Donna Ruth (Hadley) Gisondi, age 88, of Bluffton, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 29, 1936 she was the daughter of Donald and Margaret Hadley who resided in Waynesville, Ohio. On April 14, 1956 she married James (Jim) David Markley and moved to Lebanon, Ohio where together they would raise their family. James preceded her in death in April of 2000.
Bluffton Community Preschool has opened enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Families may email [email protected] for a registration form and more information.
ELIDA – The visiting Bluffton High School girls basketball team led at the half, but a bad third period doomed the Pirates to a 47-41 defeat at non-conference foe Elida Tuesday, January 14.
Bluffton fell to 8-7 overall after suffering their third straight tough loss. Elida improved to 10-6 with the home win.
The Pirates led 12-9 after the opening quarter. Bluffton also scored 12 points in the second stanza to build a 24-19 edge at halftime.
But Elida turned the tables with a 17-5 third quarter to seize a 36-29 advantage heading into the final period. Bluffton captured the fourth stanza 12-11, but came up short by six.
Pirate senior post Ayla Grandey scored 13 points on four baskets and five foul shots.
Junior Blair Utendorf and Macy Schaadt tallied nine points apiece. Freshman Maelee Miller added six markers.
Nathaniel (Nate) Rayle recently earned his Class A CDL (commercial drivers license). Rayle is a senior in the Construction Equipment program at Apollo Career Center.
He is the son of Kaydrie and Eric Rayle of Bluffton.
