Obituaries

Alberto Reyes Alvarez, age 59, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice after a brief illness. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed cooking, going to garage sales, fishing and helping out at the New Life Temple food pantry. Alberto Reyes …

Susanne Lucille Spiess, 95, died January 17, 2021, at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold. Born April 22, 1925, Susanne was the daughter of Jacob and Blanche (Miller) Schlatter, growing up on a farm in German Township. Susanne was one of only several women in her Archbold High School graduating class to attend …

James W. Fackler, 70, of Montpelier passed away Monday.  He was born on September 30, 1950 in Bryan to George and Mabel (Martin) Fackler.  He graduated from North Central High School in 1969.  Jim served in the United States Army Reserves for 6 years.  On April 22, 1972 he married …

Larry L. Crommer, 89, of Pioneer passed away Sunday evening at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  He was born on January 27, 1931 in Amboy Township, Hillsdale County, Michigan to Melvin J. and Loraine I. (Olmstead) Crommer.  Larry graduated from Pioneer High School in 1949.  He proudly served his country …

Joyce L. Restainer, age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Fountain Park Nursing Center in Bryan, where she had been a resident. Joyce was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, baby-sitting, singing, baking and shopping. She was a …

Carolyn Sue Colon, age 82, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on January 16, 2021. Sue was born on January 23, 1938, in Wauseon to the late Dallas and Dorotha (Fouty) Spring. On May 5, 1956, she married Richard Allen “Mouse” Colon, to whom she was married …

Ray Andrew “Andy” Robinett, age 66, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away surrounded by his family, at 3:48 P.M. on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee, Ohio, after a brief illness. Andy, who was known as “Gouder” to many, was a 1972 graduate of Bryan High School …

Melvin Carl Berry, Sr., age 72, of Blakeslee, Ohio, passed away at 9:00 A.M. on Thursday, January 14, 2021, in his home, surrounded by his family, after an extended illness.  Mr. Berry attended Edon High School and throughout the years was employed by Berry Plumbing and Heating with his father …

Robert O. Hildebrandt, age 90, passed away January 14, 2021 at the Fulton County Health Center. Prior to his retirement, he worked as chief plumber at La Choy Food Products in Archbold for many years and he was Chief Union Steward for 16 years at La Choy. Robert was born …

Robert Wayne Brandt, 85 years, of Bryan passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Fountain Park Assisted Living and Memory Care, Bryan. Robert was born November 2, 1935 in Alton, Illinois, the son of the late Joseph Allyne and Irene Edvita (Hovey) Brandt.  He was a 1953 graduate of Alton …