Marian L. Haase
Oct 9, 2020
Marian Lucille Haase, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Friday, October 9, 2020. She was an avid golfer for many years. She was a member of the Women of the Moose, Chapter 618. Marian Lucille Slater was born on December 4, 1935, in Edgerton, Ohio, the daughter of Clayton and Lew Ellen (Davis)...
Sonya D. Norden
Oct 9, 2020
Sonya D. Norden, age 50, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, October 9, 2020. Sonya had worked at JCI/Yangfen in Bryan for many years. Sonya was born on February 18, 1970, the daughter of Terry C. and the late Joyce L. Norden. She graduated from Bryan High School and attended Four County Joint Vocational School....
James E. Coleman
Oct 9, 2020
James E. Coleman, age 82, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020, of natural causes, doing what he loved to do, cutting wood in his woods. Jim was a graduate of Perrysburg High School, a longtime hog farmer and member of the Williams County Pork Producers. He also was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in...
Marilyn R. Juarez
Oct 9, 2020
Marilyn R. Juarez, age 83, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 12:05 A.M. on Friday, October 9, 2020, at SKLD Healthcare in Bryan. She attended New Life Worship Center in Bryan and enjoyed watching "Walker Texas Ranger" and westerns. Marilyn retired from Allied Moulded in Bryan with 34 ½ years of service. Marilyn was born on August 30, 1937, in...
Lucille M. Myers
Oct 4, 2020
Lucille M. Myers, age 87, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 11:10 A.M. on Sunday, October 4, 2020, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness. Mrs. Myers was a graduate of Jewell High School and worked as a secretary for many years along side her husband in his Allstate Insurance Agency. She was a...
Robert G. Lorentz
Oct 3, 2020
Robert G. Lorentz, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully early on Saturday, October 3, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Mr. Lorentz was a veteran of the United States Air Force and was employed by the Bryan City Street Department for many years. Following his retirement of one year, he returned to...
David P. Fockler
Sep 30, 2020
David P. Fockler, age 79, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away at 4:48 P.M. on Wednesday, September 30, 2020, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. David worked at, and retired from, Fulton Tubing/ITT Higbie. He enjoyed farming for his family for over 45 years. David P. Fockler was born on September 6, 1941, in Defiance, the son of Carl...
Erma "Jean" Lyman
Sep 27, 2020
Erma “Jean” Lyman, age 92, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 3:55 P.M. on Sunday, September 27, 2020, in her home. Mrs. Lyman was a lifelong resident of Williams County and a 1946 graduate of Montpelier High School. She was affiliated with St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Edon and enjoyed her time with her family. Jean was born on April...
Gary Allen Groff
Sep 25, 2020
Gary Allen Groff, age 64, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away at 4:38 P.M. on Friday, September 25, 2020, at University Hospital in Cleveland after a brief illness. Gary Allen Groff was born on March 13, 1956, in Auburn, Indiana, the son of Donald L. and Mae Susann (Hamman) Groff. Surviving are one brother, Deon “Butch” (Carol) Groff, of Edgerton, Ohio,...
Thelma F. Zinsmaster
Sep 22, 2020
Thelma Frances Zinsmaster, age 98, of Bryan, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan, Ohio. She worked in the office at the Aro Corporation and Williams County Auditor’s office in Bryan for many years. Thelma loved being a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and homemaker. She loved spending time with her family. She resided in her home...
Donald R. Rath
Sep 22, 2020
Donald R. Rath, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early on Tuesday morning, September 22, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. Donald retired from The Aro Corporation in Bryan with 40 years of service. He was an accomplished auto body repairman, working many years out of his garage. Donald was a member of the Ney United Methodist...
Alan W. Bowers
Sep 22, 2020
Alan W. Bowers, age 75, of Ney, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord at 1:47 A.M. on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Mr. Bowers was a 1964 graduate of Antwerp High School and served in the United States Navy from 1965-1967. He was employed by Hicksville Bank for...
Gerald F. Siebeneck
Sep 20, 2020
Gerald F. Siebeneck, age 77, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance, Ohio. Gerald was a member of the Montpelier Fraternal Order of Eagles 2246 and the Montpelier Moose Lodge 312. He enjoyed gambling at Firekeeper’s Casino and driving around with his dog, Bud, and was an avid Ohio...
Kathryn I. Miller
Sep 16, 2020
Kathryn I. Miller, age 83, of Edon, Ohio, died at 5:31 P.M. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Mrs. Miller worked at Ohio Art for 17 years and Vistron for 18 years before retiring. She had been a member of the Hicksville Church of the Nazarene. Kathryn enjoyed going to flea markets and working...
Richard W. Essi
Sep 16, 2020
Richard Wayne Essi, age 77, of Logansport, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at his home, surrounded by family. Richard has owned The Spice Rack in Hayward, California, since 1976. He was the general manager of the Hayward Zucchini Festival for 37 years, volunteered with the city for many other projects, and was a respected member of...
Dorlyn G. Cottrell, Jr.
Sep 14, 2020
Dorlyn G. Cottrell, Jr., age 60, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 7:18 P.M. on Monday, September 14, 2020, in his home, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Mr. Cottrell was a 1978 graduate of Hicksville High School and served in the United States Marine Corps from 1978-1982. He was previously employed by Charleston Metals in Waterloo, Indiana, and...
Joan L. Stokes
Sep 12, 2020
Joan L. Stokes, age 85, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home early on Saturday morning, September 12, 2020. Joan served her church, Wesley United Methodist Church, faithfully as an active member and as senior organist for 50 years. She received such joy from her church family, especially the choir, which serenaded her outside her home with hymns...
Bruce M. Roehrs
Sep 11, 2020
Bruce M. Roehrs, age 53, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 5:40 P.M. on September 11, 2020, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan after a brief illness. Bruce worked at MATSU Ohio in Edgerton for 24 years. He was a member of the Williams County Conservation League, the Sons of the AmVets and the Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233. Bruce...
Phyllis "Jean" Brillhart
Sep 8, 2020
Phyllis "Jean" Brillhart, age 89, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 5:30 A. M. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at SKLD Health Care Center in Bryan, where she was a resident. Mrs. Brillhart was a 1948 graduate of Roundhead High School. She enjoyed reading, sewing, and cooking. Jean was born on October 6, 1930, in Auglaize County, Ohio, the daughter...
James F. Wheeler, Sr.
Sep 8, 2020
James F. Wheeler, Sr., age 86, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 2:12 A.M. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at his home after a brief illness. Mr. Wheeler was a graduate of Bryan High School and served in the United States Army. He was employed by Bryan Custom Plastics, retiring with over forty years of service. He was a member of...