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Russell Dearth was a former LaFayette mayor

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 17, 2021 - 2:13pm

Russell E. Dearth, 87, died on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, at 8:40 p.m. at Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on March 15, 1934, in Ada, to the late Jasper Earl and Aezelda B. (Robnolte) Dearth.  On June 6, 1959, Russell married Karen J. Amstutz and she survives in LaFayette.

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Susan Wagner was a Cory-Rawson first grade teacher

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 4, 2021 - 10:05pm

Susan Lynne Wagner, 62, died June 4, 2021, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Susan was born Dec. 31, 1958, in Columbus to Kenneth "Jim" and Rebecca "Becky" (Jones) Faze. On Oct. 1, 1988 she married David Wagner who survives.

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Myron Youtsey served in the air force during Korean Conflict

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 1, 2021 - 4:20pm

Myron J. Youtsey, 89, died June 1, 2021, at the Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  Myron was born Feb. 8, 1932, in Van Wert to the late Clarence and Velma (Vance) Youtsey. On June 6, 1964, he married Gladys Peffley Youtsey who preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 2002.

Myron had worked at Lima Ford Engine Plant. He enjoyed NASCAR, the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Dallas Cowboys. Myron served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. During his time in the Air Force he successfully disarmed a bomb in an airplane saving his entire unit.

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Jackie Williams was a former commander of Ada VFW post

Posted by Fred Steiner on June 1, 2021 - 9:40am

Jackie Williams, 72, died on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at 9:10 a.m. at his residence in Ada.

He was born on July 23, 1948, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Harry and Marguerite “Maggie” (McElroy) Williams.  Jackie was previously married to Melanie Jettinghoff.

Jackie retired from Durez in Kenton.  He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  He was a life member and former post commander of the Ada VFW Post #9381.

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Stanley Bohn was pastor of First Mennonite from 1968-1975

Celebration of life service live streamed on June 12
Posted by Fred Steiner on May 27, 2021 - 12:16pm

Stanley Bohn, who served as pastor of First Mennonite Church, Bluffton, from 1968 to 1975, died May 19, 2021 at Kidron-Bethel Health Care, North Newton, Kansas.

He was born on Aug. 23, 1930, to Nora Malinda (Lantz) Bohn and Ernest J. Bohn in Tiskilwa, Illinois.

Stan married Anita May Pannabecker on Sept. 6, 1952, shortly after they graduated from Bluffton College.

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Paula Augsburger was an Elida HS graduate

Posted by Fred Steiner on May 24, 2021 - 3:49pm

Paula A. Augsburger, 67, died May 23, 2021, at Lima Memorial Health System.  Paula was born Feb. 5, 1954, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Gary and Ruth (White) Meeker. She had been married to Michael Augsburger.

Paula was a graduate of Elida High School and had been a housekeeper at Lima Memorial Health System. She attended the Christian Assembly Worship Center, Lima. Paula was an avid reader and enjoyed baking, crafting and most of all, spending time with her family. 

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