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Minerva, Ohio
Jun 1, 1937 – Jan 19, 2024
Ada J. Butterworth
Age 86, of Kensington, passed away Friday, Jan. 19, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born June 1, 1937 in West Twp., to Bode and Gertrude (Archer) Greathouse. She had worked at Pamida, Great Trail Golf Course, Worthington Plastics and Merit Plastics. She is a member of the Minerva First Presbyterian Church. She loved to go on outings and vacations with her family and friends. She also loved gardening and would often be seen tending to her flowers and trimming her trees.
She married her high school sweetheart on Sept. 10, 1955, Donald Butterworth and they have celebrated 68 years of marriage together. She had three children, Launa (Jeff) Truxall of Minerva, Holly (Brian Boggs) Mikes of Kensington, Steve (d) (Debbie) Butterworth of Alliance, 7 grandchildren; Joshua (Heidi) Truxall, Lauren (Elliott) Hannen, Caleigh Mikes, Kasey Mikes (d), Angie (Bob) LaCaze, Steven Butterworth, Melody (Todd) Bruwier, 4 step grandchildren; Jennie (Jason) Cagle, Kristen Huff, Tara Burns, Shane Hoover and 18 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by a son, Steve Butterworth, 2 sisters, Margaret Novitski, Jane Petty, brother, Donald Greathouse, son-in-law, Ernie Mikes, granddaughter, Kasey and 2 great granddaughters, Lyla and Natalee.
Funeral services will be Wednesday at 1:00 pm in the Minerva First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Kathryn Ophardt officiating. Burial will be in Moultrie Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday 5-7 pm at the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.
Read MoreAda was the sweetest lady that I have the pleasure of meeting and working alongside her at Pamida/Shopko she always had a smile on her face and kind words for everyone she will be greatly missed ❤ My prayers and sympathy go out to her family.
Tammie Howell
January 27, 2024 | Minerva, OH | Friend
My deepest condolences to all of the family for your great loss.
Karla Truxall
January 24, 2024 | Lewis Center, OH
Jeff, Launa and family.
What a wonderful lady Ada was. Not a bad bone in her body. Very special person. Remember her great memories forever and ever AMEN. God is with you all. Sent with christian LOVE.
Scott & Connie Brill
January 24, 2024 | MALVERN, OH | Family
What a wonderful lady
I got to know her when i worked as a nurse at st. Lukes when Dorothy was there
My mom Kathryn Eckler talked about Ada and Donnie alot
So sorry for your loss.
Carol and Kathryn Shoemaker Eckler
January 23, 2024 | Minerva, OH | Friend
Dear friends
Our family lifts all of you in thought and prayers. We have been neighbors for many years. Good times and many laughs. Ada was an exquisite lady that we loved dearly. She will be dearly missed.
The Davis Family
MaryAlice, Chris, Bob and Deborah and families.
Christina L. Davies
January 23, 2024 | Minerva, OH | Friend
Ada wasn't very special person and friend. Working alongside of her for 20 years learning about her love and knowledge of flowers and gardening. Our long talks and loud laughs I will never forget. She was a love to all who knew her and also went by the name of Edna.
Marlene Madison
January 22, 2024 | Minerva, OH | Friend
Prayers for the family.
Delilah Arnold
January 22, 2024 | Minerva, OH | Acquaintance
My heartfelt sympathy for you all. May you find peace in knowing she has safely reached heavens shore.
Rev. Dale Smith
January 22, 2024 | North Lawrence, OH | Family
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Jewell Laubach
January 21, 2024 | Louisville, OH | Friend