Obituaries

Bonnie E. Welden

Bonnie E. Welden

Aug 4, 2026

Bonnie Elaine Welden, age 90, of Bryan, Ohio went to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loving daughters on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Bonnie was born September 30, 1935, in Morenci, Michigan to the late Waldo R. and Ruth E. (Allion) Bair. She graduated from Morenci High School and then graduated from Adrian College with a degree in Secretarial Science....

Kay Akers

Kay Akers

Aug 3, 2026

Kay Akers, age 64, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Monday night, August 3, 2026 at Parkview Bryan Hospital, Bryan, Ohio. Kay was born August 23, 1961 in  Omak, Washington to the late Lawrence W. Schoonover and Brenda ( Gladden ) Schoonover.  She was engaged to Franklin J. Gray and he survives.  Kay worked for many years in retail sales with...

Sharon Pressler

Sharon Pressler

Aug 1, 2026

Sharon Pressler, age 76, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Sharon had worked as a cook at Camp Palmer and owned her own cleaning company. She was a former member of the Montpelier Eagles, enjoyed bird watching and spending time with her friends.

Sharon was born on June 8, 1950, in Hardin,...

Maria "Mary"  H. Hamrick

Maria "Mary" H. Hamrick

Jul 31, 2026

Maria H. “Mary” Hamrick, age 71, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 12:05 P.M. on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance Ohio. Mary was a banker at Huntington Bank in Archbold for 26 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and attended New Hope Community Church...

Ruth A. Thomas

Ruth A. Thomas

Jul 31, 2026

Ruth A. Thomas, age 93, of Bryan, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Ruth was a teacher for 26 years. She taught 5th grade her entire career including 5 years in Montpelier and 21 years in Edgerton. She was a member of Bryan First Church of Christ, and Williams County...

Sharon K. Eash

Sharon K. Eash

Jul 29, 2026

Sharon Kay Eash, age 83, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Sharon was a former member of the Bryan Eagles #2233. She loved singing karaoke with her sisters, loved animals and was an amazing cook.

Sharon was born on March 13, 1943, in Goshen, IN, the daughter of Herbert and Lucille (Burke)...

Keith Layne

Keith Layne

Jul 25, 2026

Brian Keith Layne, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Defiance Regional Medical Center, Defiance, Ohio.  

Keith was born June 23, 1962, in Grundy, Virginia to the late Franklin Delano and Beulah Elizabeth (Jackson) Layne.  He was a proud graduate of Fairview High School and went on to work for Parker-Hannifin...

Jorge L. Cabanillas

Jorge L. Cabanillas

Jul 25, 2026

Jorge Luis Cabanillas, age 19, of Fremont, IN, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident. Jorge worked as a farm hand and feed mixer for Schmucker Farms. His favorite pastime was fishing, and he would go whenever he could.

Jorge Luis Cabanillas was born December 29, 2006, in Merced, CA, the son of Jorge L. Cabanillas-Salazar and Rosa A....

Randy A. Sliter

Randy A. Sliter

Jul 24, 2026

Randy A. Sliter, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier, Ohio. Randy was a proud veteran having served 6 years in the US Army and 6 years in the United States Marine Corp. Following his military service, he was a corrections officer in Michigan and later a dispatcher for Grammer...

Jacki Barr

Jacki Barr

Jul 23, 2026

Jacki Ann Barr, age 64, of Warsaw, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. She attended Traders Pointe Christian Church and participated in Bible Study fellowship. Jacki was a beloved teacher at several schools over the years including Lakeland Christian School in Warsaw. When she retired, she received her highest promotion to...

David W. Wallace

David W. Wallace

Jul 21, 2026

David Wallace, age 62, of Bryan, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Evergreen Health Care Center, Montpelier, Ohio. David graduated from Edgerton High School in 1982 and enlisted in the United States Navy in June of 1984. During his time in active-duty, David was part of the command unit in attendance when President Ronald Reagan rededicated the Statue...

Jean L. Wetmore

Jean L. Wetmore

Jul 21, 2026

Jean L. Wetmore, age 95, of Bryan, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio with her family at her side.

Born January 27, 1931, in Bryan, she was the daughter of Mabel (Calvin) and Walter H. Davis. On June 26, 1955, she married George L. Wetmore who preceded her in...

Sandra Jean Hosler

Sandra Jean Hosler

Jul 18, 2026

Sandra J. Hosler, age 68, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio following a lengthy illness.

Sandra was born on October 18, 1957, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of G. Frank Hosler and Barbara (Blaisdell) Hosler. She is survived by her sons, Chris and Brad; sister, Michelle; grandchildren and...

Marilyn Lois Bunn

Marilyn Lois Bunn

Jul 16, 2026

Marilyn Lois Bunn, age 90, of Edon, Ohio passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Golden Years Homestead, Fort Wayne, Indiana where she had been a resident. Marilyn and her husband owned the B & B Drive-In, and she later did clerical work for Van Wert Manufacturing, Shearers and Siebenaler Construction. She enjoyed reading, traveling the lower 48...

Amy T. Salsgiver

Amy T. Salsgiver

Jul 15, 2026

Dr. Amy Terese Salsgiver, beloved daughter, sister, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2026, at the age of 47, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on March 27, 1979, in Willoughby, Ohio, Amy was the cherished daughter of Betty Jane Germ and the late Edward Germ. Her passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of...

Robert L. Bowling

Robert L. Bowling

Jul 13, 2026

Robert “Bob” Bowling, 92, of Edon, Ohio, peacefully left his home to be with the Lord on July 13, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Bob lived a life marked by faith, hard work, generosity, and dedication to those he loved.

Bob was born on June 15, 1934, in Port Huron, Michigan,...

Michael L. North

Michael L. North

Jul 12, 2026

Michael L. North, age 73, passed away from a tragic accident at his home on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Michael worked in maintenance at Chase Brass for over 30 years. He was the historian for the National Threshers Association and spent countless hours photographing events for the NTA. He was also a member of the Confederate Air Force who restored...

Cecelia M. Hinkle

Cecelia M. Hinkle

Jul 10, 2026

Cecelia Marie (Headley) Hinkle went to meet her heavenly Father on Friday, July 10, 2026.

Cecelia was born on April 9, 1943, in Bryan, Ohio to Earle Lavon and Dora Ilene (Lash) Headley. At the age of 7 she contracted polio, was placed in an iron lung and endured multiple corrective surgeries. As a testament to her strength, endurance and faith,...

Faie S. Day

Faie S. Day

Jul 10, 2026

Dateline: Bryan, Ohio

Faie S. Day, age 59, of Bryan, passed away in her home on Friday, July 10, 2026. Faie was born October 18, 1966, in Vero Beach, Florida, and was the daughter of Patrick L. Hurley and Theda M. (Munch) Hurley.

She was a 1985 graduate of Bryan High School.

Faie worked for many years at Sun/ICN Pharmaceuticals in Bryan, and...

Scott Edward Penrod

Scott Edward Penrod

Jun 25, 2026

Scott Edward Penrod, age 66, of Defiance, Ohio and Fremont, Indiana passed away in his home in Fremont on Thursday, June 25, 2026.  He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on February 25, 1960 to the late Donald and Mary Lou (Ruffer) Penrod.  He was a painter for many years with Tri-State Painting. Scott earned the rank of BSA Eagle Scout....