Obituaries

Wayva Ann Brown, 77, of Montpelier passed away Monday, September 2, 2024 at her home.  She was born on August 24, 1947 in Edgerton to Vernice N. and Mildred M. (Kuszmaul) Gallant.  Wayva graduated from Edgerton High School.  On November 4, 1967, she married Clell Harlen Brown and he preceded …

Richard R. Schulz, 91 of Ney, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his residence. Richard was born March 27, 1933, in Convoy, Ohio, the son of the late Walter W. and Mina (Mang) Schulz. He attended Ney Schools. Richard served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict …

Leo P. Siebenaler, age 82, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024 at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center. He was a co-owner of Siebenaler Construction and was a Realtor for several local companies, most recently at Mary Stoller Realty. Leo was a member of the Edon Church …

Lyle E. Smith, Sr., 82, of Defiance, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Lyle was born November 16, 1941, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, son of the late Floyd and Helen (Weaver) Smith. He was a 1959 graduate of Marion Center High School. Lyle served in the …

David Lynn Gallutia, 76, passed away August 28th, 2024 at TriStar NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield, Tennessee.  He was born on December 18, 1947, in Bloomington, Indiana to Charles W. and Virginia (Tingler) Gallutia. Dave grew up on a farm between Alvordton and Pioneer, Ohio.  He graduated from North Central …

Levi Tyler Hess, age 17, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024 from injuries sustained in a car accident. Levi was a Junior at Edgerton High School where he was on the football, wrestling and baseball teams. He also volunteered at the school clearing tables at lunch …

Sharon K. Hummel, 81, of Bryan passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024 at Vancrest Nursing Home in Hicksville, Ohio.  She was born on March 19, 1943 in Bryan to Charles J. and Helen E. (Baird) Brannan.  Sharon graduated from Bryan High School in 1961.  On July 27, 1963 she …

Christine Gail Cooley, age 69, of Montpelier, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. She was a homemaker and helped her husband on their dairy farm. Christine was an active member of Trinity Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Defiance. She was a friend of people …

Rosann Stiltner, age 73, of Edgerton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her home. Rosann was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed puzzles, watching the Hallmark channel and above all else, spending time with her grandchildren. Rosann was born on November 11, 1950, in …

Max D. Peter, 96, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at CHP Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio, surrounded by his loving family.  Max was born January 27, 1928, in Hicksville, the son of Clyde and Alda (Headley) Peter.  He was a 1946 graduate of Hicksville High School. …