Obituaries

Margaret Helen Bates, age 77, of Wauseon, passed away March 24, 2020, at CHP-Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Prior to her retirement she had worked at Sauder Woodworking in Archbold. Margaret was born in Pikeville, Kentucky, on July 31, 1942, the daughter of James Hassell and Lassie (Charles) Reynolds. On May …

David M. Bostic, age 74, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 6:47 P.M. on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at SKLD Healthcare Center in Bryan where he was a resident. Mr. Bostic was a graduate of Powhatan Point High School and had worked at North Vernon Forge in Edgerton for twenty years. …

Herbert L. Retcher, 75 years, of Ney, passed away suddenly, Sunday, March 22, 2020, in his residence.  Herb was born August 21, 1944, in Malinta, Ohio, the son of the late Harold W.  and Virginia J. (Cramer) Retcher.  He was a 1962 graduate of Fairview High School.  He married Alice …

Robert D. Partee, age 65, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 12:06 P.M. on Friday, March 20, 2020, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. Mr. Partee was a 1972 graduate of Bryan High School and worked at The Aro Corporation for twenty years as a machinist …

Ned S. Hill, 63 years, of Montpelier, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan.  Ned was born February 13, 1957, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late Jesse and Carolyn (Clifton) Hill.  Ned was a Laborer for DPII for the past five years.  …

Beverly J. Gotshall, 86 years, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, in her residence.  Beverly was born January 20, 1934, in Alvordton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Floyd E. and Pauline R. (Bricker) Pifer.  Beverly was the former owner of “The Bar” in Montpelier.  She had …

Jack C. Graf died on March 18, 2020 after a long battle with kidney failure.  He was 72. Born on December 10, 1947, Jack was the son of the late John J. and Marthella (Rupp) Graf.  Jack is survived by his wife of 50 years, Molly (Tredway), daughters, Jacqueline (Tim) …

Donna M. (Cogan) Goehler, 87 years, of Tucson, Arizona, and formerly of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Carlton Village Senior Care Community in Tucson, after suffering a recent hip fracture.  Donna was born October 6, 1932 in Canton, Ohio, the daughter of the late …

Susan May Simmet, 61, of Montpelier, passed away on March 18, 2020 at her home. She was born on May 14, 1958 in Montpelier to Lyndon and Margaret (Newton) Hari. Susan attended Pioneer High School. On September 18, 1977 she married Ezra L. Simmet, Jr., and he survives. Susan worked …

To honor Kerry’s wishes there will be no visitation or services held. Arrangements by Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan.