Obituaries

Steven D. Champion, 72, of Montpelier, passed peacefully in his home, where he was deeply loved on Saturday, February 8, 2025 after a long and courageous fight against cancer. He was born on January 18, 1953 to Fredrick and Ruth (Repp) Champion. Steve was a loving husband, passionate father and …

Kenneth E. Rupp Sr., 92 years of Edon, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Park View Nursing Care Center, Edgerton, Ohio, with his daughters at his side.  Kenny was born January 14, 1933, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Loren E. and Ruth E. (Knapp) Rupp.  He …

Debra K. Duncan, age 72, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 5:40 am on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Deb enjoyed coloring adult coloring books, doing diamond art, crafting dream catchers and loved fishing. Debra was born on November 12, 1952 in Kendallville, Indiana, the daughter of …

Ila Elaine (Hill) Simmons, 87, of Montpelier, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Fountain Park Inn and Villas in Bryan. She was born on September 20, 1937 in Mountain Grove, MO to Lawrence and Marie (Wiyrick) Hill. Ila graduated from Montpelier High School in 1955 and went on …

Barbara Jo Kyser, 85, passed away at home on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Surrounded by her family, Barbara succumbed to kidney failure. Having lived a full life philosophy of family first, dedicated employee and adventurer, Barb was extremely grateful for having the opportunity to spend time with family and friends …

Richard “Rick” J. Breininger, known to some as “Bill Dance”, age 70, of Bryan, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Parkview Defiance Regional Medical Center in Defiance. Rick was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a talented artist and woodworker. Richard J. Breininger was born on May …

Audrey Haver, 85 years of Columbus, and a lifelong resident of Hicksville, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her residence in Columbus. Audrey was born October 3, 1939, in Medford, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Walter Leo Rush II and Mary (Carey) Rush. She was a 1957 graduate …

Deborah K. VanScoder, age 71, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 4:40 am on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Deb worked for over 25 years at ITT/Tomco before having to medically retire. She was a collector of all thing with gnomes and loved spending time with her …

Mary Anna Dominique, 87 of Montpelier passed away peacefully on February 2, 2025 at her home.  She was born on December 7, 1937 in Toledo, Ohio to George E. and Erma Pearl (Kozsey) Berry. Mary Ann had a great love for her family and her church.  She raised her four …

Melanie J. McNeal, 57, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully Friday, January 31, 2025, in her residence with her loving family by her side.  Melanie was born August 29, 1967, in Lansing, Michigan, daughter of the late Clinton W. “Mac” and Beverly J. “Jean” (Beatty) McNeal.  She was a 1985 …