Obituaries

David C. Peckham, 13, passed away July 10, 2022, at his residence. 

David was born July 4, 2009 in Troy, OH, to Mark and Bina Peckham who survive. 

David attended Cory-Rawson Middle School where he dedicated countless hours to wrestling, football, and baseball. He loved to cook, participate in crafts, and play video games. Above all, he was a caring and considerate boy who loved to help other people. He dearly loved his family and friends. 

Lawrence Howard Templin, age 100, of Bluffton died July 5, 2022 at home. Lawrence was born April 4, 1922, in East Weymouth, MA to Ralph and Lila Horton Templin. On June 4, 1947, he married Orletta Warkentin, who preceded him in death on May 13, 2015, following nearly 68 years of marriage.

John Edward Murray, 85, passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at the Mennonite Memorial Home in Bluffton, Ohio.

John was born August 21, 1936 in Bluffton to the late Clayton and Ruby (Beery) Murray.  On March 16, 1968 he married Barbara Ann (Leffler) Murray who preceded him in death on March 1, 2003.

On July 1, 2022, surrounded by the love of his parents and brothers, Kevin Charles Sehlhorst passed away.

Born on August 11, 2008, to Ben and Beth (Wasserman) Sehlhorst, Kevin was a determined, kind, genuine, fierce, strong and happy soul who loved his family, his home and his very best friends: brothers Landon and Bryce.

Richard “Rocket” Bassitt, 70, of Milton, FL and formerly of Beaverdam, died June 27, 2022.

Rick was born July 20th 1951 to the late Loren “Bill” and Margaret “Peg” (McGuire) Bassitt. He then went on to marry Bonnie (White) DeCamp, who survives. 

Rick grew up in Beaverdam and graduated from Bluffton High School in 1969.

Rick loved life on the water and always lived life to the fullest, chasing the sun wherever he went. 

Tyler Justin Kiracofe, age 22, of Bluffton, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family. 

Tyler was born on May 22, 2000, to Justin A. and Danyelle S. (Holbrook) Kiracofe of Bluffton, Ohio.  He lived at home with both parents and his younger brother, Travis Kiracofe.   

He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Diann Holbrook; and his paternal grandparents: Jerry and Judy Kiracofe. 

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