Charles B. Gaskill
Jul 31, 2025
Charles B. Gaskill, age 83, of Edgerton, passed away Thursday, July 31, 2025, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center surrounded by his family. Charlie retired from Edgerton Metals after 25 years of service, then worked at Sauder Woodworking for another 15 years prior to his retirement. He served the Village of Edgerton by serving on the Fire Department for...
Janice K. Thornton
Jul 29, 2025
Janice Kaye Thornton, age 83, of Montpelier and a 60 year resident of Spokane, WA, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at her home with her family at her side. Janice was a nurse and retired in 2007.
Janice was born May 2, 1942, in Spokane, WA, the daughter of Fred and Catherine Marie (Pushor) Manlig. She married Richard Thornton and...
Sandra L. Lower
Jul 28, 2025
Sandra L. Lower, age 68, of Montpelier, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at Mercy St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima, OH. Sandra was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, working in her yard and time with her pets.
Sandra was born January 26, 1957, in Bryan, the daughter of William and Evelyn (Kimberly) Copeland. She married Ted G. Lower on June...
Ruth A. Ingle
Jul 27, 2025
Ruth A. Ingle, age 87, of Bryan, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold. Ruth was a teller and bookkeeper at First National Bank for 30 years and then worked at Chief Supermarket as a clerk for 5 years. She was a member of the Melbern United Methodist Church. Ruth enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting and watching...
Ann Marie Winch
Jul 26, 2025
Ann Marie Winch, age 61, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, July 26, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Ann was born March 22, 1964 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of Charles and Sandra (Przeslawski) Craley. Ann was a graduate of Fairview High School and then was employed by Parker Hannifin Hydraulics for the last 20...
James E. Shellenberger
Jul 25, 2025
James "Jim" Edward Shellenberger, age 90, of Bryan, Ohio passed away peacefully Friday night, July 25, 2025 at Hillside Country Living Nursing home, rural Bryan, Ohio. Jim was born October 28, 1934 in Wauseon, Ohio to the late Edward G. and Mattie (Miller) Shellenberger. Jim was a 1952 graduate of Bryan High School. He was a United States Army veteran...
Helen Gearig
Jul 24, 2025
Helen L. Gearig, age 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 1:45 A.M. on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Helen was a babysitter for many years. She loved spending time with all children, but especially her grandkids, great grandkids and great-great grandkids.
Helen was born on August 30, 1936, in Huntington, Indiana, the daughter of Kenneth...
Gail "TJ" M. Siebenaler
Jul 24, 2025
Gail M. “TJ” Siebenaler, age 63, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Edon, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 24, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. Gail was a special education teacher for Edgerton Local Schools. She retired after 34 years of service. She was a life-long member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blakeslee. Gail enjoyed working crossword...
Robert "Bob" Heller
Jul 22, 2025
Robert L. Heller, 97, local factory-owner and life-long Montpelier resident passed away peacefully at Northern Lakes Nursing Home, Tuesday, July 22, 2025. He had been a resident there 21 days and had been in declining health for the past several weeks.
Robert was born to Leroy and Neva (Oberlander) Heller on Sept. 12, 1927 in Montpelier. He graduated Montpelier High School...
Kevin L. Lucas
Jul 17, 2025
Kevin L. Lucas, age 71, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier, Ohio. Kevin was a veteran of the US Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He worked as a truck driver for Schneider Trucking. Kevin was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and former member of the Bryan...
Kenneth Joseph Sleesman
Jul 8, 2025
Kenneth Joseph "Joe" Sleesman, age 60, of Archbold, Ohio formerly of Edgerton and Hicksville, Ohio passed away early Tuesday morning, July 08, 2025 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio. He was born July 13, 1964 to Kenneth "Butch" Sleesman and Connie J. (Wallace) Luderman. He was an Army veteran and spray painter and artist for many years. He...
Dorothy Elizabeth Goodsell
Jul 7, 2025
Dorothy E. Goodsell, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio passed away early Monday morning July 07, 2025 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio. She was born September 14, 1944 in Bryan, Ohio to the late Dale and Wavel (Fulmer) Hallock. She married Thomas V. Goodsell and he survives. Dottie worked for many years in her family's business office at...
Matthew D. Quillen
Jul 7, 2025
Matthew Dale Quillen, age 34, of Bryan, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. Matt was co-owner of The Window Doctor with his brother, Mike. He was a member of New Hope Community Church and helped coach Bryan Little Bears and Bryan Middle School football. Matt was an avid hunter and fisherman, was a...
Dorothy L. Prince-Bodie
Jul 6, 2025
Dorothy L. Prince-Bodie, age 91, of Bryan and a longtime resident of Edon, passed away early Sunday morning, July 6, 2025, at Hillside Country Living, near Bryan. Dorothy was a homemaker, seamstress and bookkeeper for Prince Logging. She also worked as a salesclerk at J. C. Penny in Angola. Dorothy volunteered at the Montpelier Senior Center and loved making quilts...
Phillis M. Miller
Jul 5, 2025
Phillis Miller, age 91, of rural Bryan, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Phillis retired from the Ohio Art Company with 45 years of service. She worked on the Etch-A-Sketch line and lithography. She enjoyed flower gardening and collecting dolls.
Born September 12, 1933, in Montpelier, Ohio, Phillis was the daughter of Ray O....
Mary Ruth Herman
Jul 1, 2025
Mary Ruth Herman, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025, at the hospice at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on July 11, 1945, in Edgerton, Ohio to Joseph Andrew DeCamp and Vera Joyce (Yearling) DeCamp, and lived a life grounded in love, dedication, and quiet strength.
After graduating from Grover Hill High School, Mary...
Margaret E. Everetts
Jun 29, 2025
Margaret Ellen Everetts, age 90, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 8:54 P.M. on Sunday, June 29, 2025, at The Laurels of DeKalb, in Butler, Indiana, where she was a resident. Margaret worked at Phillips/Magnavox. She was an active member of Crossroads of Zion Church, was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening.
Margaret was born on September 13, 1934, in York...
Robert K. Weitzel
Jun 26, 2025
Robert K. Weitzel, age 57, of Montpelier, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Bob worked as a laborer at several area companies including Sauder Manufacturing, Ohio Art and Service Master, and as a security guard at Spangler Candy Company. He attended Grace Community Church and the House of Prayer, and was a former member of the...
Lee W. Gilbert
Jun 23, 2025
Lee W. Gilbert, age 83, and a longtime resident of Edgerton, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025 at The Inn at Fountain Park, Bryan. Lee worked in electronics most of his career and was a program engineer at WINM TV, channel 63, a local Christian television station. He was an active member of the Edgerton United Methodist Church...
Florence E. Daglow
Jun 19, 2025
Florence Essie (Graves) Daglow, also known as “Honey” to most, was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.
Florence passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 83. Born on November 6, 1941, she lived a life rich in love, family, and cherished memories. Honey was a pillar of strength and kindness to all who knew her.
Florence was...