May 7, 2021

Lloyd B. "Babe" Lashaway, 79, of Alvordton, passed away on Friday, May 7, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 2, 1942 in Liberty Center to Louis "Earl" and Fay Elizabeth (Hoffman) Lashaway. Babe graduated from Camden Frontier High School in 1959 and went on to attend Michigan State University. He honorably served...

May 7, 2021

Linda L. Moore, 85, of Montpelier passed away early Friday morning at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan.  She was born on June 9, 1935 in Montpelier to Glen and Neva I. (Gray) Bailey.  Linda graduated from Montpelier High School in 1953.  On November 15, 1953 she married Bob Moore in Montpelier and he preceded her in death on...

May 6, 2021

Tyler Logan McIntosh, 20, of Bryan and formerly of Montpelier passed away Thursday morning.  He was born on July 19, 2000 in Bryan to Jeffery M. and Kimberly S. (Apt) Mosier.  Tyler graduated from Montpelier High School in 2019, he attended the Auto Tech program at Four County Career Center.  He was currently employed at Lois Yoder Trucking in...

May 3, 2021

Onnaliesa Marie Douglass, 68, of Pioneer, passed away peacefully, joining her husband, Robert and son, Cody in heaven on Monday, May 3, 2021. She was born on July 17, 1952 in Hillsdale, MI to Vernon and Joanne (Brattin) Clark. Onnaliesa graduated from Waldron High School and went on to beautician school.

Onnaliesa was a loving and caring...

May 1, 2021

Virginia Elnora (Headley) Swift, 99, of Montpelier, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan. She was born on October 11, 1921 in rural Edgerton to Alva Wayne and Florence Valetta (Henney) Headley. Virginia graduated from Edgerton High School in 1939. On February 28, 1940 she married Robert "Bob" Wallace Swift in Metz, IN...

May 1, 2021

Beverly "Bev" B. Miller, 89, of Montpelier passed away Saturday morning, May 1, 2021 at Defiance Area Regional Hospice Center.  She was born on June 14, 1931 in Archbold to Edward G. and Mattie M. (Miller) Shellenberger.  Bev graduated from Bryan High School in 1949.  She earned her RN degree from Goshen College Fort Wayne Hospital School of Nursing...

Apr 30, 2021

Sonda Marie Manley, 73, of Pioneer passed away Friday evening, April 30, 2021 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born on October 27, 1947 in Bryan to Charles W. and Rose M. (Pignataro) Miller.  Sonda graduated from Montpelier High School in 1965.  On July 27, 1968 she married Larry G. Manley at Sacred Heart Church in Montpelier...

Apr 28, 2021

Charlotte Ann (Best) Culler, 88 of Bryan, passed away on April 28, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on May 14, 1932 in Montpelier to Lester and Zola (Flickinger) Best. Charlotte graduated from Montpelier High School in 1950 and attended The Ohio State University for nursing. She graduated from Fort Wayne Lutheran...

Apr 27, 2021

Virginia "Ginnie" L. McMillen, 60, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday morning at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  She was born on November 17, 1960 in Fremont, Ohio to Richard and Barbara (Craig) Heichel.  Ginnie graduated from Clyde High School in 1979.  On September 10, 2011 she married Reed James McMillen at the Eagles Pond and he survives.

Apr 13, 2021

Deloris "Dee" Jean Wiyrick, 89, of Mount Grove, Missouri, and formerly of West Jefferson Township, went to the loving arms of her Lord on April 13, 2021 where she was met by her loving husband, Paul, two sons, Rick and Kevin and her parents, Otis and Thelma Mercer. She was born on January 29, 1932 in West Jefferson Township,...

Apr 13, 2021

Deborah Elizabeth Wright, the beloved daughter of Michaela B. Hobbs and Michael L. Wright was born sleeping on April 13, 2021 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan. In addition to her parents, Deborah is survived by six siblings; her maternal grandparents Tammy & Dennis Miller and Will & Stacy Hobbs; Maternal great grandparents Trish Koch and Deb...

Apr 6, 2021

David "Dave" G. Moog, 66, of Bryan passed away from an extended illness on April 6th at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was born on September 14, 1954 in Bryan to Henry and Madalene (Knapp) Moog.  Dave graduated from Montpelier High School in 1973.  He met Sandy K. Wheeler at the skating rink in Montpelier and 3 years...

Apr 1, 2021

Patricia "Pat" Bartick, 79, of West Unity passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Montpelier.  She was born on January 30, 1942 to George and Ruth (Marcille) Kenner.  Pat graduated from Hicksville High School.  On July 8, 1967 she married Willard E. Bartick in Hicksville, Ohio and he preceded her in death...

Mar 31, 2021

Sandra "Sandy" L. Frye of Montpelier passed away Wednesday morning at her home in the company of her husband, David.  She was born on June 23, 1948 in Toledo to Clayton and Evelyn (Tabbert) Ansted.  Sandy was a 1966 graduate of Northview High School in Sylvania, Ohio.  After high school she attended beauty school in Toledo.  On June 24,...

Mar 21, 2021

John Burke Beres, 87, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 7, 1933 in Edon to John George and Blanche (Burke) Beres. John attended Edon High School. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. John married Shirley B. Booker and she preceded him...

Mar 9, 2021

John D. Schuman, 70, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday afternoon at his home.  He was born on October 25, 1950 in Toledo to Donald David and Eva Grace (Hand) Schuman.  John graduated from Montpelier High School.  He proudly served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War.  On February 26, 1977 he married Tammy L. Rockey in Montpelier...

Mar 7, 2021

Vonnie L. Beggs, 90, of Montpelier passed away Sunday afternoon at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born on August 14, 1930 in Carrier Mills, Illinois to Cecil Clarence and Annie (Bailey) Chase.  Vonnie graduated from Carrie Mills High School in 1948.  On April 9, 1950 she married William A. Beggs and he preceded her in death in...

Mar 5, 2021

John E. Lillard, 69, of Pioneer passed away March 5, 2021 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan.  He was born on April 14, 1951 in Bellefontaine, Ohio  to Carl and Betty (Hemminger) Lillard.  John graduated from El Dorado High School in Placentia, California in 1969.  He earned his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Cal State University...

Feb 23, 2021

Louis J. Herzog, Sr., 88, of Fayette, passed away February 23, 2021. He was born on August 13, 1932 in Lincoln Park, MI to William and Elizabeth (Stevens) Herzog, Sr. Louie honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.

Louie worked on the railroad in Montpelier for 17 years and also at UPS...

Feb 23, 2021

Our beloved Nelson "Nellie" Edward Rupp, 82, of Pioneer, OH, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on February 23, 2021. Nellie was born on August 7, 1938 in Pioneer the son of Henry and Margaret (Throne) Rupp. On October 18, 1959 he married Lois J. Moomaw and they began their love story of 61 years....