Obituaries

Joseph R. Kiacz

Joseph R. Kiacz

Oct 4, 2024

It is with enormous sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Robert Kiacz after a lengthy illness. Joseph was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1946. He attended the University of Dayton, graduating with a BS in Psychology and a BA in History. A brilliant legal mind, Joseph graduated third in his class from the Salmon P. Chase College of...

Helen I. Goshorn

Helen I. Goshorn

Oct 3, 2024

Helen Ila Goshorn, age 97, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare Center. Helen was born on May 4, 1927 in rural Montpelier, the daughter of L.O. and Odessa (Stotler) McCrea. At a very young age her parents bought a farm near Edon where she lived most of her life until 2006, when she moved...

Edwin "Ed" D. Hulbert

Edwin "Ed" D. Hulbert

Oct 1, 2024

Edwin “Ed” Hulbert, 89, passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness on October 1, 2024. Born on October 20, 1934, Ed lived a full and meaningful life, marked by his love for family, service to his country, and remarkable skills. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for three years, stationed in Alaska, before returning home to marry...

Dolores June Garver

Dolores June Garver

Sep 28, 2024

Dolores June Garver age 92 of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dolores was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Ney Church of God and the Order of the Eastern Star and past member of Royal Neighbors in Antwerp. She enjoyed Western movies,...

Vera Darlene Holden

Vera Darlene Holden

Sep 28, 2024

Vera “ Darlene” Holden, passed into the loving arms of God, with the help of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family. 

Darlene, age 88, of Hamilton, IN, died Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home. She was born on October 27, 1935, in Steuben County, IN, the daughter of Emery and Vanita (Burch) Buell. They preceded her...

Leon J. Gearhart

Leon J. Gearhart

Sep 27, 2024

Leon James Gearhart, age 70, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, September 27, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. He worked at Aro Corporation as a machinist for 28 years and later worked in security for Sabre Industries for 10 years. Leon was a faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and had been a member of the Knights...

Alvina E. Burdick

Alvina E. Burdick

Sep 22, 2024

Alvina “Ellie” E. Burdick, age 57, of Bryan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Defiance Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and an avid reader. Ellie enjoyed babysitting and spending time with her grandchildren.

Alvina was born on March 18, 1967, in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alvin and Ruth (Avery) Webster. She is survived by her...

Susan J. Williams

Susan J. Williams

Sep 22, 2024

Susan J. Williams, age 75, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, Indiana, with her family at her side. Susan was a homemaker. She also loved her family, especially her grandchildren, they were the highlight of her life. 

Susan was born on September 4, 1949, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence...

Ann L. Calvin

Ann L. Calvin

Sep 22, 2024

Ann L. Calvin, age 96, passed away on September 22, 2024. The daughter of Elwood and Mabel (Crawford) Bunce, she was born on August 27, 1928 in Northwest Township, Williams County, Ohio. She was a member of the English Lutheran Church.

There will be no calling hours or services as per Ann's wishes.

Memorials may be given to the Edon Alumni Scholarship...

Larry E. Lambert

Larry E. Lambert

Sep 21, 2024

Larry Edward Lambert, age 81, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio where he had been a patient. Following graduation from Fairview High School, Larry enlisted in the United States Army. He served as an assistant artillery gunner and was honorably discharged. Larry was a farmer and was...

Michael "Mike" D. Geiger Sr.

Michael "Mike" D. Geiger Sr.

Sep 20, 2024

Michael “Mike” Dean Geirger Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 20, 2024. The son of Donald D. Geiger and Nancy (Clifton) Mocherman, he was born in Bryan on July 23, 1966. Later in life, Mike married the love of his life Kerry (Craig) Geiger. Mike cherished the great outdoors, finding joy in camping and fishing. His enthusiasm for car...

Robert "Bob" N. Kyser

Robert "Bob" N. Kyser

Sep 20, 2024

Robert "Bob" Kyser, born in Bryan, Ohio on August 27, 1940, passed away on September 20, 2024, in Kendallville, IN at the age of 84.

Bob built a long career in finance, but it was later in life that he found his true calling working with special needs children at Lee County Schools in Florida. Bob quickly became a favorite among...

John M. Hull

John M. Hull

Sep 13, 2024

John M. Hull, age 86, of Edon, Ohio and formerly of Toledo, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Northern Lakes Nursing and Rehab in Angola, Indiana. John worked for the Lucas County Road Maintenance department and retired as a foreman with over 30 years of service. He also served in the Army Reserves retiring as a Staff Sargent...

Djissana Sophie Tewksbury

Djissana Sophie Tewksbury

Sep 12, 2024

Djissana Pelagie Sophie (Bame) Tewksbury, age 49, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following a lengthy illness. Sophie worked at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center in Bryan in the housekeeping department and also for Service Master cleaning at Bard Manufacturing. She enjoyed day trips and shopping, as long as it...

Shirley A. Smith

Shirley A. Smith

Sep 12, 2024

Shirley Anne Smith, age 89, of Edgerton and a longtime resident of Bryan, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024. Shirley was a title clerk for the Montpelier Auto Auction and Bryan Auto Depot for many years and retired from Wal-Mart in Bryan. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church USA in Montpelier.

Shirley was born on December 5, 1934, in...

Olive Belle Daniels

Olive Belle Daniels

Sep 9, 2024

Olive Belle Daniels was born on Monday, September 9, 2024, and passed away with her family at her side shortly afterward. She was named for her paternal great-great grandmother.

Olive is survived by her parents, Logan M. and Sydney E. (Osentoski) Daniels; brother, Denver Daniels; sister, Sienna Daniels and twin, Hamilton Daniels; grandparents, Dave and Kim Daniels, Tess and Tim Witsaman,...

Shelley G. Hauser

Shelley G. Hauser

Sep 8, 2024

Shelley G. Hauser, age 51, of Defiance passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Shelley was a homemaker. Shelley enjoyed cooking and time with her grandchildren.

Shelley was born on July 25, 1973, in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Gerald M. and Judy A. (Schilt) Goodrich, Sr. Shelley is survived by her son, Eric (Brianne) Goodrich; daughter, Brittany Goodrich and...

Gary "Mic" Ringer

Gary "Mic" Ringer

Sep 8, 2024

Dateline: Bryan, Ohio 

Gary “Mic” Ringer, age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Mic was a pharmacist and owner of Ringer’s Drug Store and Ringer’s Professional Pharmacy. He was a member of Life Changing Church, Delta Tau Delta fraternity and the former Orchard Hills Country Club. He enjoyed traveling, cooking and was a member of the...

Millard "Mike" C. Scranton

Millard "Mike" C. Scranton

Sep 8, 2024

Millard C. Scranton passed away on September 8, 2024. Millard “Mike” Scranton was born on August 10, 1934, to the late Walter and Wilda Scranton in Milford Township, Ohio. He was the second of five children. Mike graduated from Farmer High School in 1952. He married Sue Carrol (Carter) Scranton on July 3, 1954, and they had 4 children. 

Mike worked...

Shena M. Fox

Shena M. Fox

Sep 6, 2024

Shena M. Fox, age 42, of Pioneer passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2024 at her home. Shena was a member of the Montpelier Eagles and enjoyed crafts, music, camping, playing pool and darts. Shena enjoyed having a good time and could be the life of the party, or the death of it... She was a free spirit and...