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Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Mary Now
Mary "Jane" Now, 96, of Rockford, Ohio died Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Divine of Shane Hill in Rockford.
She was born April 1, 1929 in Mendon, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Floyd and Camilla (Kellermeyer) Vorhees. On December 9, 1949 Jane married William F. Now, who preceded her in death on November 20, 2012.
Surviving are two sons, Randy Jay (Lauren) Now of Lompoc, California, and Bradley Now of Rockford, Ohio; one sister, Jackie Stallter of Crestwood, Kentucky; one sister-in-law, Shirley (Now) Roebuck of Celina, Ohio; two grandchildren, Christie (Shawn) Robinson of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Jenelyn (Bjorn) Adams of Youngstown, Ohio; and three great grandchildren, Alexandra Robinson, Theodore Adams, and Isaac Adams.
A memorial service to honor Jane's life will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882, with Pastor Mark Ralph officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service, from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions in Jane's memory may be given to Everheart Hospice, 1350 North Broadway Street, Greenville, Ohio 45331.
Online condolences may be shared at www.ketchamripley.com.
Services have been entrusted to Ketcham Ripley Funeral Home, 111 West First Street, Rockford, Ohio 45882.
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