Obituaries

Jerold R. Armstrong, age 86, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 7:12 A.M. on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan. Jerry worked in advertising for Bryan Publishing for over 40 years.  He served in the Ohio Army National Guard for 6 years.  Jerry was a …

An obituary is not available at this time for Lois J. (Moomaw) Rupp. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.   https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/Lois-Rupp

Joann L. West, 85, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at ProMedica Toledo Hospital.  Joann was born May 17, 1937, in Defiance, daughter of the late Henry A. and Norma M. (Viebach) Andrist.  She was a 1955 graduate of Defiance High School.  Joann married Alfred West, Sr. on February 14, …

John J. McGill, age 77, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:40 P.M. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan surrounded by his family following a brief illness. John was a Williams County Deputy Sheriff for 11 years and also served on the SCUBA/Search and …

Kenneth L. Cassaubon, 79, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on Friday, May 5, 2023, in his residence with his family by his side.  Ken was born August 11, 1943, in Wayne, Michigan, the son of the late Nathan and Doris J. (Belleville) Cassaubon.  He was a …

Lori Ann Brown, age 49, of Mesa, Arizona and a former resident of Bryan, passed away Thursday evening, April 13, 2023 at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa.  Lori enjoyed crafting and scrap-booking. Born April 23, 1973, Lori was raised in the Williams and Defiance County area.  She attended Fairview …

Jack Lee Schliesser, age 84, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 5:02 A.M. on Sunday, April 30, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness.  Mr. Schliesser was a 1956 graduate of Mark Center High School.  He was employed by the Defiance County Highway Department, retiring …

Wayne M. Thurman, 93, of Hicksville, Ohio, peacefully passed away Saturday, April 29, 2023, in his residence with his family by his side.  Wayne was born September 25, 1929, in Weston, Ohio, son of the late Leland and Gertrude (Moorehead) Thurman.  He was a 1948 graduate of Weston High School, and took …

Sandra S. Miller, age 69, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, in her home after an extended illness. Following graduation from high school she attended Eastern Kentucky University and was later employed by The Ohio Art Company, retiring with thirty-five years of service.  Sandra enjoyed flower …

James P. Rinkel, Jr., age 82, of rural Bryan, Ohio, died at 8:10 P.M. on Thursday, April 27, 2023, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan.  Mr. Rinkel was a 1958 graduate of Edgerton High School and was a lifelong farmer working on the family farm near …