Obituaries

M. Jean Reichenbach, 93, passed away peacefully at 11:33 p.m. on August 12, 2024 at Bluffton Hospital. Jean was born December 25, 1930 in Bluffton to the late Hiram and Martha (Augsburger) Burkholder.  She married Paul F. Reichenbach on July 25, 1948 and he passed away on July 3, 2014.

Dorothy E.  Lugibihl, 89, passed away August 3, 2024, at St. Rita's Medical Center. 

Evelyn R. Reese, age 99, from Pandora, Ohio, peacefully passed away on August 1, 2024 in Bluffton. 

Ryan Stackhouse, 47, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024 at the Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay with his family by his side.  He was born September 19, 1976 in Willard to Jerry and Jan (McDonald) Stackhouse.  

In the short 47 years he lived, Ryan was so many things to so many people. He was a son, a brother, an uncle, a friend, and most importantly a husband and a father. Ryan was also the family poet, a great dancer and an incredibly positive person. He was our hero, who faced his battle with cancer with humor, dignity and grace. He was family oriented, selfless and always known for his quick wit and his humor. Ryan loved his family more than anything, cherishing all the time they spent together. He was a proud dad who loved supporting his children’s endeavors, especially cheering them on at school sporting events and activities. Ryan had a heart of gold, able to do anything and willing to do everything anyone asked. He wanted to protect and take care of everyone, even in his final days, providing comfort with his words “it’s all going to be o.k.”

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Daryl D. Steiner, 66, passed away July 23, 2024 at University of Michigan Hospital after an extended illness.  

Daryl was born May 31, 1958 in Bluffton to the late Evan and Betty (Reichenbach) Steiner.  On June 10, 1978, he married Kathy (Myers) Steiner who survives.

Daryl owned Steiner Financial Services in Bluffton since 1983 and partnered with Jason Granger to form Steiner and Granger Insurance. He was actively involved in the life and health insurance sectors as well as the investment industry, holding memberships in numerous professional organizations.  

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Robert G. Orr, a longtime resident of Burke, VA, passed away at the age of 77 on July 12, 2024 after a courageous battle against cancer. He was the devoted husband and best friend of Mary (Roderick) for more than 53 years.

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