Obituaries

Richard J. Borckardt

Richard J. Borckardt

Jan 19, 2020

Richard John Borckardt, age 66, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 3:36 A.M. on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Rick attended Ohio University, where he received his Bachelor’s degree. He was a self-employed truck driver who loved driving and traveling the country. Rick was extremely mechanical and enjoyed tinkering with most everything,...

Velma R. Corbin

Velma R. Corbin

Jan 19, 2020

Velma R. Corbin, age 95, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 1:28 A.M. on Saturday, January 19, 2020, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio. She was an assembler and floor supervisor at Pioneer Rubber Company and AMF. She managed Ranchwood Mobile Home Park in Bucyrus and New Washington Mobile Home Park in New Washington, Ohio, before moving to...

Jane A. Stripling

Jane A. Stripling

Jan 18, 2020

Jane A. Stripling, age 82, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 5:36 P.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana after a brief illness. Mrs. Stripling was Licensed Practical Nurse and had worked at Lansing General Hospital in Lansing Michigan during her work career. She loved her Lord and enjoyed traveling with her...

Marian A. Pierce

Marian A. Pierce

Jan 18, 2020

Marian A. Pierce, age 91, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away at 12:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2020, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana, where she was a resident. Mrs. Pierce was valedictorian of her graduating class of Kunkle High School. She was a devoted homemaker and farm wife who enjoyed cooking, gardening in her vegetable and flower...

Jason N. Cooper

Jason N. Cooper

Jan 17, 2020

Jason N. Cooper, age 36, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away at the University of Toledo Medical Center on Friday, January 17, 2020. He was an avid fan of Notre Dame football. Jason N. Cooper was born on August 15, 1983, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Kim Alan and Shelley Lynne (Follett) Cooper. Survivors include his mother, Shelley L. Cooper,...

Brenda Ann Isaac

Brenda Ann Isaac

Jan 15, 2020

It is with great sadness that the Charles “Butch” Isaac Family shares the passing of Brenda Ann Isaac. Brenda was the loving wife, of Charles Arthur Isaac and the loving mother of Deborah Ann Isaac and Kimberly Isaac Wright. Brenda A. Isaac passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. Brenda was born August 10, 1939 in Sidney, Ohio. She...

Mildred A. Kolts

Mildred A. Kolts

Jan 14, 2020

Mildred Ann (Richards) Kolts, age 96, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in her home. Mrs. Kolts was a 1942 graduate of Edgerton High School and served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946, working in military intelligence with top secret clearance, stationed in Washington, D.C. Throughout her career she worked in...

Samuel V. Alabata

Samuel V. Alabata

Jan 14, 2020

Samuel V. Alabata, age 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sam had worked at The Aro Corporation in Bryan as a physical therapist for 15 years and then moved to St. Louis to pursue his love of art, working there for 19 years. He taught art...

Denver D. Hunter

Denver D. Hunter

Jan 9, 2020

Denver D. Hunter, age 83, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 9, 2020. Mr. Hunter was a 1954 graduate of Bryan High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked on the Ohio turnpike for the Sinclair and Mobile gas stations, where he was a supervisor, and later retired from...

Joseph E. Schultz

Joseph E. Schultz

Jan 8, 2020

Joseph E. Schultz, Sr., age 96, of Camden, Michigan, and formerly of West Unity, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at his home, surrounded by his family. Mr. Schultz was a production employee and truck driver for Stubnuts & Green—“Stubbys,” and later worked as a custodian at the Sunny Side School. Joseph served his country during World War...

Mildred P. Taylor

Mildred P. Taylor

Jan 7, 2020

Mildred P. (Lautzenheiser) Taylor, age 91, of rural Edon, Ohio, passed away at 10:50 P.M. on Tuesday, January 7, 2020, at Hillside Country Living near Bryan, Ohio, where she was a resident, after a brief illness.  Mrs. Taylor was a 1946 graduate of Edon High School and was a certified glass etcher, retiring from Burns Awards in Bryan.  She was...

Robert E. Lovejoy

Robert E. Lovejoy

Jan 4, 2020

Robert E. Lovejoy, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 6:34 A.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness. Mr. Lovejoy was employed by The Aro Corporation as a tool and die maker and had served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1964. Robert enjoyed anything outdoors, especially working...

Pauline V. Hamman

Pauline V. Hamman

Jan 4, 2020

Pauline V. Hamman, age 92, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 2:20 A.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana, where she was a resident. Mrs. Hamman was a 1946 graduate of Edgerton High School and a longtime sales representative for Stanley Home Products and Bestline products. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic...

Marjorie E. Keck

Marjorie E. Keck

Jan 4, 2020

Marjorie E. Keck, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 6:02 A.M. on Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio.  Marjorie worked at several local companies, including Allied Moulded and Archbold Ladder Company. She was a member of the Bryan VFW, American Legion and Eagles Auxiliaries. With the Eagles, she served as Secretary...

Jane L. Starbody

Jane L. Starbody

Jan 3, 2020

Jane Louisa Starbody, age 94, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020, at SKLD Nursing Care in Bryan, where she had resided for 3 years. Jane was born on July 2, 1925, in Decatur, Illinois, the daughter of George Earl and June Marie (Hill) Willard. She married William Lee Starbody on March 12, 1949, and he preceded...

Franklin "Frank" B. Abramczyk, Jr.

Franklin "Frank" B. Abramczyk, Jr.

Jan 2, 2020

Franklin “Frank” B. Abramczyk, Jr., age 51, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at his home with his faithful four-legged companion, Dallas, by his side. Frank attended Stryker High School and worked as a horticulture specialist in landscaping in Florida for many years. Frank was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing and mushrooming. He...

Kenneth L. Hoffman

Kenneth L. Hoffman

Jan 1, 2020

Kenneth L. Hoffman, age 65, of Huntertown, Indiana, passed away at 9:35 P.M. on Wednesday, January 1, 2020, after an extended illness. Mr. Hoffman was a 1972 graduate of Heritage High School and graduated from Purdue University in 1976 with a degree in ag science and was a member of Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. He was the owner of ATA...

Ruth Ann Osborne

Ruth Ann Osborne

Dec 29, 2019

Ruth Ann Osborne, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 7:42 A.M. on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio. Ruth Ann worked as a meat cutter for Kroger’s in Bryan and Defiance, babysat, and also worked at TOMCO and Shastar in Bryan. She was a member of New Hope Community Church and...

Tammy L. (Carter) Zedaker

Tammy L. (Carter) Zedaker

Dec 24, 2019

Tammy L. (Carter) Zedaker, age 61, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:11 P.M. on Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. She was a graduate of Pittsford High School in Pittsford, Michigan, and was currently employed by Tru-Fast in Bryan. She was a devoted member of Fraternal Order of...

Mildred M. Oberlin

Mildred M. Oberlin

Dec 23, 2019

Mildred M. Oberlin, age 95, of Edon, Ohio, died at 1:17 A.M. on Monday, December 23, 2019, at Hillside Country Living near Bryan, Ohio, after an extended illness.  Mrs. Oberlin was a 1943 graduate of Metz High School and had worked at the 50 Corporation in Bryan, Ohio, for twenty years.  She was a member of the Edon Church of...