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Funeral services pending for Dorothy Hursey

Dorothy R. Hursey, 88, of Bluffton died Nov. 8, 2020, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay.  Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services – Bluffton.

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Tom Klingler was a Bluffton High School graduate

Thomas Lynn Klingler, 67, died Nov. 6, 2020, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Tom was born Nov. 24, 1952, in Bluffton to the late Clyde and Alberta (Reams) Klingler.  

Tom was a graduate of Bluffton High School. He retired as a sergeant with the Delphos Police Department. Tom was a member of the Delphos Eagles Aerie #471 and the American Legion where he served as a past commander. He  served in U.S. National Guard and enjoyed boating.  

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Roy Evans was a Vietnam veteran

Roy E. Evans, 74, died on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020, at 5:23 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on July 20, 1946, in Pineville, Kentucky, to the late Dit and Harriett (McNew) Evans. On July 7, 1997, Roy married Pamela L. Rettig and she survives in Pandora.

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Louise Keiser 1926 - 2020

E. Louise Keiser, 94, died on Nov. 3, 2020, at the Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora.  Louise was born on July 23, 1926, in Belleville, Pennsylvania, to the late Ralph D. and Bertha M. (Harmon) Snook. Louise married Dean M. Keiser in 1943 who preceded her in death in 2007.

She was a native of Barrville, Pennsylvania, moving to Ohio in 1954.  Thru many years of marriage, she shared a grocery business, ice cream business and also worked at Ex-Cello Corporation.  Louise was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bluffton.

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Mary Louise Huffer was a Gomer High School graduate

Mary Louise Huffer, 98, died Nov. 2, 2020, at Willow Ridge - Frieda House in Bluffton. Mary Louise was born Jan. 30, 1922, in Gomer to the late Emerson and Martha Ann (Griffith) Clevenger. On Oct. 14, 1942, she married Donald "Burt" Huffer who preceded her in death on Dec. 15, 1989. 

Mary Louise graduated from Gomer High School and attended Northwestern Business College in Lima. She had worked at the Lima Tank Depot during World War II and later as the head cook at Gomer Schools for 18 years. Mary Louise attended the Lima Community Church of the Nazarene.  

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Tim Barhorst owned Barhorst Roofing for many years

He coached girls soccer in Bluffton

Timothy J. Barhorst, 72, died Nov. 1, 2020, at Willow Ridge - Betty House in Bluffton.  Tim was born Aug. 13, 1948, in Lima to the late Bernard "Ben" and Betty (Brandon) Barhorst.  

Tim was a graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School. He owned and operated Barhorst Roofing in Bluffton for many years. Tim was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bluffton. He coached Bluffton girls soccer programs for many years.   

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