Diane (Shaffer) Miller
Jun 2, 2017
Diane (Shaffer) Miller, 77, of Alvordton, passed away Friday, June 2, 2017 at 6 p.m. peacefully in her home with her family by her side. She was born on March 10, 1940 in Alvordton to Truman and E. Irene (Stoner) Shaffer. Diane was a loving mother, a business owner and a friend to many; most of who called her "mom"....
Betty J. (Harmon) Keough
May 30, 2017
Betty J. Keough, 88, of Alvordton passed away Tuesday afternoon at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold.  She was born on October 12, 1928 in Delta to Glen and Dorothy (Overmyer) Harmon.  Betty graduated from Delta High School in 1946.  On May 10, 1947, she married Richard T. Keough and he preceded her in death on January 19, 2002.  Betty was a...
Michael R. Fackler
May 28, 2017
Michael Ray Fackler, 57 of Bryan passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 28.  He was born to George E. and Mabel M. (Martin) Fackler on March 25, 1960 in Bryan.  He was a 1979 graduate of Hilltop High School in West Unity.  For several years, Michael was employed at the Holiday Inn and the Ramada in Holiday City...
Marjorie A. (Mercer) Barry
May 26, 2017
Marjorie A. Barry, 87, of Montpelier passed away Friday evening at Mercy St. Vincent's in Toledo.  She was born on February 18, 1930 in West Unity to Earl William and Harriet (Scott) Mercer.  Marjorie graduated from Millcreek High School in 1948.  On March 31, 1954, she married William G. Barry and he preceded her in death on June 16, 2016....
Michael J. Riggle
May 25, 2017
Michael Jeffrey Riggle, 71, of Toledo, passed from this life to be with his God Almighty on May 25, 2017.  He is survived by his daughters, Michelle (Tom) Bules and Kristen Mitchell, brothers Mark (Margaret) and John (Pat), sister in law Judy Riggle, nephews Brent and Evan and nieces Kelly, Tracy and Beth. He was preceded in death by his...
Carl "Bud" C. Creek, Jr.
May 20, 2017
Carl "Bud" C. Creek, Jr., 96 passed away early Saturday morning at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.  He was born on April 6, 1921 in Superior Township to Carl C. and Maude (Altman) Creek, Sr.  Bud graduated from Montpelier High School in 1939 and then attended the Ohio State University. He served as the Secretary of the Ohio FFA...
Carol J. (Roost) Goebel
May 16, 2017
Carol J. Goebel, 75, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday night at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier.  She was born on January 12, 1942 in Camden, Michigan to William C. and Doris E. (Russell) Roost.  Carol graduated from Camden High School in 1960.  On October 8, 1960, she married Alfred "Al" P. Goebel and he survives. Carol was a...
Michael W. Kind
May 15, 2017
Michael W. Kind, born on July 4, 1953 and died on May 15, 2017, always knew exactly  the kind of life he wanted to live. He was fiercely independent and loyal to his friends, family and treasured animals. He cared deeply for his life on his farm in Pioneer, Ohio.  All will remember his quick wit and gentle spirit. Michael...
Charles "Charlie" E. Camp
May 13, 2017
Charles E. "Charlie" Camp, 73, of Bryan, passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare Bryan Center in Bryan. He was born on January 2, 1944 in Toledo to William and Marie (Nally) Camp. He worked for Martin Sprocket in Montpelier for 25 years and he attended St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan. Charlie loved going to Shaffer's...
Terry Fay Youse
Apr 26, 2017
Terry Fay Youse October 31, 1937 – April 26, 2017 FAAAN…TASTIC!  For years, anyone who knew Terry would hear that reply when they asked how he was doing.  Terry enjoyed rabbit and squirrel hunting, and fishing. He started deer hunting and bagged his first deer at age 70.  He took several trips to Canada to fish in the fall and...
Monica M. Patterson
Apr 20, 2017
Monica Moroa Patterson, 53, passed away Thursday morning at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier.  She has lived in Montpelier for the last 5 years, prior to that she had lived in Sarasota, Florida for 45 years.  Monica was born on April 5, 1964 in Bryan to Donald Larry and Ella Mae (Kemarly) Patterson.  Monica graduated from Sarasota High...
Florian "Flo" A. Chirra
Apr 11, 2017
Florian "Flo" Athy Chirra, 65, passed into his Savior's arms on April 11, 2017 peacefully at his home with his wife and daughter by his side after losing his battle with cancer.  He was born on November 6, 1951 in Hillsdale, Michigan to Eldon R. and LaMoille E. (Bailey) Chirra, and was a lifelong resident of rural Pioneer, Ohio where...
Linda F. Timm
Apr 8, 2017
Linda F. Timm, 69, of Montpelier passed away Saturday night at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  She was born on July 6, 1947 in Hammond, Indiana to Francis and Lottie R. (Janesewzski) Timm.  Linda was raised in the Catholic Church.  She graduated from Calumet High School in Griffith, Indiana.  She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, shopping and spending time with her...
Timothy "Tim" A. Smart
Apr 8, 2017
Timothy A. Smart, 60, of Montpelier and formerly of Chicago, passed away Saturday evening at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  He was born on February 11, 1957 in Montpelier to Theodore A. and Patricia I. (Yagelski) Smart.  Tim graduated from North Central High School in 1975, and in 1979 he graduated from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio with a...
Patricia L. (Hendricks) Moran
Apr 1, 2017
Patricia L. Moran, 65, of Nettle Lake passed away Saturday afternoon at her home.  She was born on November 21, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to William Walter and Grace Aleene (Wheeler) Hendricks.    On November 11, 1972, she married Arthur F. Moran in Toledo and he preceded her in death in December 2008.  Patricia was a former member of the Montpelier...
Marjorie "Marge" R. (Oehring) Briner
Apr 1, 2017
Marjorie "Marge" R. Briner, 87, of Montpelier passed away Saturday at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  She was born on December 22, 1929 in Wyandotte, Michigan to George S. and Martha E. (Virnick) Oehring.  Marge graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1949.  She married David M. Briner and he preceded her in death in March 2004. Marge was a...
Lyle R. Cox
Mar 31, 2017
Lyle R. Cox, 87, of Montpelier passed away Friday afternoon at Genesis HealthCare in Bryan.  He was born on April 30, 1929 in Bridgewater Township to Samuel and Mabel (McCord) Cox.  Lyle graduated from Edon High School in 1947.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps as a Tech Sargent during the Korean War.  On August...
Patricia D. (Robinett) Mckenzie
Mar 29, 2017
Patricia D. McKenzie, 87, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday at her home.  She was born on June 7, 1929 in Elkhart, Indiana to Claire Robinett and Leone Berle Stoy.  Pat graduated from Montpelier High School.  She married Dana "Ray" McKenzie on November 15, 1957 and he preceded her in death on June 3, 1993. Pat was a 50+ year member...
Dr. Robert "Bob" L. Taylor
Mar 27, 2017
Dr. Robert "Bob" L. Taylor, 72, of Pioneer went home to be with the Lord Monday March 27th at home after a brief illness.  He was born on April 14, 1944 in South Bend, Indiana to Wilson and Rosa (Thornberg) Taylor.  On June 21, 1997, he married Sharon A. Nolin in Quincy, Michigan and she survives.  Bob will best be...
Danny C. Sovine
Mar 27, 2017
Danny C. Sovine, 63, of Stryker passed away early Monday morning at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  He was born on January 22, 1954 in Huntington, West Virginia to Denzil C. and Dova L. (Erwin) Sovine.  Danny graduated from Hurricane High School, and attended Northwest State Community Colleges.  On August 29, 1975, he married Susan L. Ward. Danny...
