Mildred J. James, 86, passed away on April 12, 2023, at her home.
Mildred was born December 17, 1936 in Bluffton, to Waldo and Glenna (Stewart) Hanna who preceded her in death. On December 22, 1956 she married E. Elwood James who preceded her in death on July 23, 2019.
Delmer C. Nuzum Sr., 87, passed away April 9, 2023 at Lost Creek Care Center, Lima. Delmer was born April 15, 1935 in Leroy, West Virginia to the late Olin and Anna (Wilkinson) Nuzum. On June 23, 1956 he married Nina Fruth Nuzum who preceded him in death on February 25, 2014.
Delmer graduated from Gilmore School in Sandyville, West Virginia. He retired as a cutter grinder from the Lima Ford Engine Plant. Delmer enjoyed searching for arrowheads, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene.
Thomas (Tom) Bucher, age 87, of New Albany, Ohio passed away on Monday April 3rd, 2023, surrounded by his family. Tom was born in Bluffton, Ohio on November 17, 1935, to the late Frieda (Bame) and Clair Bucher.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, brother Chuck Bucher, and sister Ann (Wayne) Wilch.
Dwight D. Baumgartner, 95, passed away April 5, 2023 at Mennonite Memorial Home, Bluffton. Dwight was born July 16, 1927 in Pandora to the late Elmer and Emma "Viola" (Vermillion) Baumgartner. On June 21, 1947, he married Irene Suter Baumgartner who survives.
Dwight was a graduate of Pandora High School and was a veteran serving in the United States Army - 9th Infantry - 2nd Division. He was a machinist at Ex-Cello Corporation, Bluffton.
Andrew Paul "Andy" Reichenbach was born June 10, 1980 in Columbus, Indiana to Jennifer and Dean Reichenbach. It was there that he learned to love Jesus, music, and sports. At Columbus North High School, Andy loved playing on the basketball team and playing guitar in his band, The Lost Poets. (PHOTO).
Jane E. Funk, 79, passed away March 29, 2023 at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Jane was born January 9, 1944 in Allen County, Ohio to the late Donald and Thelma (Myers) O'Neil. On July 12, 1964 she married Glen Funk who preceded her in death on July 29, 2009.
