David Leon Siders, 78, of Fairfield, VA passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021. David was born on Sept. 15, 1942 to the late Walter H and D Lucille (Lorenzen) Siders in Bowling Green, Ohio. He is survived by numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon Huffman Siders and his parents.  Mr. Siders was a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Lexington, VA since 2003. He was a part of the 1960 graduating class at Bowling Green High School.  He went on and...

Elizabeth Joy Purpura Steen, 32, of Findlay, Ohio entered eternity September 19, 2021. Liz was born on July 19, 1989 to Frank and Lora (Seedorf) Purpura in Elmhurst, Illinois. She married her one true love, Andrew Steen, on May 26, 2018 and he survives. Liz was a 2008 graduate of Bryan High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Art Education from Bowling Green State University in 2018. She was currently teaching at Kenton Elementary School and formerly taught at the...

William “Old Man Bill” Hopple, 64, of North Baltimore, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021 at the Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay. Bill was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on August 4, 1957 to the late Cloyd “Al” and Charlotte (Bickmyer) Hopple. He is survived by his children: Josh (Carol) Hopple of Wetumpka, Alabama, Daniel (Sarah) Hopple of North Baltimore and Danielle (Chuck) Cook; sister: Chyrel “Cookie” Hopple; stepchildren: Toby Bixler and Betsy...

Vernon Eugene (Gene) Clark, 97, of McComb passed away on  September 18,2021. Gene was born to the late Ralph and Edna (Hawk) Clark on January 28, 1924. On January 13, 1946 he married Marilyn Inbody and she preceded him in death in 1990. He is also preceded in death by brother Max Clark and son James Clark and a step grandson, Michael Jordon. Gene was a 1942 graduate of Findlay High School. He served in the U.S. Army 1944-1946 and is a member of VFW Post 9231 in McComb, OH.  and...

George Irvin Riker, age 70, of Bowling Green, passed away September 18th, 2021, at the Heritage Nursing Home. George was born on April 14, 1951 to the late Karl and Kathleen Carter Riker. He attended Bowling Green High School, and The Ohio State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in Agriculture Economics in 1973. George spent two summers in Glacier National Park driving Jammer Bus #109 and always considered Glacier to be the most beautiful place on earth. After graduation, George...

Gwendolyn Kay Myers was born on April 21, 1969 to Jon and Ruth Ann (Kessler) Myers. Gwen was baptized in the Liberty Center United Methodist Church. She passed into the hands of her creator on September 18, 2021. Gwendolyn was a very special needs child.  She was involved in and attended many of the MR/DD programs over the years as part of the Hope Services. The last few years she had attended the day hab program and lived in a group home of the Filling Homes. Gwen enjoyed reading her...

Lyle Miller, 80, of Liberty Center, Ohio passed away September 18, 2021.  Arrangements are pending with the Hanneman Funeral Home, 302 E. Maple Street, Liberty Center, Ohio.  

Susan R. Bader, 55, of Nashville TN, formerly of Lima, passed away on August 11, 2021, at her residence. She was born on October 21, 1965 to Carl and Lou (May) Ray, both parents have preceded her in death.  She graduated from Lima Senior High School. Sue had a passion for softball, gardening, and reading. She loved spending time with her family, adored her children and grandchildren.  Sue is survived by her husband, Mike Bader of Hermitage TN., her children; Michael Kirian of Lima,...

Jessica A. Blanco, 74, of Bowling Green, Ohio passed away September 9, 2021. She was born on August 6, 1947 to the late Saturnino and Consuelo (Viera) Avila in Maumee, Ohio. She married Alberlardo T. Blanco on May 24, 1969 and they were married until he passed away on April 17, 2018. Jessica is survived by her children: Anita Blanco and Manuel (Heather) Blanco; grandchildren: Kaden, and Marcus; siblings Robert, Mike and Tony Avila. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son:...

Rita S. Moody, 102, of Fremont passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Rita was born on February 21, 1919 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Otto and Anna (Falter) Goetz. She married George Moody on March 24, 1944 and he preceded her in death in 1994. Rita is survived by her children: Carole (Jim) Banks of Fremont, George “Bud” (Sharon) Moody of Sylvania, Ohio and Bob (Denise) Moody of Austin, Texas; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren and a sister Marian Heidelberger....