Lewis E. Bassett, 101, passed away March 5, 2025, at Willow Ridge - Frieda House in Bluffton.
Lewis was born May 3, 1923 in Spencerville on Glen Oak Farm to Howard and Doris (Giffin) Bassett, who preceded him in death. On May 4, 1947 he married Imogene (Anderson) Bassett, who preceded him in death on November 3, 2017.
Beverly A. Osborne, 84, passed away March 3, 2025, at her home.
Beverly was born July 2, 1940 in Bluffton, to James "Ross" and Georgia (Stepleton) Irwin who preceded her in death.
She was a graduate of Bluffton High School and attended Emmanuel United Church of Christ. She dedicated many years to working at the Flying J in Beaverdam as a fuel desk operator. She enjoyed sewing and crafting.
She is survived by her son, James (Joan) Osborne of Rocky River, OH; two grandchildren, Casi Goings Cramer and Amanda Osborne; and five great-grandchildren.
Betsy E. Steiner, 100, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 13, 2025 at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio.
Betsy was born on September 11, 1924 in Pandora, Ohio to the late Wilbert and Mildred (Carr) Zuercher. She graduated from Pandora High School and married Walter Steiner on April 28, 1952. They had two children and were together until his death in 1967.
Robert "Bob" G. Badertscher, 86, passed away March 2, 2025, surrounded by his family, at the Mennonite Memorial Home.
Bob was born August 5, 1938 in Bluffton to Edwin and Mae (Murray) Badertscher who preceded him in death. On April 8, 1961, he married Ann (Zimmerly) Badertscher who preceded him in death on October 31, 2018.
He was a 1956 graduate of Bluffton High School and was the owner and operator of Badertscher Milk Hauling. He enjoyed cheering for the University of Michigan, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers.
Michael John “Mike” Shelly, 53, passed away on January 23, 2025, due to complications from recent health issues. Born on May 5, 1971, in Lima, Ohio, he was adopted as a young child by Ralph and Helen Shelly, who nurtured him with love and devotion in Bluffton, Ohio. Mike later reconnected with his birth mother, Karen (Henderson) McClendon, a reunion that was meaningful for them both.
Clifford Edwin Marsh, 70, of Lakeview, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025. He was born on August 5, 1954 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Kenneth Sr. and Kathleen (Hulett) Marsh.
Cliff was a beloved father, pappy, brother and friend. Cliff was known for his laughter, love of music and loyalty to those he loved, including the Cleveland Browns and his best companion and Labrador, Doge. Cliff worked at Marathon Electric in Lima, Ohio until it’s closing, and retired from Honda in Russell’s Point.
