Obituaries

Rex E. Veitch Jr., 70 years of Defiance, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in his residence with those he loved at his side.  Rex was born June 25, 1954, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Rex E. and Louise A. (McLean) Veitch Sr. Rex served in the …

Paul G. “Sparkey” Hawkins, 82, of Montpelier passed away Saturday, January 4, 2025 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.  He was born on November 4, 1942 in Flint, Michigan to  Paul E. and Adabelle (Markam) Hawkins.  He married Linda L. Elliott on March 5, 1977 in Montpelier, and she …

To honor Deborah’s wishes she will be cremated. Arrangements are in care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 202 N. Liberty Street, West Unity, Ohio. No Visitation or Service

Leroy C. Lyons, age 92, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 3:25 A.M. on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, surrounded by his family. Leroy was an inspector at General Motors in Defiance and retired after 29 years of service. In retirement, he worked …

Richard L. Perry, age 74, of rural Stryker, Ohio passed away early Monday morning, January 07, 2025 in his home.  Richard was born July 10, 1950 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late Wilburn Houtchen and Edith Caroline (Peggs) Perry.  He married Theresa M. Lamneck and she survives.  Richard was a …

Nichole Renee Brenneman, age 42, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Fort Wayne. Nichole worked as an STNA for many years. She enjoyed cooking, crafts and playing bingo. Nichole was born on February 23, 1982 in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of Timothy L. and …

Randy E. Rosendaul, 56, of Bryan, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 20, 1968, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Ralph E. and Barbara J. (Gaff) Rosendaul, Randy grew up in Montpelier, where he …

Patricia Mary “Pat” Kubiske, age 95, passed and went to be with the Lord and her loving husband of almost 64 years, Edward P. Kubiske, Jr., on January 4, 2025 in Bryan, OH. Her family and friends were by her side. She was born in Detroit, MI on February 2, …

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sharon Sue “Sherry” (Symington) Sulfridge, on January 4, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on August 20, 1952, to the late William and Lois Symington, Sherry was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who brought joy …

Gail Robin Miller, age 72, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away January 4, 2025 surrounded by her family. Gail worked as a press operator for many years at Allied Moulded and then worked in several area companies prior to retiring. She was a former member of the Bryan Eagles. Gail enjoyed …