Jan 15, 2024

Betty Lu Borer, 90, of Pioneer, Ohio, went to be with Jesus on Monday, January 15, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan to William Orthell and Jessie Pearl (Chrisman) Clements, Sr. Betty Lu graduated from Pioneer High School in 1951 and went on to attend Davis Business College in Toledo, Ohio, studying accounting. On...

Jan 14, 2024

Mary Lou Michael, 91 of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. She was born on May 1, 1932 in Montpelier to Clarence and Lulu (Woolf) Fisher. Mary graduated from Montpelier High School in 1950. On July 30, 1950 she married Val Dean Michael and he preceded her in passing...

Jan 10, 2024

Steven R. Sidle, 67, of Montpelier, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1956 in Bryan, Ohio to Charles H. and Eleanor May (Speakman) Sidle, Sr. Steve graduated from Montpelier High School in 1974 and retired from Allied Moulded Products in Bryan after 40 plus years of working there as...

Jan 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Vaughn Dudley Hillard, of Montpelier, who left us just shy of his 99th birthday. A resilient soul and a true patriarch, he entered the arms of Jesus on January 3, 2024 surrounded by the love of his family. His legacy is one marked by honor,...

Jan 1, 2024

Cletus F. Noll, 87, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on September 19, 1936 in Caldwell, Ohio to Bernard E. and Irene K. (Crum) Noll.  Cletus graduated from Coldwater High School in Ohio.  He served in the Ohio National Guard for 3 years....

Jan 1, 2024

Eugene "Gene" Scott Freese, 61, of Montpelier, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on June 23, 1962 in Montpelier to William and Janet L. (Perkins) Freese. Gene graduated from Montpelier High School in 1982 and on October 7, 1989 he married Peggy M. Rummel in Montpelier,...

Jan 1, 2024

Mary Ellen (Frederick) Snyder, 80, of Montpelier and formerly of Toledo, peacefully passed away surrounded by her family, on Monday, January 1, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier, OH. She was born on October 29, 1943 in Hackleburg, Alabama to Loranzie "Ranzie" and Lovie (Patterson) Frederick.

Mary worked for GM, Fisher Body Division in Tecumseh, Michigan, where...

Dec 29, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for John Richard Houser. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 12, 2023

Patricia F. Pitzen, 73, of Camden, Michigan passed away at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  She was born on March 12, 1950 in Toledo, Ohio to Robert and JoAnne (Kaszynski) Burgard.  Patricia graduated from DeVilbiss High School.  On May 30, 1995 she married Robert L. Pitzen, Jr., and he survives.

Dec 11, 2023

Debra Rose Brown, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born on December 31, 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky to James and Barbara Burnett.  Debra attended Waldron High School, in Waldron, Michigan.  On August 29, 2003 she married Dan L. Brown in Alvordton.  Debra enjoyed crafts, playing computer games, collecting antiques...

Dec 4, 2023

Barbara Ann Garrett, 77, of Bryan, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier, OH. She was born on October 21, 1946 in Oneida, Kentucky to Raymond and Callie (Adner) Allen. Barb graduated from Garfield High School and went on to retire from Bryan Custom Plastics where she worked in quality control.

Barb...

Nov 29, 2023

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...

Nov 23, 2023

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,...

Nov 11, 2023

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.

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Nov 5, 2023

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...

Nov 5, 2023

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...

Oct 28, 2023

Eva Ann Skerik, 90, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on October 28, 2023 in Colorado Springs. She was born on August 17, 1933 in Putman County, Ohio to Gilbert and Beulah (Snyder) Parent. Eva achieved her Bachelor's Degree and worked as a Registered Nurse for 33 years. She worked for 23 years as an RN at Williams County...

Oct 28, 2023

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.

Oct 25, 2023

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...

Oct 24, 2023

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...