Obituaries

Raymond Russell Leininger, age 51, of Fayette, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Toledo. Ray had worked at Laub Auto Parts in Archbold for over 25 years. Arrangements are pending at the Grisier Funeral Home in Archbold.

Donald Ellie Craig, 47 years, of Bryan, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, in his home with his family at his side.  Don was born November 10, 1973, in Paulding County, Ohio, the son of Ronald Lee and Frances Lenora (Fultz) Craig, Sr.  He was a graduate of Paulding High …

Local businessman George Nicholas Roerig, 90, of Montpelier, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 in his home. He was born on February 22, 1930 in Browns Valley, Minnesota to Nicholas and Mary (Piechowski) Roerig. On December 27, 1952 he married Agnes F. Cuffe in New Effington, South Dakota and she …

Raymond L. Lashaway, 76, of Pioneer, passed away on December 3, 2020 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. He was born on December 17, 1943 in Liberty Center to Louis Earl and Fay Elizabeth (Hoffman) Lashaway. Ray graduated from Camden-Frontier High School. On December 23, 1961 he married …

Rosa passed away on November 17, 2020 at Fulton County Health Center – Wauseon. Candida Rosa Cerrato Montenegro, age 81, was born in Managua, Nicaragua on September 4, 1939. She lived her life in Managua, and visiting family in the States. Her family was her greatest joy, along with living …

Michael Potter, age 60, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away December 2, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo. Michael delivered the Toledo Blade to his communities for many years. Michael was born on September 29, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio to Don and Alice (Larned) Potter. He later married Grace Potter, …

Ryan W. Rathburn, age 47, of Alvordton, Ohio, passed away early on Friday, December 4, 2020, in the Emergency Room of Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Montpelier. Ryan enjoyed listening to music, playing with his Dachshunds and especially, time with his grandchildren. Ryan W. Rathburn was born on May 3, …

Kimberly J. Johnson, age 57, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at her home in Defiance. Kimberly was a member of Sonrise Community Church and DASH. Kimberly was born on July 3, 1963, in Ashland, Ohio, the daughter of Gerald M. and Nancy J. (Strickling) Johnson. …

Dale R. Pushee, 93, of Montpelier, OH passed away on December 3, 2020 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice in Defiance, OH. He was born on August 5, 1927 in Leesburg, OH to Harley and Ann Elizabeth (Purdy) Pushee. Dale graduated from Montpelier High School in 1945 after which he enlisted …

Anthony Leon “Tony” Wieczorek, 76 years, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center, Bryan.  Tony was born May 28, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of the late Wallace and Marcella (Dibble) Wieczorek.  Raised in Toledo, Tony met the love of his life, …