Obituaries

Julia Rangel, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio, and formerly of Paulding, Ohio, passed away at 3:53 A.M. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at her residence. She attended Bethel Worship in Defiance, Ohio, and the First Brethren Church in Bryan. Julia was a prayer warrior and a traveling missionary with her …

John W. Hootman, 82, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022, at Vancrest of Hicksville.  He was born March 10, 1939, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Omer and Zelda (Dorsey) Hootman.  John married Joanne Leffew in September of 1961, in Hicksville, Ohio, and she preceded him …

Kenneth “Daniel” Ulrich, 81, of Pioneer, OH and formerly of Waldron, MI passed away peacefully on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Lakeland Rehab and Healthcare Center in Angola, IN. He was born June 25, 1940 to Kenneth and Jean Ulrich in Toledo, OH. He married the love of his life, …

Doris M. Giovarelli, age 94, of Wauseon, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Doris was born in Graterford, Pennsylvania, but has been a resident of Wauseon, Ohio for 49 years. Doris’ faith was very important to her, as were her friends and family. Among …

Richard A. Walkup, Jr., 75, of Pioneer passed away early Monday morning, January 17, 2022 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Montpelier.  He was born on January 3, 1947 in Bryan to  Richard and Mildred (Cook) Walkup, Sr.  Richard attended North Central High School.  He served his country during …

Patricia J. Morse, age 87, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 7:49 A.M. on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness. Patricia loved flowers, sewing, crafts, making jean quilts and doing circle word puzzles. Patricia was born on June 27, 1934, …

Shelley R. Armstrong, age 60, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Shelley was a billing clerk for Bryan Municipal Utilities. She was a member of Life Changing Church in Edgerton where she regularly volunteered and participated in study groups. …

Doris M. Giovarelli, age 94, of Wauseon, passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Doris was born in Graterford, Pennsylvania, but has been a resident of Wauseon, Ohio for 49 years. Doris’ faith was very important to her, as were her friends and family. Among …

Steven L. Fritch, age 57, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 12:34 P.M. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic from complications of COVID-19. Mr. Fritch was a 1982 graduate of Edgerton High School and was currently employed by Jason Dietsch Sales and Service as a salesman in the …

Connie Jean Wilhelm, age 74, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at her home. She was born on October 25, 1947 to Harry and Doris (Smith) Hull in Napoleon, Ohio. Connie graduated from Pettisville High School and worked for 10 years at Sheridan Manufacturing. She was …