Bernice L. Criblez, 85, of Bluffton,  died Oct. 22, 2015, at 2:50 p.m. at Richland Manor, Bluffton.  Bernice was born Aug. 3, 1930, in Lima to the late Lew and Martha Lones Hullibarger. On Aug. 8,1948, she married Marion E. Criblez who preceded her in death on May 18, 1998.

Bernice was a bus driver for the Allen East Schools.  She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Lafayette, the  Eagles Ladies Auxiliary and  American Legion  Auxiliary both of Wapakoneta and the Farm Bureau. She was a graduate of Lafayette Jackson High School.  

Survivors include: two sons, Michael (Wanda) Criblez of Bluffton,  Mark Criblez of Bluffton, a daughter, Marsha (Tom Steger) Criblez of Columbus, a grandson, Lance (Diana) Criblez, two step granddaughters, Tiffany Cole and Sarah Cole, and three great-grandchildren, Lauren Criblez, Gabe Criblez and Eli Criblez. She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Megan Crowe, and two sisters, Dorothy Helser and Agnes Hull.

Services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015 at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Rev. Robert Gibson will officiate. Burial will be in Fisher Cemetery, Jackson Township, following the service. Friends may call Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. 

Condolences may be expressed at www.chiles-lamanfh.com