Obituaries

James E. Evers, 95, of Pioneer, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.  He was born on September 24, 1927 in Waldron, Michigan to James Arthur and Esther Marie (Kemerly) Evers and was the last surviving of their 14 children. Jim served his country …

Richard “Dick” William Stoepfel, 78, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on the evening of October 4, 2022, at Swanton Valley Healthcare Center in Swanton, Ohio, following a recent illness. One of thirteen children, Dick was born on October 7, 1943, to Victor and Zelma Goedde Stoepfel of Deshler, Ohio. He …

Kenneth L. Skiles, age 60, of Goose Creek, South Carolina, and a summer resident of Lake Seneca, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Kenny was a 1980 graduate of Edon High in Edon, Ohio, and received his …

Martin T. “Marty” Spangler, 68 years of Bryan, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance after a short battle with cancer. Marty was born January 29, 1954, in Bryan, the son of the late Carl Edward and Thelma Irene (Missler) Spangler. He was …

William Milo Grant, 75 years, of Bryan, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, at Bethlehem Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bill was born May 27, 1947, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late William Daniel and Junetta Berniece (Hartman) Grant. He was a graduate of Bryan …

Norma Linda Gracia, 69, of Pettisville, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022, in her home with her family at her side. Norma was born March 28, 1953, in Donna, Texas, the daughter of the late Juan and Sara (Salazar) Villanueva. Norma was a graduate of Donna High School, Donna, …

Wilfred B. Osborn, 90, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022, in his residence. Wilfred was born August 19, 1932, in Defiance, Ohio, son of the late John P. and Ethel (Priest) Osborn. He was a 1950 graduate of Defiance High School. He served our country in the …

Veryl R. Schuck, 93, of Pioneer passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier, Ohio.  She was born on July 21, 1929 in Bridgewater Township to Ezra and Hazel (Humphrey) Coon, Jr.  She married Ed Schuck, and he preceded her in death. Graveside services will be on …

Ricardo Leyva, age 70, of Archbold, passed away in his home on September 30, 2022. Prior to his retirement, Ricardo worked for Sauder Manufacturing. Ricardo was born in San Antonio, TX on March 21, 1952, to the late Emilio and Aurora (Lopez) Leyva. He later moved to Archbold. Ricardo loved …

Betty Jean Lundy, age 99, of Port Hueneme, CA passed away following a short illness on September 20, 2022. Betty was born in Butler, IN May 3, 1923, daughter of Ralph and Wanda (Enterline) McClellan. She was married to John Lundy May 12, 1944 in Norfolk, VA. She will be …