Obituaries

Bethany Ann Watkins, 38, of Swanton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 18, 2024 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was born on January 10, 1986 in Bryan, Ohio to David A. and Sharon Y. (Houk) Deetz. Bethany graduated from Montpelier High School in 2004 and went on to obtain …

William “Bill” H. Young, age 82, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was a veteran of the US Air Force serving as a photo systems repairman from 1961-1965. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the Bryan …

Atha I. Mercer, 95, of Montpelier passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier.  She was born on July 10, 1929 to Howard A. and Laura Madge (Kline) Hershiser in Brady Township, Williams County, Ohio.  She graduated from Pioneer High School in 1948.  On October 10, …

Charlene H. Young, age 81, of Bryan, passed away Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana. Charlene worked at K-Mart for over 25 years starting as a clerk and then running the Lay-Away department. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church and the …

Robert E. “Bob” Ruihley, 70 of Bryan, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born July 23, 1954, in Montpelier, Ohio, the son of the late Aaron and Donna Ruihley. Bob was raised in …

Linda Ames Freed, 87 years of Bryan, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Bryan. Linda was born September 22, 1936, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Stevens) Weaver. She was a 1954 graduate of Bryan High School. She married …

Lynne R. Kline, 74, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, in her residence surrounded by her family.  Lynne was born January 4, 1950, in Adrian, Michigan, daughter of the late Elton E. and Maxine A. (Bussing) Smith.  She was a 1968 graduate of Madison High School.  Lynne …

Kevin A. Beck, 62 years of Bryan, passed away suddenly, Friday, August 9, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Kevin was born February 20, 1962, in Montpelier, Ohio, son of Kenneth L. and Colene “Yvonne” (Miller) Beck. He was a 1981 graduate of Montpelier High School. He married …

Larry “Shorty” A. Figgins, 86, a lifelong Alvordton resident passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital.  He was born on December 13, 1937 in Alvortdton to Devillo and Juanita (Severence) Figgins.  Larry graduated in the top ten percent of his class from Alvordton High School, a …

Norma L. Stombaugh, 92, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio.  Norma was born March 6, 1932, in Ney, Ohio, daughter of the late Percy and Willa (McDowell) Connin.  She was a 1950 graduate of Bryan High School.  Norma …