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Bluffton native Charles R. Hilty, 85, died on May 30, 2020, of complications of COVID-19. He had a career as a newspaper editor and as a senior government administrator in both the legislative and executive branches of the federal government.
AT&T Mobility is proposing to build a 265-foot self-supporting communications tower on the northwest side of Allen-Hancock County Line Road just north of the Lincoln Highway.
The announcement was made in a legal notice posted last week on the Bluffton and Ada Icons.
Persons interested in reviewing the application may go to: www.fcc.gov/asr/applications
Enter this file number: A1166460
Kyle Weisenburger has joined Kimmet Realty, Pandora, as a realtor, announced Dennis Kimmet, broker.
Originally from Continental, Weisenburger is a 2003 University of Findlay graduate. He and his wife and their two children live in Columbus Grove.
“Kyle has been active in real estate in Putnam, Hancock and Allen counties,” said Kimmet. “He offers a diverse set of skills to help buyers.”
“And, he has a passion for real estate, as he bought and remodeled and sold his first home at age 20, giving him experience and knowledge in construction.”
Nelda Bridgeman, 86, of Pandora and formerly of Hilliard, Ohio, died on June 2, 2020, at the Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora. She was born on Aug. 6, 1933, in Plymouth, England, to the late William Alfred and Winifred Louise Nelda (Beswetherick) Bridgeman. On Oct. 31, 1959, she married Stanley Goddard and they were divorced.
Connie A. (Obenour) Betz Burke, 73, diedat 5:05 p.m., Friday, May 29, 2020, at the Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora, Ohio.
Connie was born on June 22,, 1946, in Bluffton, Ohio, to the late Paul and Sarah (Swauger) Obenour. She married James Patrick Burke of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, and he preceded her in death. Connie enjoyed needlepoint, crafts, flower arranging and traveling. She worked in meat processing and was a meat cutter during her life. Connie was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Ft. Wayne and enjoyed helping others.
Lola Marlene Leiber, 82, died June 1, 2020 at her residence. Lola was born March 5, 1938, in Leipsic to the late Sylvester and Florence (Leatherman) Dangler. On March 9, 1956, she married Donald Leiber who preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 2002.
Danielle Novak hopes to focus on linguistics research, perhaps specifically in neurolinguistics, exploring the relationship between language and the brain
