Obituaries

Robert G. McClellan

Robert G. McClellan

May 24, 2024

Robert G. McClellan, age 84, of Edgerton passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana.  Bob was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Edgerton.  He was a farmer.  Bob enjoyed farming, trading livestock, time with his family and grandchildren.  His family was blessed with an annual weenie roast held in their woods...

Mel A. Peter

Mel A. Peter

May 21, 2024

Mel A. Peter, age 63, of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away May 21, 2024 at his home from natural causes.  He was a US Coast Guard veteran.  Mel was a robotics repair technician at Toledo Transducer for 30 years.  He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Maumee.  He enjoyed hunting , being outdoors and renaissance fairs when he...

Joshua Andrew Ladd

Joshua Andrew Ladd

May 19, 2024

Joshua A. Ladd, age 14, of Bryan passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 as the result of an ATV accident.  Josh was an 8th grade student at Fairview Middle School.  He had planned to play football and join FFA next year at Fairview High School.  Josh loved music.  He almost always had his ear buds in and was singing.  He...

Judy Joyce Sawyer

Judy Joyce Sawyer

May 19, 2024

Judy Joyce Sawyer, age 79, of Edon, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at CHP hospice in Defiance, Ohio.  Judy was a graduate of Fayette High School and worked for several grocery stores as a cashier for over thirty years. Judy was also a devoted wife and mother; working as a homemaker and enjoying the time that she could...

Lynnette J. Diaz

Lynnette J. Diaz

May 16, 2024

Lynnette J. Diaz, age 71, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  Lynnette was a devoted and active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bryan.  She was the choir and bell-choir director for several years.  She also enjoyed knitting, quilting and playing Mahjong.Lynnette was born September 12, 1952 in...

Alice J. Steele

Alice J. Steele

May 15, 2024

Alice Jean Steele, age 77, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at her residence. Alice was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and the St. Anne’s Circle at the church.  She had worked at Parkview Hospital, the Defiance License Bureau and Jim Schmidt Chevrolet when she was younger and later was the co-owner and office...

William B. Reeves

William B. Reeves

May 12, 2024

William B. Reeves, age 73, of Bryan passed away May 12, 2024 at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center.  He retired from Airway Manufacturing with over 30 years of service.  William enjoyed racing the area race tracks when he was younger.William B. Reeves was born November 30, 1950 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of William A. and Jessie (Gallant) Reeves.  He...

Benjamin L. Gomez, Sr.

Benjamin L. Gomez, Sr.

May 12, 2024

Benjamin Louis Gomez, Sr., age 48, of Archbold, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024.  Ben was a radiology technician at Hicksville Memorial Hospital.  He  attended New Jerusalem Church in Defiance.  He was an avid golfer and member at St. Mike’s Golf Course.Benjamin Louis Gomez was born on August 1, 1975, in Defiance, Ohio the son of George Gomez...

Kathy J. Callaway

Kathy J. Callaway

May 11, 2024

Kathy June Callaway, age70, of Edon, Ohio passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.  Kathy was a personnel manager at Walmart in Angola, Indiana for 26 years.  She was a member of the Bethlehem Christian Union Church and oversaw the food pantry there for many years.  She was a 4-H and Junior Fair...

Rose Marie Gile

Rose Marie Gile

May 7, 2024

Rose Marie Gile, age 80, of Farmer, Ohio, passed away due to complications of dementia on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, with her niece and nephew, Christine and Hugh, by her side.

The daughter of Delmar William and Marian “Maxine” (Keller) Ludeker, Rose Marie was born February 20, 1944, in Bryan, Ohio. She was married to Leslie R. Gile from May 24,...

John P. Mlotzek

John P. Mlotzek

May 5, 2024

John P. Mlotzek, age 69, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 5, 2024.  John retired from Jeep Corporation as a Skilled Trade Superintendent and held several Journeyman cards.  He was a man of many hobbies and talents.  John was an avid hunter, fisherman, trapper and tool collector.  He was an accomplished beekeeper who’s main goal...

Esther A. Krill

Esther A. Krill

Apr 29, 2024

Esther Ames Krill, age 99, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Fountain Park Assisted Living in Bryan, Ohio, where she had been a resident for two and a half years.  Esther was born on February 21, 1925, in Bryan, Ohio, to Vern and Marie (Hendershot) Ames and graduated from Bryan High School in 1943.  She...

Ruth R Henney

Ruth R Henney

Apr 28, 2024

Ruth R. Henney, age 93, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Angola, Indiana. Ruth worked at a law office in Bryan, Terry Industries and retired from the Steuben County Planning Commission in 1992.  She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Edon, was a 46 year...

Richard A. Barron

Richard A. Barron

Apr 27, 2024

Richard A. Barron, age 65, of Bryan passed away April 27, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital.Richard was born June 16, 1958 in Morenci, Michigan, the son of Walter and Helen (Schaffner) Barron, Jr.  He is survived by a son, Jerrod Barron, of Bryan, several grandchildren and brothers, Stanley (Cathy) Barron, of Adrian, Michigan and Steven (Candy) Barron, of Tipton, Michigan....

Sylvia M. Bost

Sylvia M. Bost

Apr 27, 2024

Sylvia M. Bost of West Unity, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Hillside Country Living where she had been a resident.  Sylvia worked at KAMCO Industries and retired as a Customer Contact person with over 15 years of service.  She was a member of Living Hope Free Methodist Church in West Unity and was an active volunteer...

Linda L. Goffinet

Linda L. Goffinet

Apr 26, 2024

Linda Lou Goffinet, age 75, of Pioneer, Ohio , passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus on Friday, April 26th, at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bryan, where she had been a resident. Linda graduated New Haven High School, went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree and worked in several offices.  Linda was born on...

Grace C. North

Grace C. North

Apr 26, 2024

Grace C. North, age 96, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at The Laurels of Dekalb, Butler, Indiana. Grace worked as an Executive Secretary for the Ohio Art Company in Bryan for over 23 years, retiring in 1990.  She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, enjoyed bird watching and was an animal lover.Grace was born...

Daniel W. Lawson

Daniel W. Lawson

Apr 22, 2024

Daniel W. Lawson, age 64, of Butler, Indiana, passed away at his residence on Monday, April 22, 2024 following a brief illness.  Daniel was a forklift driver in shipping and handling at Edgerton Forge for 35 years.  He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting, mowing his yard, riding his Harley and putting smiles on people’s faces.Daniel was born on...

Joanne E. Wejrowski

Joanne E. Wejrowski

Apr 22, 2024

Joanne Esther Wejrowski, age 84, of New York City, New York, passed on Monday, April 22, 2024, surrounded by her family here on Earth to join her heavenly Father and family that preceded her in death;  her loving parents, Stanley and Nettie (Lobodzinski) Wejrowski; siblings, Edward (Joan) Wejrowski, Louie Wejrowski, Irene (Bernie) Borys and Maxine (Bill) Beeman. Joanne is survived...

Samuel J. Steffes

Samuel J. Steffes

Apr 22, 2024

Samuel J. Steffes, age 76, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 10:55 A.M. on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Evergreen Healthcare Center where he had been a patient. Samuel was a graduate of the 1965 class of Edon High School, in Edon, Ohio. After graduation he attended Bowling Green State University and graduated with a Bachelors degree in elementary...