Obituaries

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Jean Delores Braden, 85, of Bluffton and formerly of Port Clinton, Ohio, died May 23, 2019, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton.  Jean was born Jan. 1, 1934, in Suffern, New York, to the late Robert Thomas and Della Margaret (Wannemacher) Hearn.  On Sept. 28, 1952 she married Robert Braden who survives.

Jean graduated from Spring Valley High School in Spring Valley, New York.  She was a homemaker.  Jean was a member of Saddle River Reformed Church in Saddle River, New Jersey and attended Faith Christian Church in Lima. 

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Barbara Ann Schutz, 81, died May 18, 2019 at her residence. Barbara was born Aug. 25, 1937, in Lima, Ohio, to the late Frank and Inez (Regedanz) Stedke. On Sept. 22, 1962, she married Milton Schutz who preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 2016.

Barb graduated from Shawnee High School and Capital University.  She worked as a registered nurse and taught O.B. classes at Lima Memorial Hospital and later worked at Bluffton Community Hospital. She was an American Legion Auxiliary member. 

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Bradley Paul DeVier, 50, died May 18, 2019.  Brad was born Feb. 22, 1969, in Bluffton, Ohio.  He had previously been married to Terresa Edwards-DeVier of Lima.

Brad graduated from Allen East High School, received his Bachelor's of Education from Bluffton University and his Master's of Education Administration from the University of Findlay. 

Brad was a teacher at Lima City Schools and was a member of the Lima Aerie Eagles # 370. 

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A memorial service for Paul Dyck will be held on Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m. at the First Mennonite. Visitation will be held from 1:30-2:30 p.m. at FMC. A private burial will take place at Maple Grove Cemetery.

Paul Dyck Obituary

 

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June Beverly Campbell, 91, of Bluffton and formerly of Austin, Pennsylvania, died May 11, 2019, at Willow Ridge Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio. 

June was born on January 15, 1928, in Austin, Pennsylvania to the late Oscar and Lena (Glaspy) McMullen. June is survived by her husband of 70 years, Claude.  They were married on Sept. 18, 1948 in Austin, Pa.  Also surviving is her son Dan (Judi) of Port Allegheny, Pa., and her daughter Holly Diehl (Lon) of Fort Wayne, Ind.  June had four grandchildren, Meghan, Maureen, Matthew and Kari.  She also had eight great-grandchildren.   

Retired as a mechanic from American Electric Power

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Richard L. Swisher, Sr., 84, died May 12, 2019, at Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. Richard was born Sept. 2, 1934, in Findlay to the late Lee and Leah (Nicholas) Swisher.  On June 30, 1956, he married Sharon Osborn Swisher who survives in Beaverdam.

Richard graduated from Findlay High School.  He retired as a mechanic from American Electric Power.  Richard was a member of the Beaverdam-Richland Fire Department and was a scoutmaster in Findlay and Beaverdam.  He also enjoyed fishing and camping with his family members. 

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