Nancy J. Collins
Nov 26, 2016
Nancy J. Collins of Edon, Ohio, and Hyannis, Massachusetts, died on November 26, 2016, following complications suffered from a stroke having occurred a week earlier. Nancy was born on January 7, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of David Bailey and Helen Mae (Davis) Travis. She graduated from Fredericktown (Ohio) High School in 1961. She graduated from Bowling Green State...
Marjorie B. Byroads
Nov 26, 2016
Marjorie B. Byroads, 95, of Bryan, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on November 26, 2016. She had been a resident of Genesis Healthcare since 2013. Born in Picher, Oklahoma on January 13, 1921, Marjorie was the daughter of Anna (Major) and James W. Lawson. She attended schools in southwest Missouri and Orange, California, graduating from...
Pauline A. (Laker) Swary
Nov 24, 2016
Pauline A. (Laker) Swary passed peacefully into the Lord’s hands on Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2016, in Santa Rosa, California, to be with her husband, Earl Swary, who passed away in 1970. She was the beloved mother of Donald R. Swary (Linda Swary) of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Barbara J. Swary (Stewart Lauterbach) of Santa Rosa, California; grandmother to Angela...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


