Jeffrey L. Dennison
Jan 23, 2026
Jeffrey L. “Jeff” Dennison, age 52, of Defiance passed away Friday, January 23, 2026 at Mercy St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo following a lengthy illness. Jeff worked for many years as a CNC operator. He enjoyed being outdoors, camping, spending time on the river and especially riding his motorcycle. Jeff loved music, singing and playing guitar and other instruments.
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Nina Bostic
Jan 21, 2026
Nina W. Bostic, age 100, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Majestic Care in Bryan with her family at her side. She was just a week from turning 101. Nina was a homemaker and an artist. She enjoyed sketching, arts and crafts. She loved watching Christian TV programs and was a strong supporter of their...
Gene Andrews
Jan 21, 2026
Gene Andrews, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Auburn Village Care and Rehabilitation, Auburn, Indiana surrounded by his loving family. Gene was a machinist at Mohawk Tools for many years until the plant closed and he retired from Hause Machine in Montpelier. He was a faithful member of First Presbyterian Church in Bryan,...
Jamie J. Wonders
Jan 17, 2026
Jamie J. Wonders, age 54, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away on January 17, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Jamie was an owner-operator over the road truck driver before he had to retire. He also served for 24 years on the Tiffin Township Volunteer Fire Department. Jamie started volunteering at 16 and went on to become Chief...
Michael J. Reinhart
Jan 15, 2026
Michael J. Reinhart, age 50, of Bryan, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at his residence. Michael was retired and a veteran of the United States Army. He served on active duty from 1996-2000. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, camping, canoeing or just being outside with friends. He was a member of the Bryan Eagles. Michael had a big...
Teresa L. Hernandez
Jan 13, 2026
Teresa L. Hernandez, age 67, of Stryker, Ohio passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2026 in her home at Stryker. She was born July 17, 1958 in Sylvania, Ohio to the late Harry "Ace" and Virginia M. (Frederick) Porath. Teresa married Louis E. Hernandez on October 15, 1988 and he preceded her in death on May 15, 2011. Teresa was employed...
Tommy L. Wade
Jan 13, 2026
Tommy L. Wade, age 66, of Edgerton Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 10:57 P.M. in the exceptional care of Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana and surrounded by his loved ones. Tom was a tool & die maker. He worked for many years at Mohawk and retired from Matsu...
James E. Dunlap
Jan 9, 2026
James "Jim" E. Dunlap, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Friday night, January 9, 2026, at his residence. Jim was born on January 5, 1937, in Van Wert, Ohio to the late Earl E. and Hazel (Mason) Dunlap. He married Judy L. Moore on August 15, 1970, and she survives. Jim was a graduate of Farmer School and worked...
Gregory A. Pettit
Jan 8, 2026
Gregory A. “Greg” Pettit, age 68, of Bryan, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Greg worked at Chase Brass and Copper for 21 years before medically retiring. He had been a firefighter for the City of Bryan for 10 years prior to working at Chase Brass. He was a big fan of...
David L. Fox
Jan 6, 2026
David L. Fox, age 64, of the "Garden of Edon", Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, January 6, 2026 near his home. David was born September 3, 1961, in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Carmon Lowell and Christina Anna (Trausch) Fox. David was a graduate of Four County Joint Vocational School in Ag Mechanics in 1979. He was baptized and attended...
Ruth M. Pierce
Jan 5, 2026
Ruth M. Pierce, age 104 of Bryan, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. Ruth was a long time member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Bryan. She worked at Sherman-White in Fort Wayne, IN and then Holabird Company in Bryan where she retired with over 20 years of service. In her free...
Lavon R. Stomm
Jan 4, 2026
Lavon R. “Woody” Stomm, age 70 of Bryan and a long time resident of Butler, IN passed away Sunday morning, January 4, 2026 at his home. Woody was a long-time farmer and also drove truck for Sudden Service. He was a member of the Columbia Church of Christ, a passionate IU and Indianapolis Colts fan, enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hunting,...
Stephen L. Kaufman
Jan 3, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Louis Kaufman, age 84, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Majestic Care of Bryan. Steve was owner and operator of Kaufman’s Bar and Restaurant in Napoleon, Ohio. He also worked at Sauder Woodworking for 25 years. Steve loved riding motorcycle and was a member of the Yankee Riders in Defiance and the former Moose Riders...
Shelly Annette Cook
Jan 2, 2026
Shelly Annette Cook, age 54, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at Vancrest of Hicksville, following a battle with cancer. Shelly was employed at KAMCO prior to her medical retirement. She was a member of the Ney Church of God and enjoyed fishing, bowling and crocheting. Shelly was a true Buckeye fan and enjoyed watching the Ohio...
Denver Ridgway
Jan 2, 2026
Denver “Devo” Alan Ridgway, age 71, of Archbold and long time resident of Montpelier passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. Devo worked at Chase Brass as a supervisor retiring after 38 years of service. He was an animal lover and owned the former Ridgway’s Cornerstone Critters in Montpelier. He was an avid fisherman...
Robert Carl McKee
Jan 1, 2026
Robert “Bob” C. McKee, age 74, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Bryan Parkview Hospital. Bob was a millwright at GM in Defiance for 51 ½ years prior to his retirement. He was a talented musician who was able to play just about any instrument. Bob was a member of Curley’s Country Grass Band since 1995, where he...
James M. Cummins
Dec 31, 2025
James M. “Jim” Cummins, age 55, of Bryan, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green. Jim worked in shipping and quality control at Power Train Components and had previously worked at the Ohio Art Company. He was a talented artist, enjoyed surfing the internet, using virtual reality and shopping. He loved buying gifts...
Charles B. Jackson
Dec 31, 2025
Charles B. Jackson, 92, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 31, 2025, at CHP Hospice in Defiance, Ohio, with his family by his side.
Born on March 14, 1933, in Franklin County, Indiana, Charles was the son of Bernard and Estella (Gurtz) Nobbe. He attended Sunman High School before being drafted into the United States Army, where he...
Wanda Henderson
Dec 30, 2025
Wanda Henderson, age 66, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by her family, at 9:35 a.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her residence, following an extended illness. Wanda was a person that was always ready to help others. She loved life! She enjoyed gardening, cooking, camping, singing and dancing. Most of all, she loved time with her family, especially...
Michael Bayes
Dec 28, 2025
Michael Roy Bayes "Denuce" passed away unexpectedly at his home on December 28, 2025. Born to Darrell and Marilyn Bayes (Brannon) on March 10th 1952 in Farmer, Ohio. He is survived and loved by his wife of 37 years Penny Jo Bayes (Stiltner), his daughter Jamie Collins of Bryan, and son Travis Bender (Adrienne) of Bryan. Beloved Grandfather to 6...
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