Obituaries

James "Jim" Ray Leiber, 64, passed away October 11, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System.  Jim was born December 2, 1956 in Bluffton to the late Donald and Lola (Dangler) Leiber.  

John R. Watt, 52, passed away October 9, 2021 at his residence.  John was born January 7, 1969 in Bluffton to William "Bill" and Judith (Wilch) Watt.   

John graduated from Bluffton High School.  He was an insulator for Union Hall #41.  John enjoyed always being near the water, fishing on Lake Erie, his "big" campfires and his dog, Brutus.  He was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cincinnati Bengals.  

Judith Ann Kiracofe, 74, passed away October 9, 2021 Mercy Health-St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Judy was born June 5, 1947 in Bluffton to the late Earl and Josephine (White) Cheney.  On January 7, 1967 she married Jerry Kiracofe who preceded her in death on September 2, 2020. 

Frank V. Evilsizer, 66, passed away October 8, 2021 at Lima Memorial Health System. Frank was born November 9, 1954 in Cleveland to the late Jim and Kathleen (Moran) Evilsizer. On January 3, 1981 he married Sandra Dunifon Evilsizer who survives.

Frank was a graduate of Bluffton High School. He was a truck driver for Roeder Cartage, Lima. Frank was a member of the Hog Creek Game Club and avid outdoorsman who enjoyed firearms, hunting, camping and fishing.  

Donald E. Thompson, 83, passed away October 9, 2021 at Mercy Health - St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  Donald was born December 13, 1937 in Ada to the late Eugene and Mozelle (Bullock) Thompson. On November 26, 1955 he married Wilma Dunlap Thompson.  

Donald was a graduate of Ada High School. He was a truck driver for Scot-Lad and later drove for Ken Lugibihl Auto Sales. Donald was a member of True Word Tabernacle, Bluffton. He enjoyed four-wheeling and playing the banjo.  

Linda Lou Levan Lehman, 72, of Pandora, Ohio went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 8, 2021 at Hilty Memorial Home in Pandora, Ohio. She was born on June 12, 1949 to Ernie and Helen LeVan of West Mansfield, Ohio. On June 5, 1971 she married Richard W. Lehman of Pandora, Ohio, who survives. 

Linda was predeceased by her daughter, Andrea L. Lehman on January 23, 1982. 

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