Obituaries

William Lee Girrell

William Lee Girrell

Jun 20, 2014

William L. Girrell, age 84, of Montpelier, Ohio, died on Friday, June 20, 2014. at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice after an extended illness. Mr. Girrell was a longtime employee of Kroger. Survivors include two daughters, Lori (Dan) Hug, of Edon and Debbie Diller, of Bryan; six grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. There will be no services.

Morris "Mose" Frappier

Morris "Mose" Frappier

Jun 17, 2014

Morris “Mose” Frappier, age 85, son of Edward L. and Blanche Frappier, died on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice facility. Morris “Mose” Frappier was born on August 25, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a loving husband and father. Mose was a machinist at General Motors in Defiance for over 30 years. Mose served...

Christopher Michael-Earl McKeen

Christopher Michael-Earl McKeen

Jun 16, 2014

Christopher Michael-Earl McKeen, 8-month-old son of Timothy A.M. McKeen and Penni J. Lett, passed away suddenly at 1:14 A.M. on Monday, June 16, 2014, shortly after admittance to Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville, Ohio. Christopher Michael-Earl McKeen was born on October 6, 2013, in Defiance, Ohio, and is survived by his parents; three sisters, Juiliet McKeen, Jozlynn McKeen and Baylee...

Robert D. Fockler

Robert D. Fockler

Jun 14, 2014

Robert D. Fockler, age 74, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2014, at his home. Mr. Fockler was a self-employed contractor. He was known as a painter, handy-man and mechanic. Robert enjoyed doing puzzles, fishing, old country music and country-western movies. Robert Dean Fockler was born on July 27, 1939, in Sherwood, Ohio, the son of Carl...

Carolyn R. Whetro

Carolyn R. Whetro

Jun 13, 2014

Carolyn R. Whetro, age 75, of Antwerp, Ohio, and formerly a longtime resident of Edgerton, Ohio, died unexpectedly in her home early on Friday, June 13, 2014. A 1957 graduate of Bryan High School, she was also a longtime member of the Edgerton Church of Christ. She attended Paulding County Senior Citizens after moving to Antwerp and enjoyed being with...

Josephine M. Robinett

Josephine M. Robinett

Jun 12, 2014

Josephine M. Robinett, age 98, of Bryan and formerly of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 7:50 P.M. on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Hillside Country Living where she was a resident. She was a homemaker and enjoyed fishing. Born August 8, 1915 in Avilla, Indiana, she was the daughter of Leon R. and Erma (McDonald) Sheets. She graduated from Avilla High...

Marilyn M. Lero

Marilyn M. Lero

Jun 12, 2014

Marilyn Lero, age 87, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 3:10 A.M. on Thursday, June 12, 2014, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan, where she had been a patient. She was a manager at Aro Credit Union. Marilyn was a member of the Wesley United Methodist Church, the Methodist Women’s Club, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Bryan...

Robert Carl Nester

Robert Carl Nester

Jun 10, 2014

Robert Carl Nester, age 92, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 2:30 P.M. on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Nester was a farmerand a truck driver and proudly served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of Bryan VFW Post #2489, the Bryan Masonic Lodge, Williams County Conservation League,...

Gus Phillips

Gus Phillips

Jun 8, 2014

Gus E. Phillips, age 66, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 8:20 P.M. on Sunday, June 8, 2014, at his residence after a lengthy illness. Gus owned Phillips Motors in Bryan for 28 years. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan, the Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233 and the National Federation of Independent Business. Gus was a...

Isabelle G. Burch

Isabelle G. Burch

Jun 8, 2014

Isabelle “Izzie” “Belle” Grace Burch, age 68, of Bryan, Ohio, and formerly of Detroit, Michigan, died on Sunday, June 8, 2014, at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier, Ohio. She had worked at Lester’s Diner in Bryan. Isabelle was a member of the Grace Community Church of Bryan. She enjoyed Bingo, crafts, and spending time with her friends. Isabelle is...

Paul J. Fry

Paul J. Fry

Jun 7, 2014

Paul J. Fry, age 83, of Edon, Ohio, died at 4:15 P.M. on Saturday, June 7, 2014, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, where he was a patient. Mr. Fry was a 1948 graduate of Edon High School and was a veteran of the United States Marines. He had been employed by The Aro Corporation in Bryan,...

Eleanor J. Horvath

Eleanor J. Horvath

Jun 5, 2014

Eleanor J. Horvath, age 90, of Bryan, Ohio, and formerly of Toledo, Ohio, died on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio. Mrs. Horvath was employed by Swartzbaugh Manufacturing in Toledo, then went on to work at the Manhatten K-Mart in Toledo, where she was a department manager, retiring in 1980. She was a...

Sandra Ann France

Sandra Ann France

Jun 4, 2014

Sandra Ann “Sandy” France, age 67, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 8:10 A.M. on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, in her home after a brief illness. Mrs. France graduated from Lunenburg, Massachusetts, High School in 1964 and attended Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. She was active with the Girl Scouts, serving as a leader, den mother and Brownie leader, and...

Larry M. "Smiley" Muehlfeld

Larry M. "Smiley" Muehlfeld

Jun 2, 2014

Larry M. “Smiley” Muehlfeld, age 75, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 6:13 P.M. on Monday, June 2, 2014, at the University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio, after a brief illness. Mr. Muehlfeld was a 1957 graduate of Edon High School and was employed by the Williams County Highway Department as a dispatcher, retiring with 30 years of service....

Merle O. Altaffer

Merle O. Altaffer

May 31, 2014

Merle O. Altaffer, age 88, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 1:25 A.M. on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, where he was a patient, after an extended illness. Mr. Altaffer was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in multiple campaigns in the European Theater. He was employed by Hayes-Albion as...

Inez E. Vitale

Inez E. Vitale

May 31, 2014

Inez E. Vitale, age 92, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 4:35 A.M. on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, Ohio, where she had been a patient. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan, where she helped prepare and serve funeral dinners for many years, helped start the Church Women United...

Marshall J. McClain

Marshall J. McClain

May 27, 2014

Marshall J. McClain, age 41, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 9:20 P.M. on Tuesday, May 27, 2014, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he was patient, after an extended illness. Marshall was a 1990 graduate of Edgerton High School and received an Associate Degree in accounting from Northwest State Community College. He was employed by A-Stamp Industries as...

Blade X. Herman

Blade X. Herman

May 24, 2014

Blade X. Herman, age 33, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2014, at his residence. He was an accomplished tattoo artist. Blade was born on June 12, 1980, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Gerald Herman and Cindy Harr. He is survived by his daughter, Destiny Polanco of Defiance; his father, Gerald “Jerry” Herman, of Edgerton; his...

Corinne M. Buff

Corinne M. Buff

May 19, 2014

Corinne M. Buff, age 86, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 9:35 P.M. on Monday, May 19, 2014, at Fountain Park Inn and Villas, where she was a resident, after an extended illness. Mrs. Buff was formerly employed by Edgerton Metals, Syncro-Tech and Air-Way Manufacturing. She was a former member of the Zion United Methodist Church near Edgerton, currently was a...

Jeremy D. Traxler

Jeremy D. Traxler

May 19, 2014

Jeremy D. Traxler, age 36, of Columbus, Ohio, and formerly of Bryan, Ohio, died at 1:25 A.M. on Monday, May 19, 2014, after a brief illness, at Riverside Hospital in Columbus, where he was a patient. Jeremy was a 1996 graduate of Bryan High School and received his Associate’s Degree in Accounting from Northwest State Community College. He went on...