Emma J. Kinzer
Mar 18, 2026
Emma J. Kinzer, age 95, of Edon, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at her home. A graduate of Harlan High School, Emma was a farm wife, working on the family farm along side her husband, Lester. She attended First United Methodist Church in Montpelier, Ohio. Emma was babysitter for many years. She was an avid bowler, enjoyed...
Kenneth G. Shawver
Mar 17, 2026
Kenneth "Ken" G. Shawver, age 81, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, March 17, 2026, at Majestic Healthcare of Bryan surrounded by his family. He was born March 26, 1944, in Defiance, Ohio to the late William Bryan and Helen Gertrude (Porter) Shawver. He was a graduate of Paulding High School. He married Polly Jean Bowers on...
Alfiea E. Thompson
Mar 17, 2026
Alfiea E. Thompson, age 79, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Ayden Healthcare of Waterville. Alfiea was a dental assistant for over 20 years working in Waterville, Holland and the Toledo Correctional Facility. She loved life, joking, decorating, gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family and her beloved kitty, Misti and dog, Sadie.
Alfiea was...
Kevin E. Sharp, Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
Kevin Edward Sharp, Jr., age 42, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away at 11:53 A.M. on Friday, March 13, 2026 at his residence. Kevin was a 2003 graduate of Four County Career Center’s Janitorial program and Defiance High School. He was a loving and positive person. He was happiest making others smile. Kevin was an avid fan of all types of...
Carol J. Payne
Mar 11, 2026
Carol Jean Payne, age 78, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, Ohio. A graduate of South High School, Columbus, Ohio. Carol went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from West Liberty College and earned her master’s degree from Defiance College. She was a teacher at Four County Joint Vocational School, Archbold,...
Jerry H. Mocherman
Mar 11, 2026
Jerry Henry Mocherman, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2026 at Majestic Care of Bryan, OH where he had been resident. Jerry was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served his country from 1958 to 1960. He was employed by the Ohio Art Company for 42 years in the maintenance and carpenter shops prior to his retirement.
Jerry...
Paul R. Jones, Sr.
Mar 9, 2026
Paul R. Jones, Sr., age 86, of Edgerton, OH, passed away surrounded by his family at his home on Monday, March 9, 2026. Paul worked construction for the Toledo Iron Workers Union for 26 years, then was a truck driver and retired from Stark Truss with over 17 years of service. He was a US Army veteran who served from...
Douglas Howard Gilmore
Mar 8, 2026
Douglas Gilmore of Fayette, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 following a brief illness. Doug was born on January 9, 1947, in Albion, Michigan, to Richard and Shirley (Tech) Gilmore.
Doug was a 1965 graduate of Manchester High School in Manchester, Michigan. After graduation Doug proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, having served in Vietnam. Doug worked throughout...
Paul LeRoy Green, Sr.
Mar 7, 2026
Paul L. Green Sr., age 88, of Edon, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home, Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born July 5, 1937, in York Township, Steuben County, Indiana to the late Lawrence and Faye (Ordway) Green. Paul was a proud graduate of the Metz (Mohawks) School class of 1955. He married (Frances) Darlene Fikel on August 14,...
Dorothy "Dottie" Lauber
Mar 7, 2026
Dorothy “Dottie” M. Lauber, age 80, of Bryan, OH, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Majestic Health Care in Bryan, where she had been a resident. Dottie worked as a waitress and later at several local nursing homes including Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier and Hillside Country Living where she was activity director. She attended Grace Community Church and...
Donald D. Buchs
Mar 3, 2026
Donald D. “Don” Buchs, age 92, a lifelong resident of Edgerton, OH, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at Park View Care Center, in Edgerton, surrounded by his family. Don retired from Robinair after 30 years with the company as a purchasing agent. He had previously been a milk deliveryman for Benner Dairy and Farnham’s. Don served as an...
Thomas J. Parsons
Mar 3, 2026
Thomas J. “Tom” Parsons, age 69, of Edon passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Tom worked in maintenance for Bryan Metals and Powers & Sons prior to his retirement. He enjoyed computers and riding 4 wheelers.
Thomas J. Parsons was born on June 3, 1956, in Paulding, OH, the son of James E. and Carol J. (Riemersma)...
Neita Marie Schimmoller
Feb 26, 2026
Neita Marie Schimmoller, age 69, of Waterloo, Indiana and formerly of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Thursday night, February 26, 2026 in the emergency room of Parkview Dekalb, Auburn Hospital. She was born June 28, 1956 in Indiana to the late James Cleo and Molly Marie (Liddick) Hooker. She married Roger Schimmoller and he survives. Neita was a home cleaner for...
Janet M. McBride
Feb 25, 2026
Janet McBride, age 81, of Bryan, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her home with her family at her side. She was a cashier and clerk at Carrol-Ames Hardware Store in Bryan for 30 years. She loved dancing at Kessler’s Kountry Dancing in Auburn, IN with her husband. Janet enjoyed cooking, long Sunday afternoon drives, working in...
Albert Brink
Feb 24, 2026
Albert William Brink, age 92, of Edon, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Care Montpellier, Ohio. He was born March 20, 1933 in Zone, Ohio to the late Ray and Mabel M. (Brim) Brink. Albert was a Korean War veteran serving with the Army Airborne. He married Barbara and she preceded him in death and...
Rosemary Nester
Feb 23, 2026
Rosemary “Rosie” Nester, age 96 of Edon, went to be with the Lord on February 23rd, 2026 after passing peacefully at home, surrounded by family.
Rosemary was born April 15th, 1929 to Earl and Edith (Schoonover) Schieber. She attended Edon High School. Rosie met her lifelong love, Otis F. Nester, after he returned from the war. On April 1st, 1946, they...
Denver L. Kimpel
Feb 19, 2026
Denver L. Kimpel, age 83, a longtime resident of Edgerton, OH, and recently of Auburn, IN passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Auburn Village, Auburn, IN surrounded by his family.
Denver was born on December 29, 1942, in Hicksville, OH, the son of Lester Lavon and Pearl Ellen (Rosenberry) Kimpel. He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1961. He...
Polly A. Meyer
Feb 11, 2026
Polly Ann Meyer, age 62, of Hicksville, Ohio, died at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. Polly was the owner and operator of the Hicksville Style Shop. She was a beautician/barber from 1981-2024. Polly was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church growing up in Edgerton and later...
DeWayne A. Wortkoetter
Feb 10, 2026
DeWayne A. Wortkoetter, age 85, of rural Edon, Ohio, died at 9:31 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Wortkoetter was a graduate of Edon High School and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and life member of the Edon Farmer’s Co-op...
Sandra Lee Gibbeny
Feb 8, 2026
Sandra Lee Gibbeny, age 79, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 in her home. She was born October 15, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Wilbur William and Margaret Lucille (Kauffman) Mell, Jr. Sandra was a cook at several restaurants including Port Side and truck stops. She married Jerry Gibbeny in 1975 and he precedes...
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