Larry C. Epling
Nov 29, 2024
Larry Chester Epling, born on August 19, 1953 in Barberton Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on November 29, 2024, in Montpelier, Ohio (Lake Seneca). A beloved member of the lake community, Larry leaves behind a legacy of love for fishing, country music, and his cherished family and friends.
Larry was a devoted father to his children, Ken (Ashley) Epling,...
Tommy W. Ridgway
Nov 25, 2024
Tommy William Ridgway, age 67, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024. Born in 1957, Tom was a beloved father, husband, brother, son, and friend. He was a proud Detroit Lions superfan, lover of music, a member of The Eagles, and a man who brought joy into every room he entered. As the lead singer of The Good Times band,...
Timothy Lee Cape
Nov 24, 2024
Timothy Lee Cape, age 68, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 in Grant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Timothy was born March 25, 1956 in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Donald "Joe" A. and Patricia A. (Beck) Cape.
Timothy is survived by his 5 brothers, Craig (Ana) of Santa Clarita, California, David (Cheryl) of Edgerton; Christopher, of Montpelier; William...
Linda L. Jackson
Nov 23, 2024
Linda Lee Jackson, 79, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, with her beloved husband by her side. Born on February 5, 1945, in Bryan, Ohio, to Norman L. and Anita (Wallace) Snow, Linda met the love of her life, Charles Jackson, in Phoenix, Arizona, and they married on February 3, 1967, in Pioneer.
A proud graduate...
Mildred "Millie" L. Orendorff
Nov 22, 2024
Mildred “Millie” Lee Orendorff, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 7:12 P.M. on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Millie was an elementary school teacher for the Bryan City Schools for 40 years teaching grades 1-8. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bryan, Daughters of the American...
Marilyn L. Conn
Nov 21, 2024
Marilyn L. Conn, age 90, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 9:15 A.M. on Wednesday, November 21, 2024, at Vancrest of Hicksville, Hicksville, Ohio. Marilyn was a 1952 graduate of Hicksville High School. She was a retail clerk for Carroll-Ames Hardware in Bryan for 21 years. After it’s closing she continued her career at Sears in Bryan. Marilyn was a...
Marvin L. Blanchard
Nov 17, 2024
Marvin L. Blanchard, age 97, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 12:10 A.M. on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Otterbein Pemberville Senior Life Community, in Pemberville, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Mr. Blanchard was a 1945 graduate of Defiance High School. He joined the Navy in 1946, serving his country until 1948. He earned his bachelor degree in Music Education...
Sharon Lee Blalock
Nov 16, 2024
Sharon Lee Blalock, age 87, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born July 21,1937 in Florence Township, Williams County, Ohio to the late Claude Burton Schoonover and Clella Claire (O'Connor) Schoonover. Sharon was a 1955 graduate of Edgerton High School. She married James Colin Blalock on June...
Frank S. Juhasz
Nov 14, 2024
Frank S. Juhasz, age 91, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday November 14, 2024, at his home following a sudden illness. Frank was a life long farmer. He began farming in his early teens walking behind a team of horses and a one bottom plow. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and the Blakeslee Knights of...
Dean Edward Schwarzbek
Nov 14, 2024
Dean E. Schwarzbek, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at his home on Thursday morning, November 14, 2024. He was a machinist at Aro Corporation for many years before he retired. Dean was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Farmer American Legion Post. He enjoyed fishing, time at Marble Lake at Cottonwood Resort, and woodworking. He built...
James Allen Deck
Nov 13, 2024
James Allen Deck, Sr., age 66, of Lansing, Michigan passed away November 13, 2024 in E.W. Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan. He was born in Pensacola, Florida on July 25, 1958 to the late James Leroy Deck and Irene Estelle (Harris) Deck. Jim enjoyed listening to music and also enjoyed bicycling in the Lansing area.
Survivors include, his son, James Allen Deck,...
Patricia A. Bell
Nov 13, 2024
Patricia A. Bell, age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on November 13, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 13, 1946, in New York, NY, she was the daughter of Richard E. and Anne (Clark) Welsh. Patricia was married to the love of her life, Harvey Bell, on January 24, 1976, and they shared many...
Teresa Jo Hill
Nov 12, 2024
Teresa Jo Hill, age 68, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away at Park View Nursing Center, Edgerton, Ohio. Teresa was born July 17, 1956 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Richard Boyd and Lida (Marie) Shaffer Hill. She was a graduate of Edon High School.
Survivors include her siblings, Sarah Hill, Bryan, Ohio, Richard (Becky) Hill, Montpelier, Ohio, Sonya Randol, Fort...
Naomi M. Mohr
Nov 12, 2024
Naomi M. Mohr, age 94, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Naomi had worked as a machinist and waitress. She attended Eastland Baptist Church, Bryan, Ohio.
Naomi was born on October 11, 1930 in Adrian, Michigan, the daughter of Paul and Armella (Fredrick) Meyers. She married Lyle D. Mohr on December 5, 1975 in Canyon City, Colorado...
Donna L. Stier
Nov 8, 2024
Donna LuRayne (Kugler) Stier, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, only a few hours after turning 99 ½ years old, at Fountain Park in Bryan, Ohio where she had been a resident for one year.
Donna was born May 7, 1925 in Angola, Indiana. She lost her father at the beginning of the Depression at the age of 3 and...
William L. Kosier
Nov 8, 2024
William L. “Willie” Kosier, age 22, of Bryan, passed away on November 8, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana from injuries suffered in a semi-rollover accident on September 16, 2024. He enjoyed being a fourth generation truck driver. William loved riding his Harley, spending time on the road and spending time with his friends. He enjoyed helping on...
Joseph Hoff
Nov 8, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Lee Hoff, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at CHP Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. Joe was employed as a machinist at Hause Machines, Montpelier, Ohio. He spent many years as a traveling machinist going to various factories to get their machinery repaired and back working. Joe loved the water, fishing, riding his Harley...
Oveta J. Hendricks
Nov 6, 2024
Oveta J. Hendricks, age 91, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at her home. Oveta was a homemaker and farm wife. She enjoyed taking care of her family , playing the piano and was a pet lover. She attended Bryan First Assembly of God.
Oveta was born on February 18, 1933, in Jefferson Township, Williams County, Ohio,...
Patricia J. Stotts
Nov 3, 2024
Patricia J. (Ater) Stotts, age 97, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Pat worked as a teller at the M&M Bank in Fairborn through most of the 70's and 80's. She loved the Buckeyes, Frank Sinatra and the three years she lived in Italy.
Pat spent her formative years in Clarksburg, Ohio. She started 5th grade in Edgerton,...
Don E. Bowdle
Nov 2, 2024
Don E. Bowdle, age 83, of Edgerton, OH died on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Don was a skilled tool and die maker and retired from Rieke Corporation in Auburn, In. He was an active member of the Emanuel United Methodist Church Rural Edgerton. He enjoyed riding his Harley and recently driving his vintage red mustang. He...