Obituaries

Phil Donald Fix, age 87, of Bryan, Ohio passed away late Saturday evening, October 5, 2024, peacefully at his home. He worked the Ohio Art Company for 48 years, retiring as a foreman and served as Bryan Tree Commissioner for over 20 years. During his younger years, Phil was a …

Myrtle M. Gonzalez, 88 years of Bryan, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Hillside Country Living, rural Bryan, where she was a resident. Myrtle was born March 10, 1936, in Huntington, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ellar (Linville) Browning. She married Vincente Gonzalez on March …

Martin Harold Bechtol, 88, of Montpelier, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 6, 2024. He was born on March 11, 1936 in Superior Township to Alfred Martin and Elgie Enola (Henry) Bechtol. Martin graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954. On March 14, 1975, he married …

Roger “Dean” Cryer, 81 of Montpelier passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  He was born on September 16, 1943 in Van Wert, Ohio to Howard Edwin and Ilo Marcelle (Pitts) Cryer.  Dean was a graduate of North Central High School in Pioneer.  On October 20, 1962 he married …

Julie Rae Simmons, 62 of Montpelier passed away on October 1, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier, after a lengthy illness.  She was born on April 24, 1962 in Findlay, Ohio to Ralph Nelson and Ila Elaine (Hill) Simmons. Julie is survived by her mother Ila Simmons of Montpelier; …

Bonnie G. Oberlin, 64, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 6, 2024, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.   Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan, Ohio 43506. …

Don R. “Yogi” Ream, 73, of Hillsdale, Michigan, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, in his residence.  Yogi was born January 16, 1951, in Paulding, Ohio, son of the late Raymond L. “Froggie” and Bernice I. (Arnett) Ream.  He was a 1969 graduate of Hicksville High School.  Yogi worked as …

Phyllis Axford, 92 years of West Unity, passed away Friday, October 4, 2024, at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold. Phyllis was born March 4, 1932, in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of the late Robert and Willetha (Finch) Hartman. She attended West Unity High School. She married Robert Axford on October 1, 1949, …

It is with enormous sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Robert Kiacz after a lengthy illness. Joseph was born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1946. He attended the University of Dayton, graduating with a BS in Psychology and a BA in History. A brilliant legal mind, Joseph graduated third …

Andrea M. “Andi” Daggett, 70, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio.  Andi was born November 10, 1953, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, daughter of the late George H. and Rosemary C. (McGovern) Vorndran.  She was a 1971 graduate of …