Obituaries

Marilyn Rose Reigle, 93, passed away March 27, 2025, at the Meadows of Leipsic.

Marilyn was born March 24, 1932 in Vaughnsville to Howard and Rose (Drerup) Auchmuty who preceded her in death. On February 4, 1955 she married Marvin Reigle who preceded her in death on January 25, 2017. 

Donald "Don" Wayne Steiner, 87, passed away on March 26, 2025 at his residence. Don was born April 10, 1937 in Pandora to the late Ellis and Barbara (Zimmerly) Steiner. On September 5, 1992 he married Kathy Smith Steiner who survives.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of longtime Bluffton resident Elfrieda Ramseyer, who passed away on Jan. 24 at Mennonite Memorial Home, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 29, at First Mennonite Church at 101 South Jackson St. 

Visitation with the family begins at 10:00 a.m.

Ruth Darlene Hey ("Darlene"), aged 86, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born and raised in Bluffton, Ohio, Darlene's life was defined by her fiercely independent spirit, her quick wit, her mischievous sense of humor, and her deep love of family, friends and animals. 

Claude Campbell, 97, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton. He was born in Port Allegany, PA on April 11, 1927, to the late Claude Abither Campbell and Laura (Hatt) Campbell. 

Joyce E. Pugsley, 74, passed away March 18, 2025 at Kobacker House in Columbus, Ohio.  Joyce was born March 28, 1950 in Lima to the late Leonard and Janice (Smith) Klausing. On January 29, 1972 she married David Pugsley who preceded her in death on December 30, 2017. 

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