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.
State Route 235 between State Route 103 and County Road 24 will close for approximately two days (estimated Oct 12-15) for a culvert replacement according to the Ohio Department of Transportation’s October 7 Hancock County construction update.
Interstate 75, just south of the Bentley Road at the village of Bluffton, will have rolling road blocks the week of October 11 for utility work. Work to string new transmission lines over the interstate will take place between 9 a.m. and noon.
Book Reviews, 123 S Main St., will draw a winner on October 29 for "a basket full of things to make the perfect cozy/spooky evening of reading!" Make a donation and you're eligible to fill out an entry slip.
The second-hand book store runs entirely on donations and is staffed primarily by volunteers. The profits help fund worldwide relief work of the Mennonite Central Committee.
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.
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.
