Obituaries

William H. Flanary, 73, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Fulton Manor Nursing Home, Wauseon, Ohio.  William was born September 26, 1951, in Norton Virginia, son of the late John H. and Constance “Connie” D. (Owens) Flanary.  He was a 1970 graduate of Hicksville High School, …

Marsha Kay Belcher, age 44, of Bryan, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024. Marsha was born on August 18, 1980, in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of Carl Belcher and Christine (Boyd) Zehr. Marsha always had a smile on her face and everywhere she went she left an …

Jon Wayne Williams was born into the arms of Jesus on December 11, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital. He is the son of Tianna Renfrow and Dakota Williams, brother of Sage and Alexandria Williams and grandson of Sampson W. Williams, Mary McDaniel and Jon Renfrow. He is also survived by …

Ronald Crivello, age 71, passed away on Sunday afternoon, December 8, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. Ronald was born on November 19, 1953 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Anthony and Bertha (Plowucha) Crivello and the younger brother of …

Robert David “Bobby” Jones, age 48, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the University of Toledo Medical Center of complications from a bowel obstruction. Bobby was born on October 8, 1976 in Monroe, MI and came to live with his adoptive parents, Pastor Dennis and …

Barbara Ann Thiel, age 87, passed away on early Sunday morning, December 8, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb, Butler, IN. Barbara was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and was active with the Rosary Alter Society. For many years she babysat and had a large garden. She enjoyed …

Michael Lee Anderson, 69, of West Unity, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his residence. Michael was born August 27, 1955, in Mason, West Virginia, son of Homer L. and Madge “Lousie” (Spears) Anderson. Michael worked for Fulton Industries in Wauseon, Ohio for over 20 years. In his free …

Martha Jane (Janie) Dietsch, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, December 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. A life beautifully lived and deeply cherished, Janie leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that touched everyone she met. Born on March 20, 1941, in Lansing, Michigan, …

Jane Marie Partee, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 8:04 A.M. on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier. Jane was a telephone operator, secretary and office manager at Spangler Candy Company, Holabird, Aro and retired from Trufast in 1999. She was a member of …

Amy Lynn Beverly, 50, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away early Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Laurels of Defiance with her parents by her side. Amy was born August 21, 1974, in Hicksville, the daughter of Ron and Debra (Britton) Beverly, Sr.  She worked as a Sorter at Quadco Industries …