All Obituaries

Our beloved Nelson “Nellie” Edward Rupp, 82, of Pioneer, OH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on February 23, 2021. Nellie was born on August 7, 1938 in Pioneer the son of Henry and Margaret (Throne) Rupp. On October 18, 1959 he married Lois J. Moomaw and they began their love story of 61 years. Nellie honorably served in the U.S. Army, spending six months in active duty during peace time and six years in the Army Reserves. Following his time in the...

Louis J. Herzog, Sr., 88, of Fayette, passed away February 23, 2021. He was born on August 13, 1932 in Lincoln Park, MI to William and Elizabeth (Stevens) Herzog, Sr. Louie honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Louie worked on the railroad in Montpelier for 17 years and also at UPS for 22 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Louie was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Lynda A. Herzog; children, Lois (Bob) Grace, Louis...

Dwain L. Startzman, Sr., 81, of Montpelier, passed away on February 18, 2021 at his home in Montpelier. He was born on August 2, 1939 in Toledo, OH to LeRoy O. and Frances (Selander) Startzman. He graduated from Montpelier High School. In April of 1960 he married Frances Yuvon Taylor and she survives. Dwain worked as a supervisor at Robinair in Montpelier for many years. He also worked at the Shell gas station in Montpelier. Prior to that he worked for the Wabash Railroad. Dwain enjoyed...

Gene A. Humbarger, 83, of Bryan, OH, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Florence Township on June 6, 1937, to Hubert and Maxine (Fetters) Humbarger. Gene was a graduate of Montpelier High School in 1955 and later attended The Ohio State University. He served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1966 with the rank of E5/Sergeant. On April 6, 1976, he married Marylyn J. Burkholder in Golden, CO,...

Claude S. Taylor, 88, of Avondale, Arizona and formerly of the Edgerton area, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Avondale.   He was born on March 12, 1932 to Elmer and Fannie (Williams) Taylor. Claude now joins his wife of  61 years, Margaret in Heaven, where they are rejoicing together. Claude served in the United States Army from 1949-1952 as a Private First Class.  He retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad after many years of service, in 1991. ...

**Due to the inclement weather pending in and around the Williams County area this evening, Tom's service will also be broadcasted on the funeral homes Facebook page in addition to live at the church.    The family encourages people to be safe if traveling to the church this afternoon / evening. The link to Tom's service is  https://fb.me/e/RL15iCvG Thomas “Tom” Balser, age 76, Paulding, Ohio, formerly of Montpelier, Ohio,...

Myron A. Knapp, 69, of Montpelier, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier. He was born on January 3, 1952 in Napoleon, OH to Charles Dan and Sylvia E. (Naveau) Knapp. Mac graduated from Napoleon High School. On July 9, 1978 he married Sandra K. Carpenter in Montpelier and she survives. Mac worked as an operator at Moor Industry in Montpelier. He was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Napoleon. Mac enjoyed Nascar, major league...

Wayne L. Dargitz, 74, of  Montpelier passed away Friday morning at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on October 6, 1946 in Angola, Indiana to Dale L. and Bernadine M. (Fuller) Dargitz.  Wayne graduated from Edon High School in 1965, then attended Tri State Community College in Angola.  He served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War in Pakistan.  Wayne married Kathy “Dianne” Ayers on May 12,...

Vernon W. Nemire, 91, of Archbold passed away early Tuesday morning at Community Health and Wellness Centers in Montpelier.  He was born on April 19, 1929 in Putnam County, Ohio to Amza Harry and Mary Violet (Burwell) Nemire.  Vernon graduated from Pandora High School in 1947. He was a member of St. John’s Christian Church in Archbold.  Vernon was in the bowling business from 1959-2012, he owned and operated NeCo Lanes in Montpelier and NuArch in Archbold.  Prior...

Mark A.T. Leazier, 42, formerly of Montpelier, OH, passed away on January 17,2021. He was born July 20, 1978, in Norfolk, VA, to Larry A. & Lucille M. (Jones) Leazier.   Mark is survived by his minor children, Avery Leazier, and Raegan Leazier, as well as countless siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.  Mark was proceeded in death by his parents, Larry & Lucille Leazier.  As well as, brother, Shane Leazier.   Mark never knew a stranger.  Those that met...