Obituaries

Nancy Kay Merillat, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on August 11, 2021, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. She was born March 29, 1942, in Bryan and was a lifelong resident and supporter of the city. Nancy is survived by her husband, Marvin E. Merillat, whom she married on …

David L. Goeltzenleuchter, 81, of Montpelier passed away Friday evening at Community Hospital and Wellness Centers in Bryan.  He was born on December 31, 1939 in Montpelier to Louis R. And Virginia C. (Haase) Geoltzenleuchter.  David graduated from Montpelier High School in 1957.  He proudly served his country in the …

Donald E. Budd, age 91, of Kunkle, Ohio, passed away at 1:28 P.M. on Thursday, August 12, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his family. Donald worked as a truck driver at Campbell’s Soup Factory and the Bryan and Angola Speedways. He enjoyed tinkering and fixing things. He attended the …

Nola Ruth Sutton, age 92, of rural Edon, Ohio, passed away at 2:06 P.M on Sunday, August 8, 2021, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, due to her failing health in recent months. Mrs. Sutton was a 1947 graduate of Edon High School. She was a devoted …

James S. Boyers, age 91, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021,  in the Laurels of Defiance.  James was born May 10, 1930,  in Wauseon, Ohio to the late L. Ray Boyers and Katherine (Rutz) Boyers.  He married Joan M. Box on September 12, 1948,  and she preceded …

Myra D. Wright, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 1:20 A.M. on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold, Ohio, after a brief illness. Myra enjoyed traveling to Michigan, fishing, and collecting TY Beanie Babies. Her favorite time was hosting family events with her husband. Myra …

Robert Lee McIlvain, Jr., age 60, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 5:34 P.M. on Monday, August 9, 2021, at Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio. Robert was employed by Kuntzman Trucking for 10 years. Robert was born on January 10, 1961, in Glendale, West Virginia, the son of Robert L. and …

William “Billy” Donald Hinkle, age 79, of Temple, Texas, and formerly of Wauseon and Fayette, passed from this life during the evening hours of August 4, 2021, at his residence. He was born on the 28th day of October, 1941 in Toledo, Ohio. Shortly after his birth he was adopted …

Gary L. Andres, 68, passed away on August 10, 2021, at his home, following a courageous battle with leukemia. He was lovingly surrounded by his family. Gary was born on October 25, 1952 in Bryan, Ohio to Marvin and Normagene {Goebel} Andres. He married Mary Jo Spielvogel on June 25, …

Henry “Hank” R. Breininger, 84, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at Vancrest of Hicksville.  Hank was born March 31, 1937 in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Raymond and Madeline (Hook) Breininger.  He graduated from Mark Center High School in 1955.  Hank married Zildred C. Brinck …