Obituaries

Robert N. “Bob” Riegsecker, age 91, of Archbold, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at CHP – Defiance Inpatient Hospice, after living a full and colorful life. Bob was a hard worker and had worked for the Pettisville Elevator, the Archbold Elevator, …

Troy Allen Ward, age 41, of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, shortly after admittance to Paulding County Hospital in Paulding, Ohio. Mr. Ward attended Montpelier High School. He was an excellent salesman working for Quillen Brothers in Bryan for many years and at …

Phyllis Jeanette (Frazier) Burkholder, age 86, died peacefully in her home on September 11, 2022. Phyllis spent her life caring for her family and her home. Phyllis was born on October 20, 1935 in Wauseon to the late Rollo and Susie (Fetzer) Frazier. She attended Wauseon High School. On July …

Rudy Gonzales, age 69, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance following a lengthy illness. Rudy was a member of the Bryan Eagles and Montpelier Moose Lodge. He enjoyed metal detecting and was an avid Notre Dame Football …

Ronald Lee (Ron) Fisher went to heaven on Saturday, September 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, after a full active and rewarding life. He was a loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Ron was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School in Fremont Ohio. He served his country in …

Donald F. Cravens, 83, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, in his residence with his family by his side. Donald was born June 23, 1939, in Louisville, Kentucky, son of the late Henry and Pearl (Handy) Cravens. He was a 1958 graduate of Ney High School, and …

Pedro R. Ramirez, age 63, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne following a lengthy illness. Pedro enjoyed gardening, being outdoors, tinkering, helping with mechanical work and helping family anytime they needed help. He and his wife visited Life …

Lawrence Flory, age 79, of Wauseon, passed away on September 7, 2022 at his home in Wauseon. Lawrence worked at Auto Zone for many years. Lawrence was born on September 13, 1942 in Wauseon to the late Cornelius and Victoria (Dominique) Flory. He later graduated from Wauseon High School. Lawrence …

Robert G. Ely, 95, of Montpelier passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Evergreen Manor Health Care System in Montpelier.  He was born on June 11, 1927 in Montpelier to Rush Wayne and Flossie N. (Keck) Ely.  On June 11, 1945 he married Julaine Knecht, and she survives. Robert retired …

Shirley A. Brown, age 74, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 11:44 A.M. on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at her residence. Shirley loved giraffes, her dogs and collecting dolls. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, Montpelier. Shirley was born on January 12, 1948, in Napoleon, …