Obituaries

Kevin L. Best

Kevin L. Best

Mar 10, 2017

Kevin L. Best, age 58, of Edon, Ohio, went to be with his Lord at 3:53 P.M. on Friday, March 10, 2017, after a brief illness, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. Kevin was a bright spot in a loving family of thirteen that he truly loved and adored. They were completely devoted to him as he...

Rose Mary Johnson

Rose Mary Johnson

Mar 8, 2017

Rose Mary Johnson, age 90, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 10:48 P.M. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where she was a patient. Mrs. Johnson was a 1944 graduate of Edgerton High School and a lifelong resident of Edgerton. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Rose Mary Johnson was...

Brandon Christopher Elder

Brandon Christopher Elder

Mar 8, 2017

Brandon Christopher Elder, age 35, of Cecil, Ohio, died on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Paulding County Hospital. Chris enjoyed spending time at family get-togethers, fishing, trying new things and especially spending time with his dogs, Willow and Joplin. Born on June 23, 1981, in Bryan, Texas, he was the son of Steven May and Debra (Houck) Salaz. He is...

Loretta D. May

Loretta D. May

Mar 6, 2017

Loretta Dee May, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early on Monday, March 6, 2017, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Loretta was the secretary to the owner of Elder’s Pharmaceuticals in Bryan. She worked there for 48 years prior to her retirement including 6 months during 1982 in California to train additional staff. Loretta was a member...

Ruth C. Dysinger

Ruth C. Dysinger

Mar 4, 2017

Ruth C. Dysinger, age 89, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Genesis HelathCare-Bryan Center. Ruth worked on the Etch-A-Sketch line at The Ohio Art Company in Bryan for 25 years prior to her retirement. She was a former member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and enjoyed ceramics, camping and fishing. Ruth was born May...

Nancy L. Adams

Nancy L. Adams

Mar 2, 2017

Nancy Adams, age 80, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Mrs. Adams was a 1955 graduate of Van Wert High School and went to work right out of high school as a secretary for Aeroquip in Van Wert for five years. After moving...

Robert "Bob" E. Shambarger

Robert "Bob" E. Shambarger

Mar 2, 2017

Robert “Bob” Edward Shambarger, age 67, of Bryan, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Bob was a commercial truck driver and farmer. He was employed with JLC Transportation in Defiance and formerly worked with Metal Management, Isaac Corporation and Fleet Mate. Bob was a Deacon and financial secretary at Lick Creek Church of the Brethren, where he was...

Michael A. Musser

Michael A. Musser

Mar 1, 2017

Michael A. Musser, age 60, of Edon, Ohio, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Michael was born to Arnold Max and Arlene G. (Parsons) Musser, Sr. on July 17, 1956, in Bryan, Ohio. He was a 1975 graduate of Edon High School. Michael worked for 25 years at Northwest Recycling, Inc. near Bryan....

Timothy J. "Possum" Loftus

Timothy J. "Possum" Loftus

Mar 1, 2017

Timothy John “Possum” Loftus, age 57, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 11:45 P.M. on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in his home after a brief illness. Mr. Loftus was a 1977 graduate of Edgerton High School and had worked in auto body and light construction for a number of years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and hunting mushrooms and was a fan...

Mary Lou Davis

Mary Lou Davis

Feb 26, 2017

Mary Lou Huffman Davis, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her family. Mrs. Davis was a 1953 graduate of Bryan High School, where she excelled in music, voice, swing band and marching band, playing the clarinet and saxophone. She was a lifelong resident of Bryan and Williams Center,...

Betty J. Robbins

Betty J. Robbins

Feb 25, 2017

Betty J. Robbins, age 75, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center. Betty worked in the housekeeping department of Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers-Bryan. She was a member of Bryan First Presbyterian Church and had sung with the choir. She was also a member of the Bryan Eagles and Iota Beta sorority. Betty...

Dale L. Armstrong

Dale L. Armstrong

Feb 25, 2017

Dale L. Armstrong, age, 68, of Columbia, Ohio, died at 3:44 A.M. on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Cameron Memorial Hospital in Angola, Indiana, after an extended illness. Mr. Armstrong was a graduate of DeKalb High School and worked as a self-employed truck driver for many years and also had worked at Amcast Automotive in Fremont, Indiana, as well as...

Sharon Lee Helbig

Sharon Lee Helbig

Feb 24, 2017

Sharon Lee (Smith) Helbig, age 73, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 7:07 P.M. on Friday, February 24, 2017, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, near Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness. Mrs. Helbig was a 1961 graduate of Stryker High School and received an Associate Degree in Accounting from International Business College. She worked for the Williams County Treasurer’s office...

William E. Babinger

William E. Babinger

Feb 23, 2017

William E. Babinger, age 91, of Hicksville, Ohio, died at 1:40 P.M. on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Heartland of Wauseon, Ohio, where he was a patient. Bill worked as a machinist for The Aro Corporation in Bryan, Ohio, for 42 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bryan. William E. Babinger was born on October 4,...

John W. Haddix

John W. Haddix

Feb 23, 2017

John William Haddix, age 75, of Edon, Ohio, died Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home, in Montpelier where he was resident. Mr. Haddix served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era , serving mostly in Thailand. He was a avid collector of antique cars and guns. John William Haddix, was born on September 16, 1941,...

Stacy L. Carlin

Stacy L. Carlin

Feb 22, 2017

Stacy L. Carlin, age 47, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Stacy worked in Sales and Marketing for C.E. Electronics in Bryan, her family's business, since she was ten years old. As a pastor’s wife, she was very active in Life Changing Realities Fellowship, serving in the Ladies...

Trudy M. Sumpter

Trudy M. Sumpter

Feb 19, 2017

Trudy M. Sumpter, age 74, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017, at her home. Trudy was a teacher in Bryan and Toledo. She was a member of the Retired Teachers’ Association and AARP. She was a loyal supporter of the Williams County Humane Society, Friends of Felines and the Cherry Street Mission. Born on May 21,...

Harlan J. Poole

Harlan J. Poole

Feb 19, 2017

Harlan J. Poole, age 94, also known as “Buck” or “Junior” to relatives and friends, passed away on February 19, 2017, at the home of his daughter in Yucca Valley, California. He was a lifelong resident of Edgerton prior to moving to California. Following his graduation from Edgerton High School in 1941, he enlisted in the Air Force in December...

Mary L. Luke

Mary L. Luke

Feb 18, 2017

Mary L. Luke, age 70, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 7:36 P.M. on Saturday, February 18, 2017, in her home, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. Mrs. Luke was a 1964 graduate of Stryker High School and worked as a lead person at Sauder Woodworking, retiring with twenty-three years of service. A devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she...

Judith A. Heisler

Judith A. Heisler

Feb 18, 2017

Judith A. Heisler, age 92, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 9:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Park View Nursing Center, where she was a resident. Mrs. Heisler was a 1942 graduate of Edgerton High School had worked alongside her husband, Richard, at Dick’s IGA in Edgerton until his death in 1975. She was a member of Zion Evangelical...