Dec 18, 2024

Linda Lou (Schmucker) Middleton, 82, of Montpelier, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance with her daughter at her side.  She was born on April 19, 1942 at the family farm outside of Fayette to Emerson and Laree (Miller) Schmucker. Linda was a graduate of North Central High School. On May 9, 1969...

Dec 14, 2024

Patricia (King) Michael

The daughter of Frank and Anna (Kilroe) King, born February 22, 1932 in Hoboken, New Jersey.  On September 15, 1953 she married Keith L. Michael at Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Hawaii.

A 1950 graduate of Demerest High School in Hoboken, she enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was Honorably discharged in...

Dec 3, 2024

Linda Kay Brightbill, 76, of Pioneer passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. She was born on January 25, 1948 in Waldron, Michigan to Rex and Myrtle (Brooks) Zolman. Linda attended Waldron High School. She was a devoted wife and mother who loved doing puzzles, working in the yard and reading a good book....

Dec 1, 2024

Yovonnah Marie (Lanius) Miller, 89, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care in Bryan. She was born on December 28, 1934 in Pioneer, Ohio to Clarence and Leila (Richardson) Lanius. Yovonnah graduated from Montpelier High School. On November 19, 1951 she married O. Raymond Miller in Hillsdale, Michigan and...

Nov 30, 2024

Marilyn Jane Rath, 84, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025 at her Montpelier home after a long battle of dementia.  Jane was born on February 8, 1941 to George and Eleanor (Darby) McKarns.  She married her high school sweetheart, Junior B. Rath on December 6, 1959.  Jane was always a farm girl and happy to return to...

Nov 30, 2024

Phyllis Joan Tomlinson of Temple, Texas passed away on November 30, 2024, at the age of 97 years. She was born January 18, 1927, in Pioneer, Ohio, the daughter of Dale and Evelyn (Hollstein) Hillard.

After graduating from Pioneer High School, she attended Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, where she received a Bachelor of Science and Master...

Nov 28, 2024

Jerry R. Ferguson, 82, of Montpelier passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Bryan. He was born on March 18, 1942 in Lenawee County, Michigan. Jerry worked as a truck driver, making hauls all across the country. He was a member at Olive Branch Church in Williams County.

Jerry is survived...

Nov 27, 2024

Patricia Ann Delcamp, 82 of Pioneer, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon. She was born on November 12, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio to Nelson and Caroline (Smith) Bexten. Patricia graduated from North Central High School in 1961. On October 14, 1961 she married James L. Delcamp in Montpelier and he survives....

Nov 25, 2024

David E. Bish, 69, of Pioneer passed away at his home on Monday, November 25, 2024.  He was born on February 18, 1955 in Tacoma, Washington to Lewis and Norma (Williams) Bish.  David graduated from Sandy Valley High School in Magnolia, Ohio.  On August 21, 1976 he married Catherine M. Weglarz in Canton, Ohio, and she preceded him in...

Nov 22, 2024

David Neil Buehrer, 77, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away in his home on November 22, 2024.

David was born October 22nd,1947 in Bryan, Ohio, to Donald and Donna (Myers) Buehrer.

A 1965 graduate of Archbold High school, David married Lynne (Cryer) Schaedler on August 21, 2007 in Horse Cave, Kentucky.

His many...

Nov 21, 2024

Ronald E. Faber, 89, of Montpelier passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at his home. He was born on April 3, 1935 in Montpelier to Jacob S. and Waneta (Shaul) Faber. On December 6, 1952 he married the love of his life, Carol A. Riter and she survives.

Ron was a member of the Montpelier Moose...

Nov 18, 2024

Glenna M. Wright, 80, of Montpelier passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 in her home with family at her side.  She was born September 17, 1944 to Francis and Undine (Brentlinger) Severence. She was a 1962 graduate from Edon high school.  In 1972 she married Denver L. Wright, and he survives.

Glenna was a member of...

Nov 15, 2024

Charles W. Graser, Jr, 84, of Pioneer passed away at home on Friday, November 15, 2024.  He was born on March 11, 1940 in Toledo.  In 1974 he married Jeannette K. Koder and she survives.

Chuck was a Millwright Journeyman at Unicast Toledo Steel Tubing.  He was a Ham operator, race car driver, mechanic, woodworker, a Jack...

Nov 9, 2024

Janet Marie Schafer, 70, of Montpelier passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on December 1, 1953, in Hicksville to James and Marjorie (Gustin) Taggart.  Janet graduated from Fairview High School in 1971, then went on to Bowling Green State University to earn her Bachelor's Degree in History. ...

Nov 9, 2024

Karen A. Robison, 74, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family in the care of hospice. Karen was born in Bryan on September 25, 1950 to Henry and Betty Moog. She was a 1969 graduate of Montpelier High School, where she participated in chorus, basketball and volleyball. She married Robert Robison on July...

Nov 2, 2024

Lowell Eugene Martin, 96 of Pioneer, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at his home. He was born on February 29, 1928 in Pioneer to Earl and Mabel (Maneval) Martin. Lowell graduated from Pioneer High School in 1946 and then went on to obtain his associates degree from the International Business College in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 1948....

Nov 1, 2024

David G. Bennett, 86 of Pioneer passed away on November 1, 2024 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan.  He was born on November 16, 1937 in Hillsdale County, Michigan to Clifford and Dorothy (Barr) Bennett.

David retired from Universal Products in Pioneer after 20 plus years driving delivery trucks.  Prior to that he was employed at Ohio...

Oct 30, 2024

Larry G. Thimlar, 79 of Montpelier passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Park View Care Center in Edgerton.  He was born on September 8, 1945 in Auburn, Indiana to Howard N. and Doris M. (McKinley) Thimlar.  Larry was a  1965 graduate of Edgerton High School.  On July 10, 1992 in Blakeslee, Ohio he married Judy Dunbar and...

Oct 30, 2024

Spencer Albert Meloun was the only child of Albert L. and Honora (Klein) Meloun, born on Oct. 5, 1942, in Parma, Ohio. He received his wings and halo on Oct. 30, 2024 at age 82. He graduated from Parma High School in 1960 and Baldwin Wallace College in 1965. He also served his country proudly as a member of...

Oct 28, 2024

In Loving Memory of Diana Lynn Bowman

With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Diana Lynn "Di" Bowman, age 76, of Montpelier, Ohio. On October 28, 2024, Diana passed peacefully while in the care of hospice, surrounded by the love of her family.

A lifelong resident of Montpelier, Diana was born...