Jan Hochstettler, 68, passed away at home Wednesday, June 17, 2010, in Midland. She was born on July 5, 1941, in Mishawaka, Ind., to Mae (Duckworth) and Earl Hardy.
On July 8, 1961 she married A. Dale Hochstettler of Bluffton. They lived in Midland, Mich., since 1961.
Jan graduated from Central Michigan University, obtaining both a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Master of Arts. She was a teacher and administrator at Midland Christian School, and was an adjunct faculty member at Great Lakes Junior College.
Richard M. Smith, 79 of Findlay died at 5:46 a.m. June 19, 2010, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born in Lima on Oct. 23, 1930, to Elmer S. and Claribell Miller Smith. On Dec. 28, 1951, he married Patricia Sherer and she preceded him in death on June 16, 1974.
Mr. Smith owned and operated Smitty's Barber Shop in Findlay and had been a partner in Dick and Jerry's Barber Shop in Bluffton. He enjoyed traveling, talking and history. He was a graduate of Lafayette High School, Toledo Barber College and a Korean War Veteran.
The Bluffton Icon is excited to announce a new venture with Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, according to Fred Steiner of The Icon. Starting today, the Icon has a special page devoted entirely to news and photos of Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio.
"The page may be accessed several ways, and we see it as one additional benefit to Icon viewers," he said.
The rich colors of Bluffton summer gardens are evident in the front lawn of Don and Romaine Pannabecker, 307 Campus Drive. As spring turns to summer, the progression of blooming flowers moves from one variety to the next.
The Rockport United Methodist Church will hold its annual homemade ice cream social on Friday, July 2. The menu will consist of homemade ice cream, barbecue and chicken sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, perfection salad, pies, cakes, coffee and punch.
The church is located at 5505 Rockport Road. The Pastor is Rev. Rich Rakay. The serving will start at 5 p.m.
