Obituaries

Lance Jeffery Marino

Lance Jeffery Marino

Sep 7, 2012

Lance Jeffery Marino, age 31, of Bryan, Ohio, died on Friday, September 7, 2012, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. Mr. Marino was a 1999 graduate of Hudson, Michigan, High School and was currently employed as a welder by Fort Worth Towers in Hicksville, Ohio. He enjoyed being with his family and friends, listening to...

Claire "C.J." Stiltner

Claire "C.J." Stiltner

Sep 6, 2012

Claire “C.J.” Stiltner, age 67, of Montpelier, Ohio, died on Thursday, September 6, 2012, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan, where she had been a patient. She worked as a server at Shaffer’s Restaurant in Bryan for twelve years before retiring. She was a member of the Eastland Baptist Church and loved playing bingo and card games. Claire...

Vaughn L. Fitzcharles

Vaughn L. Fitzcharles

Sep 3, 2012

Vaughn L. Fitzcharles, age 73, of Butler, Indiana, and formerly of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 9:00 A.M. on Monday, September 3, 2012, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, where he was a patient. Mr. Fitzcharles retired from the former Universal Tool in Butler, where he worked in the maintenance department. Vaughn L. Fitzcharles was born on May 15, 1939,...

Arnold "Max" Musser, Jr.

Arnold "Max" Musser, Jr.

Sep 3, 2012

Arnold “Max” Musser, Jr., age 59, of rural Edgerton, Ohio, died at 3:31 P.M. on Monday, September 3, 2012, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after an illness of several months. Mr. Musser was a 1970 graduate of Edon High School and was a member of the baseball team that was runner-up in the state baseball championship...

Fredrick Richard Binning III

Fredrick Richard Binning III

Sep 3, 2012

Fredrick Richard Binning III, age 54, of Ashley, Indiana, died on Monday, September 3, 2012, in his home. Mr. Binning was a 1975 graduate of Troy, Michigan, High School and graduated from Western Michigan University in 1979. Over the years he has held several positions of employment, including being a corrections officer at CCNO, and most recently was employed by...

Morris Allen

Morris Allen

Aug 29, 2012

Morris Allen, age 89, of Defiance, Ohio, died after an extended illness on Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Morris was a graduate of Farmer High School and was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a farmer and also trained and owned race horses. Morris Allen was born on December 15, 1922, in Farmer Township in Defiance County, Ohio,...

Jeffrey Lee Flory

Jeffrey Lee Flory

Aug 28, 2012

Jeffrey Lee Flory, age 32, of Pioneer, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Jeffrey was a graduate of Bryan High School and Four County Vocational School’s Computer Electronics program. He had worked at several area manufacturers as a press operator. He was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233, collected stamps, coins, baseball cards, and The Simpsons...

Virginia Mae Kunisch

Virginia Mae Kunisch

Aug 24, 2012

Virginia Mae (Hug) Kunisch, 86, passed away on August 24, 2012, at her daughter’s home in Sylvania, Ohio. She was born near Edon, Ohio, on December 28, 1925, to August and Flora Hug (Ries). She married Raymond J. Kunisch of Toledo on June 11, 1949, and raised seven children. Virginia graduated from the St. Vincent School of Nursing in 1948...

Donald L. Hall

Donald L. Hall

Aug 23, 2012

Donald L. Hall, age 59, of Montpelier, Ohio, died at 6:40 P.M. on Thursday, August 23, 2012, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan after a brief illness. Mr. Hall was an avid fisherman and hunter, enjoyed raising his garden and was loved by many. Donald L. Hall was born on February 4, 1953, in Battle Creek, Michigan, the...

Gerald Duane Willibey

Gerald Duane Willibey

Aug 23, 2012

Gerald Duane Willibey, age 86, of Butler, Indiana, died at 2:40 A.M. on Thursday, August 23, 2012, in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Willibey was a 1944 graduate of Metz High School as class valedictorian. He worked for Dana Corporation in Fort Wayne, Indiana, retiring in 1977 with thirty years of service, and then farmed the family farm...

Irene T. Zyla

Irene T. Zyla

Aug 21, 2012

Irene T. Zyla, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Zyla was a beautician for many years and owned her own shop in the Chicago area. She was an excellent seamstress who loved sewing and quilting. Irene T. Zyla was born on June 5, 1926,...

Philip O. Mack

Philip O. Mack

Aug 16, 2012

Philip O. Mack, age 65, of rural Ney, Ohio, died at 6:40 A.M. on Thursday, August 16, 2012, in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Mack was a 1964 graduate of Fairview High School and graduated from Defiance College in 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in education. He spent his entire teaching career at Tinora High School,...

Jerrold David Hughart

Jerrold David Hughart

Aug 15, 2012

Jerrold David Hughart, age 70, of Kelso, Washington, went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2012, after suffering an apparent heart attack, resulting in a truck accident near his home in Washington. He was a 1959 graduate of Edgerton High School and served in the United States Marines from 1960-1964. Dave was a qualified welder, receiving certification...

Rex A. Snyder

Rex A. Snyder

Aug 12, 2012

Rex A. Snyder, age 61, of Edon, Ohio, died at 7:10 A.M. on Sunday, August 12, 2012, after battling cancer for nine months following a diagnosis giving him two weeks to live. He was a 1969 graduate of Bryan High School and began working at Titan Tire in Bryan in 1975 after serving in the United States Army, retiring this...

Joyce Ann Connolly

Joyce Ann Connolly

Aug 11, 2012

Joyce Ann Calvin-Connolly, age 59, of Bryan, passed away, Saturday August 11, 2012 at her residence. She was a homemaker. Born May 27, 1953 in Williams County, Ohio, she was the daughter of James & Beatrice (Hicks) Flint. She married Rex Connolly and he preceded her in death. Joyce is survived by her daughters, Angela L. Calvin of Bryan, Jessica...

Naomi L. Lett

Naomi L. Lett

Aug 10, 2012

Naomi L. Lett, age 95, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, August 10, 2012, at Fountain Park Inn and Villas in Bryan, where she was a resident. Mrs. Lett was a longtime employee of the Williams County Probate Court prior to her retirement. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, Bryan Hospital Auxiliary, serving as...

Rose Ann Albright

Rose Ann Albright

Aug 7, 2012

Rose Ann Albright, age 86, of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Glenn Park Assisted Living in Defiance, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. Rose Ann was born on January 1, 1926, in Ney, Ohio, the daughter of Arthur and Margaret (Shock) Hammersmith. She married Jean E. Albright on July 5, 1949, and he preceded her...

Lillian M. Bible

Lillian M. Bible

Aug 4, 2012

Lillian M. Bible, age 88, of Bryan, Ohio, and formerly of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 7:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 4, 2012, in her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Bible was a 1941 graduate of Edgerton High School and worked at Mast Department Store, which then became Dancer’s Department Store, Ames Department Store and Franz Nursery. She was a...

Lavon P. Cox

Lavon P. Cox

Aug 3, 2012

Lavon P. Cox, age 71, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 11:32 A.M. on Friday, August 3, 2012, at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center where he was a patient. Mr. Cox was a graduate of Montpelier High School and worked as a machinist with Richmond Machine in Montpelier, retiring with more than thirty years of service. He was a veteran of...

John B. Stokes

John B. Stokes

Aug 2, 2012

John B. Stokes, age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 5:45 A.M. on Thursday, August 2, 2012, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan after an extended illness. Mr. Stokes was the longtime owner of J.B. Stokes Studio in Bryan. His business career has included working as an engineer with Ohio Art Company and The Aro Corporation and as...