Obituaries

Richard T. “Tom” Sickel, age 84, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 3:34 A.M. on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Tom was a 1955 graduate of Caledonia High School and attended the Marion branch of The Ohio State University …

Ruby D. Fulk, age 86, of Perrysburg, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee, Ohio, on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Ruby worked at the former K-Mart in Bryan, Ohio, and retired as an assistant manager and then worked in the deli at Chief Supermarket. Ruby was …

Rev. L. Eugene McCormack, 95, died at his home in Fort Wayne, Indiana, on October 21, 2021. He was born April 8, 1926, to Lee and Lucy (Shell) McCormack in Harrisburg, Illinois. He married Jane Niebel on August 12, 1951. Gene graduated from McKendree University and the University of Dubuque, …

Bernadette Ann “Bernie” Barth, age 71, of Delta, passed away Wednesday evening, October 20, 2021, at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon. She had fought cancer for 13 years. She had worked at the former Globe-Weiss in Wauseon and then for Campbell’s in Napoleon, from which she retired. Bernie …

Orren O. Van Zile, age 91, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 11:21 P.M. on Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers-Bryan after a brief illness. Mr. Van Zile attended Metz School in Metz, Indiana, through the 8th grade and later graduated from Montpelier High School. He …

Joseph “Joe” John Loyd, 56, of Brawley, California passed away from COVID on January 7, 2021. Joe was born June 17, 1964, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Bill and Marie (Siracusa) Loyd. He was a 1982 graduate of Bryan High School. After graduation, Joe enlisted in the …

Kathryn “Kathy” Caroline Grieser, age 82, received her eternal reward on October 17, 2021, surrounded by loved ones. Kathy was born on December 23, 1938, in Pettisville, Ohio to Simon and Herma (Beck) Krieger. After Simon’s passing, Kathy gained a loving stepfather in Virgil Sunday. Kathy attended Pettisville High School, …

Freda Harmon, age 86, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 18, 2021, surrounded by her family. Freda was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ in Paulding, Ohio and Barboursville, West Virginia. She enjoyed crafting, baking and cooking. She especially loved …

Rocky L. Arnold, 70, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Monday, October 18, 2021, in his home with his family by his side after a brief illness.  Rocky was born April 5, 1951, son of the late Archillous and Florence (Conley) Arnold.  He was a 1969 graduate of Hicksville High School, …

Dennis L. Bittinger, age 69, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away at 11:37 P.M. on Saturday, October 16, 2021, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier, Ohio. He was currently employed by Kamco Industries in West Unity and Goodwill in Bryan. Dennis was a hard worker …