Ida P. Friley
Aug 25, 2026
Ida P. Friley, age 85 of Defiance and formerly of Bryan, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the Defiance Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. Ida was a homemaker and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the Bryan Eagles, VFW and AmVets. She enjoyed sewing, bingo and collecting nic-knacks.
Ida was born March...
Arvon "AB" Byroads
Aug 25, 2026
Arvon “AB” Byroads, age 97, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at Hillside Country Living where he had been a resident since March. Arvon was the owner of Byroads Body Shop and The Buggy Works where worked as an auto body repairman. He also taught auto body repair at Four County High School. He and his wife of seventy years, Fern,...
Kermit W. Dietsch
Aug 22, 2026
Kermit W. Dietsch, age 78, of Edgerton, OH, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on August 22nd after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on September 18, 1947, to Ubald Vincent and Frances Louise (Favourite) Dietsch. Kermit grew up with strong family values and a generous spirit that touched everyone he met.
He was a 1965 graduate of...
Thomas A. Miller
Aug 20, 2026
Thomas A. Miller, age 86, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2026, at the Parkview Montpelier Hospital. He was born on September 24, 1939, in Darke County, Ohio to the parents of William John Miller and Olivia (Shoen) Miller. He was employed at Lester's Diner as well as Decatur Casting. He was a member of the Saint Patrick...
Leslie L. Young
Aug 19, 2026
Leslie L. Young, age 45, of Bryan, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, following a sudden illness. Leslie worked at Matsu Ohio in Edgerton. She attended Grace Community Church, was a big fan of Nightmare Before Christmas, loved her Jeep club, camping at Port Clinton, OH and spending her husband Paul’s money.
Leslie was born January...
Alice "Becky" R. Kime
Aug 18, 2026
Alice “Becky” R. Kime, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Inn at Fountain Park, Bryan, Ohio. Becky was a proud 1965 graduate of Perrysburg High School. She was employed at the Ohio Art Company, Bryan, Ohio and Sauder Woodworking in Archbold, Ohio. Becky was an avid reader. She enjoyed music, gardening,...
Ellen M. Spencer
Aug 17, 2026
Ellen Marie Spencer, age 85, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on August 17, 2026 at 6:15 pm surrounded by family.
Ellen was born on June 8, 1941, in Hicksville, Ohio, the daughter of Edgar and Margaret (Fox) Sonner. She graduated from Fairview High School in 1959. Early into adulthood she raised her children in the rural countryside of West Unity, Ohio...
Annette Northrup-Hurley
Aug 12, 2026
Annette L. Northrup-Hurley, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 12, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Annette had worked at Key Plastics for many years as a sorter prior to her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her family, collecting frogs, crocheting and word search puzzles. Her absolute favorited past time, however, was driving her family...
Betty Ann Keener
Aug 10, 2026
Betty A. Keener, age 93, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Monday night, August 10, 2026, at Sandstone Post Acute, Bryan, Ohio. She was born July 26, 1933, in Dekalb County, Indiana to the late Alva Lavern and Garnet Winona (Dennis) Keener. Betty was a graduate of Edgerton High School and was employed for over 35 years at Spangler Candy Company,...
Sheila A. Habel
Aug 8, 2026
Sheila A. (Stetler) Habel, age 63, of Northwood, OH, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Sheila worked at the BP refinery in Oregon until illness forced her early retirement from the workforce. She enjoyed music and art.
Sheila was born on July 12, 1963, in Oregon, OH, the daughter of Robert R. and Billie...
Robert J. Brown
Aug 8, 2026
Robert J. Brown, age 85, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away Saturday night, August 8, 2026 at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier, Ohio. Bob was a lifelong farmer and a US Army veteran serving from 1963-1965. He enjoyed coon hunting and was a member of the Williams County Coon Hunters Club. Bob also enjoyed barrel racing quarter horses and traveling with his...
Bonnie E. Welden
Aug 4, 2026
Bonnie Elaine Welden, age 90, of Bryan, Ohio went to her heavenly home, surrounded by her loving daughters on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. Bonnie was born September 30, 1935, in Morenci, Michigan to the late Waldo R. and Ruth E. (Allion) Bair. She graduated from Morenci High School and then graduated from Adrian College with a degree in Secretarial Science....
Kay Akers
Aug 3, 2026
Kay Akers, age 64, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Monday night, August 3, 2026 at Parkview Bryan Hospital, Bryan, Ohio. Kay was born August 23, 1961 in Omak, Washington to the late Lawrence W. Schoonover and Brenda ( Gladden ) Schoonover. She was engaged to Franklin J. Gray and he survives. Kay worked for many years in retail sales with...
Sharon Pressler
Aug 1, 2026
Sharon Pressler, age 76, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Sharon had worked as a cook at Camp Palmer and owned her own cleaning company. She was a former member of the Montpelier Eagles, enjoyed bird watching and spending time with her friends.
Sharon was born on June 8, 1950, in Hardin,...
Maria "Mary" H. Hamrick
Jul 31, 2026
Maria H. “Mary” Hamrick, age 71, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 12:05 P.M. on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance Ohio. Mary was a banker at Huntington Bank in Archbold for 26 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and attended New Hope Community Church...
Ruth A. Thomas
Jul 31, 2026
Ruth A. Thomas, age 93, of Bryan, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Ruth was a teacher for 26 years. She taught 5th grade her entire career including 5 years in Montpelier and 21 years in Edgerton. She was a member of Bryan First Church of Christ, and Williams County...
Sharon K. Eash
Jul 29, 2026
Sharon Kay Eash, age 83, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family. Sharon was a former member of the Bryan Eagles #2233. She loved singing karaoke with her sisters, loved animals and was an amazing cook.
Sharon was born on March 13, 1943, in Goshen, IN, the daughter of Herbert and Lucille (Burke)...
Keith Layne
Jul 25, 2026
Brian Keith Layne, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Defiance Regional Medical Center, Defiance, Ohio.
Keith was born June 23, 1962, in Grundy, Virginia to the late Franklin Delano and Beulah Elizabeth (Jackson) Layne. He was a proud graduate of Fairview High School and went on to work for Parker-Hannifin...
Jorge L. Cabanillas
Jul 25, 2026
Jorge Luis Cabanillas, age 19, of Fremont, IN, passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident. Jorge worked as a farm hand and feed mixer for Schmucker Farms. His favorite pastime was fishing, and he would go whenever he could.
Jorge Luis Cabanillas was born December 29, 2006, in Merced, CA, the son of Jorge L. Cabanillas-Salazar and Rosa A....
Randy A. Sliter
Jul 24, 2026
Randy A. Sliter, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier, Ohio. Randy was a proud veteran having served 6 years in the US Army and 6 years in the United States Marine Corp. Following his military service, he was a corrections officer in Michigan and later a dispatcher for Grammer...
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