Obituaries

David L. Higginbotham, age 61, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away late Monday afternoon, May 9, 2022, at the home of his brother and sister-in-law in Montpelier, Ohio, after a brief illness. David was a 1980 graduate of Bryan High School and had been employed by the Williams County Highway Department, …

Martin E. Cox, age 75, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center. Marty was a former member of the Williams County Archery Club. He enjoyed hunting, working on old cars and attending cruise-ins around the area. Martin E. Cox …

Jerry L. Cover, 76, of Hicksville, Ohio, peacefully passed away Monday, May 9, 2022, in his residence.  He was born June 28, 1945 in Antwerp, Ohio, the son of the late Ernest H. and Ila (Fenton) Cover.  Jerry was a 1963 graduate of Hicksville High School.  He married Lillie Baker …

LaVonne Mary Bliss, age 98, of Wauseon, passed away on May 8, 2022, at the Fulton County Health Center. LaVonne spent her life caring for her family and her home. LaVonne was born on July 11, 1923, in Des Moines, Iowa. She was raised by Paul Ray and Yvonne (Steiner) …

Delores M. Valentine, age 93, of Wauseon, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at Kingston of Perrysburg. Prior to her retirement she had worked as a secretary for the Jeep Corporation for 30 years. Delores was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 13, 1928, the daughter of Howard and …

William “Bill” E. Hartman, age 86, of Montpelier, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 08, 2022, at his home.   He was born February 29, 1936 in Williams County, Ohio to the late Emery and Madeline (Dietrich) Hartman.  He was a Army veteran serving October 25, 1955 until October 24, 1957 in …

Brian L. Gunn, 58, of Montpelier passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022 at his home.  He was born in Montpelier, Ohio on June 14, 1964 to Leland Dean and Darlene Yvonne (Tressler) Gunn.  Brian graduated from North Central High School in 1982. In high school he was active in theater …

Wanda (Young) Harrison, age 93, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Fountain Park in Bryan following an extended illness. Wanda was a longtime member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan. During the 1950s to the 1970s, Wanda was busy raising her five children …

Janice J. Riehle, age 79, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 11:24 A.M. on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Dream Haven Assisted Living in Edgerton, where she was a resident. Mrs. Riehle was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, who enjoyed her time with family and friends. She was a …

Lois N. Howe, 96, of Angola, Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Angola. Lois was born February 16, 1926, in Farmer, Ohio, the daughter of the late Dale and Ella (Scranton) Osmun. She married Paul H. Howe on June 3, 1967, in …