Frederic P. Andrews, 102, passed away May 6, 2023, at his residence in Beaverdam.
Frederic was born September 27, 1920 in Bluffton, to Paul and Clara (Fett) Andrews who preceded him in death. He later married Orpha (Johnson) Andrews who preceded him in death on June 18, 2006.
Don R. Klingler, 82, passed away May 6, 2023 at Willow Ridge-Betty House.
Don was born December 23, 1940 in Orange Township, Bluffton, to Columbus and Mildred (Stratton) Klingler who preceded him in death. He later married Nancy (Mericle) Klingler who survives.
Dennis B. Hirsch, age 82, of Cairo passed away peacefully at 7:55 p.m., on Wednesday, May 3, surrounded by his family. He was born July 1, 1940 in Lima to the late Bernard V. and Rosemary (Casey) Hirsch.
He married Molly Elaine Clark Nov. 17, 1961 and she preceded him in death Aug. 15, 2012.
Gary Allen Brown, age 84, of Ada, was welcomed into the arms of his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on April 25, 2023, at Lima Memorial Health System, surrounded by his family.
He was born on December 15, 1938, at home in Ada, Ohio to the late Russel Allen “Bud” and Ruth Marie (Klingler) Brown. On May 27, 1961, Gary married Marsha Staley, his wife of 62 years and she survives in Ada.
Joan Basinger, 92, went home to be with her heavenly father on April 24, 2023, at her home.
Joan was born March 10, 1931 in Hancock County, to Wallace and Enid (Matteson) Keller who preceded her in death. On June 18, 1950 she married Alfred Basinger who preceded her in death on February 13, 2023.
Jo Ann L. Bassett, 91, passed away at 1:30 a.m. on April 16, 2023 at her residence. She was born August 9, 1931 in Lima to the late Harold and Alma (Snyder) Vore. On August 1, 1954 she married James H. Bassett who survives her.
She graduated from Beaverdam High School in 1949 and from Bluffton College in 1953 with a degree in Education.