Obituaries

Mary Helen Haver, 86 years, of Hicksville, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Community Memorial Hospital, Hicksville, with her daughters at her side. Mary Helen was born June 5, 1936, in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of the late Henry and Lucille (Northrup) Herzer. She was a graduate of Mark …

Paul A. Shock, 67, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio.  Paul was born December 31, 1954, in Defiance, Ohio, son of the late Earl and Alice Shock.  He attended Defiance High School, and then Ball State University.  Paul …

Carol Jean VanArsdalen, 83, of Alvordton, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, in the care of Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Carol was born December 27, 1938, daughter of the late Carl and Esther Gable. She was a 1956 graduate of Hilltop High School. Carol was known by …

Betty Jane Williams, age 80, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away on Sunday morning, December 18, 2022 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Betty was a homemaker and an activity director. Betty was born on April 17, 1942, in Edon, Ohio, the daughter of Francis and Helen (Trausch) Moreland. …

Mary Ellen Ringenberg, 106, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022, at Vancrest of Hicksville.  Mary was born March 25, 1916, in Antwerp, Ohio, daughter of the late Henry N. and Bertha (Gerken) Seslar.  She married Herbert W. Ringenberg on March 20, 1942, in Pioneer, Ohio, and they …

Herbert E. Estrich, age 90, of Port Charlotte, Florida, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at South Port Square in Port Charlotte. Herbert retired as a ramp agent for US Air with over 30 years of service. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War. After retiring he …

Pauline Elizabeth Worthington, age 97, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan following a brief illness. Polly enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved to bake and cook, knit, crochet and sew. Pauline was born on …

Gary L. “Coop” Cooper, 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022, in his residence with his family by his side after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer.  Coop was born April 15, 1946, in Defiance, Ohio, son of the late Leonard and Mabel (Feeney) Cooper.  Coop married …

Ellen Ann Frazier, age 88, passed peacefully from this earth on December 15, 2022, following a long fight with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on September 4, 1934, in Jackson, Michigan, she was the eldest of three daughters of the late Melvin and Ruth (Rowe) Heselschwerdt. After graduating from Manchester High School, she attended Cleary Business College in Michigan. Ellen was introduced by friends …

Margie Ann Jennifer Ingall,  age 79, of Bryan, Ohio formerly of Lyon’s Ohio passed away Thursday, December 15, 2022 at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Bryan, Ohio where she was a resident for many years.  Margie was born February 22, 1943 in Adrian, Michigan to the late Wilford Clark and …