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Judith Ann Kiracofe graduated from Bluffton High School

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 11, 2021

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. 

Judy was a graduate of Bluffton High School.  She was a homemaker. Her and her husband, Jerry had owned and operated the Lazy Circle J Ranch, J and J Pet Store, Grammy and Grampy's Place and Kiracofe's Lawn and Garden.  Judy was a member of the Ohio State Rabbit Breeders, the Florida White Breeders and the VFW in Columbus Grove.  Judy enjoyed crafting, crocheting, painting and fishing.  

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Donald E. Thompson drove for Ken Lugibihl Auto Sales

Posted by Staff on Monday, October 11, 2021

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.  

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Perry K. May worked at MILCOR

Posted by Paula Scott on Thursday, October 7, 2021

Perry K. May, age 62, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.

He was born on June 1, 1959 in Lima, Ohio to the late William L. and Charlotte Lee (Clay) May. 

Perry worked for MILCOR, Lima. He was a member of the Breakthrough Harvest Church, Findlay and played the drums for the worship team. Perry enjoyed music, travel and spending time with his family. He loved his dog, Lady Jane. Perry had a quick smile and loved to laugh; he will be greatly missed by his family.

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Carol Mae Hoffer was a homemaker

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Carol Mae Hoffer, age 59, passed away on October 1, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., at Mercy Health St. Rita's Hospital.

Carol was born in Fort Knox, Kentucky to Robert Carman, who preceded her in death, and Helga (Michelfelder) Carman who survives. On June 6, 1986 she married Mark Hoffer, who survives in Ada.

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Mark Binkley was 1959 Harrod HS graduate

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 4, 2021

Mark Binkley, age 80, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at 5:24 a.m. at Lima Memorial Health System.

He was born on August 1, 1941 in Lima, Ohio to the late Homer and Glenna Mae (Lament) Binkley. Mark was previously married to Karen Hubbell, they divorced and she survives in Lima.

Mark was a farmer and owner and operator of several businesses. He was a member of the Harrod Christian Church. Mark was a former member of the Elks Lodge #54 and past exaulted ruler in 1983-1984.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge #1533 of Indian Lake and a member of the Eagles Aries #370 of Lima. He was a 1959 graduate of Harrod High School class of 1959. 

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Kurt Krendl worked for Krendl Machine

Posted by Paula Scott on Monday, October 4, 2021

Kurt A. Krendl, age 60, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 2:28 p.m. at Mercy Health–St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.

He was born on August 13, 1961 in Lima, Ohio to the late John M. “Jack” and Mary A. (Schulte) Krendl. On August 20, 2011 Kurt married Lucinda D. Staley, and she survives in Ada.

Kurt worked for Krendl Machine. He enjoyed traveling and grilling. He loved his dogs. Kurt loved his grandchildren. 

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