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Orren O. Van Zile

Orren O. Van Zile

Oct 19, 2021

Orren O. Van Zile, age 91, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 11:21 P.M. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers-Bryan after a brief illness. Mr. Van Zile attended Metz School in Metz, Indiana, through the 8th grade and later graduated from Montpelier High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from...

Freda M. Harmon

Freda M. Harmon

Oct 18, 2021

Freda Harmon, age 86, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 18, 2021, surrounded by her family. Freda was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Paulding, Ohio, and Barboursville, West Virginia. She enjoyed crafting, baking, and cooking. She especially loved time spent with her family. Freda was born on May...

Dennis L. Bittinger

Dennis L. Bittinger

Oct 16, 2021

Dennis L. Bittinger, age 69, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away at 11:37 P.M. on Saturday, October 16, 2021, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier, Ohio. He was currently employed by Kamco Industries in West Unity and Goodwill in Bryan, Ohio. Dennis was a hard worker who enjoyed farming, working on cars, going to car...

Cletus L. Mavis

Cletus L. Mavis

Oct 13, 2021

Cletus L. Mavis, age 97, of Farmer, Ohio, died at 7:14 A.M. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Vancrest of Hicksville, where he was a resident, after a brief illness. Mr. Mavis was a 1942 graduate of Farmer High School and served in the United States Army during World War II. He owned and operated Mavis Garage from 1954 until...

Izara Reynn Missler

Izara Reynn Missler

Oct 13, 2021

Izara Reynn Missler, 5 weeks, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 3:59 P.M. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Community Health and Wellness Centers-Bryan. Surviving are her parents, Karie and Anthony Missler, and three siblings, Adrian, Skylah and Emberlea. Two beautiful eyes for all forty days we’ve had with you. You will forever be loved and missed. You will grow...

William "Bill" R.. Herman

William "Bill" R.. Herman

Oct 11, 2021

William R. “Bill” Herman, age 79, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 8:05 P.M. on Monday, October 11, 2021, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana, where he was a resident. Mr. Herman was a 1960 graduate of Edgerton High School and served in the Army Reserves. He was employed in maintenance at Pullman Industries prior to his retirement....

Edwin F. Welden

Edwin F. Welden

Oct 11, 2021

Edwin Franklin Welden, age 91, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:10 P.M. on October 11, 2021, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital after a brief illness. He was a 1947 graduate of Edon High School and a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a medic. Edwin was a member of Edon Church of Christ and Bryan American Legion Post...

Marsha "Marti" F. West

Marsha "Marti" F. West

Oct 8, 2021

Marsha F. “Marti” West, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 7:49 P.M. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Community Health and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Marti worked at the former Ponderosa restaurant in Bryan for over ten years, becoming Assistant Manager before it closed. She was a Golden Eagle member of Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and she loved animals....

Marion "Marty" E. Ashbaugh

Marion "Marty" E. Ashbaugh

Oct 7, 2021

Marion E. “Marty” Ashbaugh, Jr., age 72, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away peacefully at 6:35 P.M. with his family at his side on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Marty was an injection molding technician at Moore Industries for over 25 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served from 1969-1971. Marty enjoyed gardening,...

Annabell A. Fitzenrider

Annabell A. Fitzenrider

Oct 7, 2021

Annabell A. Fitzenrider, age 103, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 1:45 P.M. on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Hillside Country Living, near Bryan. Ann was the secretary for the Williams County Board of Education for over 30 years prior to her retirement. She was an active member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the Williams County YMCA, and Progress Club...

Donald L. "Butch" Headley

Donald L. "Butch" Headley

Oct 7, 2021

Donald Lee “Butch” Headley, Sr., age 82, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 9:44 P.M. on October 7, 2021, at his residence after a brief illness. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving from 1961-1964. Donald was employed as a maintenance worker for the Montpelier Street Department. He loved working for the street department and enjoyed playing cards...

Alice E. Hall

Alice E. Hall

Oct 3, 2021

Alice Eileen Hall, age 79, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away at 2:08 A.M. on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance, where she was a resident. She was employed at Spangler Candy Company for 20 years. Alice was a member of Catholic Ladies of Columbia and she enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, crocheting, knitting, and playing cards and bingo....

Richard L. Goebel

Richard L. Goebel

Oct 3, 2021

Richard L. “Dick” Goebel, Sr., age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 1:20 P.M. on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center-Bryan. Dick was part owner of Goebel’s Wrecking and Salvage Yard and was an insurance agent for many years. He was an active member of the community, volunteering his time and energy in the service...

Kenneth H. Brown

Kenneth H. Brown

Oct 3, 2021

Kenneth H. Brown, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers-Bryan, after a brief illness. He was a graduate of Montpelier High School and volunteered as a Sheriff Posse for Williams County. Early on, Kenneth worked for North Falcon Western Railroad and later worked for Anderson & Vreeland and Mobile...

Kaye L. Viers

Kaye L. Viers

Oct 2, 2021

Kaye L. Viers, age 74, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. Ms. Viers was a 1965 graduate of Edgerton High School and received her bachelor’s degree in nursing from St. Francis College in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She...

Doctor A. Robbins

Doctor A. Robbins

Sep 26, 2021

Doctor A. “Dave” Robbins, Jr., age 80, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Lakeland Rehab & HealthCare Center in Angola, Indiana. He was a truck driver for ITT Higbie and was a member of the Montpelier Eagles #2246. Doctor enjoyed fishing, working construction, riding motorcycles, drinking beer, camping and playing cards. Doctor A. Robbins, Jr.,...

John E. Peak

John E. Peak

Sep 24, 2021

John E. Peak, age 78, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at his home with his family at his side. John was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the military intelligence field, and was honorably discharged in 1963. John owned Peak Construction for over 25 years and later worked at the Gift Zone in Montpelier, Ohio....

Kent D. Wyse

Kent D. Wyse

Sep 24, 2021

Kent Duane Wyse, age 61, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away at 3:25 A.M. on September 24, 2021, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness. Over the years Kent worked for several trucking companies and he was also very proud to be a bull hauler. He was a great story teller and a lover of...

Ramona J. Luce Heinzerling

Ramona J. Luce Heinzerling

Sep 20, 2021

Ramona J. Luce Heinzerling, age 105, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 11:22 P.M. on Monday, September 20, 2021, at Fountain Park Inn and Villas, where she was a resident. Mrs. Heinzerling was a 1932 graduate of Edon High School and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University and did her graduate work at Kent State...

Marion "Ed" Dohm

Marion "Ed" Dohm

Sep 20, 2021

Marion “Ed” Dohm, age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton, Ohio, on Monday, September 20, 2021. Ed was a U.S. Army veteran who served in Germany from 1962-1965. Ed worked at The Aro Corporation, Iron Workers Union, and Bryan City Schools and retired as a truck driver. He was a member of the...

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