Obituaries

Thomas J. Parsons

Thomas J. Parsons

Mar 3, 2026

Thomas J. “Tom” Parsons, age 69, of Edon passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. Tom worked in maintenance for Bryan Metals and Powers & Sons prior to his retirement. He enjoyed computers and riding 4 wheelers.

Thomas J. Parsons was born on June 3, 1956, in Paulding, OH, the son of James E. and Carol J. (Riemersma)...

Neita Marie Schimmoller

Neita Marie Schimmoller

Feb 26, 2026

Neita Marie Schimmoller, age 69, of Waterloo, Indiana and formerly of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Thursday night, February 26, 2026  in the emergency room of Parkview Dekalb, Auburn Hospital.  She was born June 28, 1956 in Indiana to the late James Cleo and Molly Marie (Liddick) Hooker.  She married Roger Schimmoller and he survives.  Neita was a home cleaner for...

Janet M. McBride

Janet M. McBride

Feb 25, 2026

Janet McBride, age 81, of Bryan, OH, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at her home with her family at her side. She was a cashier and clerk at Carrol-Ames Hardware Store in Bryan for 30 years. She loved dancing at Kessler’s Kountry Dancing in Auburn, IN with her husband. Janet enjoyed cooking, long Sunday afternoon drives, working in...

Albert Brink

Albert Brink

Feb 24, 2026

Albert William Brink, age 92, of Edon, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Care Montpellier, Ohio.  He was born March 20, 1933 in Zone, Ohio to the late Ray and Mabel M. (Brim) Brink. Albert was a Korean War veteran serving with the Army Airborne. He married Barbara and she preceded him in death and...

Rosemary Nester

Rosemary Nester

Feb 23, 2026

Rosemary “Rosie” Nester, age 96 of Edon, went to be with the Lord on February 23rd, 2026 after passing peacefully at home, surrounded by family.

Rosemary was born April 15th, 1929 to Earl and Edith (Schoonover) Schieber. She attended Edon High School. Rosie met her lifelong love, Otis F. Nester, after he returned from the war. On April 1st, 1946, they...

Denver L. Kimpel

Denver L. Kimpel

Feb 19, 2026

Denver L. Kimpel, age 83, a longtime resident of Edgerton, OH, and recently of Auburn, IN passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Auburn Village, Auburn, IN surrounded by his family.

Denver was born on December 29, 1942, in Hicksville, OH, the son of Lester Lavon and Pearl Ellen (Rosenberry) Kimpel. He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1961. He...

Polly A. Meyer

Polly A. Meyer

Feb 11, 2026

Polly Ann Meyer, age 62, of Hicksville, Ohio, died at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in her home, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. Polly was the owner and operator of the Hicksville Style Shop. She was a beautician/barber from 1981-2024. Polly was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church growing up in Edgerton and later...

DeWayne A. Wortkoetter

DeWayne A. Wortkoetter

Feb 10, 2026

DeWayne A. Wortkoetter, age 85, of rural Edon, Ohio, died at 9:31 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Wortkoetter was a graduate of Edon High School and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and life member of the Edon Farmer’s Co-op...

Sandra Lee Gibbeny

Sandra Lee Gibbeny

Feb 8, 2026

Sandra Lee Gibbeny, age 79, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 in her home.  She was born October 15, 1946 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Wilbur William and Margaret Lucille (Kauffman) Mell, Jr. Sandra was a cook at several restaurants including Port Side and truck stops. She married Jerry Gibbeny in 1975 and he precedes...

Johnny R. Kittle, Sr.

Johnny R. Kittle, Sr.

Feb 8, 2026

Johnny Ray Kittle, Sr., age 68, of Edgerton, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Promedica Toledo Hospital after a brief illness. Johnny lived, breathed and slept bowling. That was his passion. He worked as a mechanic at Bryan Lanes for more than 20 years. He was also the Secretary/Treasurer of the Bryan Senior leagues. He served in both the...

Michael S. Tearney

Michael S. Tearney

Feb 7, 2026

Michael Shawn Tearney passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 7, at his home in Bryan, Ohio. He was born on May 6, 1956, in Montpelier, Ohio, the fourth child of Raymond Ruel Tearney and Christine Virginia (Wills) Tearney. He spent his earliest years as a member of the Tearney traveling road show, as his family moved from Ohio to Washington,...

William Michael Hoffman

William Michael Hoffman

Feb 7, 2026

William Michael Hoffman of Edgerton passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at the age of 78. 

He was the much-loved husband of Vicky. Born in Brazil, Indiana to Charles and Mary (Bond) Hoffman, Mike cherished his early years in southern Indiana with family and special cousin, Sue Hubble. The family later moved to Bryan, Ohio where he graduated in 1966....

Shirley Ann Williams

Shirley Ann Williams

Feb 6, 2026

Shirley Ann Williams, age 85, of Bryan, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. She was operator at General Telephone for several years, worked at Liners Pharmaceuticals and retired from Allied Moulded Products. She was a member of the Bryan Eagles #2233, the Bryan American Legion Auxiliary #284, the Bryan VFW Auxiliary #2489, The...

William Robert Kneisley

William Robert Kneisley

Feb 6, 2026

William R. Kneisley, age 70, of Defiance, Ohio passed away, Friday, February 6, 2026, at Brookview Health Care Center, Defiance, Ohio surrounded by his loving family.  Bill was born October 24, 1955, at Kenton, Ohio to the late Robert and Dorothy (Byers) Bates Kneisley.  Bill married Deona Bartley on October 24, 1990, and she survives.  Bill was employed with Silgan...

Dennis P. Wisniewski

Dennis P. Wisniewski

Feb 6, 2026

Dennis “Denny” Paul Wisniewski, age 82, of Stryker, Ohio went home to be with Jesus on Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Denny was a graduate of Whitmer High School, earned his undergraduate degree from Bowling Green State University and went on to earn his Master’s degree in education from the University...

Kathy L. Blankenship

Kathy L. Blankenship

Feb 6, 2026

Kathy Louise Blankenship, age 70, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bryan, Ohio with her loving family at her side. Kathy was an Licensed Practical Nurse for many years. She worked at the Defiance Hospital for a time, but spent the majority of her career serving the elderly...

CDR Herbert H. Scranton

CDR Herbert H. Scranton

Feb 5, 2026

CDR Herbert Hugh Scranton, was born April 12, 1926, in Hicksville, OH to the late Ward E. Scranton and Emma C. (Bruggeman) Scranton.

He died peacefully on Thursday evening, February 5th, 2026, at the Park View Care Center, Edgerton, OH. He was just one week and 2 months shy of his 100th birthday!

He married Norma J. Keller 10 May 1951, in...

Gary L. Feeney

Gary L. Feeney

Feb 5, 2026

With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Gary L. Feeney, age 59, of Bryan, Ohio. He passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Gary was a man who dedicated his life to his family, his country and serving veterans.

Gary began serving his country and community by joining the...

Sandra Kay Crumbley

Sandra Kay Crumbley

Feb 4, 2026

Sandra Kay Crumbley, 69, of Edgerton, OH, passed away at her home on February 4, 2026.

Born in Ennis, Texas, on July 30, 1956, nothing was more important to Sandi than her faith and her family. She was a devout Christian who put her trust in God in all things and never wavered in her faith or in her prayers. She...

Brian D. Mosley

Brian D. Mosley

Feb 3, 2026

Brian Dee Mosley, age 63, of Montpelier and formerly of Pioneer, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier. Brian spent most of his days as a truck driver. When not on the road, he enjoyed being with friends and family. Brian also enjoyed watching Westerns. He will be deeply missed.

Brian Dee Mosley was born...