Jody L. Schlosser
Jan 30, 2026
Jody Lee Schlosser, age 70, of Adrian, MI, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026 at his residence. Jody worked at General Motors in Defiance and retired with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed coon hunting, reading, collecting, playing guitars, golfing and going to rock concerts.
Jody Lee Schlosser was born on September 12, 1955, in Bryan, OH, the son...
Paul Preston Goshorn
Jan 27, 2026
Paul Preston Goshorn, age 92, passed away on January 27, 2026 at CHP Defiance.
He was born on May 11, 1933 in Williams County, Ohio. The son of Laurance Leo and Melvia Ruth (Lash) Goshorn. Paul was a 1951 graduate of Edon High School, and soon after he enlisted in the US Army serving at Aberdeen Proving Grounds and Salzburg, Austria....
Cindy K. Hall
Jan 26, 2026
Cynthia Kyle Hall, age 70, of Ney, Ohio passed away unexpectantly at her home on Monday, January 26, 2026. She was born August 8, 1955, in Bryan, Ohio to the late Robert Paul and Nancy Ann (Mack) Sanders. Cindy was a familiar face in the Ney community. She was a member of Ney United Methodist Church and worked at Dinner...
Judy Ann Kollar
Jan 26, 2026
Judy Ann Kollar, age 76, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Monday, January 26, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Judy was born April 16, 1949 in Hillsdale, Michigan to the late Homer Adelbert and Mary Etheleen (Wilson) Southworth. She married Phillip "Jim" James Kollar on December 1, 1967 in Angola, Indiana and he survives. Judy was a...
James M. Pike, Jr.
Jan 25, 2026
James M. “Jim” Pike, Jr., age 89, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Majestic Care in Bryan. Jim worked in the movie and TV industries for all the major studios in craft services and as a set man. He was an avid reader.
James M. Pike, Jr. was born July 15, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan, the son...
Bernard E. Lucas
Jan 24, 2026
Bernard Eugene Lucas, age 89, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Bernard “Sam”was born on August 26, 1936, in rural Hamilton, Indiana, the son of Wayne Joseph and Rheba Florence (Musser) Lucas. He was a 1954 graduate of Bryan High School, Bryan, Ohio.
He married Nancy Ann (Sperling) on September 25, 1954. They were married 71 years. Bernard was co-owner...
Jeffrey L. Dennison
Jan 23, 2026
Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Dennison, age 52, of Defiance passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo following a lengthy illness. Jeff worked for many years as a CNC operator. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, spending time on the river and especially riding his motorcycle. Jeff loved music, singing and playing guitar and other instruments.
Jeffery L....
Nina Bostic
Jan 21, 2026
Nina W. Bostic, age 100, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Majestic Care in Bryan with her family at her side. She was just a week from turning 101. Nina was a homemaker and an artist. She enjoyed sketching, arts and crafts. She loved watching Christian TV programs and was a strong supporter of their...
Gene Andrews
Jan 21, 2026
Gene Andrews, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Auburn Village Care and Rehabilitation, Auburn, Indiana surrounded by his loving family. Gene was a machinist at Mohawk Tools for many years until the plant closed and he retired from Hause Machine in Montpelier. He was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Bryan,...
Jamie J. Wonders
Jan 17, 2026
Jamie J. Wonders, age 54, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Jamie was an owner-operator over the road truck driver before he had to retire. He also served for 24 years on the Tiffin Township Volunteer Fire Department. Jamie started volunteering at 16 and went on to become Chief...
Michael J. Reinhart
Jan 15, 2026
Michael J. Reinhart, age 50, of Bryan, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his residence. Michael was retired and a veteran of the United States Army. He served on active duty from 1996-2000. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, camping, canoeing or just being outside with friends. He was a member of the Bryan Eagles. Michael had a big...
Teresa L. Hernandez
Jan 13, 2026
Teresa L. Hernandez, age 67, of Stryker, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in her home at Stryker. She was born July 17, 1958 in Sylvania, Ohio to the late Harry "Ace" and Virginia M. (Frederick) Porath. Teresa married Louis E. Hernandez on October 15, 1988 and he preceded her in death on May 15, 2011. Teresa was employed...
Tommy L. Wade
Jan 13, 2026
Tommy L. Wade, age 66, of Edgerton Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 10:57 P.M. in the exceptional care of Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana and surrounded by his loved ones. Tom was a tool & die maker. He worked for many years at Mohawk and retired from Matsu...
James E. Dunlap
Jan 9, 2026
James "Jim" E. Dunlap, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Friday night, January 9, 2026, at his residence. Jim was born on January 5, 1937, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Earl E. and Hazel (Mason) Dunlap. He married Judy L. Moore on August 15, 1970, and she survives. Jim was a graduate of Farmer School and worked...
Gregory A. Pettit
Jan 8, 2026
Gregory A. “Greg” Pettit, age 68, of Bryan, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Greg worked at Chase Brass and Copper for 21 years before medically retiring. He had been a firefighter for the City of Bryan for 10 years prior to working at Chase Brass. He was a big fan of...
David L. Fox
Jan 6, 2026
David L. Fox, age 64, of the "Garden of Edon", Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, January 6, 2026 near his home. David was born September 3, 1961, in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Carmon Lowell and Christina Anna (Trausch) Fox. David was a graduate of Four County Joint Vocational School in Ag Mechanics in 1979. He was baptized and attended...
Ruth M. Pierce
Jan 5, 2026
Ruth M. Pierce, age 104 of Bryan, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Ruth was a long time member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Bryan. She worked at Sherman-White in Fort Wayne, IN and then Holabird Company in Bryan where she retired with over 20 years of service. In her free...
Lavon R. Stomm
Jan 4, 2026
Lavon R. “Woody” Stomm, age 70 of Bryan and a long time resident of Butler, IN passed away Sunday morning, January 4, 2026 at his home. Woody was a long-time farmer and also drove truck for Sudden Service. He was a member of the Columbia Church of Christ, a passionate IU and Indianapolis Colts fan, enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hunting,...
Stephen L. Kaufman
Jan 3, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Louis Kaufman, age 84, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Majestic Care of Bryan. Steve was owner and operator of Kaufman’s Bar and Restaurant in Napoleon, Ohio. He also worked at Sauder Woodworking for 25 years. Steve loved riding motorcycle and was a member of the Yankee Riders in Defiance and the former Moose Riders...
Shelly Annette Cook
Jan 2, 2026
Shelly Annette Cook, age 54, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at Vancrest of Hicksville, following a battle with cancer. Shelly was employed at KAMCO prior to her medical retirement. She was a member of the Ney Church of God and enjoyed fishing, bowling and crocheting. Shelly was a true Buckeye fan and enjoyed watching the Ohio...


