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, 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 beautiful...
Jill Diane Manon
Dec 25, 2025
Jill Diane Manon, age 75, of Bryan, Ohio passed away peacefully Christmas Day, December 25, 2025 in her home surrounded by family. Jill was born May 18, 1950 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Kenneth and Jean (Peters) Carver. She married Jerry W. Manon on May 26, 1973 and Jerry survives. Over the years, Jill enjoyed babysitting over 300 children....
Charles E. Merriman
Dec 23, 2025
Charles Earl Merriman, lovingly known as Chuck, was born on January 25, 1944, to Evelyn and Willard Merriman. He passed away on December 23, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of faith, service and devotion.
Chuck was a 1962 graduate of Edgerton High School. He then proudly served his country in the United States Army...
David L. Nester
Dec 21, 2025
David L. Nester, age 73, of Edon, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, December 21, 2025. David was a life-long farmer and owner of Nester Farms. Besides farming, his passion was racing. He raced cars for many years and was known as the “Sod Buster” and the “Flying Farmer”. He would also help...
Janet M. Boeke
Dec 20, 2025
Janet M. Boeke, age 92, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Park View Care Center, Edgerton, Ohio. A 1951 graduate of Minster High School, Janet was a lab technician for Continental General Tire, Bryan, Ohio. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Edgerton, Ohio, the Bryan Moose Lodge and was a volunteer at...
Heather Huffman
Dec 14, 2025
Heather Rae Huffman, age 50, of Bryan, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Bryan, on December 14, 2025. Heather was born November 21, 1975 in Montpelier, Ohio. She was a graduate of Four County Vocational School. Heather worked at Shaffer's Restaurant and Frankie's Restaurant, Bryan, Ohio; Dimensions Veneer, Edon, Ohio and was Assistant Manager of the Bryan Main Stop....
Norma M. Murray
Dec 14, 2025
Norma M. Murray, age 98, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bryan, Ohio. Norma was a 1945 graduate of Stryker High School. She was a beautician at The Beauty Nook in Bryan, followed by Classic Hair Design, where she retired from in 2000 after some 50 years in...
Martha Jeanne Louys
Dec 10, 2025
Martha Jeanne Louys, age 81, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Martha was a graduate of North Central High School and served as Deputy Recorder at the Williams County Courthouse for 19 years and also worked at an eye doctor’s office. Martha was a member of First Lutheran...
H. Marlene Wolfrum
Dec 7, 2025
H. Marlene Wolfrum, age 91, of Edgerton, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Hillside Country Living, Bryan. Marlene was a registered nurse for 45years who worked most of her career at the Montpelier and Hicksville hospitals. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed reading and spending time...
Connie S. Pence
Dec 7, 2025
Connie Sue Pence, age 70, of Edgerton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Connie was a registered nurse. She spent most of her career in surgical centers, setting up surgical centers and as the Director of Nursing. She also owned the Village Flower Basket and was a floral...
Thomas L. Holsopple
Dec 6, 2025
Thomas L. Holsopple, age 78, of West Unity, Ohio passed away peacefully at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance with his family at his side. Tom worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation for 30 years as a Highway Worker and Working Foreman. He won the first ODOT District 2 Snowplow Rodeo in 1988. After retiring from ODOT, he worked...
Sharon R. Shpakow
Dec 5, 2025
Sharon Roberta Shpakow, age 89, of Edgerton, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025 at Vancrest of Hicksville with her daughter at her side. Sharon was a teacher at Bendel Elementary School retiring with 25 years of service. Sharon loved to read, play sudoku and avid follower of politics. In her younger years she enjoyed playing tennis, skiing and...
Pamela Jane Brown
Dec 3, 2025
Pamela Jane Brown, age 63, of Bryan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. Pam worked for 32 years at Ferro Corporation in Stryker as a lead-person before the plant closed. She later worked at WalMart and Main Stop. Pam was a talented artist. She painted in oils and taught others, as...
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