Melvin N. Held
Jul 20, 2024
Melvin N. Held, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, July 20. He was 95. Mel is survived by his siblings, Irene Brooks, Rosemary Witter, and Ronald Held; two sons, Stephen (Mary Lou) Held and Thomas (Deanne) Held; five grandchildren, Casey (Monica) Held, Shaylee (David) Uscilowski, Chayse (Katrina) Held, Cassidy (Ethan) Willitzer, and Calvin Held; and seven great-grandchildren.
Born to Robert and Amelia...
Kenneth E. Jackson
Jul 20, 2024
Kenneth E. Jackson, age 82, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, July 20 , 2024 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Ken was a fork lift driver for many years before retiring from DESC in Dayton. He was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and enjoyed watching wrestling and westerns.
Kenneth E. Jackson was born February 7, 1942...
Steven Audie Sumner
Jul 19, 2024
Steven Audie Sumner, age 52, of Bryan, passed away Friday, July 19 , 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Audie worked at Dalton Corporation for 18 years. He was a member of Dad’s Place. Audie enjoyed trains, electronics and computers.
Steven Audie Sumner was born January 4, 1972 in Montpelier, OH, the son of Lavon and Cloann “CoCo”...
Dolores E. Dangler
Jul 19, 2024
Dolores Emma Dangler, age 89, of Edgerton passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 with her family at her side at Vancrest of Hicksville. Dolores worked in cabinet assembly at Fleetwood for 25 years. After retirement, she enjoyed babysitting many children for several years. She was musically talented. She started as the church organist for St. Mary Catholic Church when she...
Howard E. Buell
Jul 18, 2024
Howard Edgar Buell, age 87, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following a brief illness.
Howard was born October 31, 1936 on the family farm in Richland Township, Steuben County, Indiana, the son of Edgar “Pop” and Mattie Lorene (Gilbert) Buell. Howard enjoyed growing up on the family farm, fishing in Fish...
Ronald H. Snyder
Jul 17, 2024
Ronald H. Snyder, age 61, passed away on July 17, 2024, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on August 20, 1962, he was the beloved son of Robert and Evelyn (Curry) Snyder.
Ronald dedicated over 15 years to his career at BDJ, where he was deeply appreciated and supported by his colleagues. The company extended their kindness by welcoming him back to...
Madonna Jayne Schliesser
Jul 14, 2024
Donna Jayne Schliesser, age 80, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in her home, surrounded by family after a short illness. Donna was born on September 3, 1943, in Hicksville, Ohio. On April 29, 1966, Donna married her husband, Jack, of 57 years, in Covington, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2023.
She was...
Clarence M. Hartley
Jul 13, 2024
Clarence M. Hartley, age 81, of Edgerton and a resident of Conway, SC, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Mr. Hartley joined the United States Air Force at the age of 18 and served 8 years, receiving the Air Medal for flying missions into Vietnam combat zones during the Vietnam War. He later joined the United...
Karen L. Handley
Jul 13, 2024
Karen Lynn Handley, born on January 27, 1964, to Claude Hohman and Mary Coleman, passed away on July 13, 2024. Karen's life was a testament to love and joy, with her world revolving around her cherished grandchildren, who were her greatest pride and joy. She had a special bond with animals, especially her beloved pets, and found joy in the...
William J. Dewire
Jul 9, 2024
William J. “Bill” Dewire, 88, of Newark, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Inn at Chapel Grove, under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio, after a brief illness.
A long-time resident of Bryan, Ohio, he was in born Edon, Ohio, on January 26, 1936, to the late William M. and Verna D. (Barron) Dewire. A United States Army...
Dennis N. Leslie
Jul 7, 2024
Dennis N. Leslie, age 86, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance. Dennis was a truck driver for many years and served as a Constable in Camden, Michigan in the 1960-1970s. He was a member of the Masons, enjoyed singing karaoke, shooting trap, fishing, tinkering with motors and playing golf.
Dennis N. Leslie was...
Alma L. Weaver
Jul 6, 2024
Alma L. Weaver, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. The daughter of Donald W. and Anna Irene (Leininger) Bly, Alma was born on April 21, 1940. She moved to Bryan, Ohio, in her sophomore year of high school after relocating sixteen times. Alma was honored...
George R. Fetters
Jul 6, 2024
George R. Fetters, age 88, of Montpelier, Ohio, died Saturday, July 6, 2024 at his residence with his daughter at his side. He was a telephone lineman with Hinkle-McCoy and later General Telephone. After retiring, George worked for Superior Township as a ditch mower until he was 83. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in the...
Richard E. Myers
Jul 3, 2024
Richard E. Myers, age 87, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his residence. Richard was born on July 30, 1936 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Richard A. and Viola B (Bostater) Myers. Richard married his high-school sweetheart, Donna J. Long on July 30, 1955, at Pulaski United Methodist Church, and she survives.
Richard was a 1954...
Stephen J. Batterson
Jul 3, 2024
Stephen James Batterson, age 72, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. Steve was a lifelong farmer. He attended Archbold Evangelical Church, served as a chaplain at CCNO for over 10 years, served as a Jefferson Township Trustee for 22 years and was the director of the Holiday City/Jefferson Township Visitors Bureau.
Stephen...
Tina S. Bigger
Jul 3, 2024
Tina Sue Bigger, age 56, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 1:15 A.M. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center following a long battle with cancer. She was a baptised member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Edon. Tina was a robotic welder at Angola Wire for over 20 years before she medically retired. Tina...
William E. Knapp
Jul 1, 2024
Vivian L. Knapp, age 84, of Melbern, Ohio, passed away at 8:15 A.M. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, and her husband, William E. “Bill” Knapp, age 85, of Bryan, passed away at 12:40 A.M. on Monday, July 1, 2024, both at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. They were married on September 5, 1959 and were reunited after only 16...
Shirley A. Anspaugh
Jun 30, 2024
Shirley A. Anspaugh, age 74, passed away on June 30, 2024. She was born on December 20, 1949, to the late Richard and Bozka (Mach) Anspaugh. Shirley was a 1967 graduate of Edon High School. She had a passion for tending to her flowers, enjoyed playing solitaire, and treasured the time spent babysitting her granddaughter as she grew up. During...
Vivian L. Knapp
Jun 30, 2024
Vivian L. Knapp, age 84, of Melbern, Ohio, passed away at 8:15 A.M. on Sunday, June 30, 2024, and her husband, William E. “Bill” Knapp, age 85, of Bryan, passed away at 12:40 A.M. on Monday, July 1, 2024, both at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. They were married on September 5, 1959 and were reunited after only 16...
Calvin J. Wieland
Jun 26, 2024
Calvin J. “John” Wieland, age 93, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 2:30 P.M. on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at CHP Hospice, Defiance, Ohio with his family at his side. John was a tool and die maker at the Ohio Art Company and retired with 45 years of service. He was also a very talented craftsman. John bought a small...
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