Samuel W. Stembridge
Nov 3, 2025
Samuel Wade Stembridge, age 75, of Kunkle, Ohio passed away on Monday, November 3, 2025 at his residence. Samuel was an owner and operator of his own trucking business for over 22 years.
Samuel Wade Stembridge was born on August 12, 1950, in Woodbury, Tennessee, the son of Samuel Steven and Mary Susan (Harrell) Stembridge. He married Patricia Ann Gruber on...
Bradus P. Deel
Nov 2, 2025
Bradus “Brad” P. Deel, age 86, of Bryan, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, with his family at his side following an extended illness. Brad worked at General Motors in Defiance prior to his retirement. He was a US Army veteran who served for 3 years on active duty. Brad was a former member of the VFW, enjoyed golf...
Edward C. Smith
Oct 31, 2025
Edward C. “Charlie” Smith, age 74, of Bryan, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 31, 2025, at his home. Charlie worked at Spangler Candy Company for over 40 years as a candy maker prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Bryan Church of the Latter Day Saints. Charlie played on several softball leagues for many years, was...
Yvonne M. Calvin
Oct 30, 2025
Yvonne Marie Calvin, age 70, of Bryan, passed away at Majestic Care- Bryan on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with her family at her side. Yvonne worked at the former Murphy’s Five & Dime in Bryan and then worked at K-Mart for over 35 years. After she retired, she continued to work in the kitchen at the Bryan Eagles and was...
Sandra M. White
Oct 29, 2025
Sandra M. White, age 58, of Montpelier, passed away at Majestic Care- Bryan on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, following an extended illness. Sandra had worked at Allied Moulded in Bryan for many years and later at Miller’s New Market. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church in Bryan when she was able. Sandra enjoyed puzzles but most of all enjoyed time with...
Mary R. Chapman
Oct 28, 2025
Mary R. Chapman, age 63 of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Parkview Bryan Hospital, following an automobile accident. Mary was a registered nurse. She previously worked at First Call For Help and Harborside Nursing Home in Defiance. Mary was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Parish-Marysdale and also attended St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan....
Rose M. Bowles
Oct 25, 2025
Rose M. Bowles, age 76 of Bryan, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Community Health Professionals Hospice Center, Defiance, OH. Rose worked at Mohawk Tools until the plant closed and then retired from Chase Brass & Copper. She was very active in her church, loved animals, enjoyed gardening, traveling, eating ice cream...
Marjorie L. Hazlett
Oct 25, 2025
Marjorie L. Hazlett, age 99 of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Majestic Care- Bryan with her family at her side. Marjorie worked at the Pittsburgh Steel Company in her early years, then worked at Fort Belvoir for the War Department during World War II. After the war, she and her husband moved to Point...
Leonard Ludwig
Oct 24, 2025
Leonard G. Ludwig, age 92, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Friday, October 24, 2025 at his residence. Leonard was a carpenter and a life-long farmer. He worked for Fitzenrider Brothers construction for over 25 years then was self employed for another 30 years. He also raised sheep, hogs and cattle. Leonard served as a Center...
Rebecca Lee Rockey
Oct 22, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Lee Rockey, age 69, of Edon, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Becky worked several jobs but is probably best known as the Pizza Queen of Edon for her years working at Slattery’s. Becky was a member of Life Changing Church, Edgerton, Ohio where she was active...
Sandra Kay Penar
Oct 19, 2025
Sandra Kay Penar, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio passed away peacefully Sunday morning, October 19, 2025 in her daughter's home. Sandra was born December 25, 1945 in Coldwater, Michigan. Sandra was a lifelong homemaker.
Honoring and according to Sandra's wishes, cremation has taken place.
Celebration of Sandra's life will be announced at a later date.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Krill...
Debra K. Berry
Oct 17, 2025
Debra “Deb” Berry, 70 of Edon, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on October 17, 2025. Born April 30, 1955, Deb lived a life defined by her unwavering love and commitment to her family and her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Deb grew up in Hamilton, Indiana, and graduated from Hamilton High School before marrying the love of her life,...
Sharol A. McDaniel
Oct 15, 2025
Sharol McDaniel, age 84, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2025 in her home at Fountain Park Assisted Living. She spent her final weeks surrounded by her family and friends who loved her dearly. Sharol was born January 8, 1941, in Honor, Michigan to the late Hiram and Arline Blood. She married Gerald (Jerry) McDaniel on December 16, 1961, and...
Richard L. Brickel
Oct 15, 2025
Richard L. “Dick” Brickel, age, 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Dick worked at the GM Central Foundry in Defiance and Stanley Steel, and retired from ITT Higbey . Dick was a proud US Air Force veteran having served from 1964-1972 ending is time in service as a Senior Missel Maintenance...
Donna J. Rohrs
Oct 14, 2025
Donna J. Rohrs, age 92, of Bryan, Ohio, died Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Majestic Health Care, Bryan, Ohio. Donna was employed at Allied Moulded Products, Bryan, Ohio and she attended the First Baptist Church in Bryan. She enjoyed reading in her free time.
Donna was born on January 14, 1933, in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, the daughter of Harold and Alice...
Keith A. Dickerson
Oct 14, 2025
Keith Allen Dickerson, age 50, of Stryker, OH, and formerly of Fort Wayne, IN and Wharton, WV, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
Keith was born on June 27, 1975, in Charleston, WV, to the late, James “Jim Dick” and Diane (Miller) Dickerson.
After hearing so many stories from friends and family, Keith was always the life of the party. ...
Valerie J. Welker
Oct 14, 2025
Valerie J. Welker, age 74, of Bryan, OH, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Majestic Health Care, Bryan, Ohio where she had been a resident. A 1968 graduate of Bryan High School, Valerie graduated from Northwest State Community College having earned an Associates Degree in Applied Business Science. Valerie worked as a cook at The Ranch House in...
Charlotte A. Greathouse
Oct 10, 2025
Charlotte Ann Greathouse, age 75, of Bryan, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025 at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Charlotte worked at Hayes Albion for several years and
Arrow Tru-Line. She attended Life Changing Church, enjoyed Making crafts and listening to gospel music, but most of all, enjoyed time with her family.
Charlotte was born February 19, 1950, in Pioneer,...
Gary D. Weiner
Oct 8, 2025
Gary D. Weiner, age 84, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at CHP Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. He retired from General Telephone with 25 years of service.
Born December 22, 1940 in Auburn, IN, Gary was the son of Lester E. and Wilma I. (Haynes) Weiner. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Bowling Green State University in...
Saundra S. Reid
Oct 8, 2025
Saundra Sue Reid, age 76, of Bryan, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Majestic Care in Bryan. Saundra was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family and babysitting. She enjoyed watching soap operas and playing solitaire on her phone.
Saundra was born May 29, 1949, in Springfield, Ohio, the daughter of Armett E. Rodgers and Margaret F....


