Obituaries

Vance H. Hook, 88, of Harlan, Indiana passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Vance was born March 22, 1934, in his maternal grandfather’s home in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Ira K. and Elva L. (Hilbert) Hook. He was a 1952 …

Ruth A. Meyer, age 68, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Ruth was a librarian and manager of the West Unity Library for 22 years and had previously worked at the Bryan library. She attended Zion Mennonite Church where …

Steve T. Sebastian, 80, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in his residence.  Steve was born October 11, 1941, in Youngstown, Ohio, the son of the late Steve and Rose (Resatar) Sebastian.  He was a 1959 graduate of Liberty High School, Youngstown.  After graduation, Steve enlisted in …

Shelia K. Finchum, 74, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family, after courageously battling lung cancer for the past six months.  Shelia was born July 10, 1947, in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of the late Cleo and Marie (Ensman) Stantz.  She …

Arden V. “Ben” Pacey passed away on June 4, 2022, and Helen M. Pacey passed away on June 5, 2022, at ages 89 and 88, respectively. Ben was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Holgate, Ohio, and Helen was born June 11, 1933 in Bryan, Ohio. Ben and Helen were devoted …

Arden V. “Ben” Pacey passed away on June 4, 2022, and Helen M. Pacey passed away on June 5, 2022, at ages 89 and 88, respectively. Ben was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Holgate, Ohio, and Helen was born June 11, 1933 in Bryan, Ohio. Ben and Helen were devoted …

Bobby Michoff, age 86, passed away at 3:27 P.M. on Friday, June 3, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Bobby was a truck driver for several trucking companies and was also the corporate pilot for Manufactured Housing Enterprises, …

Louella M. Wonderly, 95, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Vancrest of Hicksville, where she was a resident.  Louella was born June 13, 1926, in Hicksville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward and Hazel (Scott) Potter.  She was a 1944 graduate of Hicksville High School.  …

Betty R. Chaffee, age 90, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family. Betty worked at Allied Moulded in Bryan for 25 years, where she was the office manager. She attended Bryan Alliance Church. Betty enjoyed camping, traveling, reading, and cooking. …

Mark E. Meyer, Sr., 59, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville.  He was born February 8, 1963, the son of Norman E. and Marcelen M. (Malcuit) Meyer. Mark was a graduate of Hicksville High School. He married Vicki S. Kief on June …