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Viola M. Lupien

Viola M. Lupien

Oct 17, 2024

Viola May (Smith) Lupien passed from this earthly plane on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She was the daughter of Corwin F. Smith and Catherine L. (Bauer) Smith, born in Northwest Township on August 25, 1936. 

She was the wife of Philip J. Lupien, Jr., married on January 19, 1957 in Laingsburg, Shiawassee County, Michigan. This was Philip’s home prior to serving...

Sue C. Scranton

Sue C. Scranton

Oct 15, 2024

Sue Carroll Carter Scranton passed away on October 15, 2024. Sue Scranton was born on December 22, 1936 to the late Clarence Carter and Ethel Mildred McDaniel Carter in Jonesboro, Indiana. She was the eldest of five children. Sue graduated from Farmer High School in 1954. She married Millard “Mike” Scranton on July 3, 1954, and they had 4 children. 

Sue...

Timothy J. Armitage

Timothy J. Armitage

Oct 12, 2024

Timothy J. Armitage, age 70, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away at 6:15 P.M. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Tim was a 1972 graduate of Edgerton High School and later received his teaching certificate from the University of Toledo. Tim taught at Four County Career Center in the S.M.A.R.T. lab for over...

Juanita M. Mocherman

Juanita M. Mocherman

Oct 11, 2024

Juanita M. Mocherman, 58, of Hamilton, IN, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, in her home. The daughter of Juan O. Gonzales and Maudie M. (Hatfield) Armstrong, Juanita was born on June 2, 1966. Juanita married the love of her life, Terry Mocherman, on February 2, 1997, and he survives.

Juanita was a spirited soul who embraced life with passion and...

Walter L. Boyer

Walter L. Boyer

Oct 9, 2024

Walter L. Boyer, age 85, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton. Mr. Boyer was retired from the former Bryan Custom Plastics in Bryan with over 40 years of service. He also was a grain and livestock farmer. Walter enjoyed tinkering on antique tractors and lawn mowers, and helping his...

Dorothy L. "Coach" Maneval

Dorothy L. "Coach" Maneval

Oct 8, 2024

Dorothy L. “Coach” Maneval, age 93 of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 20204, at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier following a lengthy illness. Coach was a physical education teacher at Bryan High School for many years. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the Ohio Retired Teacher’s Association, an 82 year member of the American Legion...

David L Blake, Sr.

David L Blake, Sr.

Oct 7, 2024

David Lee Blake, Sr, age 62, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. David enjoyed fixing stereos, listening to all kinds of music and collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia. 

David was born on April 11, 1962, in Beckwith, West Virginia, the son of Roy and Nancy (Kirk) Blake. He married Pam Ridenour in...

Doris I. Geren

Doris I. Geren

Oct 7, 2024

Doris I. Geren, age 88 of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 7, 20204, at her residence, with her family at her side.

Doris was born in Bryan, Ohio on March 25, 1936, the daughter of Willard “Bill” and Irene (Wolf) Weber. A graduate of Bryan High School, Doris was a homemaker and worked at the Bryan Times, Bryan Canning, Mansion...

Phil Fix

Phil Fix

Oct 5, 2024

Phil Donald Fix, age 87, of Bryan, Ohio passed away late Saturday evening, October 5, 2024, peacefully at his home. He worked the Ohio Art Company for 48 years, retiring as a foreman and served as Bryan Tree Commissioner for over 20 years. During his younger years, Phil was a very competitive basketball player. He spent many weekends umpiring men’s...

Joseph R. Kiacz

Joseph R. Kiacz

Oct 4, 2024

It is with enormous sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Robert Kiacz after a lengthy illness. Joseph was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1946. He attended the University of Dayton, graduating with a BS in Psychology and a BA in History. A brilliant legal mind, Joseph graduated third in his class from the Salmon P. Chase College of...

Helen I. Goshorn

Helen I. Goshorn

Oct 3, 2024

Helen Ila Goshorn, age 97, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare Center. Helen was born on May 4, 1927 in rural Montpelier, the daughter of L.O. and Odessa (Stotler) McCrea. At a very young age her parents bought a farm near Edon where she lived most of her life until 2006, when she moved...

Edwin "Ed" D. Hulbert

Edwin "Ed" D. Hulbert

Oct 1, 2024

Edwin “Ed” Hulbert, 89, passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness on October 1, 2024. Born on October 20, 1934, Ed lived a full and meaningful life, marked by his love for family, service to his country, and remarkable skills. He proudly served in the U.S. Army for three years, stationed in Alaska, before returning home to marry...

Dolores June Garver

Dolores June Garver

Sep 28, 2024

Dolores June Garver age 92 of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dolores was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Ney Church of God and the Order of the Eastern Star and past member of Royal Neighbors in Antwerp. She enjoyed Western movies,...

Vera Darlene Holden

Vera Darlene Holden

Sep 28, 2024

Vera “ Darlene” Holden, passed into the loving arms of God, with the help of Jesus, her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family. 

Darlene, age 88, of Hamilton, IN, died Saturday, September 28, 2024 at her home. She was born on October 27, 1935, in Steuben County, IN, the daughter of Emery and Vanita (Burch) Buell. They preceded her...

Leon J. Gearhart

Leon J. Gearhart

Sep 27, 2024

Leon James Gearhart, age 70, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, September 27, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. He worked at Aro Corporation as a machinist for 28 years and later worked in security for Sabre Industries for 10 years. Leon was a faithful member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and had been a member of the Knights...

Alvina E. Burdick

Alvina E. Burdick

Sep 22, 2024

Alvina “Ellie” E. Burdick, age 57, of Bryan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Defiance Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and an avid reader. Ellie enjoyed babysitting and spending time with her grandchildren.

Alvina was born on March 18, 1967, in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter of Alvin and Ruth (Avery) Webster. She is survived by her...

Susan J. Williams

Susan J. Williams

Sep 22, 2024

Susan J. Williams, age 75, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, Indiana, with her family at her side. Susan was a homemaker. She also loved her family, especially her grandchildren, they were the highlight of her life. 

Susan was born on September 4, 1949, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of Lawrence...

Ann L. Calvin

Ann L. Calvin

Sep 22, 2024

Ann L. Calvin, age 96, passed away on September 22, 2024. The daughter of Elwood and Mabel (Crawford) Bunce, she was born on August 27, 1928 in Northwest Township, Williams County, Ohio. She was a member of the English Lutheran Church.

There will be no calling hours or services as per Ann's wishes.

Memorials may be given to the Edon Alumni Scholarship...

Larry E. Lambert

Larry E. Lambert

Sep 21, 2024

Larry Edward Lambert, age 81, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio where he had been a patient. Following graduation from Fairview High School, Larry enlisted in the United States Army. He served as an assistant artillery gunner and was honorably discharged. Larry was a farmer and was...

Michael "Mike" D. Geiger Sr.

Michael "Mike" D. Geiger Sr.

Sep 20, 2024

Michael “Mike” Dean Geirger Sr. passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 20, 2024. The son of Donald D. Geiger and Nancy (Clifton) Mocherman, he was born in Bryan on July 23, 1966. Later in life, Mike married the love of his life Kerry (Craig) Geiger. Mike cherished the great outdoors, finding joy in camping and fishing. His enthusiasm for car...

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