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Memorial service for Leigh Ann Alspach

Posted by Paula Scott on October 14, 2021 - 6:34am

Family and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Leigh Ann Alspach at St. John’s UCC, 223 W College Ave., at 1:30 p.m.on Sunday, October 24 .

Weather permitting, the service will be followed by a reception on Main St. where a yellow bench has been placed in her memory.

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Jim Leiber was life-long farmer and school bus driver

Posted by Paula Scott on October 13, 2021 - 1:06pm

James "Jim" Ray Leiber, 64, passed away October 11, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.  Jim was born December 2, 1956 in Bluffton to the late Donald and Lola (Dangler) Leiber.  

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John R. Watt was an insulator for Union Hall #41

Posted by Paula Scott on October 13, 2021 - 1:02pm

John R. Watt, 52, passed away October 9, 2021 at his residence.  John was born January 7, 1969 in Bluffton to William "Bill" and Judith (Wilch) Watt.   

John graduated from Bluffton High School.  He was an insulator for Union Hall #41.  John enjoyed always being near the water, fishing on Lake Erie, his "big" campfires and his dog, Brutus.  He was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bengals.  

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Judith Ann Kiracofe graduated from Bluffton High School

Posted by Paula Scott on October 11, 2021 - 12:31pm

Judith Ann Kiracofe, 74, passed away October 9, 2021 Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Judy was born June 5, 1947 in Bluffton to the late Earl and Josephine (White) Cheney.  On January 7, 1967 she married Jerry Kiracofe who preceded her in death on September 2, 2020. 

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Frank V. Evilsizer graduated from Bluffton High School

Posted by Paula Scott on October 11, 2021 - 6:00am

Frank V. Evilsizer, 66, passed away October 8, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System. Frank was born November 9, 1954 in Cleveland to the late Jim and Kathleen (Moran) Evilsizer. On January 3, 1981 he married Sandra Dunifon Evilsizer who survives.

Frank was a graduate of Bluffton High School. He was a truck driver for Roeder Cartage, Lima. Frank was a member of the Hog Creek Game Club and avid outdoorsman who enjoyed firearms, hunting, camping and fishing.  

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Donald E. Thompson drove for Ken Lugibihl Auto Sales

Posted by Staff on October 11, 2021 - 6:00am

Donald E. Thompson, 83, passed away October 9, 2021 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Donald was born December 13, 1937 in Ada to the late Eugene and Mozelle (Bullock) Thompson. On November 26, 1955 he married Wilma Dunlap Thompson.  

Donald was a graduate of Ada High School. He was a truck driver for Scot-Lad and later drove for Ken Lugibihl Auto Sales. Donald was a member of True Word Tabernacle, Bluffton. He enjoyed four-wheeling and playing the banjo.  

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