Obituaries

Mary Sue Sickmiller

Mary Sue Sickmiller

Jan 6, 2024

Mary Sue Sickmiller, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, January 6, 2024 at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center in Bryan.  Mary retired from Bryan Custom Plastics with over 20 years of service.  She enjoyed sewing, crafts and traveling during her retirement.    

Mary Sue was born on November 13, 1942 in Williams County, Ohio, the daughter...

Larry E. Fritch

Larry E. Fritch

Jan 5, 2024

Larry E. Fritch, age 87, of Ney, Ohio passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at Glenn Park of Defiance with his family at his side.   Larry was a mechanic by trade and owned Ney Auto Service for many years.  He later worked as a journeyman mechanic at General Motors.  Larry also farmed for 50 years.  He was a volunteer...

Janice L. Mielke

Janice L. Mielke

Jan 2, 2024

 

Janice Lee Mielke, age 68, of Edon, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. A 1974 graduate of Angola High School, Janice was employed for 22 years with Micromatic Textron and an additional 8 years with Camden Café. Janice greatly enjoyed reading, spending time with her dogs and, most of all,...

Jacqueline P. Weber

Jacqueline P. Weber

Jan 2, 2024

Jacqueline Pauline Weber, age 64, of  Edgerton, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne following an extensive battle with cancer. Jacquie worked at Cooper Tire and Rubber for 19 years.  She was a life member of the Life Changing Church in Edgerton.  She enjoyed sewing and quilting, baking cookies, ministering to women and others fighting...

Linda K. Whitney

Linda K. Whitney

Dec 31, 2023

Linda K. Whitney, age 75, of  Edgerton, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Parkview Bryan Hospital following complications from multiple strokes. Linda worked as a nurse’s aide, component finisher, bar tender at the Bryan AmVets and retired as a dietary aide from Fountain Park Assisted Living.  In retirement, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her dog, Bear....

Adrew M. Wagner

Adrew M. Wagner

Dec 25, 2023

 

Adrew M. Wagner, age 104, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away early Christmas morning, Monday, December 25, 2023 at Hillside Country Living where she had been a resident for the last few years.  Adrew was a secretary at the former Aro Corporation for 25 years.  She was a member of Edgerton United Methodist Church and a 70+ year member of...

Glen A. Hooser, Sr.

Glen A. Hooser, Sr.

Dec 24, 2023

Glen A. Hooser, Sr., age 76, of Edon, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his residence. Glen was a truck driver who drove for All States Trucking and Wehrle Trucking.  He enjoyed working, fishing, gardening and time spent outdoors.

Glen was born on April 9, 1947, in Huntington, West Virginia, the son of Normal and Mercidis M. (Christian)...

Richard P. Hartley

Richard P. Hartley

Dec 24, 2023

Richard “Dick” P. Hartley, age 76, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance.  Richard was a US Air Force veteran who served during the Vietnam War.  Dick worked at the Aro Corporation/Ingersoll Rand for forty years prior to his retirement.  He then worked part-time at Airway for five years....

Arlene L. Goshia

Arlene L. Goshia

Dec 23, 2023

Arlene L. Goshia, age 93, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023, on what would have been her 72nd anniversary, at Hillside Country Living.  Arlene worked as a Medical Technician prior to becoming the owner and operator of Orchard Hill’s Flowers from 1956 to 1994.  She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and sang in the choir...

Judith J. Sisco

Judith J. Sisco

Dec 22, 2023

Judith J. Sisco, age 81, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away, Friday, December 22, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance.  Judy owned her own house cleaning company for many years when she lived in Harrison, Arkansas.  She was a gifted wood carver and carved at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri for many years.  She had been a...

David W. Daugherty

David W. Daugherty

Dec 21, 2023

 

David W. Daugherty, 49, of Defiance, Ohio passed way in his home following a lengthy illness early December 21, 2023. He was born on October 25, 1974 to William L. and Deborah (Kaufman) Daugherty in Bryan, Ohio. He graduated from Bryan High School in 1993 and attended Bowling Green State University and Ohio State University. He had worked at...

James C. McMillen

James C. McMillen

Dec 18, 2023

James C. McMillen, age 62, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away, Monday, December 18, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a US Navy veteran.  He was a hippie at heart and enjoyed playing PS4, working on tech devices, listening to rock-n-roll, watching movies, collecting gnomes and spending time with friends and family.

James C. McMillen was born...

Anthony F. Sanders

Anthony F. Sanders

Dec 17, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Francis Sanders, 83, peacefully entered eternal rest on December 17, 2023 in Maumee, Ohio.  Born June 11, 1940, in Edgerton, Ohio to Charles Bernard and Julia Frances (Bell) Sanders, he married Kathleen Meyer of Hicksville on October 24, 1970, and together they raised four children during their 53 year marriage.

A devout Catholic, Anthony found solace in his...

Charles F. Salyer

Charles F. Salyer

Dec 17, 2023

 

Charles Freeman Salyer, age 81 , of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Sunday, December 17, 2023 in his home. Mr. Salyer was a long time laborer with Navistar Inc. In his younger years, Charles enjoyed woodworking and was a nature lover; especially holding an adoration for dogs. Charles also was a family man and loved each moment with his...

Ronald B. Apt

Ronald B. Apt

Dec 17, 2023

Ronald B. Apt, age 75, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, December 17, 2023 at his his home surrounded by his family. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the United States Marine Corps and achieving the rank of Corporal.  He worked for over 25 years at the former Bryan Custom Plastics.  Ronald attended Trinity Bible...

Sonya S. Toms

Sonya S. Toms

Dec 17, 2023

Sonya S. Toms, age 73, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Sonya was a house cleaner and has worked in Environmental Services at Community Hospitals of Williams County for several years.  She was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233 , enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, collecting dolphins and spending time...

Stephen W. Nichols

Stephen W. Nichols

Dec 15, 2023

Stephen W. Nichols, age 72, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Friday December 15, 2023 at his home following a lengthy illness. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Stephen (Steve), was born on May 20, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan to Edward and Loretto (Sauer) Nichols. He was a graduate of John J. Pershing High...

Donald L. Haley

Donald L. Haley

Dec 13, 2023

Donald L. Haley, age 44, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  Donald was a man who loved life and was always funny.  He had worked at the AmVets in Bryan for a time, umpired youth baseball and was an avid poker player and fan of the Ohio State...

David L. Balogh

David L. Balogh

Dec 13, 2023

David L. Balogh, age 76, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne.  David was a US Army veteran who served stateside during the Vietnam War.  He worked at several area companies including Simpson Industries, Stark's Happy Time Pools, NEMCO and Micropulse before retiring from CJ Automotive.  He was a member of...

Carolyn J. Clark

Carolyn J. Clark

Dec 12, 2023

Carolyn J. Clark, age 85, of Bryan, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Park View Care Center in Edgerton.  Carol worked in the mail room at the Bryan Times for 18 years and was a homemaker during the time her sons were at home.  She enjoyed watching “Homestead Rescue”, crocheting, cheering on her favorite NASCAR driver, Martin Truex, and...