Alfred A. Lirot
Nov 8, 2021
Alfred Aloysius Lirot, beloved father, grandfather, great- grandfather, and uncle, took the hand of Jesus and was led home on Monday, November 8, 2021, to enjoy endless, sunny, pain-free days with Mom, Pop and twelve siblings and many relatives. He was born on March 31, 1929, in Bryan Ohio, the son of Isadore and Theresa (Stark) Lirot. In his early...
Carolyn S. McNany
Nov 6, 2021
Carolyn S. McNany, age 78, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 4:39 P.M. on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. McNany was a housekeeper for Colonial Manor. She enjoyed baking, sewing, and doing crossword puzzles, but especially enjoyed attending her great-grandchildren’s sporting events. Carolyn was born on December 19, 1942, in Delta, Ohio,...
Teresa Lynn Karnes
Nov 5, 2021
Teresa Lynn Karnes, age 56, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 12:13 P.M. on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, surrounded by her family, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. Mrs. Karnes was a 1983 graduate of Bryan High School and had been employed as a guidance secretary at Four County Career...
Richard A. Cooley
Nov 2, 2021
Richard Arlen Cooley, age 74, of Bryan, Ohio, and most recently of Stryker, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio. He was born on December 24, 1946, the son of Kenneth and Vera (Schaffner) Cooley. Richard graduated from Fayette High School in 1964 and received his Bachelor of Science in...
Mary J. Walsh
Nov 2, 2021
Mary Jane Walsh, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at the Cleveland Clinic. Mary worked as a mixer and press operator at Allied Moulded for over 27 years before she retired. She was a member of Union Chapel Church of God. Mary enjoyed gardening and spending time with her kids and grandkids. Mary was...
Steven M. Rice, Sr.
Oct 31, 2021
Steven M. Rice, Sr., age 70, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 2:05 A.M. on Sunday, October 31, 2021, shortly after admittance to Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville, Ohio, after a sudden illness. Mr. Rice was a 1969 graduate of Northside High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and was employed by CDI Farms for ten years. He enjoyed fishing and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...