Obituaries

Wilma Carolyn Weisz, 99, of Bryan, Ohio, died peacefully on February 13, 2020, at Fountain Park Assisted Living. She was born in Rochester, New York, on April 13, 1920, the daughter of Arthur and Florice Bloomfield, the oldest of three children. She lived in and around Rochester for 16 years. …

Arthur W. “Art” Merschdorf, 90 years, of Bryan, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance.  Art was born January 9, 1930, in Mansfield, Ohio, the son of the late Michael and Anna Merschdorf.  He was a 1948 graduate of Mansfield Senior High School.  …

Ernest Alan Rau, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio. Alan was an iron worker for Local 55 in Toledo, Ohio. He was a member of the Bryan Moose Lodge and was a huge fan of …

Dorothy E. Schlegel, 96, of Montpelier, passed away on February 14, 2020 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan. She was born on May 10, 1923 in Jefferson Township to Glenn D. and Grace E. (Crow) Strayer. Dorothy graduated from Montpelier High School in 1941 and went on to attended International …

Joyce Marie Bailey, 86, lifelong resident of Delta, Ohio, passed away on Friday morning, February 14, 2020 with in home hospice care. She was born January 1, 1934 in Delta to Herbert and Amy Loretta (Knapp) Lammon. On December 20, 1950 she married Richard W. Bailey. He preceded her in death on …

Edwin K. Perkins, age 78, of Bryan, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, February 13, 2020, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center – Bryan. Prior to his retirement he had been a tool and die maker, having worked for the Aro Corporation and New Era. Ed was born in Stryker …

Mandy J. Horn, 87, of Montpelier passed away Wednesday evening at Community Health and Wellness Centers in Montpelier.  She was born on June 4, 1932 in Mohawk, West Virginia to Stuart and Nora (Hurley) Lester.  Mandy married Hayes H. Horn in Conway, South Carolina and he survives. Mandy was a …

Chaz Steven Witt, age 30, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at his home. Chaz was born on August 30, 1989, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of Anne M. Witt and John Westerlund. He worked in several area factories and most enjoyed spending time with his nephew. …

Christianna Alicia “Aidey” (Vasquez) Bailey, age 32, of Gainesville, Florida, and formerly of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at her home. Aidey enjoyed bible study, having fun and helping others. She loved animals, especially llamas, and fostered dogs for many years. Christianna Alicia Vasquez was born …

Deanna Faye Childress, age 78, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at SKLD Healthcare in Bryan, Ohio, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness.  Mrs. Childress was an employee of Edgerton Metal Products in Edgerton, Ohio, for many years working in quality control until the …