All Obituaries

Kelly Sue Schaffter, 17, of Montpelier passed away Thursday, September 23rd at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on August 25, 2004 in Bryan to Anthony “Andy” L. and Stacy L. (Lesnet) Schaffter.  Kelly was a member of Edon United Methodist Church.  She was a Junior at Montpelier High School, where she was a member of the National Honor Society.  She had a passion for Volleyball and was on the MHS Girls Golf team, having...

David Carl Weber, 80, of Pioneer passed away peacefully after a brief illness Wednesday evening at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center, surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 18, 1941 in Detroit, Michigan to Harold R. and Ester June (Zulch) Weber.  David graduated from Montpelier High School in 1959.  He married Phyllis Carter and she preceded him in death in 2017. David would often say that he was a lifelong farmer, and in the off seasons he built houses and...

Richard Arvin Zuver, 87, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday evening at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on May 21, 1934 in West Unity to Cyrus W. and Julia E. (Short) Zuver.  Richard graduated from West Unity High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.  Richard married Dianne L. Tingle and she survives. Richard worked at ARO Corporation as a pump builder for 43 years.  He previously attended St....

Robert Allen Bailey, 75, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday night at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on September 30, 1945 in Brandy Station, Virginia to John Thomas and Savilla Mae (Scott) Bailey.  Robert attended Culpeper High School in Virginia.  On June 11, 1965 he married Barbara Ann Ellis and she survives. Robert worked at Powers and Sons for over 40 years.  He also drove truck in Wauseon and school bus for Montpelier Exempted Village...

Michael D. Sims, 74, of Wartrace, Tennessee passed away Sunday at the Veterans Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.  He was born on April 25, 1947 in Garden City, Michigan to Stacey Casper and Helene E. (Schwartz) Sims.  Michael was awarded a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan State University in 1970 and a Masters of Science in Electrical Engineering in 1971.  He proudly served his country as a Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Army...

Lois P. Clark, 80, of Bryan passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Community Hospital and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  She was born on October 9, 1940 in Montpelier, Ohio to Oliver and Leona I. (Humbarger) Stantz.  She attended Kunkle High School.  On November 18, 1976 she married Paul I. Clark and he survives. Lois was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved all types of music, crossword puzzles, camping, playing BINGO, and being around her extended...

Russell D. Oxender passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 97 in Tucson, Arizona, where he had enjoyed wintering for the past 20 years with Muriel Stevens and her family.  Born August 13, 1924 in Kunkle, Ohio to Alva J and Vera (Warner) Oxender, Russell was one of six children. Russell graduated from Kunkle High School in 1942. He was drafted into the Army upon turning 18 in 1942. He was processed at Camp Perry, Ohio then traveled to Camp Shelby, Mississippi for training as...

Diana J. Stairhime-Kosier, 77, of Kunkle, OH and formerly of Hicksville, OH went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. She was born on October 9, 1943 in Hicksville to Randall W. and Leitha B. (Ruppert) Cottrell. Diana attended Hicksville High School. On September 24, 1960 she married Rodney L. Stairhime in Hicksville and he preceded her in death on June 19, 1999. On October 12, 2002 she married Marshal W....

Margaret L. Miller, 98, of Bryan passed away on September 3, 2021 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan, OH. She was born on May 15, 1923 in Stryker to Wendell and Ruth Grisier. Margaret graduated from Stryker High School. On August 22, 1942 she married John Denver Miller in Stryker and they spent 72 loving years together before his passing on December 15, 2014. Margaret was a loving and devoted wife and mother. Her family was truly the highlight of Margaret’s life. She was a member of...

Gary G. Lesnet, 76 of Montpelier died Thursday, September 2, 2021 after a brief illness at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on August 16, 1945 in Angola, Indiana to George W. and L. Eleanor (Briner) Lesnet.  Gary graduated from Edon High School in 1963 and then went on to serve his country in the United States Army in Fort Bennington, Georgia during the Vietnam War.  On March 30, 1971 he married Kayleen D. Short in Edon and she preceded him in death on...