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Djissana Sophie Tewksbury

Djissana Sophie Tewksbury

Sep 12, 2024

Djissana Pelagie Sophie (Bame) Tewksbury, age 49, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following a lengthy illness. Sophie worked at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center in Bryan in the housekeeping department and also for Service Master cleaning at Bard Manufacturing. She enjoyed day trips and shopping, as long as it...

Shirley A. Smith

Shirley A. Smith

Sep 12, 2024

Shirley Anne Smith, age 89, of Edgerton and a longtime resident of Bryan, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024. Shirley was a title clerk for the Montpelier Auto Auction and Bryan Auto Depot for many years and retired from Wal-Mart in Bryan. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church USA in Montpelier.

Shirley was born on December 5, 1934, in...

Olive Belle Daniels

Olive Belle Daniels

Sep 9, 2024

Olive Belle Daniels was born on Monday, September 9, 2024, and passed away with her family at her side shortly afterward. She was named for her paternal great-great grandmother.

Olive is survived by her parents, Logan M. and Sydney E. (Osentoski) Daniels; brother, Denver Daniels; sister, Sienna Daniels and twin, Hamilton Daniels; grandparents, Dave and Kim Daniels, Tess and Tim Witsaman,...

Shelley G. Hauser

Shelley G. Hauser

Sep 8, 2024

Shelley G. Hauser, age 51, of Defiance passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Shelley was a homemaker. Shelley enjoyed cooking and time with her grandchildren.

Shelley was born on July 25, 1973, in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of Gerald M. and Judy A. (Schilt) Goodrich, Sr. Shelley is survived by her son, Eric (Brianne) Goodrich; daughter, Brittany Goodrich and...

Gary "Mic" Ringer

Gary "Mic" Ringer

Sep 8, 2024

Dateline: Bryan, Ohio 

Gary “Mic” Ringer, age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024. Mic was a pharmacist and owner of Ringer’s Drug Store and Ringer’s Professional Pharmacy. He was a member of Life Changing Church, Delta Tau Delta fraternity and the former Orchard Hills Country Club. He enjoyed traveling, cooking and was a member of the...

Millard "Mike" C. Scranton

Millard "Mike" C. Scranton

Sep 8, 2024

Millard C. Scranton passed away on September 8, 2024. Millard “Mike” Scranton was born on August 10, 1934, to the late Walter and Wilda Scranton in Milford Township, Ohio. He was the second of five children. Mike graduated from Farmer High School in 1952. He married Sue Carrol (Carter) Scranton on July 3, 1954, and they had 4 children. 

Mike worked...

Shena M. Fox

Shena M. Fox

Sep 6, 2024

Shena M. Fox, age 42, of Pioneer passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 6, 2024 at her home. Shena was a member of the Montpelier Eagles and enjoyed crafts, music, camping, playing pool and darts. Shena enjoyed having a good time and could be the life of the party, or the death of it... She was a free spirit and...

Chris A. Brown

Chris A. Brown

Sep 6, 2024

Chris Brown, age 70, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier, Ohio. On May 29, 1954, Chris was born to the late Donald A. and Maxine F. (Oxely) Brown. He graduated from Bryan High School, the class of 1973. Chris worked at Spangler Candy Company for over 30 years as a pipe...

Leland B. Counts

Leland B. Counts

Sep 6, 2024

Leland B. Counts, age 75, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Leland retired as a project manager from Industrial Fluid Management. He loved to travel and take road trips in his convertible with his wife. Leland was an avid reader, kept a meticulous lawn and loved spending...

Judith M. Blalock

Judith M. Blalock

Sep 5, 2024

Judith “Judy” Marie Driver-Blalock completed her earthly journey and entered the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 5, 2024. Judy was a resident at VanCrest Senior Living in Hicksville, Ohio and under the supervised care of Heartland Hospice. She was born on September 23, 1938 in Paulding, Ohio and was the oldest child of Arthur and...

Jackie L. Porter

Jackie L. Porter

Sep 4, 2024

Jackie Lee Porter, age 84, of Butler, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb. He was a heavy equipment operator for DeKalb County Highway Department for 34 years before retiring. He had also worked at Essex Wire for 8 years in the Experimental Engineering Department. Jackie was a veteran of the Indiana Army National...

Leo P. Siebenaler

Leo P. Siebenaler

Aug 31, 2024

Leo P. Siebenaler, age 82, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was a co-owner of Siebenaler Construction and was a Realtor for several local companies, most recently at Mary Stoller Realty. Leo was a member of the Edon Church of Christ and a former Florence Township Trustee for several...

Rosann Stiltner

Rosann Stiltner

Aug 27, 2024

Rosann Stiltner, age 73, of Edgerton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her home. Rosann was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed puzzles, watching the Hallmark channel and above all else, spending time with her grandchildren.

Rosann was born on November 11, 1950, in Auburn, Indiana, the daughter of Marvin F. and Clara M. (Wortkoetter)...

Christine Gail Cooley

Christine Gail Cooley

Aug 25, 2024

Christine Gail Cooley, age 69, of Montpelier, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. She was a homemaker and helped her husband on their dairy farm. Christine was an active member of Trinity Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Defiance. She was a friend of people and animals. She would take in stray animals and happily...

Levi Tyler Hess

Levi Tyler Hess

Aug 25, 2024

Levi Tyler Hess, age 17, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Levi was a Junior at Edgerton High School where he was on the football, wrestling and baseball teams. He also volunteered at the school clearing tables at lunch and being a mentor to 4th grade students. Levi was...

Gertie E. Paxton

Gertie E. Paxton

Aug 24, 2024

Gertie Ellen Paxton, age 82, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, with her family at her side. The daughter of the late John and Geraldine (Saurbeck) Sprow, Gertie was born on March 24, 1942. She worked as a cook at Lester’s Diner for 10 years followed by The Ramada Inn in Holiday City for over 30 years. On...

Ricky L. Miller

Ricky L. Miller

Aug 22, 2024

Ricky L. Miller, age 66, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024, with his family at his side. He was born on August 19, 1958, to the late Lester R. and JoAnn (Drake) Miller. He was a 1976 graduate of Montpelier High School.

Ricky proudly served in the United States Navy, where he dedicated himself to his country with honor...

William H. Young

William H. Young

Aug 21, 2024

William “Bill” H. Young, age 82, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was a veteran of the US Air Force serving as a photo systems repairman from 1961-1965. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Bryan American Legion Post 284. Bill was an Engineer Manager. He...

Charlene H. Young

Charlene H. Young

Aug 16, 2024

Charlene H. Young, age 81, of Bryan, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana. Charlene worked at K-Mart for over 25 years starting as a clerk and then running the Lay-Away department. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Bryan American Legion Auxiliary. Charlene volunteered at the Bryan Senior...

Janice M. Higginbotham

Janice M. Higginbotham

Aug 7, 2024

Janice M. “Jan” Higginbotham, age 90, of Bowling Green, and formerly of Edgerton, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green. Jan was a secretary at Owens Illinois for 30 years before her retirement and worked at Wirick & Associates for 5 years. She attended the Bowling Green Church of the Nazarene. She was a...

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