Obituaries

Judy Ann Fosburg

Judy Ann Fosburg

Jun 12, 2026

Judy Ann Fosburg, age 82, of Edon, Ohio and formerly of Hamilton, Indiana passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Friday night, June 12, 2026, at CHP Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice.  Judy was born February 28, 1944, in Center Township, Ohio to the late Clyde L.  and Leona C. (Mack) Smith.  She was a graduate of Fairview High...

James P. Motter

James P. Motter

Jun 10, 2026

James P. Motter, 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on June 10, 2026, at Fountain Park Assisted Living, where he had resided for a short time.

Jim was born on June 7, 1942, in Putnam County, Ohio, to Earl and Luella (Kinder) Motter. On June 16, 1963, he married the love of his life, Sue E. Bostleman, in Holgate, Ohio, and...

Deanna M. Meyers

Deanna M. Meyers

Jun 10, 2026

Deanna M. Meyers, age 40, of Edon, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center following a long battle with cancer. Deanna was a team leader at Trin in Ashley, IN prior to their closing. She also enjoyed being a hairdresser, diamond art and traveling with her husband.

Deanna was born on December 14, 1985, in...

Kay E. Whetro

Kay E. Whetro

Jun 6, 2026

Kay E. “Katie” Whetro, age 81, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Kay retired from WalMart as a sales associate with 14 years of service. Previously, she worked as a telephone operator, secretary at Hutch’s Towing and as a beautician. Family was the most important thing to Katie. She...

Norman E. Balbontin, Jr.

Norman E. Balbontin, Jr.

Jun 4, 2026

Norman E. Balbontin, Jr., age 88, of Bryan, OH passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Norm worked as a plant manager for Precision Machining & Fabrication in San Jose, CA for 39 years prior to his retirement. Later he worked for Wilson Auction & Realty helping with auctions and detailing cars. Norm was a member...

Gene F. Owens

Gene F. Owens

Jun 2, 2026

Gene F. Owens, age 63, of Fremont, IN passed away suddenly at his mother’s home on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Gene retired from Precision Technologies in Angola as a quality control manager. He loved animals, being outdoors and group gaming.

Gene was born on May11, 1963, in Toledo, OH, the son, of Floyd W. and Earlene J. (Seegert) Owens, Sr. He...

Patrick J. Stein

Patrick J. Stein

Jun 2, 2026

Patrick J. Stein, age 76, of Long Beach Lake, Fremont, IN, passed away Tuesday evening, June 2, 2026 at his home. Patrick owned Command Technologies which designs and builds HAM radio amplifiers. His amplifiers are distributed world-wide, including one at The Vatican. He was a past president of the Williams County HAM Radio club. He also enjoyed gardening and loved...

Janet L. Bennett

Janet L. Bennett

May 26, 2026

Janet Lee Bennett, (nee Schoonover), 88, formerly from Montpelier, passed away on May 26,2026 at Zon’s Assisted Living Facility, Satellite Beach, Florida.

Born on July 5, 1937, on a farm outside Butler, Indiana to Harley and Florence Schoonover, Janet grew up on the farm and graduated from Butler High School.

On September 8,1955, Janet married Walter Bennett, and together they began a...

Joe Garza

Joe Garza

May 24, 2026

Joe Garza, age 72, of Bryan passed away at his home on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Joe had worked on the railroad then worked at Bard Manufacturing for over 25 years prior to his retirement. He also was a volunteer football coach with Montpelier Schools from 1988-2010 and later several years with Bryan Middle School for several years. Joe stressed...

Clark M. Moughler

Clark M. Moughler

May 24, 2026

Clark M. Moughler, age 89, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away peacefully and surrounded by family at St. Vincent's Mercy Hospital in Toledo on May 24, 2026.

Clark was born April 15, 1937, to the late Ollus and Golda Moughler and raised on a farmstead in Butler, Indiana. He was baptized into Christianity in his youth and graduated from Eastside High School.

He...

Thomas "Tom" Paul Fox

Thomas "Tom" Paul Fox

May 22, 2026

Thomas "Tom" P. Fox, age 76, of Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio passed away peacefully, Friday, May 22, 2026, at Edgewood Manor Care Center, Port Clinton, Ohio. Tom was born January 24, 1950, in Toledo, Ohio to the late Harold Henry and Anna Eva (Adams) Fox.  In his early childhood, Tom lived in Sylvania, Ohio before he and his parents and family moved...

Barbara J. Hosler

Barbara J. Hosler

May 22, 2026

Barbara Jean Hosler, age 88, of Bryan, OH, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2026, at her home with her loving family at her side. Barbara worked at 50/50, Ohio Art Company and retired from Bryan Custom Plastics. She enjoyed being a 4-H advisor, square dancing, sewing, crocheting, cooking and camping.

Barbara was the first of 10 children, born on September...

Hollis Harper Yoder

Hollis Harper Yoder

May 21, 2026

Hollis Harper Yoder was born and peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Hollis was in our hands for a short time but will be in our hearts forever.

She is survived by her parents, Quenton D. and Amanda L. (Craig) Yoder; sister, Monroe and brother, Myles, all of Ney; grandparents, Larry and Christine Yoder, of...

Carolyn L. Traxler

Carolyn L. Traxler

May 20, 2026

Carolyn Lucille Traxler, age 77, of Pioneer, OH, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Parkview Montpelier Hospital. Carolyn worked at Pioneer Transformer for 5 years, North Central Schools in food service for 15 years and KAMCO Industries for 18 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of New Hope Community Church and their Ladies Bible Study....

Vicki Lu Moffett

Vicki Lu Moffett

May 18, 2026

Vicki Lu Moffett, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on May 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends who will forever cherish her warmth, laughter, quick wit, and unforgettable sense of humor. Born on November 23, 1949, in Hillsdale, Michigan, she was the cherished daughter of the late Ross Maugherman and Edna Gepfert Maugherman

Vicki lived a life rooted...

Paul Robarge

Paul Robarge

May 14, 2026

Dateline: Edgerton, Ohio Paul Robarge

Paul E. Robarge, age 89, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Majestic Care, Bryan, Ohio.

Paul E. Robarge was born on March 27, 1937, the son of Oscar Dale and DeNell (Patten) Robarge.  He married his wife, Janice J. Renz, on March 30, 1954, in Williams Center, Ohio, and she preceded him in...

Cheryle J. Newman

Cheryle J. Newman

May 13, 2026

Cheryle J. “Sherry” Newman, age 80, of Bryan, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Hillside Country Living where she had been a resident. Sherry was a librarian and teacher’s aide for the Bryan City Schools for 32 years. Many remember the fun activities that were a part of her library. Sherry also had a passion for gardening...

Gage Allen Baker

Gage Allen Baker

May 13, 2026

Gage Allen Baker, age 35, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, IN from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Gage worked as a job-setter at Yanfeng in Bryan and also did construction. He was a member of the Bryan and Montpelier Moose Lodges, enjoyed riding his motorcycle, being outside, taking...

Sou Phongphiou

Sou Phongphiou

May 11, 2026

Sou Phongphiou, age 76, of Montpelier, OH passed away on Monday, May, 11, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Sou was a homemaker.

Sou was born September 5, 1949 , in Laos, the daughter of An and Auw Bausone. She married Phong Phongphiou in 1969 and he preceded her in death.

Sou is survived by her children, Sy (Visay)...

Daniel R. Shuck

Daniel R. Shuck

May 10, 2026

Daniel Ray Shuck, age 70, of Wauseon and formerly of Bryan, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 10, 2026, following a long illness. Dan was a long-time employee of Community Hospitals and Wellness Center-Bryan where he was a purchasing agent. Dan was an avid fan of the University of Michigan Wolverines. He enjoyed tailgating with friends, was often...