Obituaries

Kay M. Starry, 83, of Bryan passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  She was born on May 25, 1938 in Farmer, Ohio to E. Paul and Viola (Scott) Beerbower.  Kay graduated from Montpelier High School in 1958.  On October 19, 1985 she …

Ralph “Rambo” M. Barker, 68, of Bryan passed away early Thursday morning at Fountain Park Villas in Bryan.  He was born on June 12, 1953 in Hillsdale, Michigan to Ernest and Rose (Barnett) Barker. Ralph drove a fork truck for Campbell’s Soup in Napoleon for 38 years.  He was a …

Emily M. Chapa, age 43, passed away in Napoleon, Ohio. Emily spent her life caring for her children and family. Emily was born on September 4, 1978 in Wauseon. Her parents were Rafael and Cynthia Chapa and her adoptive mother was Amelia Chapa. Emily loved spending time with her children and …

Janice C. Fisher, age 82, of Maumee, Ohio, and formerly of Stryker, Ohio, passed away Wednesday morning, October 27, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, in Toledo. Arrangements are pending at the Grisier Funeral Home in Stryker.

Ethel Marie Partin, age 78, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 6:11 P.M. on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at her residence following a brief illness. Mrs. Partin retired from Air-Way Manufacturing. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to the casino, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and also enjoyed …

Elizabeth L. Willis, age 90, of Stryker, passed away Wednesday  morning, October 27, 2021, at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier. Prior to her retirement she had been a Registered Nurse for many years and also had volunteered for years at Sauder Village in Archbold. Elizabeth was born in Stryker, Ohio on …

Janet M. Rupp passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at the Laurels of Defiance surrounded by her loving husband and children.  Janet was born April 17, 1937 in Maumee, Ohio to the late Donald and Hila (Smith) Hildreth.  She graduated from Delta High School in 1955.  On May …

George R. Gebhart, age 63, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021, at his home following a lengthy illness. George was a professional drummer for 17 years in a number of rock bands including Asher, Black Sunday, Law & Order, and Night School; worked for Pat …

Jerrold “Jerry” Lynn Dye, 69, of Montpelier passed away Sunday at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on May 7, 1952 in Wauseon to Richard D. and Phyllis B. (Waterston) Dye.  Jerry graduated from Montpelier High School in 1970.  He then went to Detroit to …

Rosa M. Chamberlain, 78, of Pioneer passed away early Sunday morning at Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  She was born on June 17, 1943 in Wauseon to Cletus and Bessie (Cox) Bashor.  Rosa graduated from North Central High School in 1961.  On June 16, 1963 she married William Chamberlain …