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....

Feb 18, 2021

Dwain L. Startzman, Sr., 81, of Montpelier, passed away on February 18, 2021 at his home in Montpelier. He was born on August 2, 1939 in Toledo, OH to LeRoy O. and Frances (Selander) Startzman. He graduated from Montpelier High School. In April of 1960 he married Frances Yuvon Taylor and she survives.

Dwain worked as a...

Feb 18, 2021

Gene A. Humbarger, 83, of Bryan, OH, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born in Florence Township on June 6, 1937, to Hubert and Maxine (Fetters) Humbarger. Gene was a graduate of Montpelier High School in 1955 and later attended The Ohio State University. He served in the United States...

Feb 11, 2021

Claude S. Taylor, 88, of Avondale, Arizona and formerly of the Edgerton area, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Avondale.   He was born on March 12, 1932 to Elmer and Fannie (Williams) Taylor. Claude now joins his wife of  61 years, Margaret in Heaven, where they are rejoicing together.

Claude served in the United States...

Feb 9, 2021

**Due to the inclement weather pending in and around the Williams County area this evening, Tom's service will also be broadcasted on the funeral homes Facebook page in addition to live at the church.    The family encourages people to be safe if traveling to the church this afternoon / evening. The link to Tom's service is  https://fb.me/e/RL15iCvG

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Feb 8, 2021

Myron A. Knapp, 69, of Montpelier, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier. He was born on January 3, 1952 in Napoleon, OH to Charles Dan and Sylvia E. (Naveau) Knapp. Mac graduated from Napoleon High School. On July 9, 1978 he married Sandra K. Carpenter in Montpelier and she survives.

Mac...

Feb 5, 2021

Wayne L. Dargitz, 74, of  Montpelier passed away Friday morning at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on October 6, 1946 in Angola, Indiana to Dale L. and Bernadine M. (Fuller) Dargitz.  Wayne graduated from Edon High School in 1965, then attended Tri State Community College in Angola.  He served his country in the...

Feb 2, 2021

Vernon W. Nemire, 91, of Archbold passed away early Tuesday morning at Community Health and Wellness Centers in Montpelier.  He was born on April 19, 1929 in Putnam County, Ohio to Amza Harry and Mary Violet (Burwell) Nemire.  Vernon graduated from Pandora High School in 1947.

He was a member of St. John's Christian Church in Archbold. ...

Jan 25, 2021

James "Red" D. Pettit, 84, of Bryan passed away early Monday morning at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan.  He was born on July 14, 1936 in Leo, Indiana to Reverend Stacy and Lois Mae (Vernier) Pettit.  Jim graduated from Pioneer High School in 1955.

Jim retired in 2001 from Sauder's Woodworking after 13 years in the...

Jan 25, 2021

Mrs. Dolores (Bobbie) Teopas Black, age 91, of Simpsonville, South Carolina and formerly of Sylvania, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2021, surrounded by family at her daughters' home in Camden, Michigan.

She was born August 2, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio, the youngest daughter of the late James Teopas and Edna (Bodie) Teopas.

Bobbie...