1973 in Lima, Ohio to Daniel and Elaine (Gullett) Stuckey.  His father Daniel survives in Kenton and his mother Elaine preceded him in death.  

David is also survived by his significant other, Jaime Stevens; five children: Luke Stuckey, Emily Stuckey, Shawn Stevens, Andrea Stevens and Nicole Stevens; a grandchild, Trinity; a brother, Aaron (Tianna) Stuckey; and a sister, Rachel (Fred) Combs.

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Jean I. Mason, age 84, of Harrod, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Lima Memorial Health System.  

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