Obituaries

Orren O. Van Zile, age 91, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 11:21 P.M. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers-Bryan after a brief illness. Mr. Van Zile attended Metz School in Metz, Indiana, through the 8th grade and later graduated from Montpelier High School. He …

Joseph “Joe” John Loyd, 56, of Brawley, California passed away from COVID on January 7, 2021. Joe was born June 17, 1964, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Bill and Marie (Siracusa) Loyd. He was a 1982 graduate of Bryan High School. After graduation, Joe enlisted in the …

Kathryn “Kathy” Caroline Grieser, age 82, received her eternal reward on October 17, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Kathy was born on December 23, 1938, in Pettisville, Ohio to Simon and Herma (Beck) Krieger. After Simon’s passing, Kathy gained a loving stepfather in Virgil Sunday. Kathy attended Pettisville High School, …

Freda Harmon, age 86, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 18, 2021, surrounded by her family. Freda was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Paulding, Ohio and Barboursville, West Virginia. She enjoyed crafting, baking and cooking. She especially loved …

Rocky L. Arnold, 70, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, in his home with his family by his side after a brief illness.  Rocky was born April 5, 1951, son of the late Archillous and Florence (Conley) Arnold.  He was a 1969 graduate of Hicksville High School, …

Dennis L. Bittinger, age 69, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away at 11:37 P.M. on Saturday, October 16, 2021, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier, Ohio. He was currently employed by Kamco Industries in West Unity and Goodwill in Bryan. Dennis was a hard worker …

Jon C. Kleinhen, 47, of Bryan passed away from a heart attack on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan Emergency Room with his family by his side. Jon was born February 9, 1974, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Donald and Sharon (Hitt) Kleinhen. He …

Glenn “Butch” Vernon Morris, 73, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, at his home with his loving wife and daughter by his side.  Butch was born August 7, 1948, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Vernon W. and Julia E. (Sigler) Morris.  He attended Hicksville High …

M. Louise Bishop, 96 years of Bryan, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021, at Fountain Park Assisted Living, Bryan. Louise was born April 6, 1925, in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Oscar David and Edna Pauline (Mumma) Priar. She was a 1942 graduate of Enola High School, Enola, …

Marilyn J. Turney, 86 of Montpelier passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  She was born on July 17, 1935 in Bryan, Ohio to John H. and Olive (Wiyrick) Casebere. Marilyn retired from Beam Stream in Montpelier in the maintenance department. She is survived …