Obituaries

Gary L. Reed, age 67, of Ada, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2022, at 7:46 a.m. at his residence.

He was born on May 15, 1955, in Lima, Ohio to the late Elvin and Betty J. (Rhoden) Reed.  Gary married Becky Lynn Burns-Reed on March 15, 1997, and she preceded him in death on October 22, 2014.

Gary retired from Durez Corp, where he worked as a lab technician.  He was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served for fourteen years.   He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Bluffton and a member of the American Legion.

Ronald Earl Brauneller, 84, of Rawson passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at Promedica Toledo Hospital following a short illness but not Covid. Ron was born on March 18, 1938 to Samuel and Rhoda (Marquart) Brauneller at Bluffton Hospital in Bluffton, Ohio.  

Ron attended Arlington Local School and then served his country in the United States Army in the Tank Armor Division entering in as Elvis left the building. In 1963, he started his career at Triplett Corporation, Bluffton as a tool and die machinist for 43 years until they no longer needed his service.

A Memorial Service for Lawrence Templin will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 16, 2022 at the First Mennonite Church, Bluffton. 

Lawrence passed away on July 5, 2022.  Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

A Celebration of Life for Sally Jeanne (Hogan King) Reeder will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Bluffton Presbyterian Church, 112 N Main Street.

Reeder died April 7, 2022 in her residence at The Springs of Lima, OH.

Guests are invited to "share memories and stories of Sally's full life and perhaps a laugh or two."

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com

Larry Joe VanAtta, 67, passed away August 17, 2022 in Findlay.

His Celebration of Life has been postponed for a date that is to be determined.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

Irene Elizabeth Shaffer, 90, passed away September 3, 2022, at 8:48 p.m. 

Irene was born at home on March 23, 1932 in Wapakoneta, to John and Emma (Lindhaus) Kramer who preceded her in death. On June 5, 1954 she married Clyde Shaffer who preceded her in death on September 14, 1994. 

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