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Joan Adam, longtime volunteer for the Allen County Democrats and Central Committee person, has passed away.  Joan was always on hand when there was work to be done – even after health issues, she came to see where she could help.  Her funeral arrangements are at Harter and Son in Delphos, OH.  Joan was a dedicated lady who will be missed by all of her Democrat friends.

Obituary

Joan Ellen Adam, 80, of Delphos passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Vancrest Healthcare Center.   She was born on May 5, 1943, to Maurice Gene and Dorothy (Bowsher) Miller. Both preceded her in death.  In 1966 she was united in marriage to Brent B. Adam who survives in Delphos.

She is also survived by two sons, Gregory (Gina) Adam of Convoy and Bradley (Brenda) Adam of Elida; two brothers, Maurice (Sandy) Miller of Delphos, and Paul (Cindy) Miller of Delphos; five grandchildren, Taylor Martinez, Vincent Adam, Quinton Adam, Ashley (Charles) Rountree ,and  Jay (Hannah) Geise; and great-grandchild, Charlie Rountree. 

Joan was a member of Delphos Christian Union Church.  She was also a member of the Democratic Women’s Club where she helped with elections, and the Elida Young Farm Wives.  She also volunteered with the Allen County Jr. Fair Board.  Camping and going to the dirt track races at Eldora Speedway and Lima Land were among her favorite things to do.  She was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes football and basketball fan.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Harter and Schier Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Walnut Grove Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Memorial contributions can be made to Delphos Christian Union Church.

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Sign a petition to let Ohio Voters choose how Ohio supports reproductive health. Email comm.allendems@gmail.com or message Allen County Democratic Party on Facebook to arrange to sign a petition.

Monthly Allen County Democratic Party meeting: 6: 30 pm Tuesday, May 9, at the IBEW Hall, 1976 N. West St. 

Allen County Democratic Party Women’s Club Meeting: The second Thursday of the Month at Western Sizzlin, 2721 Elida Rd., Lima. Starts at 11:30 AM

Generally, monthly meetings of the Allen County Democrats are held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the IBEW Hall in Lima, Ohio. If you have questions about where and when a specific meeting will be held, contact us at comm.allendems@gmail.com or message us on Facebook.

Central committee chair Dr. James Bode (left) chatting at the 2022 Fall Fundraiser. Lisa Robeson (right) is secretary of the Central Committee. Senator-candidate Tim Ryan, House-candidate Tami Wilson, and Chelsea Clark, candidate for Secretary of State, all appeared at the Fundraiser.
Executive committee chair Rochelle Twining (right) and DeeDee Meringleo-Dirksen (left), head of the Fundraising committee, at the 2022 Fall Fundraiser.
2022 Ohio Candidate for Senator Tim Ryan and Mrs. Ryan chat with Lima Mayor Sharetta Smith at the Allen Democratic party business roundtable. At this event, Ryan heard from local business owners about a variety of concerns impacting business in our area. House candidate Tami Wilson also attended, adding her experience and questions to the discussion.