Obituaries

Marolyn Jean Jones, 92, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Majestic Care, Bryan. Marolyn was born March 27, 1932, in Cowden, Illinois, daughter of the late Joseph C. and Thelma M. (Toothman) Jones. She was a 1950 graduate of South Eastern High School, Detroit, and continued …

Nancy J. Elser, 80, of Pioneer, Ohio went to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was born on March 28, 1944 in Napoleon, Ohio the daughter of Virgil and Clarissa (Rohrs) Franz. Nancy attended the Cogswell one-room schoolhouse in Bridgewater Township from grades K-7. She graduated from …

Esther Irene Jewell, age 86, of Edon, Ohio passed away at her residence on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Esther was a 1956 graduate of Edon High School and worked at Edon State Bank for 53 years. Esther was a member of Edon Church of Christ where she served as the …

Fonda L. Keys, 89, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio.  Fonda was born August 11, 1935, in Sherwood, Ohio, daughter of the late Jay and Pearl (Schliesser) Baker.  She was a 1953 graduate of Sherwood High School.  Fonda worked as …

Michael J. “Mike” Monroe, 43 years of Fairfax, Virginia and formerly of Bryan, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, as the result of a motorcycle accident in Fairfax.  Mike was born October 1, 1981, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Gregory and Maryl J. “Mickie” (Darm) Monroe.  Upon …

David J. Aten, 86, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  David was born July 21, 1938, in Hicksville, son of the late LeRoy J. and Cleo M. (Edson) Aten.  After graduating from Hicksville High School in 1956, he continued …

Warren R. Bigger, age 82, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at his home. Warren worked in production, as a foreman and was Health and Safety Manager for Chase Brass retiring after 35 years of service. He also was a US Navy veteran who served …

Melissa “Missy” Renee Yoh, 40, of Ozark, Alabama and formerly of Ohio passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 in Alabama.  She was born on January 21, 1985 in Bryan, Ohio to David and Karen (Kirkendall) Armstrong.  Missy graduated from Napoleon High School.  She was a corrections officer in Elba, Alabama. …

Janice “Lynette” Tom was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 27, 2025, at the age of 80. She had resided at Hillside Country Living in Bryan, OH for three years. Lynette was born on August 8, 1944 to Lynwood and Frances (Vernier) Brown of Camden, MI. She married …

William Scott “Bill” Hoffman, 75, of Bryan, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 7, 2025, at his home. Bill was born December 27, 1949, in Bryan, Ohio, son of the late Harry E. and Marilyn J. (Hauger) Hoffman. He was a 1968 graduate of Bryan High School, where he …