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Ruth C. Corwin

Ruth C. Corwin

Feb 14, 2024

Ruth C. Corwin, age 90, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on February 14, 2024 at Hillside Country Living with her family at her side. Ruth was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Edon.  She enjoyed sewing, quilting, knitting, baking and canning for her family. 

Ruth was born on October 9, 1933 in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter...

Margaret "Peggy" A. Davis

Margaret "Peggy" A. Davis

Feb 14, 2024

Margaret A. “Peggy” Davis, age 61, of Bryan, Ohio, and formerly of Edgerton passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center. Peg was a nurse’s aid and worked at several area facilities including Dream Haven in Edgerton.  She was a former member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233 and enjoyed playing bingo, having her nails...

Nancy Pauline Freeman

Nancy Pauline Freeman

Feb 10, 2024

Nancy Pauline Freeman, age 91, of Edgerton, Ohio, peacefully passed away of natural causes at her home, surrounded by family on February 10, 2024. Nancy was a 1950 high school graduate of Scott High School in Toledo. Following graduation, Nancy worked for the Ohio Bell Telephone Company before moving to Williams County in 1970 and working for the Williams County...

Donald Lee Pursel, Sr.

Donald Lee Pursel, Sr.

Feb 8, 2024

Donald Lee Pursel, Sr., age 82, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, at his residence.  He served in the United States Army for eight years during the Vietnam Era including time as a Drill Sergeant.  After he was discharged, Donald worked for as a tool and die maker at Aro Corporation for 15 years and in the...

Roger A. Hake

Roger A. Hake

Feb 7, 2024

Roger A.  Hake, age 94, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 7:14 P.M. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Park View Care Center, Edgerton, where he had been a resident.  Mr.  Hake was a 1947 graduate of Edon High School.  He was a farmer and machinist by trade and a devoted member of Columbia Church of Christ, where he was...

Helen M. Bauer

Helen M. Bauer

Feb 4, 2024

Helen Marie Bauer, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center in Bryan.  Helen worked at Spangler Candy Company and Ohio Art, then at the former Bryan Custom Plastics for 50 years prior to her retirement.  She attended Bryan First Assembly of God.  Helen enjoyed crocheting and reading. 

Helen was born...

LaRue H. Reitzel

LaRue H. Reitzel

Feb 4, 2024

LaRue H. Reitzel, age 85, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Fountain  Park Assisted Living in Bryan.  LaRue was a bookkeeper at Edon Farmer’s Co-Op for 50 years.  She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Blakeslee where she was a member of the former Rosary Altar Society and CLC - Catholic Ladies...

Sharon L. Collins

Sharon L. Collins

Feb 3, 2024

Sharon L. Collins, age 65, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton.  Sharon had worked at Air-Way Manufacturing in Edgerton for several years before retiring due to disability.  She attended Life Changing Church in Edgerton. Sharon enjoyed doing crafts but her time and energy mostly revolved around her family. 

Sharon was...

Hugh "Dick" R. Tawney

Hugh "Dick" R. Tawney

Feb 2, 2024

Hugh Richard “Dick” Tawney Jr., age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, Ohio following a brief illness.  Dick was a Vietnam War veteran who served in the United States Air Force from 1966-1970 and was discharged at the rank of Sergeant.  Dick worked in sales for 36 years...

Judith Marie Mosier

Judith Marie Mosier

Jan 31, 2024

Judith Marie (Sauders) Mosier, age 83, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 10:00 P.M. on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Hillside Country Living, near Bryan.  Judith worked in finance for many years and toward the end of her working career she worked in the bakery at Chief Supermarket in Bryan.  She was an excellent cook and baker.  She enjoyed being...

Sandra K. Clay

Sandra K. Clay

Jan 28, 2024

Sandra K. Clay, age 79, of Montpelier, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bryan and was active with the Women’s Missionary Union.  Sandra worked at Bryan Custom Plastics and retired with over 40 years of service.  She enjoyed cooking, flowers, and traveling but most of all she...

Thomas H. Loffer

Thomas H. Loffer

Jan 26, 2024

Thomas Henry Loffer of West Unity, Ohio died at 8:30 pm on Friday, January 26, 2024, in his home following a lengthy illness. Mr. Loffer worked in the grocery business beginning at a young age.  He also was  a Dayton City Firefighter for several years. He and his wife also owned and operated Lakeside Market at Harrison Lake for many...

Marsha J. Fisher

Marsha J. Fisher

Jan 25, 2024

Marsha J. Fisher, age 74, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 10:14 P.M. on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident.  Marsha had worked as a packing clerk at Newberry’s, Ferro and Sauder Manufacturing.  She was a member of First Baptist Church, the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233, Buckeye Border Bluegrass which...

Doris M. Shoup

Doris M. Shoup

Jan 24, 2024

Doris M. Shoup, age 93, left this world on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus.  Doris was a teacher for 30 years.  She taught 4th Grade in Bryan for 5 years and 3rd Grade in Edgerton for 23 years until her retirement in 1989.  She was a member of Trinity Bible Church in Edgerton,...

Miriam E. Castor

Miriam E. Castor

Jan 24, 2024

Miriam E. “Mim” Castor, age 100, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital.  Mim worked as a hostess at Lamar’s Restaurant in Bryan and as a waitress at Cold Springs at Hamilton Lake for over 35 years.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Phi Beta Psi Sorority where she was Past National President...

Gary L. Davis

Gary L. Davis

Jan 21, 2024

Gary Lee Davis, age 58, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne following a lengthy illness.  Gary had worked as a saw operator at Sauder Woodworking before becoming disabled.  He enjoyed going to car shows and races, watching NASCAR and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events.

Gary was born on November 9,...

Gary S. Schultz

Gary S. Schultz

Jan 20, 2024

Gary S. Schultz, age 69, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at CHP-Inpatient Hospice near Defiance.  Gary worked as an over the road truck driver for various local trucking companies until purchasing his own truck and driving independently.  He was an Ohio State Buckeyes fan.

Gary was born on February 24, 1954 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of...

Lois L. Fortner

Lois L. Fortner

Jan 20, 2024

Lois Fortner, age 90, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 2:58 A.M. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident.  Mrs. Fortner worked in housekeeping at Bard Manufacturing for many years.  She was a member of Eastland Baptist Church in Bryan where was a Sunday School teacher and had worked with...

Beatrice A. Algeo

Beatrice A. Algeo

Jan 19, 2024

Beatrice A. Algeo, age 88, of Bryan, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center.  She worked as a dietary aide at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan and Montpelier for 13 years and at Allied Moulded for 11 and a half years.  She also was an EMT with Williams county EMS for several years.

Beatrice...

Elmer C. Kies

Elmer C. Kies

Jan 18, 2024

Elmer C. Kies, age 87, of Sidney, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton.  Elmer was a grinder at Hartzell Propeller, Inc. From February 15, 1960 to February 15, 1999, retiring after 39 years of service.  He was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.

Elmer Charles Kies was born on October 20,...

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