Janice M. Uptgraft, 91, of Bluffton, passed away Monday morning, Dec. 16, 2024, at Heritage Pointe in Warren.

Janice was born in Archbold, OH, on Sept. 6, 1933, to Logan and Mildred (Rupp) Houchin.  She married Jack W. Uptgraft in Bluffton on Oct. 24, 1952.  He preceded her in death on July 21, 2015.

Janice was a 1951 graduate of Bluffton High School and was a receptionist for Caylor-Nickel Clinic in Bluffton for 25 years, until retiring in 1998.  She and Jack loved to travel and spent twelve years wintering in Texas.

Survivors include two daughters, Deb (Bill) Pursley and Jody (Randy) Gentis, both of Bluffton; three grandsons, Ryan (Leah) Pursley, Randy (Gwen) Pursley, and Cory (Aimee) Lucabaugh; a step-grandson, Ryan (Lindy) Gentis; five great-granddaughters, Renner Pursley, Farren Pursley, Emery Pursley, Oaklee Pursley, and Adleigh Lucabaugh; and two step great-granddaughters, Lily and Ella Gentis.

Private family services will be held at Six Mile Cemetery in Bluffton at a later date.

Goodwin – Cale & Harnish Memorial Chapel in Bluffton has been entrusted with the arrangements.