Barbara Jean Slapin, 87, died Nov. 9, 2020, at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay. Barbara was born July 12, 1933, in Bluffton to the late Arthur and Cleota "Cody" (Lanning) Lewis. She was married to Billy Slapin who preceded her in death.
Barbara graduated from Bluffton High School. She retired from Jana's Coatcheckers in New York City.
Survivors include two children, Jana Slapin of Bluffton, Deron (Roberlyna) Slapin of Paterson, New Jersey; two grandchildren, Blaze and Dexel Slapin; sister, Mary Coletta of Bluffton and a brother, Ray Lewis of Chicago, Illinois.
Patricia J. Herr, 92, of Vaughnsville, died at the Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora, Ohio on Monday, Nov. 9, 2020.
Pat was born March 12, 1928, in Bluffton to Waldo and Metta Huber. On April 20, 1947, she married Olan W. Herr, and he preceded her in death. She graduated from Bluffton High School, and was employed at the Vaughnsville School and Sears in Lima. Pat was a member of St. John's United Church of Christ in Bluffton.
Phyllis K. Born, 78, until recently of Circleville, Ohio, died on Nov. 5, 2020, at home in Bluffton.
She was born in Lima to Richard and Dorothy (Werking) Frail on Dec. 29, 1941. On July 30, 1968, she married Roger W. Born, who survives her. Her sister, Donna (John) Osborn and brother, Rev. Todd (Linda) Frail, live in Powell and Newark, respectively.
Dorothy R. Hursey, 88, of Bluffton died Nov. 8, 2020, at Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services – Bluffton.
Thomas Lynn Klingler, 67, died Nov. 6, 2020, at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima. Tom was born Nov. 24, 1952, in Bluffton to the late Clyde and Alberta (Reams) Klingler.
Tom was a graduate of Bluffton High School. He retired as a sergeant with the Delphos Police Department. Tom was a member of the Delphos Eagles Aerie #471 and the American Legion where he served as a past commander. He served in U.S. National Guard and enjoyed boating.
