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John Wallace Lawrence

John Wallace Lawrence

Feb 23, 2023

John Wallace Lawrence, age 74, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home. He was a US Army veteran having served in the Vietnam War. He earned the Combat Infantry Badge and a Purple Heart for injuries sustained in combat. John had been a member of the Angola Lions club and American Legion Post. He enjoyed watching birds and...

Tom D. Whitman

Tom D. Whitman

Feb 23, 2023

Tommy D. Whitman, age 78, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. Tom was an active member of Life Changing Church in Edgerton and their Monday Morning Men’s group. He was a truck driver and retired as an owner/operator. Tom was a car guy. He enjoyed buying, restoring, showing and selling street...

Russell J. Thomas, Jr.

Russell J. Thomas, Jr.

Feb 22, 2023

Russell Junior Thomas, Jr., age 50, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center in Bryan from injuries sustained in a workplace accident. Russell was a construction worker. Russell was born in Harriman, Tennessee, the son of Russell Junior Thomas, Sr. and Janie Belinda (Cook) Thomas. He is survived by his sons, Ian...

Michelle "Mitzy" R. Gary

Michelle "Mitzy" R. Gary

Feb 20, 2023

Michelle R. “Mitzi” Gary, age 70, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 2:26 A.M. on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Ms. Gary was a long time employee of Rita’s Restaurant in Edgerton. She enjoyed fishing, going to the beach and was an avid collector of stuff. She also...

Duane "Dew" A. Darrow

Duane "Dew" A. Darrow

Feb 15, 2023

Duane A. “Dew” Darrow, age 67, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home in Florida. Dew was a maintenance mechanic who retired from Spangler Candy Company in 2018 with 40 years of service. He was a member of the Bryan AmVets, Moose and Eagles. Dew was an avid Harley Davidson fan and also had a ‘69...

Mary Jane Heisler

Mary Jane Heisler

Feb 14, 2023

Mary Jane Heisler, age 63, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance, Ohio. Mary Jane retired from Therma-Tru with over 28 years of service. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, the Montpelier Moose, the Bryan Eagles, Amvets, VFW, and the Williams County Conservation League and...

Tillman Dayton Williams, Jr.

Tillman Dayton Williams, Jr.

Feb 11, 2023

Tillman Dayton Williams, age 94, of Edon, Ohio, and a resident at Fountain Park Assisted Living, Bryan, Ohio, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, February 11, 2023. Dayton was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and faithful Christian. Dayton worked for Borden Dairy, Mansfield, Ohio, and later worked at Richland County Job and Family Services, Mansfield, Ohio. Dayton enjoyed hunting,...

Janet M. Gearhart

Janet M. Gearhart

Feb 10, 2023

Janet Marie Gearhart, age 72, passed away Friday, February 10, 2023 in Toledo at Serenity Gardens of Park Terrace. Jan was born May 8, 1950 in Angola, Indiana, daughter of Richard and Evelyn (Van Zile) Gearhart, of Edon, Ohio. Jan was joyful, witty, creative, and generous. Her passion for nursing defined her, professionally, while love of family and Christian faith...

Amelia Rose Garver

Amelia Rose Garver

Feb 8, 2023

Amelia Rose Garver, age 5, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 3:13 P.M. on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, surrounded by her family, after an illness of seventeen months. Amelia loved swimming at the water park and eating chicken off the grill. She was a vibrant girlie girl who loved playing with...

Sandra K. Faust

Sandra K. Faust

Feb 7, 2023

Sandra K. Faust, age 52, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at her home. Following a long battle with cancer. Sandy had previously worked at Walmart in Bryan. She enjoyed time with her grandchildren and traveling to visit family in West Virginia. Sandy was born on September 1, 1970, in Huntington, West Virginia, the daughter of...

Anthony "Tony" A. Robbins

Anthony "Tony" A. Robbins

Feb 5, 2023

Anthony A. “Tony” Robbins, age 72, of Bryan, Ohio, went home to be with his Lord at 8:30 A.M. on Sunday, February 5, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness. Mr. Robbins was a graduate of Perkins High School in Michigan and attended Bay De Noc College. He owned and operated the Credit Bureau of...

Carol J. Behrens

Carol J. Behrens

Feb 1, 2023

Carol J. Behrens, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:05 A.M. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. Mrs. Behrens grew up in Michigan and retired from Ford Stamping in Maumee, Ohio, where she was press operator and lead person. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and taking trips. Carol J. Behrens...

Lindy A. Porath

Lindy A. Porath

Jan 31, 2023

Lindy A. Porath, age 60, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023 in at Toledo Hospital. Lindy was a truck driver for over 25 years having last worked for Slattery Holdings. He enjoyed bowling and mowing, but the most important thing in his life was his family and spending time with his grandchildren. Lindy A. Porath was born on September 17,...

Tracy A. Moog

Tracy A. Moog

Jan 28, 2023

Tracy A. Moog, age 74, of Williams Center, Ohio passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center from injuries suffered in a car accident. Tracy retired from Powers and Sons in Montpelier with over 30 years of service. He was a US Army veteran having served in Vietnam in 1971. Tracy was a member of the...

Diane E. Root

Diane E. Root

Jan 26, 2023

Diane E. Root, age 71, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers-Bryan. Diane had worked at Allied Moulded for many years and was a member of New Life Worship Center. She enjoyed camping, reading and working crossword puzzles. Diane was born September 8, 1951 in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of Howard L. and Sarabelle...

Don K. Cline

Don K. Cline

Jan 26, 2023

Don K. Cline, age 87, of Bryan, passed away on Thursday afternoon, January 26, 2023 at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center in Bryan surrounded by his family. Don was a farmer and had also worked at B.F. Goodrich in Woodburn, Indiana for over 25 years. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Sherwood. Don enjoyed farming and...

Betty D. Estep

Betty D. Estep

Jan 26, 2023

Betty Darlene Estep of Bryan, OH passed from this life into the arms of Jesus at the age of 89 on January 26, 2023. Betty was born May 9, 1933, in Grayson, Ky to Robert and Hazel (Houck) Bellew, and was a graduate of Prichard High School in Grayson, KY. Betty married the late Chef Claude Estep on December 18,...

Louisa May Beville

Louisa May Beville

Jan 24, 2023

Louisa May Beville, age 55, of Napoleon, Ohio passed away at 10:38 A.M. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. Louisa was an LPN and home health nurse. She was a member of Christ Community Church in Ridgeville Corners. She enjoyed watching movies, collecting bears and angels, but most of all enjoyed being a...

Marjorie E. Sidle

Marjorie E. Sidle

Jan 23, 2023

Marjorie E. Sidle, age 99, of Bryan, passed away at 11:09 P.M. on Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Sidle was a homemaker and had worked at Spangler Candy Company for 18 years. She attended First Brethren Church and enjoyed farming and gardening. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Marjorie...

Zofia Plichta

Zofia Plichta

Jan 22, 2023

Zofia Plichta, age 86, of Bryan and formerly of Chicago, died at 10:35 A.M. on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. Zofia had worked as a chemical laboratory technician in her native Poland and then worked in maintenance at Merchandise Mart in Chicago for 31 years after she emigrated to the United States. She was...

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