Obituaries

Hattie May Kuckuck

Hattie May Kuckuck

Nov 23, 2016

Hattie May Kuckuck, age 88, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 12:18 A.M. on Wednesday, November 23, 2016, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness. The oldest of sixteen children, Hattie May was born on September 12, 1928, in Clinton County, Kentucky, the daughter of Louis Taylor and Bertha Ellen (Lowe) Guffey. She moved...

Guadalupe Garza

Guadalupe Garza

Nov 21, 2016

Guadalupe Garza, age 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2016, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She had worked at Bryan Canning Company and was a member and Eucharistic Minister at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan. Guadalupe was born on September 3, 1928, in Kyle, Texas, the daughter of Crescencio and Juanita (Saucedo) Celestino....

Rebecca Ann Weber

Rebecca Ann Weber

Nov 20, 2016

Rebecca Ann Weber, age 53, of West Unity, Ohio, died at 8:45 P.M. on Sunday, November 20, 2016, at her residence. Becky grew up on the family farm near Edgerton, Ohio, and attended the Enrichment Center (Sunnyside) until she was twenty-two. She was then employed by Quadco for many years and also Winzeler Stamping for a short time through Quadco....

Richard E. "Dick" Steffes

Richard E. "Dick" Steffes

Nov 20, 2016

Richard E. “Dick” Steffes, age 74, of Blakeslee, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2016, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan, where he was a patient, surrounded by his family. Richard was employed by Metaldyne and retired with forty-four years of service. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blakeslee, Ohio, and Knights of...

Daryle G. Lorntz

Daryle G. Lorntz

Nov 17, 2016

Daryle G. Lorntz, age 83, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 12:30 P.M. on Thursday, November 17, 2016, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, where he was a patient, after an extended illness. Mr. Lorntz was a 1951 graduate of Bryan High School and served in the United States Army, stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, where he was...

Tommy Johnson

Tommy Johnson

Nov 14, 2016

Tommy Johnson, age 64, of Hicksville, Ohio, died at 1:10 P.M. on Monday, November 14, 2016, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness. Mr. Johnson was a heavy equipment operator and had been employed by Stoneco and worked out of the Scott and Auglaize Quarries. He was a member of the Operator Engineers Union...

Pamela J. Kerr

Pamela J. Kerr

Nov 14, 2016

Pamela J. Kerr, age 64, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 11:46 A.M. on Monday, November 14, 2016, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan, where she was a patient, after an extended illness. Mrs. Kerr was a 1971 graduate of Defiance High School and had been employed at several places in the area, including Paragon Plastics and her last...

Sandra D. Miller

Sandra D. Miller

Nov 9, 2016

Sandra D. Miller, age 54, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sandi worked in sales at Gordon Creek Granite in Hicksville, Ohio. She had also worked at The Barn Restaurant in Archbold, Ohio, for 20 years and served as a pastor in Napoleon, Ohio, for 13 years....

Carole S. Glick

Carole S. Glick

Nov 9, 2016

Carole S. Glick, age 67, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at her home. She was a homemaker and a 1967 graduate of Stryker High School. Carole was born on February 3, 1949, in Stryker, the daughter of Blake and Marge (Gillian) Replogle. She married Greg A. Glick and he survives. Carole is also survived by...

Billie Lou Englehart

Billie Lou Englehart

Nov 8, 2016

Billie Lou Englehart, age 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center surrounded by her family. Billie was a homemaker and had previously worked at Spangler Candy Company in Bryan. Billie was born on July 31, 1928 in Celina, Ohio, the daughter of Charles and Adeline (Gunford) Osborne. She married Pete M. Englehart...

Janis M. Richer

Janis M. Richer

Nov 8, 2016

Janis M. Richer, age 73, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Toledo Hospital. Mrs. Richer worked as an Assistant Manager at Big Lots in Wauseon for many years. She enjoyed reading, walking, garage sales, camping and traveling to many areas, especially national parks. Janis was born on July 15, 1943, in Wauseon, Ohio, to Samuel...

Deborah H. Pendleton

Deborah H. Pendleton

Nov 6, 2016

Deborah S. Pendleton, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early Sunday morning, November 6, 2016, at her home, surrounded by her family. Deb was a 1971 graduate of Bryan High School and was the manager and Deputy Clerk at the Williams County Title Office for thirty years, retiring this year, and had previously worked at Spangler Candy Company for...

Gloria J. Hurd

Gloria J. Hurd

Nov 5, 2016

Gloria Hurd, age 71, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio. Gloria worked as a waitress and cook for many years at the Red Rooster in Stryker and for many years as a daycare provider. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting. Gloria was born on February 20, 1945, in...

George D. Blaisdell

George D. Blaisdell

Nov 5, 2016

George D. Blaisdell, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 11:05 A.M. on Saturday, November 5, 2016, at Fountain Park Inn and Villas in Bryan, where he was a resident after an extended illness. Mr. Blaisdell was a 1972 graduate of Bryan High School and was employed by The Aro Corporation in maintenance and welding, retiring with twenty-nine years of...

Darlene "Rose" Lands

Darlene "Rose" Lands

Nov 2, 2016

Darlene “Rose” Lands, age 63, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on November 2, 2016. Rose was born February 27, 1953, in London, Ohio, to the late Denford Wilson and Mary Caldwell Burgett. Rose was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Rose married the love of her life, William...

Richard E. Herman

Richard E. Herman

Oct 28, 2016

Richard E. Herman, age 72, of Reading, Michigan, and formerly of Bryan, Ohio, died at 10:40 A.M. on Friday, October 28, 2016, at his residence. Mr. Herman had been employed at ITT Tubing for many years and had worked at several other area factories. He enjoyed working on lawn mowers and jig-saw puzzles and he was a longtime avid dart...

Florence M. Riggs

Florence M. Riggs

Oct 27, 2016

Florence M. Riggs, age 100, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the Inn at Fountain Park in Bryan. She was a longtime resident of Northwest Township and Edon, Ohio. Florence was born on July 3, 1916, in Richland Township, Henry County, Ohio, the daughter of Morton J. and Olive M. (Dunkle) Tobias. She is survived...

David J. Trachl

David J. Trachl

Oct 27, 2016

David J. Trachl, age 74, of Bryan, Ohio, died on Thursday, October 27, 2016, at Community Health & Wellness Center- Bryan, where he had been a patient. Mr. Trachl was a veteran of the US Army and US Navy. He had been a truck driver and worked at AirMate in Bryan. He favorite hangout was Four Seasons Restaurant in Bryan....

Trey Daniel Walz

Trey Daniel Walz

Oct 22, 2016

Trey Daniel Walz, age 18, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 22, 2016, in flight to Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Trey was a 2016 graduate of Edon High School, where he played football, basketball and baseball. He was active with Boy Scout Troop #74 in Edon, where he earned the rank of...

Larry "Joe" Chamberlain

Larry "Joe" Chamberlain

Oct 21, 2016

Larry “Joe” Chamberlain, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 21, 2016, at Community Health and Wellness Centers- Bryan, where he had been a patient. Joe was a welder at Challenge Cook for many years and was also employed by 50+5 Corporation and Airmate. He loved hunting, trapping and Indian lore. He and his wife enjoyed flea...