Obituaries

Beverley Mae Sidle, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 26, 2024, at her home in Montpelier. Beverley was born September 26, 1949, in Hillsdale, Michigan, to Ivan and Iva (Baker) Nichols. Beverley married her one and only forever love, David L. Sidle, Sr., on October 29, 1966, in Bryan, Ohio, just …

Leon James Gearhart, age 70, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, September 27, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. He worked at Aro Corporation as a machinist for 28 years and later worked in security for Sabre Industries for 10 years. Leon was a faithful member of St. Patrick …

James E. Cheadle, 95, of Montpelier passed away on September 24, 2024 at Parkview Hospital in Bryan. He was born on September 12, 1929 in West Unity, Ohio to Frank W. and Lillian (Schulte) Cheadle.  Jim graduated from Montpelier High School in 1947.  On October 27, 1947 he married Betty …

Robert “Bob” Kyser, born in Bryan, Ohio on August 27, 1940, passed away on September 20, 2024, in Kendallville, IN at the age of 84. Bob built a long career in finance, but it was later in life that he found his true calling working with special needs children at …

Ann L. Calvin, age 96, passed away on September 22, 2024. The daughter of Elwood and Mabel (Crawford) Bunce, she was born on August 27, 1928 in Northwest Township, Williams County, Ohio. She was a member of the English Lutheran Church. There will be no calling hours or services as …

Alvina “Ellie” E. Burdick, age 57, of Bryan, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Defiance Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and an avid reader. Ellie enjoyed babysitting and spending time with her grandchildren. Alvina was born on March 18, 1967, in Superior, Wisconsin, the daughter …

Susan J. Williams, age 75, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, Indiana, with her family at her side. Susan was a homemaker. She also loved her family, especially her grandchildren, they were the highlight of her life. Susan was born …

Jerry D. Haifley passed away on September 9, 2024 in Angola, Indiana. Born on February 3, 1958, in Angola, Indiana, he was the son of Gerald L. Haifley and Jessie M. (Roberts) Haifley.  Jerry was preceded in death by his brother, Daniel Haifley. There will be no visitation or funeral …

Roena Bayes, 106 years of Bryan, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in her residence with those she loved at her side. Roena was born August 27, 1918, in Farmer, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold Leroy “Roy” and Sarah Ellen (Fickle) Bayes. She was a 1936 …

Larry Edward Lambert, age 81, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at the University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio where he had been a patient. Following graduation from Fairview High School, Larry enlisted in the United States Army. He served as an assistant artillery gunner …