Obituaries

Karen Ann Cooper, 78 years, of Bryan passed away Monday, December 14, 2020 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan. Karen was born September 10, 1942 in Delphos, Ohio, the daughter of the late William Michael and Helen Elizabeth (Schatzinger) Murray. She married Lavon Richard Cooper, Sr. on April 28, …

Noe Hernandez, Sr., age 74, of Benson, Arizona and formerly of West Unity, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at his home after a lengthy illness. He worked at Hayes-Albion in West Unity before moving to Arizona. He retired from AFNI in Tucson. Noe was a member of Living …

Dorothy A. Williams, age 88, of Edon, Ohio, and a resident at Fountain Park Assisted Living, Bryan, Ohio, died on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Dorothy focused on raising her family and later worked at Richland County Job and Family Services, Mansfield, Ohio, for 15 years. She most enjoyed spending time …

Donald Robert Koralewski, 63, of Bryan, Ohio, peacefully departed this earthly plain on Friday evening, Dec. 11, 2020, at home, his family at his side, for one more befitting of his good nature after a hard-fought battle with cancer. A native of Toledo, Don exemplified the true meaning of love, …

Richard Lee Miller, 76 years, of Grabill, Indiana passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 in his residence with his family by his side. Richard was born August 29, 1944 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, the son of the late Henry and Esther (Kemp) Miller. He was a 1963 graduate of Odon High …

Ramona J. Hill, 87 years, of Hicksville, passed away, Monday, December 14, 2020, in the company of friends, in Spencerville, Indiana.  Ramona was born May 27, 1933, in Yards, Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert and Gertrude (Bowman) Mabe Sr.  She was a 1949 graduate of Bramwell High School.  …

Robert C. Smart, Sr., age 65, of Delta, Ohio, passed away in his home, Monday morning, December 14, 2020. He was born in Attleboro, MA. on December 13th, 1955 to Alvin and Barbara (Osborne) Smart. He was the youngest of five.  His father died when he was 7 weeks old.  His …

Lorene M. Sword passed away in hospice on December 12 , at the age of 96, with loved ones at her side.  A long-time Stryker resident, she most recently resided at Fountain Park in Bryan. Lorene was born February 12, 1924, in Archbold, to Ilva (Weber) Grime and Lawrence “Sonny” Grime, in the family farmhouse.   She …

Jose A. Hernandez, age 69, of Wauseon, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020, at Defiance Regional Medical Center. Prior to his retirement, Jose had worked at Sauder Woodworking in Archbold for over 18 years. Jose was born in Suchil, Durango, Mexico, on November 25, 1951, the son of Jose and …

Charles was born near West Unity, Ohio to Clarence and Irene (Bourn) Riegsecker.  He attended Pike School and graduated from Wauseon High School, Class of 1958.  “Chuck” farmed with his father and worked as shipping and receiving clerk for The Sterling Milk Company, where he developed many long-term friendships in connection with the dairy industry.  He married …