Robert L. Howard, 94 years of age and resident of Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, passed away on December 31, 2024. Bob was born on September 3, 1930, to the late Arthur W. and Margaret (nee Rigby) Howard. He married the late Marguerite (Peggy) (nee Churchill) on April 11, 1952. She preceded …

The African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton is offering a unique winter experience with the introduction of a 40-minute VIP behind-the-scenes tour of its brand-new giraffe barn. The tour, available at 10 a.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, provides an in-depth look at the daily operations involved in caring …

Rachel R. Peconge, 45, of Goshen, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at Adventist Health Simi Valley Hospital.  She was born on December 1, 1979 in Napoleon, Ohio.  Rachel graduated from North Central High School and attended the University of Toledo.  On March 15, 2013 she married Matthew …

Kevin P. “KP” Phillips, 67, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away in his residence Tuesday, December 31, 2024.  KP was born January 2, 1957, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Robert M. and Ruth L. (Gloor) Phillips.  As a child, KP was active with 4-H, showing a calf and sheep …

Donna M. (Hesrick) Forbes, age 98, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Fountain Park Assisted Living in Bryan. She had been under the care of Heartland Hospice of Whitehouse for over 2 years. She was loved by the staff at Fountain Park, also. Donna had a …

Cletus A. Radabaugh, age 83, of Blakeslee, Ohio passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Clete was a freight agent and yard clerk for Norfolk & Southern Railroad, retiring with 42 years of service. He began his career on the Nickle …

Stewart W. Rosendaul, Sr., age 81, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. Stu worked in telephony for over 60 years. He worked for GTE and retired from Verizon. During his time with the phone companies, he was a member …

Lawrence W. “Larry” Zartman, also known as “Hoot” passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, South Carolina.  Larry was born May 21, 1928, in Paulding, Ohio, the son of the late Harold and Viola (Matthews) Zartman.  He attended Haviland High School.  Larry …

Regina M. Cavin, 48, of Alvordton, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Regina was born July 29, 1976, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of David and Brenda (Price) Borton. She was a 1994 graduate of Four County Career Center, through West Unity …

Gary J. Hamrick, Sr., 71, of Montpelier, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 in Montpelier. He was born on October 3, 1953 in Huntington, Indiana to Donald and Verna B. (Jacobs) Hamrick. Gary attended Stryker High School and he honorably served his country in the United States Marines and …