Obituaries

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George Reini, age 64, died Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at his residence in Bluffton.

He was born on October 31, 1948 to George I. and Charlott (Dilley) Reini and they preceded him in death.

George was a professor at the University of Findlay. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Surviving are two sons: Eric (Diana) Reini of Marion and Seth (Stephanie) Reini of San Diego, CA; three daughters: Noelle (Chris) Sautter of Ada, Megan (Adam) Corbe of Cleveland and Bethany Reini of Delaware; and twelve grandchildren.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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Richard E. Schwab, 74 died at his residence on Sept. 27, 2013.  He was born Oct. 17, 1938 in Ottawa, Ohio, to the late Leonard W. and Frances G. (Conine) Schwab. On Nov. 19, 1960 he married Mary Powell Schwab and she survives.

He retired from Lima Ford Engine Plant in 1991 after 34 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran.

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Carol A. Bogart , 77 died Sept. 22, 2013 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay.  She was born Oct. 25, 1935, in Delphos to the late Cloyd and Naomi (Krugh) Best. On July 25, 1955 she married Gene Bogart and he died Oct. 1, 2000.

She retired from the business office at Bluffton Hospital. She was a member of Emmanuel United Church of Christ, Bluffton. She was a 1953 graduate of Delphos St. John’s.

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June Hicks, 84, of Bluffton died at 11:50 a.m. Sept. 21, 2013 at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton.  She was born April 8, 1929 in Bluffton to Leland and Ruth Andrews Sechler. On Feb. 8, 1950, she married James Hicks  and he preceded her in death on June 12, 2012.

Mrs. Hicks retired from Triplett Corp., Bluffton. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Bluffton.  

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Richard "Dick" Wayne Young, 61, of Bluffton died Sept. 18, 2013, at his residence. He was born April 17, 1952, in Bluffton to Edison  and Hilda Binkley Young. His mother survives in Bluffton. 

He graduated from Cory-Rawson High School in 1970. He worked at Hills Department Store, Findlay, for 30 years and then at Home Depot. 

He is also survived by his brother, Roger L. Young of Arlington, a nephew, Ryan Young, a niece, Renae Young, and great nephews, Gage and Dayton Young.  Richard was preceded in death by his father, Edison Young.

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Frances Maree Gibson, age 72, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 3:36 p.m. surrounded by her loving family at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay.

She was born on October 29, 1940 in Wharton, Ohio to Roy D. and Helen D. (Bostater) Searfoss and they preceded her in death. On November 21, 1956 she married Troy E. "Gene" Gibson and he survives in Ada.

Frances was a homemaker. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Lima.

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