John W. Hattery, 87, passed away June 28, 2024 at his residence. John was born March 30, 1937 in Lima to the late John and Audrey (Kollars) Hattery. On August 9, 1959 he married Joyce Diller Hattery who preceded him in death on September 27, 2022.
John retired from International Harvester in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was very proud of his work at International Harvester and enjoyed attending the Harvester reunions. John attended Pleasant View Church, Bluffton. He enjoyed gardening, helping area farmers, beekeeping, lawn care, playing cards and spending time with his family. John also enjoyed reading and watching Westerns, visiting the college swinging bridge, making homemade ice cream, tending to his apple orchard and making apple butter, driving the countryside and playing horseshoes.
Eileen Ann Steiner, 94, passed away June 24, 2024 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center. Eileen was born April 25, 1930 in Baden, Ontario, Canada to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Steiner) Gingerich. On March 3, 1951 she married Donald Steiner who preceded her in death on October 24, 2009.
Karen Ann Hilty, 63, passed away June 19, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer and is now free of pain and is now in the arms of Jesus.
Twila L. Wagner, age 93, of Ada, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 4:25 p.m. at Bridge Hospice Care Center at Blanchard Valley Hospital, Findlay, surrounded by her loving family.
Richard D. Garmatter, 85, passed away June 14, 2024 at his home. Richard was born June 14, 1939 in Hancock County, OH, to Eli and Elvina (Tschiegg) Garmatter who preceded him in death. On August 5, 1961, he married Arlene (Basinger) Garmatter who survives.
Michael Chanda Kingsley, 42, passed away at his home in Bluffton, Ohio, on Monday evening, May 6, 2024. Mike's memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at First Mennonite Church of Bluffton with Pastor Phil Yoder officiating.
