Obituaries

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Michael Ray Emerick passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by family at the age of 77.

He was born on March 9, 1947, to Carlton L. and Gathyl (Downing) Emerick in Bluffton, Ohio. He was a 1965 graduate of LaFayette Jackson High School. 

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Gloria N. Hofferbert, 37, passed away August 23, 2024, at Lima Memorial Health System.

Gloria was born April 2, 1987 in Lima to Gregory (Greg) and Emma (Hughes) Hofferbert who survive.

She was a graduate of Fairfield High School, a member of Waynesfield Baptist Church and was currently employed at Taco Bell. 

She is survived by her mother, Emma Hofferbert of Lima; father, Gregory (Greg) Hofferbert of Lima; son, Charlie Taylor of Lima; and two brothers, Jonathan Hofferbert of Lima, Greg Hofferbert, Jr. of Lima.

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Marilyn June Diller, 93, passed away August 20, 2024 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. Marilyn was born June 21, 1931 in Elida to the late Cecil and Fenella (Habegger) Flick.  On February 24, 1951, she married Cleo Diller who preceded her in death on January 3, 1984. 

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Michelle Ann Sherick, 40, passed away August 18, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. Michelle was born December 16, 1983 in Findlay. On June 24, 2006 she married Tyson Sherick who preceded her in death on January 10, 2018.

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Robert “Bob” Wilch, passed away on August 18, 2024 in Arizona.  Arrangements are pending at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton.

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Jolene D. Oxender, 69, passed away August 18, 2024 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  Jolene was born June 30, 1955 in Millersburg, Ohio to Dennis and Mary Grace (Conkle) Miller.  On August 14, 1976 she married Denny Oxender and he survives.  

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