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Maryalice J. Wisler

Maryalice J. Wisler

Aug 4, 2024

Maryalice Wisler, 94, a resident of St. Anne Home and Retirement Community in Fort Wayne, Indiana, peacefully left this earthly life and joined many of her beloved friends and family in the next, on Sunday morning, August 4, 2024.

She was born on April 26, 1930, to Ralph and Marie Schill, of New Washington, Ohio. She married George Wisler on June...

Tivurcio "Butch" Vasquez, Jr.

Tivurcio "Butch" Vasquez, Jr.

Aug 3, 2024

Tivurcio Vasquez, Jr., 61,of Bryan, Ohio, formerly of Uvalde, passed away on August 3, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Uvalde, Texas to Tivurcio Vara Vasquez, Sr. and Josefa Najar Vasquez on June 17, 1963. He married Anna Vilma Martinez in 1984 in Uvalde. 

Known to family as Butchy, and friends as Butch; he always had a smile &...

Don F. Oliphant

Don F. Oliphant

Aug 3, 2024

Don F. Oliphant, age 85, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Evergreen Manor Nursing Center in Montpelier. He had worked in maintenance at Aischelman and later at Ferro. Don was a member of Restoration Fellowship Church. He enjoyed playing guitar, riding motorcycle, watching drag races and tinkering. 

Don F. Oliphant was born on December 20, 1938,...

Denise M. Smith

Denise M. Smith

Aug 2, 2024

Denise M. Smith, age 66, of Bryan, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Denise worked at several area businesses including Potter, Inc., Air Mate and Healthcare Solutions, Inc. She attended New Hope Community Church, was a member of the Imagination Station Building Committee, Bryan Athletic Boosters, served as a Junior...

Bruce W. Stockman

Bruce W. Stockman

Jul 31, 2024

Bruce W. Stockman, age 73, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bruce worked at the Ohio Art Company for 17 years and then worked in maintenance at WalMart for 16 years. He was a US Navy veteran having served 1968-1970 on the USS Navarro and USS Cleveland. He...

Rex A. Mohr

Rex A. Mohr

Jul 28, 2024

Rex Allan Mohr passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Toledo Hospital. Born on May 4, 1953, in Defiance, Ohio, he was the son of the late Russell and Margaret (Brittig) Mohr. On August 20, 1993, he married the love of his life, Cheryl D. (Snyder) Mohr.

Rex was a 1971 graduate of Defiance...

Gerald "Mick" L. Vollmer

Gerald "Mick" L. Vollmer

Jul 22, 2024

Gerald L. “Mick” Vollmer, age 89, of Edgerton passed away at his home on Monday, July 22, 2024 with his family at his side. Mick was a lifelong farmer and member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church where he held many offices. He also was a Farmer Township Trustee for 16 years and drove school bus for Central Local Schools for...

Melvin N. Held

Melvin N. Held

Jul 20, 2024

Melvin N. Held, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, July 20. He was 95. Mel is survived by his siblings, Irene Brooks, Rosemary Witter, and Ronald Held; two sons, Stephen (Mary Lou) Held and Thomas (Deanne) Held; five grandchildren, Casey (Monica) Held, Shaylee (David) Uscilowski, Chayse (Katrina) Held, Cassidy (Ethan) Willitzer, and Calvin Held; and seven great-grandchildren.

Born to Robert and Amelia...

Kenneth E. Jackson

Kenneth E. Jackson

Jul 20, 2024

Kenneth E. Jackson, age 82, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, July 20 , 2024 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Ken was a fork lift driver for many years before retiring from DESC in Dayton. He was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and enjoyed watching wrestling and westerns.

Kenneth E. Jackson was born February 7, 1942...

Steven Audie Sumner

Steven Audie Sumner

Jul 19, 2024

Steven Audie Sumner, age 52, of Bryan, passed away Friday, July 19 , 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Audie worked at Dalton Corporation for 18 years. He was a member of Dad’s Place. Audie enjoyed trains, electronics and computers.

Steven Audie Sumner was born January 4, 1972 in Montpelier, OH, the son of Lavon and Cloann “CoCo”...

Dolores E. Dangler

Dolores E. Dangler

Jul 19, 2024

Dolores Emma Dangler, age 89, of Edgerton passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 with her family at her side at Vancrest of Hicksville. Dolores worked in cabinet assembly at Fleetwood for 25 years. After retirement, she enjoyed babysitting many children for several years. She was musically talented. She started as the church organist for St. Mary Catholic Church when she...

Howard E. Buell

Howard E. Buell

Jul 18, 2024

Howard Edgar Buell, age 87, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following a brief illness. 

Howard was born October 31, 1936 on the family farm in Richland Township, Steuben County, Indiana, the son of Edgar “Pop” and Mattie Lorene (Gilbert) Buell. Howard enjoyed growing up on the family farm, fishing in Fish...

Ronald H. Snyder

Ronald H. Snyder

Jul 17, 2024

Ronald H. Snyder, age 61, passed away on July 17, 2024, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on August 20, 1962, he was the beloved son of Robert and Evelyn (Curry) Snyder.

Ronald dedicated over 15 years to his career at BDJ, where he was deeply appreciated and supported by his colleagues. The company extended their kindness by welcoming him back to...

Madonna Jayne Schliesser

Madonna Jayne Schliesser

Jul 14, 2024

Donna Jayne Schliesser, age 80, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in her home, surrounded by family after a short illness. Donna was born on September 3, 1943, in Hicksville, Ohio. On April 29, 1966, Donna married her husband, Jack, of 57 years, in Covington, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on April 30, 2023.

She was...

Clarence M. Hartley

Clarence M. Hartley

Jul 13, 2024

Clarence M. Hartley, age 81, of Edgerton and a resident of Conway, SC, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Mr. Hartley joined the United States Air Force at the age of 18 and served 8 years, receiving the Air Medal for flying missions into Vietnam combat zones during the Vietnam War. He later joined the United...

Karen L. Handley

Karen L. Handley

Jul 13, 2024

Karen Lynn Handley, born on January 27, 1964, to Claude Hohman and Mary Coleman, passed away on July 13, 2024. Karen's life was a testament to love and joy, with her world revolving around her cherished grandchildren, who were her greatest pride and joy. She had a special bond with animals, especially her beloved pets, and found joy in the...

William J. Dewire

William J. Dewire

Jul 9, 2024

William J. “Bill” Dewire, 88, of Newark, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at the Inn at Chapel Grove, under the care of Hospice of Central Ohio, after a brief illness.

A long-time resident of Bryan, Ohio, he was in born Edon, Ohio, on January 26, 1936, to the late William M. and Verna D. (Barron) Dewire. A United States Army...

Dennis N. Leslie

Dennis N. Leslie

Jul 7, 2024

Dennis N. Leslie, age 86, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024 at The Laurels of Defiance. Dennis was a truck driver for many years and served as a Constable in Camden, Michigan in the 1960-1970s. He was a member of the Masons, enjoyed singing karaoke, shooting trap, fishing, tinkering with motors and playing golf.

Dennis N. Leslie was...

Alma L. Weaver

Alma L. Weaver

Jul 6, 2024

Alma L. Weaver, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. The daughter of Donald W. and Anna Irene (Leininger) Bly, Alma was born on April 21, 1940. She moved to Bryan, Ohio, in her sophomore year of high school after relocating sixteen times. Alma was honored...

George R. Fetters

George R. Fetters

Jul 6, 2024

George R. Fetters, age 88, of Montpelier, Ohio, died Saturday, July 6, 2024 at his residence with his daughter at his side. He was a telephone lineman with Hinkle-McCoy and later General Telephone. After retiring, George worked for Superior Township as a ditch mower until he was 83. He was a veteran of the US Army having served in the...

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