Obituaries

Ann L. DeRossett, 85 years of Sherwood, passed away early Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Ann was born March 28, 1937, in Payne, Ohio, the daughter of the late Homer and Rae (Randall) Harp. Ann was a 1955 graduate of Sherwood High School. Ann married Sammie C. …

Charles R. “Charlie” Brown, Sr., 63, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023.  Charlie was born May 8, 1959, in San Jose, California, son of Richard R. and Nancy E. (Brown) Mierendorf.  He was a 1978 graduate of Stevenson High School, Skamania County, Washington.  After graduation, Charlie enlisted …

Dana D. Puckett, 76, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, in his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Dana was born June 16, 1946, in Grover Hill, Ohio, son of the late Harold and Mary (Barker) Puckett.  He attended Grover Hill High School.  Dana married Stella M. …

Richard Lee Kepler, age 81, of Bryan, Ohio passed from this life peacefully at his home on January 6, 2023, following the effects of a long illness. He was born on February 1, 1941, the son of the late Chester and Mildred (Nihart) Kepler. He graduated from Edgerton high School …

Donald L. Ailiff, age 64, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Brookview Care Center in Defiance. Donald was a US Army veteran. He loved fishing, playing poker and having fun with friends. Donald L. Ailiff was born on October 30, 1958, in Tampa, Florida, the son of Wayne and …

Mary Louise Platner, 81 years of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Golden Years Homestead, where she had been a resident the past four years.  Mary Louise was born March 17, 1941, in South Bend, Indiana, the daughter of the late Richard and Marjorie (Howell) Platner.  …

Amber L. McCullough, 39, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 7, 2023, in her residence.  Amber was born October 4, 1983, in Lima, Ohio, daughter of Ronald Maxwell and Nancy Cass.  She was a 2002 graduate of Continental High School.  She married Jesus Orona in November 2009, and …

Tiffany Dawn Fivecoate, 38, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2023. She was born in Bryan, Ohio on June 11, 1984, and raised in Pioneer by parents Tom and Jammie Richmond. Tiffany graduated from North Central High School in 2002 where she participated in cheerleading and softball, as …

Loretta Ann Burkhart, 68, of Montpelier, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. She was born on December 16, 1954 in Wauseon, OH to Elgin A. and Donna A. (Eaton) Gearig. Loretta graduated from Hilltop High School in 1973. On February 10, …

Kenneth F. Risner, age 50, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023 in Maumee, Ohio. Kenny was a truck driver for A & G Trucking. He was a 1991 graduate of Bryan High School. Kenny enjoyed fixing things around his house, working on cars, helping his mom, playing video games, riding …