Wilma Bucher, 95, of Pandora, died at 11:21 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. She was born Oct. 19, 1915, in Pandora to Levi and Katherine Lehman Neuenschwander.
On Jan. 14, 1983 she married Vernon Bucher and he preceded her in death on August 5, 2000. Wilma retired from Triplett Corp., Bluffton. She was a member of Grace Mennonite Church, Pandora and a graduate of Pandora High School.
St. John's United Church of Christ, 223 West College Ave., Bluffton, will hold a blessing pets in the parking lot of the church on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. until noon, according to Rev. Carol Clements, pastor.
"As autumn arrives, people in various places may notice something odd - a procession of animals, everything from dogs and cats to hamsters and even horses, is led to churches for a special ceremony call the Blessing of Pets," she told The Icon.
The lucky winner of the 1995 Corvette is Valarie Hahn of Spencerville, according to Dick Ramseyer, president of the Bluffton Lions Foundation. The mint condition vehicle has only 22,760 mile on it.
The Corvette winner is not the only winner in the raffle. "Around two dozen public Charities throughout northwest Ohio have raised funds all summer through the Bluffton Lions Foundation Charity Corvette Raffle program," said Ramseyer
Hilty Home, 304 Hilty Dr., Pandora, has one independent living unit available for rent beginning Oct. 1. Icon viewers needing more information may call the Home at 419-384-3218.
Barry Schneck, community service representative of Richland Manor, invites Icon vieweers to call and schedule a tour of Richland Manor and receive two complimentary meals.
Brad Yoder, singer-songwriter from Pittsburgh, will perform in the next Town Hall Concert Series event at 7 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, according to Wendy Chappell-Dick.
Here's a summary of the performer
Yoder believes musical success should be measured in more than just the obvious ways. But, being voted in the top three slots multiple times since 2002 for "Best Acoustic/Solo Artist" by Pittsburgh City Paper readers is great.
Two Bluffton businesses will participate in the Country Inn and Suites and Holiday Inn Express, Findlay, free interactive bridal show on Oct. 2, from 1-4 p.m.
M2 Interiors and Design and Panache will be at the show. Games, food tasting, door prizes and much more are planned. Call Lien Hang, sales manager for additional information, 419-619-3232.
Bluffton Public Library will celebrate Family History Month by holding a genealogy research program on Saturday, Oct. 22, from 2-4 p.m.
The workshop will offer instructions on using several online web-based genealogy resources, including Ancestry Library edition, Heritage Quest, Ohio Memory and the Hayes Obituary Index. Participants will also be given time to conduct their own research with the assistance of library staff member Justin Crawfis.
Space is limited to eight participants and registration is required. To register, visit the library or call 419-358-5016.
