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Kevin G. Miller

Kevin G. Miller

Mar 2, 2024

Kevin G. Miller, age 70, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Kevin retired from Archbold Container Corporation with over 40 years of service.  He enjoyed fishing, traveling, riding motorcycles with his friends and his annual vacations at Lake James.Kevin G. Miller was born on February 1, 1954, in...

Harold E. Bostater

Harold E. Bostater

Mar 2, 2024

Harold “Sonny” E. Bostater, age 79, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Fountain Park Assisted Living in Bryan. Harold retired from ARO Corporation in 1997, with 38 years of service and later worked at Frozen Specialities in Archbold from 1998-2007.  He was an avid bowler and served as a treasurer on many leagues in Bryan...

Steven A. Kimpel

Steven A. Kimpel

Mar 1, 2024

Steven A. Kimpel, age 54, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, in his home in Edgerton, Ohio. He was the son of Vernon and Ruth Kimpel.Stevie was the favorite youngest brother of his ten older siblings. He, in turn, let his brothers and sisters know they were his favorite. Stevie was known for his hugs, love, and encouragement to...

Raymond P. Shaffer

Raymond P. Shaffer

Feb 29, 2024

Raymond P. Shaffer, age 74, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital following a brief illness.  Ray retired from Bil-Jax with 20 years of service.  He enjoyed woodworking and adored his grandchildren.Raymond P. Shaffer was born on January 27, 1950, in Bryan, the son John Edwin “Jack” and Donna L. (Baker) Shaffer....

Rowena Ann Hooper

Rowena Ann Hooper

Feb 26, 2024

Rowena Ann Hooper, age 67, of Bryan, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  She was a homemaker and attended Eastland Baptist Church.  Rowena enjoyed spending time a the Bryan Senior Center, flower gardening, baking, watching movies and loved dogs.Rowena was born on March 18, 1956 in Montpelier, the daughter of Harold “Shorty”...

Mary Ida Fry

Mary Ida Fry

Feb 25, 2024

Mary Ida Fry, age 90, of Bryan and a long time resident of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 7:15 A.M. on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio.  Mrs. Fry was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blakeslee, Ohio and the Catholic Ladies of Columbus.  She worked at the Ohio Art Company...

Luvenia Lung

Luvenia Lung

Feb 23, 2024

Luvenia Lung, age 77, of Montpelier, passed away Friday, February 23, 2024 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance.  Luvenia retired as the manager at McDonald’s in Butler, Indiana with over 10 years of service.  She was a member of the House of Prayer and had been a member of the Indiana Morgan Horse Association.  She loved animals...

Madilyn R. Fritch

Madilyn R. Fritch

Feb 20, 2024

Madilyn R. Fritch, age 93, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away, Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, Ohio.  Madilyn had worked as a bookkeeper at Day & Day Oil which became ARCO, and later became Williams Landmark.  She was active in the community in the Jolly Neighbors Club, Edgerton Fire Department Auxiliary from 1961-1992 where she held...

Linda S Trent

Linda S Trent

Feb 20, 2024

Linda S. Trent of Bryan, Ohio passed away, Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Linda worked at Electron in Hamilton, Indiana for many years and retired from Plastech in Edon.  She was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and the Black Sheep Motorcycle Club of Life Changing Church.  She was a...

Clifford L. Julien, Jr.

Clifford L. Julien, Jr.

Feb 20, 2024

Clifford LeRoy Julien, Jr., age 60, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at his residence.  Cliff was a supervisor of Quality Control at Plastech in Edon, Ohio.  He enjoyed cooking, fishing, being outdoors and building computers.

Clifford was born on March 19, 1963, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Clifford LeRoy and Betty (Pritchard) Julien, Sr.  He...

Connie J. Olmstead

Connie J. Olmstead

Feb 19, 2024

Connie J. Olmstead, age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Hillside Country Living near Bryan. Connie worked at the Bryan Times and retired from Air Way Manufacturing after more than 20 years of service.  She had attended the New Life Temple and had been a member of the Bryan Eagles #2233 and the Bryan...

Julia Rebecca "Becky" Peters

Julia Rebecca "Becky" Peters

Feb 15, 2024

Julia Rebecca “Becky” Peters, age 82, of Montpelier, Ohio, peacefully passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier, Ohio. Becky graduated from Fremont High School and was a free spirit, who worked as a self-employed entrepreneur for many years. Anyone who knew her knew she held a passion for fashion, modeling, and antiquing. 

Becky was born on...

Ruth C. Corwin

Ruth C. Corwin

Feb 14, 2024

Ruth C. Corwin, age 90, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on February 14, 2024 at Hillside Country Living with her family at her side. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Edon.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting, baking and canning for her family. 

Ruth was born on October 9, 1933 in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter...

Margaret "Peggy" A. Davis

Margaret "Peggy" A. Davis

Feb 14, 2024

Margaret A. “Peggy” Davis, age 61, of Bryan, Ohio, and formerly of Edgerton passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center. Peg was a nurse’s aid and worked at several area facilities including Dream Haven in Edgerton.  She was a former member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233 and enjoyed playing bingo, having her nails...

Nancy Pauline Freeman

Nancy Pauline Freeman

Feb 10, 2024

Nancy Pauline Freeman, age 91, of Edgerton, Ohio, peacefully passed away of natural causes at her home, surrounded by family on February 10, 2024. Nancy was a 1950 high school graduate of Scott High School in Toledo. Following graduation, Nancy worked for the Ohio Bell Telephone Company before moving to Williams County in 1970 and working for the Williams County...

Donald Lee Pursel, Sr.

Donald Lee Pursel, Sr.

Feb 8, 2024

Donald Lee Pursel, Sr., age 82, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his residence.  He served in the United States Army for eight years during the Vietnam Era including time as a Drill Sergeant.  After he was discharged, Donald worked for as a tool and die maker at Aro Corporation for 15 years and in the...

Roger A. Hake

Roger A. Hake

Feb 7, 2024

Roger A.  Hake, age 94, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 7:14 P.M. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Park View Care Center, Edgerton, where he had been a resident.  Mr.  Hake was a 1947 graduate of Edon High School.  He was a farmer and machinist by trade and a devoted member of Columbia Church of Christ, where he was...

Helen M. Bauer

Helen M. Bauer

Feb 4, 2024

Helen Marie Bauer, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center in Bryan.  Helen worked at Spangler Candy Company and Ohio Art, then at the former Bryan Custom Plastics for 50 years prior to her retirement.  She attended Bryan First Assembly of God.  Helen enjoyed crocheting and reading. 

Helen was born...

LaRue H. Reitzel

LaRue H. Reitzel

Feb 4, 2024

LaRue H. Reitzel, age 85, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Fountain  Park Assisted Living in Bryan.  LaRue was a bookkeeper at Edon Farmer’s Co-Op for 50 years.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blakeslee where she was a member of the former Rosary Altar Society and CLC - Catholic Ladies...

Sharon L. Collins

Sharon L. Collins

Feb 3, 2024

Sharon L. Collins, age 65, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton.  Sharon had worked at Air-Way Manufacturing in Edgerton for several years before retiring due to disability.  She attended Life Changing Church in Edgerton. Sharon enjoyed doing crafts but her time and energy mostly revolved around her family. 

Sharon was...

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