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Robert Hower received teaching certificate from ONU

Was a member of Ada VFW post
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, November 21, 2020

Robert W. Hower, 92, died Nov. 21, 2020, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Bob was born Aug. 21, 1928, in Bedminster, Pennsylvania, to the late William and Clara (Schwartz) Hower. He married A. Jean Roark Hower who preceded him in death.

Bob graduated from Bangor High School in Pennsylvania. He received his bachelor's degree in liberal arts from Bluffton College and later his teaching certificate from Ohio Northern University. 

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Carrie Slone funeral arrangements incomplete

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 20, 2020

Carrie L. Slone, 65, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020, at 12:04 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

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Funeral arrangements incomplete for Justin "Jud" Dearth

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, November 20, 2020

Justin L. "Jud" Dearth, 82, passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020, at 7:30 a.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

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William "Billy" Brown 1997 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, November 11, 2020

William A. “Billy” Brown, 22, died on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020.

He was born on Dec. 2, 1997 in Lima, Ohio to William D. Brown and Elizabeth Ann “Annie” (Rogers) Williams. His father survives in South Carolina and his mother survives in LaFayette. 

Billy worked at SpartanNash Lima, as an order collector. He was a 2016 graduate of Wapakoneta High School. He was a beacon of hope, strength, love, courage and laughter to all who knew him.

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Daniel N. Steinberger was a technical writer

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 9, 2020

Daniel N. Steinberger, 67, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at 3:21 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on Jan. 20, 1953, in New Brunswick, New Jersey.  On Feb. 12, 1983, Daniel married Rita F. Mullins and she survives in Ada.

Daniel worked as a technical writer. 

It was Daniel’s wish to be cremated, services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Richard "Dick" Downer was an Ada HS and ONU graduate

Retired from the army as a combat photographer
Posted by Fred Steiner on Sunday, November 8, 2020

Richard A. “Dick” Downer, 86, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, at 1:49 AM at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on March 26, 1934, in Columbus  to the late John Andrew and Elizabeth (Dempsey) Downer.  On Feb. 14, 1973, Richard married Anita L. Sheeley and she preceded him in death on Jan. 28, 2011.

Richard retired from the U.S. Army as a combat photographer and later as a Health Inspector in 1982.  He taught High School in Los Angeles, California, New Lexington, Ohio, and at Lima Central Junior High School.  He also taught OWE for one year at Hi-Point Vocational School in Bellefontaine.  \

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