Obituaries

Edward Paul Pursel

Edward Paul Pursel

Oct 31, 2021

Edward P. Pursel, age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his residence. He was a Stryker High School graduate and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Era. Edward worked for Sauder Woodworking and was an over-the-road truck driver. He was a member of Amvets and VFW. Edward...

Sandra E. Fockler

Sandra E. Fockler

Oct 31, 2021

Sandra E. Fockler, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 7:02 A.M. on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Community Health Professionals Home Care & Inpatient Hospice in Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness. Mrs. Fockler was a Bryan High School graduate and retired from The Ohio Art Company after over 30 years of employment. She enjoyed crocheting and spending...

Marvin R. Stoll

Marvin R. Stoll

Oct 31, 2021

Marvin Riehle Stoll, age 93, of White Pine, Tennessee, and a longtime resident of the Edgerton, Ohio, area, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. Marvin was a journeyman tool and die maker. He worked at the former The Aro Corporation until his retirement in 1992. He was a faithful follower...

Ethel M. Partin

Ethel M. Partin

Oct 26, 2021

Ethel Marie Partin, age 78, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 6:11 P.M. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at her residence following a brief illness. Mrs. Partin retired from Air-Way Manufacturing. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and also enjoyed her Yorkies. Ethel was born on July 8, 1943, in...

George R. Gebhart

George R. Gebhart

Oct 26, 2021

George R. Gebhart, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021, at his home following a lengthy illness. George was a professional drummer for 17 years in a number of rock bands including Asher, Black Sunday, Law & Order, and Night School; worked for Pat Travers. Locally, he performed with Scatter, Deja-Blu, Blind Man Driving....

Beverly Marie Comden

Beverly Marie Comden

Oct 23, 2021

Beverly Marie Comden, age 85, of Ney, Ohio, passed away at 5:09 P.M. on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Mrs. Comden was a 1955 graduate of Bryan High School and was employed as a cook at Bryan Nursing Care Center, retiring in 1992 with over twenty-five years of service....

Ricky J. Loomis

Ricky J. Loomis

Oct 22, 2021

Ricky J. Loomis, age 60, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, October 22, 2021, at Community Health & Wellness Centers-Bryan, after a brief illness. Ric had worked at The Ohio Art Company for several years and had owned an aquarium business in Bryan. He enjoyed drawing and painting, watching his fish, and spending time with his chihuahuas, Amigo,...

Georgette A. Gibbs

Georgette A. Gibbs

Oct 22, 2021

Georgette A. Gibbs, age 68, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier, Ohio, surrounded by her family. Georgette was a homemaker. She was a former member of the Defiance Moose and VFW. She loved playing bingo and spending time with her grandchildren playing cards. Georgette was born on January 14, 1953, in...

Ruby D. Fulk

Ruby D. Fulk

Oct 21, 2021

Ruby D. Fulk, age 86, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee, Ohio, on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Ruby worked at the former K-Mart in Bryan, Ohio, and retired as an assistant manager and then worked in the deli at Chief Supermarket. Ruby was a founder of Grace Community Church in Bryan, where she...

Lucinda "Cindy" Smith

Lucinda "Cindy" Smith

Oct 21, 2021

Lucinda M. “Cindy” Smith, age 55, of Butler, Indiana, passed away at 4:24 P.M. on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Cindy was a 1984 graduate of Edgerton High School and was a CNA and QMA, working in the healthcare field since graduating from high school, most recently at...

Richard "Tom" Sickel

Richard "Tom" Sickel

Oct 21, 2021

Richard T. “Tom” Sickel, age 84, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 3:34 A.M. on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Tom was a 1955 graduate of Caledonia High School and attended the Marion branch of The Ohio State University for a year in business studies. Tom started working in...

Orren O. Van Zile

Orren O. Van Zile

Oct 19, 2021

Orren O. Van Zile, age 91, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 11:21 P.M. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers-Bryan after a brief illness. Mr. Van Zile attended Metz School in Metz, Indiana, through the 8th grade and later graduated from Montpelier High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from...

Freda M. Harmon

Freda M. Harmon

Oct 18, 2021

Freda Harmon, age 86, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 18, 2021, surrounded by her family. Freda was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Paulding, Ohio, and Barboursville, West Virginia. She enjoyed crafting, baking, and cooking. She especially loved time spent with her family. Freda was born on May...

Dennis L. Bittinger

Dennis L. Bittinger

Oct 16, 2021

Dennis L. Bittinger, age 69, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away at 11:37 P.M. on Saturday, October 16, 2021, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier, Ohio. He was currently employed by Kamco Industries in West Unity and Goodwill in Bryan, Ohio. Dennis was a hard worker who enjoyed farming, working on cars, going to car...

Cletus L. Mavis

Cletus L. Mavis

Oct 13, 2021

Cletus L. Mavis, age 97, of Farmer, Ohio, died at 7:14 A.M. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Vancrest of Hicksville, where he was a resident, after a brief illness. Mr. Mavis was a 1942 graduate of Farmer High School and served in the United States Army during World War II. He owned and operated Mavis Garage from 1954 until...

Izara Reynn Missler

Izara Reynn Missler

Oct 13, 2021

Izara Reynn Missler, 5 weeks, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 3:59 P.M. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Community Health and Wellness Centers-Bryan. Surviving are her parents, Karie and Anthony Missler, and three siblings, Adrian, Skylah and Emberlea. Two beautiful eyes for all forty days we’ve had with you. You will forever be loved and missed. You will grow...

William "Bill" R.. Herman

William "Bill" R.. Herman

Oct 11, 2021

William R. “Bill” Herman, age 79, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 8:05 P.M. on Monday, October 11, 2021, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana, where he was a resident. Mr. Herman was a 1960 graduate of Edgerton High School and served in the Army Reserves. He was employed in maintenance at Pullman Industries prior to his retirement....

Edwin F. Welden

Edwin F. Welden

Oct 11, 2021

Edwin Franklin Welden, age 91, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:10 P.M. on October 11, 2021, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital after a brief illness. He was a 1947 graduate of Edon High School and a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a medic. Edwin was a member of Edon Church of Christ and Bryan American Legion Post...

Marsha "Marti" F. West

Marsha "Marti" F. West

Oct 8, 2021

Marsha F. “Marti” West, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 7:49 P.M. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Community Health and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Marti worked at the former Ponderosa restaurant in Bryan for over ten years, becoming Assistant Manager before it closed. She was a Golden Eagle member of Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and she loved animals....

Marion "Marty" E. Ashbaugh

Marion "Marty" E. Ashbaugh

Oct 7, 2021

Marion E. “Marty” Ashbaugh, Jr., age 72, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 6:35 P.M. with his family at his side on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Marty was an injection molding technician at Moore Industries for over 25 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1969-1971. Marty enjoyed gardening,...