Obituaries

Barbara Diane Stewart, age 75 of Bryan, Ohio passed away peacefully Saturday, October 4, 2025 in CHP Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 27, 1950 in Bryan, Ohio to Raymond Barbee, Jr. and Dorothy (Smith) Barbee. She married Jimmy Lee Stewart on July …

Peggy J. Shellenberger, age 90, of Bryan, Ohio passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, October 1, 2025 at Hillside County Living, Bryan, Ohio. Peggy was born March 21, 1935 in Wauseon, Ohio to the late Charles Williams and Violetta (Meek) Hutchison. She married James E. Shellenberger and he preceded her in …

Phil A. Smethurst, beloved husband, father and son, age 58, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, surrounded by friends and family at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance.  Phil was an Industrial Maintenance Group Leader for Therma-Tru Doors prior to an early retirement.  He was a …

James C. Hamilton, age 77, of rural Edon, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday, September 15, 2025 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born October 12, 1947 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to the late Edwin M. and Ruth (Pennel) Hamilton. He married Cynthia Marie Van Sickle on …

Paul Milo Coy, Sr., age 74, of Defiance, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Paul was born May 22, 1951 in Defiance, Ohio to the late Paul Stanley and Mildred Ellen (Gaston) Coy. Paul retired after 25 years from Campbell Soup Company …

Robert Ellery Steele, age 66, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Monday, September 15, 2025 at Parkview Regional Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Robert was born July 6, 1959 in Montpelier, Ohio to the late Charles Van Every and Janet Nell (Jerger) Steele. He was a graduate of Edgerton High School. Robert …

Abraham Lincoln Lee, age 18, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at the Promedica Toledo Hospital. He was born June 28, 2007 in Auburn, Indiana. Abe was a senior at Montpelier High School and was looking forward to graduating May of 2026. He enjoyed cuddling with his …

Kevin Spangler, age 64, of Edgerton, Ohio went to be with our Lord and Savior on August 29, 2025. Kevin was born on May 2, 1961. He is survived by his loving wife Susanna, his three sons, Tyson (Jodi) Spangler, of Edgerton, Derek Spangler, of Montpelier, Ohio and Corey Spangler …

Dawn Marie Goodwin, age 61, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday morning, August 30, 2025 in Briar Hill Nursing Care Campus, North Baltimore, Ohio surrounded by her loving family. Dawn was born November 09, 1963 in Hicksville, Ohio to the late Jack Berry and Dorothy (Jack) Berry. She was employed …

Robert J. “Bob” Good, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Saturday afternoon, August 30, 2025 at Parkview Bryan Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born February 23, 1941 in Alvordton, Ohio to the late Arthur and Alverda (Oyer) Good. Bob graduated from Hilltop High School in 1959. …