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...

Oct 24, 2022

Rodney G. Stowits, of Montpelier, passed away Monday, October 24th 2022 at home surrounded by family. He was born on July 7th, 1952 in Lansing, MI to Maynard and Bertha (Wright) Stowits. Rod graduated from Brighton High School in 1970. He married Robin Boylan in 1971 in Brighton, MI.

Rod managed several restaurants and had a Brownberry...

Oct 23, 2022

Lavera M. Smith, 87, of Pioneer passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on February 19, 1935 in Montpelier to Francis and Helen (Traush) Moreland.

Lavera was a member of the Pioneer Bible Fellowship Church.  She worked at Pioneer Transformer for 21 years.  Lavera was involved...

Oct 20, 2022

Alan C. Miller, 68, of Pioneer, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was born on April 7, 1954, in Bryan, Ohio to Charles A. and Ida Ruth Matida (Engstrom) Miller. Alan graduated from North Central High School and served in the United States Navy.

He worked as a boiler room operator with the Navy, La...

Oct 19, 2022

Rodney D. Jordan, 68, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  He was born on April 21, 1954 in McArthur, Ohio to Dorsey and Pansey (Turner) Jordan.  In 1972 Rodney graduated from Alexander High School in Albany, Ohio.  On September 29, 1990 he married Sue Vanstaen at St. Paul's United...

Oct 11, 2022

Michael D. Moore, 72, of West Unity, passed away October 11, 2022.  He was born July 13, 1950 in Montpelier to Melvin and Marvel Moore.  On June 16, 1973 he married Carol Ann Waterston.  He served in the U.S. Army after graduating from Montpelier High School where he was stationed in South Korea.

He graduated from the...