All Obituaries

Arthur W. Follett, 88, of Montpelier, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier. He was born on July 16, 1935 in Henry County, Ohio to Arthur G. and Mary F. (Parritt) Follett. Arthur graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1953. On May 29, 1971 he married Janet Stevens at 1st Lutheran Church in Stryker, Ohio. Arthur was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Montpelier, the Montpelier Moose, the Montpelier Fire Department and involved with...

Luella M. Rockey, 95 of Montpelier, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 surrounded by her family.  She began and ended her journey in the same home that she lived in her entire life.  She was born on May 18, 1928 to Harvey and Clara (Henry) Scott, Sr.  In 1946 she graduated from Montpelier High School.  On December 5, 1947 Luella married Donald D. Rockey at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montpelier.  Church and St. John’s was of utmost importance to...

L. Gene Smeltzer, 94, of Pioneer passed away at her home on Saturday, November 11, 2023.  She was born on March 1, 1929 in Alvordton, Ohio to Dale C. and Mary E. (Bosserman) Moyer.  Gene graduated from Alvordton High School in 1947.  She married Kenneth Q. Smeltzer on April 3, 1955 and he preceded her in death. Gene was a member of the Silver Creek Church of the Brethren where she has served as a Deacon and was a member of Women’s Fellowship.  She was a...

Joan K. Hood, age 76, passed away peacefully November 5, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina due to hypersensitivity pneumonitis.  Her sheer will and determination to live life to the fullest in spite of the tubes and tanks was truly inspirational and she will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Joan was born December 22, 1946 in Bryan, Ohio to Lamar and Anna Cummins and educated in the Montpelier public school system, class of 1964.  In 1966 she married Denny Hood, who preceded...

Harold Douglas Lashaway, 65, of Pioneer passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on November 7, 1957 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Harold R. and Edna L. (Weaver) Lashaway.  Doug attended North Central High School and was in the United States Navy, but neither were really his thing.  On July 23, 1983 in Pioneer,  he married Patricia L. Connin, and she survives.  He attended Solid Rock Church in West Unity.  Doug...

Emma Naomi Bondsteel, 86, of Osseo, Michigan passed away Saturday, October 28th at Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan.  She was born on June 16, 1937 in Hudson, Michigan to Clarence G and Velva (McLain) Kelley.  Emma graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1955.  On January 14, 1956 she married William “Bill” D. Bondsteel in Hillsdale, and he survives. Emma was a member of the Frontier United Methodist Church in Frontier, Michigan.  She retired in 1974...

Harold Edward Gunn, 44, of Bryan passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at his home.  He was born on November 21, 1978 in Hillsdale, Michigan.  Harold attended Montpelier High School.  Harold had a life passion for art, which was shown through his tattooing abilities.  He was a loyal friend to many, almost to a fault and making people laugh was something that he loved.  He enjoyed having intellectual conversations and was currently working on a book called...

Ronald A. Huffman, 63, of Pioneer passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at his home.  He was born on February 4, 1960 in Bryan to Robert A. and Janet M. (Carter) Huffman.  Ron graduated from North Central High School in 1978.  Ron farmed alongside his mom and dad until his dad's passing in 2018. He then continued farming until his own passing. For many years, they also ran a dairy farm. Ron was very hardworking man, but made sure to still enjoy life. He loved going to...

Ronald “Ronnie” E. Bible, 62, of Montpelier passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023.  He was born in Montpelier on December 2, 1960 to Larry Lee and Wilma Susan (Stull) Bible.  He was self-employed, doing odds and ends to make things work.  He enjoyed fishing, fixing lawnmowers and helping others.  Ronnie liked to have a drink and a lot of fun.  He was a member of the Montpelier Moose and the Montpelier Eagles.  Ronnie is survived by his son...

Ronald N. Keil, 89, of Holiday City, OH passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. He was born on February 23, 1934 in Toledo, OH to Joseph J. Keil Sr. and Anges (Schmitz) Keil. Ron graduated from Macomber Vocational High School in 1952 and he served in the United States Army. On October 19, 1957, Ron married Joann M. Wagner at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Defiance and she preceded him in death on November 5, 2010. Ron was a...