Obituaries

Sally J. Dunahay, 78, died June 4, 2018, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.  Sally was born Oct. 16, 1939 in Beaverdam to the late Roy and Georgine (Bishop) Eckenwiler.  On Feb. 21, 1965 she married Leonard Dunahay who preceded her in death on Oct. 11, 2013.

Sally was a graduate of Beaverdam High School and was a homemaker.  She enjoyed working outdoors in her yard and collecting pigs. 

She was a graduate of Bluffton High School

Deborah Ann Diller, 59, of Bluffton, died 5:55 p.m., June 2, 2018, at Bridge Hospice, Findlay after a four year battle with cancer. 

Deb was born July 4, 1958, in Bluffton to Richard L and Doris Jean (Dunlap) Ruebush. Her mother survives in Bluffton.  On Sept.27, 1986 she married Raymond D. Diller and he preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 2017. 

Deb worked at the First National Bank for 16 years.  She had also worked at Community Market, Bluffton.  Deb was a graduate of Bluffton High School.

Dorothy C. Montgomery, 91 of Ada, died June 1, 2018 at VanCrest of Ada.  Dorothy was born May 19, 1927, in Mt. Blanchard, Ohio, to the late Walter and Gail (Foreman) Gatchell.  On June 15, 1952, she married Robert Montgomery who preceded her in death on June 25, 2009.

Dorothy was a farm wife and had worked at Fiber's (now Findlay Industries).  She was a member of Bluffton Trinity United Methodist Church where she was active with the Ladies Missionary group.

Louise M. Hankish, 92, died May 24, 2018, Bluffton Hospital. Louise was born Jan. 18, 1926, in Tetbury, England, to the late Charles and Edith (Minchin) Hart.  On Nov. 3, 1945, she married Charles M. Hankish, Jr., who preceded her in death on June 4, 2000.

Louise was a homemaker.  She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Bluffton.  Louise enjoyed bird watching, flowers and visiting and talking with her family and friends. 

She also had worked at Crow's Variety Store

M. Aileen Binkley, 93, of Bluffton died May 21, 2018, at the Meadows of Delphos. Aileen was born April 24, 1925, in Putnam County to Harley and Alma (Agin) Diller. On Oct. 3, 1958, she married Charles W. Binkley and he preceded her in death on January 27, 2013. 

Aileen retired from Triplett Corp. and had also worked at Crow’s Variety Store, both of Bluffton. She enjoyed needle work and reading.  She was a member of the Pandora Church of Christ.

Avis A. Marshall, 89, died May 13, 2018, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay.  Avis was born May 23, 1928, in Lima to the late Clarence and Edith (Thomas) Hofferbert.  On Sept. 16, 1950 she married John H. Marshall II who preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 1997.

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