Obituaries

Robert D. Jones

Robert D. Jones

Dec 8, 2024

Robert David “Bobby” Jones, age 48, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the University of Toledo Medical Center of complications from a bowel obstruction. Bobby was born on October 8, 1976 in Monroe, MI and came to live with his adoptive parents, Pastor Dennis and Pam Jones, on November 19, 1979. His life, with its...

Barbara A. Thiel

Barbara A. Thiel

Dec 8, 2024

Barbara Ann Thiel, age 87, passed away on early Sunday morning, December 8, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, IN. Barbara was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was active with the Rosary Alter Society. For many years she babysat and had a large garden. She enjoyed quilting and had made over 100 quilts. 

Barbara was born on...

Donna M. Forbes

Donna M. Forbes

Dec 7, 2024

Donna M. (Hesrick) Forbes, age 98, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Fountain Park Assisted Living in Bryan. She had been under the care of Heartland Hospice of Whitehouse for over 2 years. She was loved by the staff at Fountain Park, also. Donna had a great desire and will to continue living.

Donna was born on...

Martha J. Dietsch

Martha J. Dietsch

Dec 7, 2024

Martha Jane (Janie) Dietsch, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. A life beautifully lived and deeply cherished, Janie leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that touched everyone she met.

Born on March 20, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan, Janie was the daughter of Ralph and Catherine (Pahl) Flegal. She...

Jane M. Partee

Jane M. Partee

Dec 6, 2024

Jane Marie Partee, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 8:04 A.M. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier. Jane was a telephone operator, secretary and office manager at Spangler Candy Company, Holabird, Aro and retired from Trufast in 1999. She was a member of First Brethren Church where she sang in the choir. Jane...

Rita R. Baird

Rita R. Baird

Dec 3, 2024

Rita R. Baird, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Rita was a bartender beginning at the Ranch House in Bryan, for many years at the Glass Bar in Stryker and retired from the Bryan Eagles with over 20 years of service. She was a member of...

Kenneth E. Lyons

Kenneth E. Lyons

Dec 3, 2024

Kenneth E. Lyons, age 84, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his home. Kenny was a 1958 graduate of Edon High School. He retired as a supervisor at Winzelor Stamping after 43 years of service. He and his wife had been foster parents for twenty-seven years. He was a member of the Edon United Methodist...

Michael Kent Huffman

Michael Kent Huffman

Dec 2, 2024

Michael Kent Huffman, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully Monday, December 02, 2024 at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 30, 1943 in Evansport, Ohio to the late James and Willabelle (Hagerman) Huffman.  Michael married Susan K. Sanford on August 15, 1965 and she survives.

Michael was employed as...

Michael K. Gregg

Michael K. Gregg

Dec 1, 2024

Michael Kent Gregg, age 60, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana after a hard fought battle with cancer. Mike worked in maintenance for the Village of Sherwood. He was a member of Farmer Center Church. He enjoyed spending time at the camper with his best friend, Rusty...

David Paul Krill

David Paul Krill

Nov 30, 2024

David Paul Krill, age 75, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 30, 2024 in his home.  He was born May 01, 1949 in Bryan, Ohio to the late Ralph and Mary (Unger) Krill.  On July 19, 1969 he married Linda Tarman in New Paris, Indiana and she survives.  David was employed for over 40 years with Krill Electric...

Larry C. Epling

Larry C. Epling

Nov 29, 2024

Larry Chester Epling, born on August 19, 1953 in Barberton Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on November 29, 2024, in Montpelier, Ohio (Lake Seneca). A beloved member of the lake community, Larry leaves behind a legacy of love for fishing, country music, and his cherished family and friends.

Larry was a devoted father to his children, Ken (Ashley) Epling,...

Tommy W. Ridgway

Tommy W. Ridgway

Nov 25, 2024

Tommy William Ridgway, age 67, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024. Born in 1957, Tom was a beloved father, husband, brother, son, and friend. He was a proud Detroit Lions superfan, lover of music, a member of The Eagles, and a man who brought joy into every room he entered. As the lead singer of The Good Times band,...

Timothy Lee Cape

Timothy Lee Cape

Nov 24, 2024

Timothy Lee Cape, age 68, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 in Grant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.  Timothy was born March 25, 1956 in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Donald "Joe" A. and Patricia A. (Beck) Cape.  

Timothy is survived by his 5 brothers, Craig (Ana) of Santa Clarita, California, David (Cheryl) of Edgerton; Christopher, of Montpelier; William...

Linda L. Jackson

Linda L. Jackson

Nov 23, 2024

Linda Lee Jackson, 79, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, with her beloved husband by her side. Born on February 5, 1945, in Bryan, Ohio, to Norman L. and Anita (Wallace) Snow, Linda met the love of her life, Charles Jackson, in Phoenix, Arizona, and they married on February 3, 1967, in Pioneer.

A proud graduate...

Mildred "Millie" L. Orendorff

Mildred "Millie" L. Orendorff

Nov 22, 2024

Mildred “Millie” Lee Orendorff, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 7:12 P.M. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Millie was an elementary school teacher for the Bryan City Schools for 40 years teaching grades 1-8. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bryan, Daughters of the American...

Marilyn L. Conn

Marilyn L. Conn

Nov 21, 2024

Marilyn L. Conn, age 90, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 9:15 A.M. on Wednesday, November 21, 2024, at Vancrest of Hicksville, Hicksville, Ohio. Marilyn was a 1952 graduate of Hicksville High School. She was a retail clerk for Carroll-Ames Hardware in Bryan for 21 years. After it’s closing she continued her career at Sears in Bryan. Marilyn was a...

Marvin L. Blanchard

Marvin L. Blanchard

Nov 17, 2024

Marvin L. Blanchard, age 97, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 12:10 A.M. on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Otterbein Pemberville Senior Life Community, in Pemberville, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Mr. Blanchard was a 1945 graduate of Defiance High School. He joined the Navy in 1946, serving his country until 1948. He earned his bachelor degree in Music Education...

Sharon Lee Blalock

Sharon Lee Blalock

Nov 16, 2024

Sharon Lee Blalock, age 87, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Sharon was born July 21,1937 in Florence Township, Williams County, Ohio to the late Claude Burton Schoonover and Clella Claire (O'Connor) Schoonover.  Sharon was a 1955 graduate of Edgerton High School.  She married James Colin Blalock on June...

Frank S. Juhasz

Frank S. Juhasz

Nov 14, 2024

Frank S. Juhasz, age 91, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2024, at his home following a sudden illness. Frank was a life long farmer. He began farming in his early teens walking behind a team of horses and a one bottom plow. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Blakeslee Knights of...

Dean Edward Schwarzbek

Dean Edward Schwarzbek

Nov 14, 2024

Dean E. Schwarzbek, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at his home on Thursday morning, November 14, 2024. He was a machinist at Aro Corporation for many years before he retired. Dean was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Farmer American Legion Post. He enjoyed fishing, time at Marble Lake at Cottonwood Resort, and woodworking. He built...