Jan 6, 2023

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. ...

Dec 30, 2022

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...

Dec 29, 2022

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...

Dec 27, 2022

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...

Dec 25, 2022

James A. Waterston, 76, of Pioneer passed away at his home on Sunday, December 25, 2022.  He was born in Montpelier on June 17, 1946 to Gerald W. and Vivienne E. (Steyer) Waterston.  Jim graduated from Montpelier High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marines.

He was a proud Bridgewater Township Farmer.  Jim...

Dec 21, 2022

Shirley E. Moor, 87, of Auburn, Indiana passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center Randalia, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on November 1, 1935 in Pioneer to Paul Edward Sr. and Edna Mae (Grimm) Throne.  Shirley graduated from Montpelier High School in 1953.

She attended Angola United Methodist Church, where she...

Dec 14, 2022

OnaLee M. Eidenier, 90, of Sylvania and formerly of Pioneer, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at PromedicaGoerlich Center in Sylvania. She was born on December 27, 1931 to Ralph and Ethel  (Day) Grimm. On November 13, 1965 she married Delbert L. Eidenier in Hillsdale County, MI and he preceded her in death on April 30, 2020.

Dec 13, 2022

Thomas E. Viers, 70, of Montpelier passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at his home.  He was born on November 7, 1952 in Montpelier to Robert Edwin and Dolly D. (Baker) Viers.  Tom graduated from Montpelier High School.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.

Tom worked at Simpson Industries in Edon from...

Dec 13, 2022

James A. Wilder, 90, of Montpelier, passed away on December 13, 2022 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier. He was born on July 6, 1932 in Sylvania, OH to Leo John and Florence M. (Clark) Wilder. James graduated from Montpelier High School in 1950 and went on to attend Chicago Institute of Technology. He honorably served his country in the...

Dec 7, 2022

Jeffery A. Simon, 68, of Montpelier, passed away on December 7, 2022 at Blanchard Valley Hospital in Findlay, OH. He was born on February 18, 1954 in Mount Vernon, OH and was raised by his foster parents Lavon and Shirley Elson. Jeff graduated from Montpelier High School in 1972. On May 25, 1973, he married Sharon Kay Kissinger in...

Dec 1, 2022

Robert "Bob" John Kimble, 84 of Churubusco, IN passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center of Fort Wayne.

Bob was born October 12, 1938 to the late Robert W. and Frances A. (Sharpe) Kimble of Stryker, Ohio. Bob graduated from Tri-State University (TRINE) in Angola, IN in 1959, and married Margaret A. Butner...

Nov 29, 2022

Robert "Rob" A. Guyse, 60, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  He was born on July 9, 1962 in Montpelier to Gary and Linda (Edwards) Guyse.  Rob graduated from Montpelier High School.  On September 2, 2007 he married Priscilla Rodriguez and she survives.

Rob was a member...

Nov 16, 2022

Aaron L. Grubb, 44, of Montpelier passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on March 7, 1978 in Bryan to Earl L. Grubb and Sharon Marie (Daft) Richmond.  On October 8, 2011 he married Kimberly S. Dominique and she survives.

Aaron was a former Mason. ...

Nov 13, 2022

Allen Keith Young ,87, formally of Pioneer, OH and Denver, CO passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, OH.

Allen was born on February 7, 1935, in Edon, OH, the son of Lyle A.H. Young and Helen K. (Case) Young. He was a 1953 graduate of Edon High School, and attended Fort...

Nov 13, 2022

Arcelita "RC" Wilson, 58, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2022. She was born on June 5, 1964 in McAllen, TX to Merced Rodriguez and Maria Cruz.

Arcelita enjoyed playing bingo and taking care of her beloved pets. Most of all she loved spending time with her family.

She is survived by her...

Nov 11, 2022

Richard Leslie Will, 81 of Montpelier, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 11, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier. Born December 19, 1940 in Bryan to Richard T. and Evelyn C. (Willits) Will. Richard graduated from Montpelier High School. He grew up in Montpelier and lived there for most of his life. He honorably served our...

Nov 11, 2022

William "Bill" M. Smith, 81, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home.  He was born on November 15th, 1940 to Glenn F. and Faye M. (Johnson) Smith. He married Carole J. (Grime) on June 12th, 1960 in rural Pioneer.

Bill graduated from North Central High School in...

Nov 8, 2022

Julia G. Sandoval, 95, of Montpelier, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 1, 1927 in Mexico to Jose Maria Garcia and Maria Santos Maldonado.

Julia enjoyed needle work and sewing. She loved flowers, going to garage sales and taking the kids to get donuts.

She is...

Oct 28, 2022

Carl F. Janeway Sr. (87) of Montpelier passed away the morning of Friday, October 28th at Evergreen Healthcare Center. He was born on May 31st, 1935 in Hillsboro, Indiana to Donald R. and Gladys L. (Snyder) Janeway. He married Catherine (Donovan), whom preceded him in death, in 1961 in Muncie, Indiana.

Carl served in the United States...

Oct 27, 2022

George L. Copeland, 101, of Montpelier, passed away peacefully October 27, 2022 at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan, Ohio.  He was born on June 11, 1921 in Montpelier to Frank and Della (Shasteen) Copeland.

George married Doris Darby on May 25, 1946.  They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in May 2021.

George graduated from...