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Alice Hothem 1941 - 2021

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 22, 2021

Alice (Bailey) Hothem, 79, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at 6:41 p.m. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus.

She was born on Nov. 14, 1941, in McGuffey, Ohio, to the late Jarvie and Hazel (Clark) Bailey.  Alice married Howard Keith Hothem and he preceded her in death.

Alice retired from being a home health care provider. She was a member of the Quickstep Pentecostal Church of God in Alger, Ohio since 1991. She was an avid gardener, loved to crochet and read.

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Philip R. Quattrocchi was retired from Ohio Northern University

He served as recreation manager at McIntosh Center
Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

Philip R. Quattrocchi, 91, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021, at 8:30 a.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on Feb. 6, 1930, in Baltimore, Maryland, to the late Andre and Jennie (Lanza) Quattrocchi. On June 9, 1957, Philip married Betty E. Tarr and she preceded him in death on Feb. 27, 2002.

Philip retired from Ohio Northern University, Ada, where he was the Recreation Manager at McIntosh Center. He was a U.S. Marine Veteran. Philip was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Ada. He was a member of the Ada VFW Post #9381 and a former member of the Italian American Club in Lima.

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Helen Shaw was a member of Harrod United Methodist Church

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, February 17, 2021

 Helen L. Shaw, 94, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at 5:05 p.m. at Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus.

She was born on Aug. 28, 1926, in Lima, Ohio, to Harry Elmer and Mildred (Vance) Gray who preceded her in death. On Feb. 17, 1952, she married Leo Eugene Shaw who preceded her in death in 1994.

Helen retried from Continental Can, where she worked as an inspector. She was a member of the Harrod United Methodist Church. She was a proud member of the knitting club at the church. 

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Chris Cottrell was retired from INEOS Corp.

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Christopher Jay “Chris” Cottrell, 67, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021, at 4:36 a.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on June 3, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, to the late David W. Cottrell and Dorothy G. (Winks) Cottrell.  Christopher married Miriam R. Heyneman and she survives in Ada.

Chris retired from INEOS Corp, where he worked as a general operator. He was a member of the Lima Baptist Temple.   

Also surviving is his daughter, Stacy (Boyd) Geedey of Ada; three grandchildren: Haley (Seth) Sheriff, Lindsay Crouse and Michael Crouse; a great grandson, Zayne; a brother, David (Amy) Cottrell of Cridersville; and a sister, Victoria (John) Czysz of Tucson, Arizona.

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Betty High retired from Goodyear

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, February 16, 2021

Elizabeth J. “Betty” High, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021 at 2 a.m., surrounded by her family.

She was born on Oct. 31, 1935, in Deshler, Ohio, to the late Fredrick and Gertrude (Dibling) Britenriker. On Jan. 12, 1957 Betty married Clyde C. High and he preceded her in death on March 27, 2006.

Betty retired from Goodyear where she worked as a receptionist. She previously sold Avon and worked at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed doing family history. Betty loved taking care of her grandchildren.

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John Kearns was a retired railroad brakeman

He also worked for the U.S. Postal Service
Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, February 15, 2021

John K. Kearns, 85, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at his residence in McGuffey.

He was born on Oct. 7, 1935, in Hardin County, Ohio to the late William and Helen (Ridgway) Kearns. On Dec. 27, 1958, John married Janet P. Risner and she survives in McGuffey.

John retired from the B&O Railroad where he worked as a brakeman. He later retired from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a member of the Roundhead VFW Post #8832 and the Kenton Moose Lodge #428. 

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