Obituaries

The Honorable James E. Barber, age 74, of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 24, 2020. Arrangements are pending at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home.

Sophia Marie McBride, 3 months, peacefully passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. Sophia was born August 13, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Despite her short time on earth, she was deeply loved and brought great joy to her family. …

Donna J. Gear, 80, of Osseo, MI passed away at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Care in Archbold, OH on November 21, 2020 surrounded by her family.  Donna was born on February 29, 1940 to Dale R. and Inez Waneta (Alwood) Somerlott, who proceeded her in death. On December 9, 1961 Donna …

Carabelle “Cara” Viola Sobieck, age 84, of Stryker, Ohio passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Fulton Manor, Wauseon, Ohio. She was born on March 5, 1936 to Charles and Viola (Brodbeck) Stevens in Montpelier, Ohio. Cara was a graduate of Stryker High School and in her younger years …

Ronald C. Fish, age 63, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan following a brief illness. Ron had been a farmer and worked at Northwest Recycling for more than 20 years. He was a kind and gentle soul that would …

Braxtyn Earl Hough: Each new life, no matter how brief, changes the world. Our precious baby boy, Braxtyn Earl Hough, quietly entered and left this world on October 15, 2020 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  Although his life here lasted only a few minutes, it touched so …

Juanita I. Caryer, 83 years, of Hicksville, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Hickory Creek at Hicksville, where she was a resident.  Juanita was born September 14, 1937, in Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Leo T. and Irene Thelma (Relyea) Caryer, Sr.  Juanita worked at Quadco …

Clinton E. Lyons, age 65, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan following a brief illness. Clint retired from the City of Bryan working in the Water Department. Clint was not a man with many hobbies, but he enjoyed spending …

Jill Marie Smyth, 63 years, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020, in her residence with her family at her side.  Jill was born August 6, 1957, in Saranac, Michigan, the daughter of the late Gordon and Keitha (Rowley) Possehn.  She was a 1975 graduate of Saranac High School.  …

David L. Burkhart, age 73, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away at 10:15 P.M. on Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Riverside Healthcare Center in Dayton, Ohio, where he was resident. Mr. Burkhart was a 1965 graduate of Edgerton High School and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Programing from Wright State …