All Obituaries

William Lamont Spradlin, age 47, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021.  Arrangements are pending at Adams Funeral Home in Sidney.

Ada Joann (McClain) Fogt, of Troy, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 17, 2021.  She was 89 years old.  She was born on April 18, 1932, in Sidney to the late Francis and Philomena (Rakel) McClain. Ada is survived by her husband of 69 years: Herbert J. Fogt; a son: Keith Michael (Ruth) Fogt of Richmond, TX; a daughter: Kimberly (Fogt) Caruso of Buffalo, NY; a son-in-law: Kerry O’Banion of Troy, OH; a sister: Rose (McClain) Brady of New Bremen, OH; seven...

Cecil O. Steele, age 78, of Sidney, passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Wilson Health.  He was born on June 10, 1943, in Sidney, to the late Jesse W. and Thelma R. (McMartin) Steele.  He was a loving husband to wife, Shirley Ann (Davis) Steele, who he married on February 17, 1989 and she survives. In addition to his wife, Cecil is survived by two daughters: Jackie (Richard Wagner) Steele of Dallas, TX, and Amanda (Robert) Slay of St. Marys, OH; stepdaughter: Terri (Mike)...

Darin “ Shane” Vaughn, age 54 of Sidney passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday September 11th 2021. Shane was born December 1st, 1966 to Phyliss (Ramsey) Vaughn and Ronald Vaughn, both proceeded him in death. Shane married Sandy (Riley) Vaughn who survives. Shane and Sandy have a daughter, Melanie Vaughn of Ada and stepdaughter Timberlee Riley. Shane lived in Indiana for 15 years and recently returned home (Sidney) to be with his daughter and siblings....

John Lewis Smith, age 58, of Maplewood, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at his residence.  He was born on October 3, 1962, in Sidney to the late Paul Junior and Lydia (Staley) Smith.  On April 5, 1981, he married Juanita (Bowman) Smith and she survives. In addition to his wife, John is survived by two children: Sasha (Matt) Blake of Vero Beach, FL and John (Jennifer) Smith of Anna, OH; four grandchildren: Autum Gillem, Ashlynn Smith, Karmen Blake and Aliyah Smith; two...

Kenneth A. Silverthorn, age 81, of Sidney, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, at Wilson Health in Sidney.  He was born on June 12, 1940, in Sewickley, PA, to the late James and Margaret (Dalby) Silverthorn.  On July 4, 1961, he married Margaret A. (Dobson) Silverthorn and she survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter: Linda (Keith) Daniels of Anna; one daughter-in-law: Linda Silverthorn of Sidney; six grandchildren: Anthony Macke, Christopher...

Patricia L. Hurley, age 63, of Sidney, passed away on September 10, 2021, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima with her family by her side. She was born on May 19, 1958, in Sidney to the late William and Martha (Guinen) Maloon.  On June 23, 1979, she married John Hurley and he survives. In addition to her husband, Patricia is survived by three children: Gabriel Hurley, Amy (Nathan) Evans, both of Sidney, and Ryan Hurley of Great Falls, MT; five granddaughters: Emma, Audrey,...

Daniel Shuga, age 54, of Botkins, formerly of Centerville, passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Hospice of Dayton.  He was born on July 30, 1967, in South Bend, IN, to Don and Marge (Pick) Shuga. Daniel is survived by his wife: Elaine (Brackman) Shuga; two sons: Joseph and Justin Shuga; Sister: Michele (Steve) Cochran; brother-in-law and sisters-in-law: nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews. Daniel is a 1985 graduate of Alter High School in Dayton.  He...

Nancy Sue Martin, age 74, of Sidney, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at her residence.  She was born on March 24, 1947 in Piqua.  On December 17, 1966, she married Charles E. Martin and he survives. Nancy is also survived by two children: Casey Rose Martin of Sidney and Lynn (David) Maples of Moraine; one sister: Candy Herbert of Sidney; five grandchildren: Ashley, Chrissy, John, Beth and Sarah; and four great grandchildren: Wyatt, Joshua, Eden and Joel. Nancy...

Lawrence Eugene Monnier, age 78 of Shelby Township, Michigan passed away peacefully into the arms of his Lord on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at his home, just one day shy of his 79th birthday. Larry was born in Sidney, Ohio on September 2, 1941 to Nelson and Margaret Monnier (nee: Couchot). He attended Holy Angels, graduating in 1959. After high school he attended the University of Toledo on an athletic scholarship, graduating in 1963 with a degree in marketing. Upon graduation from UT he...