Obituaries

Stanley J. Saxton

Stanley J. Saxton

Dec 11, 2023

Stanley J. Saxton, age 78, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 at his home.  Stan retired from Powers & Sons as a CNC operator with over 39 years of service.  He was a member of the Montpelier Moose and enjoyed fishing and golfing with the Powers & Sons bunch.

Stanley J. Saxton was born on September...

Carol Jane Gilmer

Carol Jane Gilmer

Dec 8, 2023

Carol Jane Gilmer, age 77, of Bryan, passed away Friday, December 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.  Carol was a property manager for Cavalier Properties for 40 years.  She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and former member of the Bryan Civic League, Sew’n’sews Club, an advisor to Hot Pads 4-H club, Women’s Welcome Club,...

Jerry Lyn Miller

Jerry Lyn Miller

Dec 4, 2023

 

 

Jerry Lyn Miller, age 61, of Edon, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Jerry had worked for many years as an independent roofer and recently worked for James Schmucker as a laborer. Jerry was a lover of hunting, fishing, and gardening. His greatest passion was spending time with his family, especially his...

Marilyn L. Whitman

Marilyn L. Whitman

Dec 1, 2023

Marilyn Whitman, age 80, of Bryan, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Marilyn was a homemaker and member of the Bryan Moose and AmVets.  She enjoyed spending time with her friends and family.

Marilyn was born on July 6, 1943 in New Haven, Indiana, the daughter of Earl W. and Margaret...

Mary Ann Jones

Mary Ann Jones

Dec 1, 2023

Mary Ann Jones, age 91, of Bryan, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023 at her home.  Mary Ann  retired from the Ohio Art Company with over 35 years of service as an Etch-a-Sketch assembler.  She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and the Bryan VFW Auxiliary. Mary was an excellent baker and above all adored her grandchildren...

Sue Ann Jones

Sue Ann Jones

Nov 30, 2023

Sue Ann Jones, age 76, of Bryan passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center.  Sue was a self employed beautician for many years.  She was a member of the Montpelier Eagles Auxiliary.  She graduated from Bryan High School in 1965 and Columbus Beauty College.

Sue was born on August 23, 1947, in Bryan, Ohio,...

Eleanor M. Sechler

Eleanor M. Sechler

Nov 27, 2023

Eleanor “Ellie” M. Sechler, age 78, of Fort Wayne, Indiana and formerly of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at Linconlnshire Place in Fort Wayne.  Ellie retired from Ratheon/Magnavox with over 40 years of service.  She retired as Head of the Budgeting Department.  Ellie was a devout member of St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church near Waterloo,...

Charles E. Snyder

Charles E. Snyder

Nov 27, 2023

Charles E. Snyder, age 68, of Bunker Hill, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 following a lengthy illness.  Charles had worked for many years as a tow truck driver.  He was an outdoors man who loved hunting and fishing.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in New Haven, Indiana.

Charles E. Snyder was born on June 9,...

Juan Roberto Martinez

Juan Roberto Martinez

Nov 26, 2023

Juan Roberto Martinez, age 77, of Bryan Ohio, passed away at 5:20 A.M. on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after an extended illness. Juan (John) was employed as an HR Manager at La Choy/Con Agra foods in Archbold and retired after 44 years of service. He enjoyed walks in the park with his...

Galen A. Cornell

Galen A. Cornell

Nov 24, 2023

 

Galen A. Cornell, age 62, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 11:37 A.M. on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness.    Mr. Cornell was a 1980 graduate of Edgerton High School and had been employed by Edgerton Forge, retiring with thirty-two years of service.  He also farmed and...

Franklin A. Bowman

Franklin A. Bowman

Nov 23, 2023

 

Franklin A. Bowman, age 23, of Paulding, Ohio, tragically died in a trailer fire on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, November 23, 2023.  He was a graduate of Wauseon High School.

Franklin A. Bowman was born on November 5, 2000, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Carrie L (Cronk) Ore.

Franklin is also survived by his mother and stepfather, Carrie and...

Judith A. Roy

Judith A. Roy

Nov 22, 2023

 

Judith A. Roy, age 75, of Bryan, passed away early Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her home following a sudden illness.  Judy retired from the Montpelier School system as a 3rd grade teacher with 30 years of service.  She was a very active and devout member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.  She served as an Extraordinary Minister , was...

Linda K. Kitchen

Linda K. Kitchen

Nov 21, 2023

Linda K. Kitchen, age 78, of Bryan, passed away Tuesday evening, November 21, 2023 at Parkview Bryan Hospital following a sudden illness. Linda retired as a field manager for the American Red Cross Fort Wayne Chapter with over 25 years of service.  She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, making crafts and flower arrangements.

Linda was born on July 28,...

Edward D. Kellogg

Edward D. Kellogg

Nov 21, 2023

Edward D. “Eddie” Kellogg, age 82, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 12:01 A.M. on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, in his home after an extended illness.  Mr. Kellogg was a 1959 graduate of Edon High School and was a drainage contractor, operating Ed Kellogg Farm Drainage from 1959 to present.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, watching NASCAR, Ohio State football, and...

Charles A. Bowers

Charles A. Bowers

Nov 20, 2023

 

Charles A. Bowers, age 61, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at Parkview Montpelier Hospital following a sudden illness.  Charles has worked on the door line at Therma-Tru in Butler.  He was a member of the Montpelier Moose and the NRA.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening.

Charles A. Bowers was born on June 15,...

Cletus E. Fry

Cletus E. Fry

Nov 20, 2023

Cletus E. Fry, age 69, of rural Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on early Monday morning, November 20, 2023 at his home. Cletus retired from Con-Agra in 2019 with 46 years of service.  He was a member of the Unity Antique Power Club, Bryan Eagle Aerie 2233 and Salem Church.  He was an avid collector of and restored numerous tractors and...

Robert E. Martin, Sr.

Robert E. Martin, Sr.

Nov 19, 2023

Robert E. Martin, Sr., age 87, of Kunkle, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at his home.  Mr. Martin was a US Air Force veteran of the Korean War.  He retired from Doehlar-Jarvis with over 40 years of service as a machine repairman.  He was a member of the Moose Lodge and Eagles and was a life member...

Lyle E. Hug

Lyle E. Hug

Nov 15, 2023

Lyle E. Hug, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio, and lifelong resident of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 5:15 P.M. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at The Laurels of DeKalb, in Butler, Indiana, after an extended illness.  Mr. Hug was a 1959 graduate of Edon High School and was a lifelong farmer.  He was a longtime member of the Edon Northwest...

Marian E. Maugel

Marian E. Maugel

Nov 14, 2023

Marian E. Maugel, age 99, of Farmer, passed away surrounded by her family at Vancrest of Hicksville on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Marian was a homemaker most of her life but also worked in the cafeteria at Farmer School for several years and during World War II, worked at General Electric in Fort Wayne building superchargers for B-17 Flying Fortress...

Isabel Hernandez

Isabel Hernandez

Nov 10, 2023

Isabel Hernandez, age 79, of Bryan, passed away surrounded by her family at the Inn at Fountain Park on Friday, November 10, 2023 following a lengthy illness.  Isabel retired as office manager at American Steel and had previously worked at Sauder Woodworking.  She also worked as a translator for the Williams County Courthouse and as a teacher’s aide.Isabel enjoyed gardening,...