All Obituaries

Judy F. Covey, 68, of Montpelier passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  She was born on September 4, 1953 in Dallas, Texas to Truman Culver and Naomi (Chaffin) Vest.  Judy graduated from North Central High School in 1971.  On May 26, 1973 she married Timothy N. Covey in Camden, Michigan, and he survives. Judy is survived by her husband of 48 years, Timothy; son Nicholas (Rashell) Covey of Fayette, Ohio; grandchildren Andrea...

Vietnam Veteran, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Harold E. Miller, 74, of Osseo, Michigan passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at the Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan.  He was born on July 9, 1947 at home in Pioneer to Martin and Doris (Felkey) Miller.  Harold proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.  On June 19, 1970 he married Florence Wilcox and she preceded him in death. Harold was a kind, loving man, he...

Mark Steven Sanders, 71, of Edon, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. He was born on January 26, 1950 in Bryan to Harry M. and Betty J. (Carteyn) Sanders. Mark graduated from Bryan High School and upon graduation, went on to honorably serve his country in the United States Army.  Mark worked in construction and was known to enjoy woodworking, fishing and camping. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.  Mark is...

Mary Jo Ulrich, 80, of Pioneer, OH formerly of Waldron, MI passed away peacefully on Friday January 21, 2022, at Cameron Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 4, 1941, to Otto McCandless and Helen Shatelrow in Toledo, Ohio. She married the love of her life, Kenneth “Daniel” Ulrich on July 13, 1963. Together they had two children, Mark and Cindra. Mary Jo graduated from Pittsford High School in 1959. Mary Jo was a CNA for 40 years, starting her career off at Thorne...

Richard A. Walkup, Jr., 75, of Pioneer passed away early Monday morning, January 17, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Montpelier.  He was born on January 3, 1947 in Bryan to  Richard and Mildred (Cook) Walkup, Sr.  Richard attended North Central High School.  He served his country during Vietnam in the United States Army as an MP, and was in the infantry doing reconnaissance.  Richard was a member of South Woodbridge Pentecostal Church in Camden,...

Kenneth “Daniel” Ulrich, 81, of Pioneer, OH and formerly of Waldron, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center in Angola, IN. He was born June 25, 1940 to Kenneth and Jean Ulrich in Toledo, OH. He married the love of his life, Mary Jo McCandless on July 13, 1963. Together they had two children, Cindra and Mark. Daniel graduated from Pittsford High School in 1959 and honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy. Upon discharge...

Kim M. Votaw, 59, of Pioneer passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  She was born on February 21, 1962 in Wauseon to Arlen K. and Christine S. (Wise) Horton.  Kim attended North Central High School.  In 1990 she graduated from Hillsdale Beauty College. Kim was a member of the Pioneer United Methodist Church and the Montpelier Moose.  She owned and operated The Cut Below in Pioneer for several years, where she worked...

Jared D. Stewart was born January 7, 1982 in Montpelier and 40 years later passed away, on his birthday, on Friday, January 7, 2022 in Toledo.   He was a 2000 graduate of North Central High School in Pioneer.  After graduation he attended the University of Toledo and obtained a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management in 2003.  On June 5, 2004 he married Ashley E. Oyer at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Montpelier. Jared was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic...

Donna J. King, 91, of Montpelier passed away Friday morning at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier.  She was born on August 17, 1930 in West Unity to Charley and Carrie (Wirick) Traxler.  Donna graduated from West Unity High School in 1948.  On June 29, 1951 she married Theodore “Ted” King and he preceded her in death in 1995.  She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Teaching from Defiance College in 1967. Donna was a member of St....

Patricia Ann Lovejoy, 62, of Montpelier passed away early Thursday morning at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier.  She was born on October 8, 1959 in Bryan to Lyle and Vera (Pike) Lovejoy.  Patricia graduated from Montpelier High School in 1977 and attended North West State where she studied business. She married Thomas Matthews on June 22, 1979 and he preceded her in death in 1989. She was a member of the former New Beginnings Church and was currently attending Montpelier First Church...