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Albert "Frank" Franklin Marks

Albert "Frank" Franklin Marks

Oct 6, 2022

Albert Franklin “Frank” Marks, age 83, of Edon, Ohio and formerly of LaGrange, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at his residence in Edon, Ohio. Frank served in the US Army from 1956-1959 and was a Private First Class. He worked on the Great Lakes as a Merchant Marine. He sailed on the freighters G.G. Post, W.W. Holloway...

Sharon L. Shaffer

Sharon L. Shaffer

Oct 5, 2022

Sharon L. Shaffer, age 74, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 1:17 P.M. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan after a brief illness. Mrs. Shaffer was a 1966 graduate of Edgerton High School and graduated from Wayne Beauty College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She owned and operated Sharon’s Beauty Shop...

Janice May Ridgway

Janice May Ridgway

Oct 1, 2022

Janice May Ridgway (Faunce) of Granbury, Tx., was born May 31, 1936, to Dorothy May and Vern A. Faunce in Montpelier, Ohio. She went to be with Jesus, and family she loves, Oct. 1, 2022, at 86 years, after a short but serious illness. Much of Jan’s life was filled as a homemaker, but she worked stints at Spangler Candy...

Kenneth L. Skiles

Kenneth L. Skiles

Sep 29, 2022

Kenneth L. Skiles, age 60, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, and a summer resident of Lake Seneca, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Kenny was a 1980 graduate of Edon High in Edon, Ohio, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Organizational Development from Indiana Institute...

Frieda G. Stark

Frieda G. Stark

Sep 27, 2022

Frieda G. Stark, age 96, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center. Frieda had worked at the Ohio Art Company and later as a machinist at Metal Forge in Stryker. She was a member of the First Church of Christ in Bryan and more recently Trinity Lutheran Church in Bryan; as...

Elaine L. Pickering

Elaine L. Pickering

Sep 27, 2022

Elaine L. Pickering, age 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Elaine was a homemaker, avid bowler and enjoyed embroidering quilts. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church, the church’s St. Francis Circle and the Williams County YMCA. Elaine was born on June 25, 1934,...

Jack R. Hageman

Jack R. Hageman

Sep 26, 2022

Jack R. Hageman, age 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Hageman was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in United States Air Force and the United States Navy. He was employed at IBEW as an electrician for several years. Jack was a lifetime member of the...

Robert W. Rathburn, II

Robert W. Rathburn, II

Sep 24, 2022

Robert William Rathburn, II, age 73, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. He was a home health aide for CLASS in Napoleon. Robert was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233 and, as a former truck driver, enjoyed hanging out at the truck stop in Napoleon. Robert was born on April 24, 1949 in Tiffin,...

Lucy C. Dula

Lucy C. Dula

Sep 24, 2022

Lucy C. Dula, age 94, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at her home. Her faith and sewing were central to Lucy’s life. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bryan and a member of their Women’s Mission group. She was a Master Seamstress who always enjoyed sewing items for others. Lucy also enjoyed...

Donalee M. Hess

Donalee M. Hess

Sep 23, 2022

Donalee Margaret Hess, age 96, of Bryan, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022, at Hillside Country Living near Bryan. Donalee was born on December 18, 1925, in Pioneer, Ohio, the daughter of Menno S. and Pearl (Burt) Oyer. She met James Rogers Hess while attending the Fort Wayne International Business College and they married on October 21, 1944 in...

Evelyn P. Wildermuth

Evelyn P. Wildermuth

Sep 22, 2022

Evelyn P. Wildermuth, age 103, of Delaware, Ohio and formerly of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 3:28 A.M. on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Willow Brook Christian Village in Delaware, Ohio, where she had been a resident. Evelyn was a 1935 graduate of Central High School, in Columbus, Ohio and was a private secretary at Ohio Farm Bureau (now Nationwide)...

Betty Jean Lundy

Betty Jean Lundy

Sep 20, 2022

Betty Jean Lundy, age 99, of Port Hueneme, CA passed away following a short illness on September 20, 2022. Betty was born in Butler, IN May 3, 1923, daughter of Ralph and Wanda (Enterline) McClellan. She was married to John Lundy May 12, 1944 in Norfolk, VA. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Darlene (Ronald) Martin of Ojai,...

Ray L. Chroninger

Ray L. Chroninger

Sep 19, 2022

Ray Linn Chroninger, 75, of Edon, Ohio, passed into the presence of his Lord Monday, September 19, 2022, following the effects of a long illness. As he has dealt with all experiences in life, Ray managed his illness with strength and grace, with the love of his devoted wife Ellen and his unshakeable faith in his Savior. Ray was born...

Janice K. Oliphant

Janice K. Oliphant

Sep 18, 2022

Janice K. Oliphant, age 84, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. She had worked as an inspector at Fulton Tubing and retired with 32 years of service. Janice was a member of Restoration Fellowship Church. She enjoyed reading, especially her morning reading in her Bible. Janice was born...

Phyllis I. Sonner

Phyllis I. Sonner

Sep 18, 2022

Phyllis Irene Sonner, age 85, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 10:15 P.M. on Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Phyllis worked at K-Mart for 37 years, mainly at the Service Desk. She later worked at Mid-Am Bank. Phyllis was known for her quick wit and sense of humor. She enjoyed bowling and working crossword puzzles....

Pamela Jean Stahler

Pamela Jean Stahler

Sep 17, 2022

Pamela Jean Stahler, age 55, of Kunkle, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 6:13 A.M. on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan, after a brief illness. Pam loved her “fur babies” and spending time with her family and friends. She also enjoyed playing darts and riding motorcycles alongside her husband, Ralph. Pamela was born on February...

Lois J. Flory

Lois J. Flory

Sep 16, 2022

Lois J. Flory, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022, at the Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center. She had worked as a secretary at Bard Manufacturing and then later worked at Bryan Custom Plastics, La Choy and Sauder Woodworking. Lois was a member of First Lutheran Church in Bryan. She enjoyed camping, traveling extensively through...

Mary J. Brodbeck

Mary J. Brodbeck

Sep 14, 2022

Mary J. “Cookie” Brodbeck, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 6:47 P.M. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Cookie was a proof setter at the Bryan Times for 28 years. She was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233 and had attended First Baptist Church in Bryan. She loved cooking...

Rudy Gonzales

Rudy Gonzales

Sep 11, 2022

Rudy Gonzales, age 69, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance following a lengthy illness. Rudy was a member of the Bryan Eagles and Montpelier Moose Lodge. He enjoyed metal detecting and was an avid Notre Dame Football fan. Rudy was born on February 17, 1953 in Crystal...

Ronald Lee Fisher

Ronald Lee Fisher

Sep 10, 2022

Ronald Lee (Ron) Fisher went to heaven on Saturday, September 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, after a full active and rewarding life. He was a loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Ron was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School in Fremont Ohio. He served his country in the United States Army from 1958-1962. He was employed at...

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