Herbert "Bill" W. Noethen
Oct 9, 2013
Herbert "Bill" W. Noethen, 62, of West Unity, passed away early Wednesday morning at the Community Hospital and Wellness Center in Bryan.  He was born on June 27, 1951 in Toledo, Ohio to Herbert S. and Mary Louise (Ammon) Noethen.  Bill graduated from Swanton High School in 1970, and continued on to earn his Criminology Degree from Owens Technical College.  ...
Pamela S. (Humbarger) Strawser
Oct 1, 2013
Pamela S. Strawser, 45, of Pioneer passed away early Tuesday morning at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on April 7, 1968 in Toledo to John E. and Carol L. (Billings) Humbarger.  On November 11, 1988 she married Jon W. Strawser, and he survives. She is survived by her husband Jon; mother Carol (Richard) Goebel...
Diana L. (Brewer) Ewers
Sep 29, 2013
Diana L. Ewers, 57, of Montpelier passed away Sunday evening at Genesis Health Care Center in Bryan.  She was born on November 18, 1955 in Auburn, Indiana to Ronald "Ron" W. and Susie (Miller) Brewer.  Diana graduated from Bryan High School in 1974.  On February 9, 1974 she married Charles D. Ewers, and he survives. Diana attended New Hope Community...
Deloris A. (Lanius) Baker
Sep 28, 2013
Deloris A. Baker, 87, of Montpelier, passed away Saturday at her son's home in Alvordton.  She was born on January 21, 1926 in Pioneer, Ohio to Clarence E. and Lelia (Richardson) Lanius.  Deloris attended the Hay Jay School and graduated from Pioneer High School in 1944.  She was a William's County resident her entire life. Deloris enjoyed going to Opdyke...
L. George Brown
Sep 24, 2013
L. George Brown, 68 of Bryan and formerly of Stryker passed away early Tuesday morning in his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on July 20, 1945 in Bryan, Ohio to Ira and Mable (Hart) Brown.  He attended Montpelier Public Schools and went on to serve in the United States Army for a short time before receiving a...
Gary J. Starr
Sep 23, 2013
Gary J. Starr, 67, of Montpelier passed away Monday morning at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  He was born on February 8, 1946 to Harold "Shorty" P. and Marcielle M. (Dick) Starr.  Gary graduated from Montpelier High School in 1964 and then earned his bachelor's degree from Tri State University, Angola, Indiana. Gary is survived by special friends the...
Barbara Ann (Franklin) Scantlen
Sep 20, 2013
Barbara Ann Scantlen, 62 years, of Bryan, died on Friday, September 20, 2013 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan. Barbara, Bryan High School class of 69, was born on October 21, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Roy and Ilo (Klingler) Franklin. Though she was a long-time sufferer of multiple sclerosis, because of her faith in Jesus Christ,...
Aubrey "Dave" D. Fackler
Sep 18, 2013
Aubrey David Fackler "Dave", 70, of rural Camden, Michigan passed away at home early Wednesday morning.  He was born on September 30, 1942 in Bryan, Ohio to George Elden and Mabel Mae (Martin) Fackler.  On September 29, 1963 he married Carlene Kay Chamberlain, in Pioneer and she survives. Dave retired from Aro Corporation in Bryan as a machinist. He was...
Connie (Mccrea) Caudill
Sep 14, 2013
Connie L. Caudill, 61, of Montpelier, passed away peacefully Saturday night at home, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on June 23, 1952 in Bryan, Ohio to James R. and Shirley (Haskins) Bailey.  Connie graduated from Hazard High School in Hazard, Kentucky in 1970, then attended the University of Kentucky for a year.  On July 15, 1972 she...
Gloria J. (Mcelroy) Miller
Sep 9, 2013
Gloria J. Miller, 90, of Montpelier passed away Monday evening at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on January 11, 1923 in Walnut Springs, Texas to Frank P. and Johnnie W. (Veal) McElroy.  Gloria graduated from Walnut Springs High School in 1940 and then went on to earn her R.N. degree from Baylor Nursing School...
Robert "Bob" H Brandt
Sep 5, 2013
Robert "Bob" H. Brandt, 71, of Montpelier passed away early Thursday morning at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, following a brief illness.  He was born on November 9, 1941 in Bryan to Robert S. and Josephine (Pignataro) Brandt.  Bob graduated from Montpelier High School in 1959.  On August 21, 1965 he married Juanita Briner, and she preceded him...
William "Bill" F. Echler
Sep 3, 2013
William "Bill" F. Echler, 84, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday evening at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  He was born on February 22, 1929 in West Unity, Ohio to Earl Ford and Nina May (Smith) Echler.  Bill graduated from Montpelier High School in 1947, and then continued his education at Defiance College.  Bill proudly served his country in the...
Amber J. (Alpaugh) Davis
Sep 3, 2013
Amber J. Alpaugh-Davis, 38 of Montpelier passed away Tuesday morning at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio after an extended illness.  She was born on August 21, 1975 in Hicksville, Ohio to Jeff A. and Jeanine (Springer) Alpaugh and they survive in Montpelier. Amber graduated from Montpelier High School in 1994.  On August 12, 1994 she married Andrew "Andy"...
Frederick "Fred" E. Bigger
Aug 25, 2013
Frederick "Fred" E. Bigger, 83, passed away Sunday night at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  He was born on January 22, 1930 in Blakeslee, Ohio to Benjamin and Mary Mabel (Ford) Bigger.  Fred married Kelly L. Miller on September 12, 1980 in Montpelier, and she survives. Fred proudly served his country in the Merchant Marines at the age of...
Dennis L. Walker
Aug 22, 2013
Dennis L. Walker, 65, of Hamilton, Indiana and formerly of Montpelier, passed away Thursday morning with his family by his side at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan.  He was born on June 8, 1948 in Wauseon, Ohio to Charles Earl and Illega M. (King) Walker.  Dennis graduated from Montpelier High School in 1966, and then earned his...
Ruth I. (Sell) Smith
Aug 21, 2013
Ruth Sell Smith, affectionately known as "Mo", passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Ogeechee Area Hospice Inpatient and Residential Center in Statesboro Georgia. She was born in 1919 in Rockford, Ohio where she graduated from high school. She married Carl Richard Smith in 1940. They resided for many years in the Edon, Ohio community where they raised their family....
Alexandria "Lexie" M. (Nicolen) Andres
Aug 18, 2013
Alexandria "Lexie" M. Andres, 35, of Bryan passed away August 18th at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on November 18, 1977 in Montpelier to Charles A. and Christine D. (Tressler) Nicolen.  Lexie graduated from Edon High School, and then earned her L.P.N. degree from Northwest State Community College. Lexie was a member of the...
Reverend Joy Bauer-Bulla
Aug 17, 2013
Reverend Joy E. Bauer-Bulla, 68, of Algonquin, Illinois and formerly of Montpelier, Ohio passed away August 17th in Barrington, Illinois.  She was born on September 16, 1944 in Wauseon, Ohio to Jacob "Bud" Ward and Juna (Hasford) Bauer.  Joy graduated from Montpelier High School in 1962, then went on to earn her bachelor's degree from the University of South Carolina.  ...
Katheryn L. (Huston) Morr
Aug 16, 2013
Katheryn Lucille Morr "Katie" 96, of Edgerton went home to be with the Lord on Friday August 16, 2013.  She battled Alzheimer's disease courageously for many years and had been a resident of Parkview Nursing Center in Edgerton during this time. Katie was a Williams County Resident for her entire life, being born on January 21, 1917 to Stella (Stafford)...
Jamie E. Long
Aug 5, 2013
On Monday evening, August 5th, Jamie Eugene Long was reunited in heaven with his loving wife Margaret, in time for their 54th wedding anniversary, he was 74.  Jamie was at peace when he passed, with his loving children by his side at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on October 31, 1938 in Halifax, North Carolina to...
