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Sally J. Fruchey was a '58 graduate of Beaverdam HS

Sally J. Fruchey, 82, passed away August 23, 2023, at the Meadows of Ottawa.

Sally was born September 30, 1940 in Bluffton, to Loren "Bill" and Margaret "Peg" (McGuire) Bassitt who preceded her in death. On June 19, 1960, she married Roger Fruchey who survives.

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A Celebration of Life for Richard E. Huss on August 27

A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for Richard E. Huss who passed away August 2, 2023. 

The service will begin at 12:00 p.m., Sunday, August 27, 2023 at the English Lutheran Church, 111 Grove St, Bluffton.

A fellowship luncheon will take place following the service at the church. 

Richard's obituary can be read HERE.

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Jerry R. Diamond served in the Vietnam Conflict

Jerry R. Diamond, 78, passed away August 13, 2023 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center in Findlay. Jerry was born August 3, 1945 in Alva, Kentucky to the late John and Ann (Miller) Diamond.  

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Deborah A. Herr worked for ODOT

Deborah "Debb" A. Herr, 68, passed away August 10, 2023 at her residence. Debb was born September 24, 1954 in Bluffton to the late Millard and Julia (Burns) Herr. 

Debb was a 1972 graduate of Bluffton High School and attended Bluffton College. She worked for ODOT for over 36 years where she had been a union steward. Debb was a talented cellist for the Lima Symphony Orchestra for many years and also taught private lessons for cello. She was passionate about music and assisted with the Bluffton Schools music programs. Debb was a poll worker for the Allen County Board of Elections and enjoyed watching NFL football, especially the Baltimore Ravens. 

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Richard E. Huss was a dentist

BLUFFTON--Richard E. Huss, 90, passed away August 2, 2023 at his residence. Richard was born August 27, 1932 in Pemberville, Ohio to the late Frederick and Ethel (Goodman) Huss. On December 20, 1952 he married Betty Strayer Huss who preceded him in death on August 28, 2020. 

Richard received his bachelor's degree from Capital University and his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the Ohio State University. He practiced dentistry for many years in cooperation with Howard Shelly M.D. in Bluffton. Richard always loved taking care of his property and being outdoors.  

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Margaret “Peggy” J. Hursey worked for the Columbus Grove Fraternal Order of the Eagles

Margaret “Peggy” J. Hursey, 94, passed away August 1, 2023, at 2:54 p.m, at Putnam Heritage Assisted Living.

Margaret was born July 11, 1929 in Bluffton, to Frederic and Eva (Wiess) Martin who preceded her in death. On December 18, 1949 she married Robert Hursey who preceded her in death on January 2, 2006. 

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