Obituaries

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 …

Marie Belle Clark, age 100, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, March 10, 2025.  She was a lifelong resident of Hicksville.  She was born December 3, 1924, in Hicksville, the daughter of the late Elmer E. and Mae E. (Beltz) Brush.  Marie was a 1943 …

Brandy Sue Hooker, age 43, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away peacefully, Sunday afternoon, March 09, 2025 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 20, 1981 in Louisville, Kentucky.  Brandy was a teacher assistant/aide in the Leo, Indiana school system.  Brandy loved to watch professional wrestling. …

Beverly J. Burns, 77 of Edon passed away on March 7, 2025 at Parkview Regional Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on March 29, 1947 in Nicholas County, West Virginia to Warren and Lou Ann (Fitzwater) Mullens.  Beverly graduated from Hicksville High School and then on May 1, …

Jeffrey Allen Alpaugh, 68, of Bryan passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. He was born on July 24, 1956 in Bryan to Paul and Catherine (Hershiser) Alpaugh. Jeff graduated from Montpelier High School and after graduation he went on to serve …

Stephen D. Depew, age 59, of Defiance, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Steve was co-owner of United Heating and A/C with his best friend, Joe Schudel. He was a member of the Defiance Eagles. He enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting; …

James R. “Jim” Berry, age 63, of Colon, Michigan died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025 a the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room in Sturgis, Michigan. Jim worked at Bryan Custom Plastics/Plastec in Bryan, Ohio until 1997, and then moved to Colon, Michigan where he worked as a Molding Supervisor in …

Larry Hetrick, age 65, of Defiance passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025 at CHP Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. He was employed for over 20 years as a mechanic at Keller’s Trucking, Defiance, Ohio. Larry was a longtime member of the Bryan AmVets Post 54. He enjoyed working on cars …

Betty Jean (Fisher) Hartsock, 93, of Montpelier, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan. She was born on December 8, 1931 in West Unity, Ohio to Cleland and Datha (Harris) Fisher. She attended Stryker High School class of 1949. Betty was the co-owner/operator of …

With deep sadness, we announce the sudden passing of Vickie Lee Zippay, 69 of Edgerton, OH on Friday, February 28, 2025. A private ceremony will be held in her name with close family and friends. Originally from Masury, Ohio, Vickie graduated from Brookfield High School. She worked in various fields …