All Obituaries

Van A. Brandon, 72, of Montpelier, passed away on January 19, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 17, 1950 in Montpelier to Eldon R. and Esther J. (Stantz) Brandon. Van graduated from North Central High School and was a lifelong farmer. He leaves behind a sister, Iva L. Mettler of Auburn, IN and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Van was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Carl Mettler. A graveside service will take place on Monday, January 23, 2023 at 11...

Helen Marie Cobb, 92, of Taylorsville, North Carolina and formerly of Montpelier, Ohio, died Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 after a short illness. Helen was born on July 16, 1930, the daughter of Frank and Elizabeth Hofbauer in Akron, Ohio. On Oct. 17, 1953 she married Alfred E. Cobb and he preceded her in death, after 67 years of marriage, on Jan. 19, 2021. Helen was a part of the family business, Mohawk Tools in Montpelier, founded by her father in 1950s and she served on the board of directors...

  Loretta Ann Burkhart, 68, of Montpelier, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. She was born on December 16, 1954 in Wauseon, OH to Elgin A. and Donna A. (Eaton) Gearig. Loretta graduated from Hilltop High School in 1973. On February 10, 1994 she married David “Shorty” Burkhart at Jacoby’s Ole Smokehouse in West Unity and he preceded her in death on October 11, 2015.  Loretta retired from Tomco in Bryan...

Tiffany Dawn Fivecoate, 38, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2023. She was born in Bryan, Ohio on June 11, 1984, and raised in Pioneer by parents Tom and Jammie Richmond. Tiffany graduated from North Central High School in 2002 where she participated in cheerleading and softball, as well as playing in the school band. Tiffany’s greatest joy in life was her children, Adryan and Ezekeial. Her passion and purpose was to be a mother. She enjoyed spending time outdoors,...

Letha E. Payne, 73 of Montpelier passed away on January 6, 2023 at Promedica Hospital in Defiance.  She was born on March 30, 1949 in Ashtabula, Ohio to George and Gloria (Cuplit) Barry.  Letha retired from the United States Postal Service after 36 years, with most of her years served in the Dayton area as a clerk.  She enjoyed shopping, doing oil-based paintings and passing the time at the Montpelier Senior Center. Letha is survived by three children: Christina...

Ronnie C. Andrews, 64, of Montpelier passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 at his home.  He was born on November 23, 1958 in Montpelier to Cleo and Mildred Ruth (Gibbs) Andrews.  Ronnie graduated from Montpelier High School in 1977. He was the owner / operator of Andrews Lawn Service in Montpelier since high school.  Ronnie was also the maintenance man at Glenview Apartments and West Wind Apartments in Montpelier.  He was a master gardener, loved being outside, and...

Wylie Rose Brown, 90, of Hartford, MI, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at home surrounded by family singing Amazing Grace and prayer. She was born on January 6, 1932 in Putnam County, OH to Carl Elbert and Sarah Minnie (Oberdier) Lusk. Wylie graduated from Columbus Grove High School in 1949. On May 19, 1977 she married Lewis Brown, Sr., and he preceded her in death.  Wylie was an attentive homemaker and was a member of Bethlehem Christian Union Church and attended Hartford...

Dee A. Lantz, 73 of Montpelier passed away at her home on Tuesday, December 27, 2022.  She was born on July 7, 1949 in Bryan, Ohio to Dwight and Thelma J. (Helie) Lanius.  Dee graduated from North Central High School.  In 1964 she married Jon L. Lantz in Montpelier and he survives. Dee was primarily a homemaker who dearly loved her family and friends.  She worked for Bell Engineering in Bryan, Thermogas in Montpelier and eventually retired after serving as the...