Charles Elvis Traxler
Jul 12, 2026
Charles Elvis Traxler, 84, of Kunkle, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, in Bryan. He was born on March 10, 1942, in Bryan to the late Charles H. and Ella L. (Cooper) Traxler.
Charles worked for Powers & Sons for 51 years as a machinist. He took great pride in his work and was known for his strong work...
Donald "Jake" Miller
Jul 8, 2026
Donald Jacob "Jake" Miller, 83, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, at Majestic Care of Bryan. Born on May 15, 1943, in Pioneer, Ohio, Jake was the son of Martin and Doris (Kosier) Miller, who preceded him in death.
On May 10, 1975, Jake married the love of his life, Carol J. Studer, in Columbia, Ohio. Together...
David V. Osburn
Jul 8, 2026
David V. Osburn, 78, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the University of Toledo Medical Center.
David was born on May 31, 1948, in Wauseon, Ohio, to Robert E. and Helen J. (Boone) Osburn. On April 5, 1973, he married Gloria Ann Dick in Montpelier, and she survives.
A 1966 graduate of Montpelier High School, David dedicated more...
Cameron M. Laney
Jul 5, 2026
I Cameron M. Laney, 20, of Pioneer, passed away on July 5, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on September 15, 2005, in Defiance, Ohio, Cameron was the beloved son of Johnny "Joey" J. Laney and Christina A. Roby.
Cameron attended Xperience Church in Defiance, Ohio. A 2024...
Dorothy Virginia Briner
Jun 29, 2026
Dorothy Virginia Briner, 86, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice in Defiance, Ohio. She was born on January 17, 1940 in Montpelier the second child of M.H “Monroe” Briner and Roberta (Orsborn) Briner.
Dorothy graduated from Montpelier High School in 1958. After graduation she went on to work at Bryan Custom Plastics in...
Rebecca Jean Taylor
Jun 29, 2026
Rebecca “Becky” Jean Taylor, of Pioneer and formerly of West Unity, joined her Daddy, Rick Taylor in heaven on June 28, 2026 at her home. She was born a very special angel on September 5, 1973 in Wauseon to Rick and Holly Taylor. Becky was predicted not to live more than a month, but being the fighter she was, defied...
Jacqueline Strik
Jun 28, 2026
Jacqueline Strik, 70 of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at her home. She was born on June 3, 1956 in Ironton, Ohio. Jackie worked at Metal Forge in Deshler for many years and also with P&G in Leipsic, Ohio. She was member of House of Prayer in Montpelier, where she was very active in the children’s church...
Ronald H. Ott
Jun 27, 2026
Ronald Harold Ott, 73, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on June 27, 2026. He was born on April 9, 1953 in Defiance, Ohio to Harold G. and Freida L. (Nagel) Ott. Ron graduated from North Central High School in 1971 and spent his adult life working as a farmer and self-employed mechanic.
Ron is survived by his...
Marie Agnes Kunkel
Jun 27, 2026
Marie Agnes Kunkel, 81, of Pettisville, formerly of Huntington, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 27, 2026. She was born on May 21, 1945, in Ottoville, Ohio to Clarence E. and Caroline E. (Klima) Maag. On April 7, 1972, Marie married the love of her life and true soulmate Phillip J. Kunkel. Together in Bryan,...
Holly Marie Sanders
Jun 26, 2026
Holly M. Sanders, 46, of Edon, passed away Friday, June 26, 2026 at Mercy Health- Heart and Vascular Institute at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo. She was born on October 3, 1979 in Bryan. Holly graduated from Montpelier High School in 1998 and for a number of years she worked at Allied Moulded Products in Bryan. On September 20, 2003...
Bruce Alan Bowen
Jun 23, 2026
Bruce Alan Bowen, 67, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. He was born on September 24, 1958 in Hicksville, Ohio. Bruce attended Montpelier Schools and retired from Pioneer Transformer after many years of dedicated service. On August 24, 2002 he married the love of his life, Shirley Loveless at George Bible Park...
Howard E. Bell
Jun 19, 2026
Howard Eugene Bell, age 98, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on June 19, 2026. Born on November 8, 1927, near Winamac, Indiana, he was the son of William McKinley and Mary E. (Riggleman) Bell.
Howard graduated from Reynolds High School in Reynolds, Indiana, in 1945. Soon after, he proudly answered his country's call by serving in the...
Homer H. Duvendack
Jun 19, 2026
Homer H. Duvendack, Jr., 87, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, June 19, 2026, at Hillside Country Living in Bryan, Ohio.
Born on August 13, 1938, in Toledo, Ohio, Homer was the son of Homer Harvey Duvendack, Sr. and Molly (French) Crowder. On June 11, 1959, he married the love of his life, Jill Louise Fraley, in...
Luis Robert Lloyd
Jun 18, 2026
Luis Robert Lloyd, 32, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, June 18, 2026.
Luis was born on January 10, 1994, in Ensenada, Mexico. On May 6, 2017, he married Lita Banks, in Defiance, Ohio. Together they built a life centered on faith in one another, family, and raising their two sons.
Luis worked in manufacturing and also...
Mary M. Green
Jun 18, 2026
Mary M. Green, age 75, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 18, 2026, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice.
Mary was born on April 4, 1951, in Bryan, Ohio, to Atlee E. and Delma (Hartman) Garber. She was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to raising her family. Mary found her greatest joy in spending time with...
Charlene Fran Travis
Jun 8, 2026
Charlene Fran Travis, age 71, of Osseo, Michigan, passed away peacefully at her home on June 8, 2026.
Charlene was born on September 26, 1954, in Montpelier, Ohio, to Frank C. and Blanche (Wiyrick) Smethurst. She graduated from Montpelier High School in 1972 and went on to build a career marked by dedication, hard work, and service to others.
She married Michael...
John L. Corman
May 31, 2026
John L. Corman, age 77, of Alvordton, Ohio, passed away surrounded by family on May 31, 2026, at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.
Born on April 17, 1949, in Van Wert, Ohio, John was the son of Lawrence L. and Mary E. (Wolford) Corman. He graduated from Millcreek-West Unity High School in 1967 and married Jacqueline S. Alliman, on May...
Carol A. Oberlin
May 27, 2026
Carol A. Oberlin, 79, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026, surrounded by family in her home.
Carol was born December 7, 1946, in Bryan, Ohio, to Frank and Hazel (Gibbs) Gambler. She married Jon A. Oberlin on February 14, 1988, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and he survives.
Carol retired from the Ohio Turnpike after 10 years of service....
John H. Bitler
May 25, 2026
John H. Bitler, 86, of Montpelier, Ohio, and formerly of Minster, Ohio, passed away on May 25, 2026 at Hillside Country Living Nursing Home in Bryan. Born on September 27, 1939, in Wapakoneta, Ohio, he was the son of John William and Lucille Iona (Wilgus) Bitler, both of whom preceded him in death.
John grew up in Minster, Ohio, where he...
Brock David Frazer
May 21, 2026
Brock David Frazer, age 40, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Parkview Hospital in Bryan.
Born on December 8, 1985, in Hillsdale, Michigan, Brock was the son of Edwin R. and Joann R. (Brown) Frazer, who survive in Bryan.
Brock was a 2003 graduate of Millcreek-West Unity High School. He most recently worked in the Human Resources...
