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Richard Werling was retired from Ford, Lima

Posted by Fred Steiner on Tuesday, December 8, 2020

 Richard W. Werling, Sr., 93, passed away on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, at 11:51 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. 

He was born on Aug. 26, 1927, in Lima to the late Edwin and Grace (Jackson) Werling.  On Aug.11, 1949, Richard married Gladys LaPoint and she passed away on March 4, 2013.

Richard retired after 30 years from Ford Motor Company, Lima.  He was also a farmer.

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Gerald A. “Jerry” Dearth was head of ONU security for 20 years

Worked for Hardin County Sheriff's office for more than 27 years
Posted by Fred Steiner on Saturday, December 5, 2020

Gerald A. “Jerry” Dearth, 84, passed away on Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at 2:08 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on May 27, 1936 in Ada to Jasper Earl and Aezelda B. (Robnolte) Dearth and they preceded him in death. On Dec. 20, 1975, he married Jean Anne VanAtta and she survives in Ada.  

Jerry retired from Ohio Northern University, Ada, where he was head of security for 20 years. He also worked for the Hardin County Sherriff’s office for over 27 years. He previously worked for Hanson-Neely Funeral Home for 8 years. 

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Jennings "Jink" Richards was retired from Ford Motor

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 4, 2020

Jennings P. “Jink” Richards, 86, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at 4:58 a.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on April 14, 1934, in Quincy, West Virginia, to the late David Lee and Ida (White) Richards. On Dec. 23, 1974, Jennings married Ruby Wireman and she preceded him in death on June 11, 2015.

Jennings retired from Ford Motor Company of Lima, where he worked in the Small Parts Division. He was a member of the Ada Full Gospel Pentecostal Church.

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David Allen 1964 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Friday, December 4, 2020

David T. Allen, 56, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, at 5:06 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on Aug. 15, 1964, in Lima, to Kash and Patricia (Thompson) Allen. His father survives in Alger and his mother preceded him in death.

David was a truck driver. He formerly attended the Alger First United Methodist Church.  David enjoyed riding his motorcycle and had a love for music.

Also surviving is his children: David K. Allen of Alger and Melanie (Kyle) Albert of Forest; three grandchildren; his girlfriend, Ruth Cramer of Alger; and two sisters: Debbie (Ronald) Frazier of Ada and Julia (Steve) McClure of Alger.

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Mark Daniels 1961-2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Wednesday, December 2, 2020

 Mark A. Daniels, 58, went home to be with his wife, Teresa, on Dec. 1, 2020, at 9:32 a.m. at Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine, Ohio.

He was born on Dec. 28, 1961, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Rev. John and Thelma (Punches) Daniels, Sr. On Aug. 21, 1982, he married Teresa E. Overs and she preceded him in death on Aug. 20, 2018.

Mark worked as finish carpenter and contractor. 

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William Wireman, Jr., 1952 - 2020

Posted by Fred Steiner on Monday, November 30, 2020

William Wireman, Jr., 68, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020, at 3 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on March 17, 1952, to the late William and Hester (Prater) Wireman, Sr.  William married Margaret “Maggie” Hawk and she survives in Waynesfield.

William previously worked as a truck driver for Otis Wright.

It was his wish to be cremated.  There will be no services at this time.

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