Nancy E. Fultz, 85, passed away at Vancrest of Ada on July 25, 2025. She was born February 24, 1940 in Bluffton to Myrton and Grace (Layton) Packer, and grew up in Lafayette. A 1958 graduate of Lafayette-Jackson High School, Nancy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Ohio Northern University, and later, a Master’s in Education from the University of Dayton.
Nancy married the late Donald E. Fultz on December 16, 1966, and together they raised their six children: Chris (Evelyn) Fultz of Lima, Cindy (John) Wagner of Bluffton, Becky Slayter of Lima, Scott Born, Dan (Kenna) Fultz of Springfield, Ohio and Katie Ochoa of Bluffton.
JULY 26 MEDIA RELEASE__Mennonite Home Communities has announced an August 17 Concert on the Lawn at the Mennonite Memorial Home backyard:
"Join us for an evening of music under the summer sky! We're excited to welcome back Ryan Hensley and Susan Bright, the talented duo who stole the show last year! Bring a lawn chair, a blanket, and your singing voice-or just sit back and enjoy the tunes.
FROM FACEBOOK JULY 26__The show is ON!!! The weather has turned in our favor and today's show is good to go! Come out and enjoy coffee and pastries from Twisted Whisk Cafe. And, of course checkout all the cool cars at Bluffton Cars & Coffee! 902 N. Main St. until 11:00 a.m. Saturday.
By April Lieb, PA-C, Physician Assistant, Caughman Health Center
With summer in full swing, it’s important to remember the value of using sunscreen, especially on our children. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. Having five or more sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma, a serious form of skin cancer. By emphasizing the importance of using sunscreen from a young age, we can actively reduce the chance of our children developing skin cancer later in life.
Sondra May Amstutz, 61, passed away July 25, 2025 at her residence. Sondra was born November 5, 1963 in Lima to the late Phillip and Barbara (Underwood) Engle. On April 25, 1987 she married Tim Amstutz who survives.
Jeffrey A. Hunt, age 67, of Loudonville, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home. Jeffrey died peacefully in his sleep when the Lord came to him and said, “Well done my good faithful servant.”
He was born on October 29, 1957 in Lima, Ohio to Harry and Susan (Hullinger) Hunt. His father Harry preceded him in death and his mother Susan survives in Ashland. On September 13, 1980 Jeffrey married the love of his life, Julie K. Basinger, and she survives in Loudonville.