Obituaries

Carolyn Joan Swift, 93 years, a long-time resident of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020, at the Laurels of DeKalb, where she had been a resident the past three weeks. Arrangements are pending with Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home – Hamilton Chapel.  Service details will be published when available.

Helen M. Harr, age 75, of rural Stryker, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Defiance Promedica Regional Medical Center. Helen was born in Ney, Ohio, on August 8, 1944, the daughter of Merl and Phyllis (Peterson) Brown. On January 16, 1971, she married Dennis Harr, and he survives. She …

It is with great sadness that the Charles “Butch” Isaac Family shares the passing of Brenda Ann Isaac. Brenda was the loving wife, of Charles Arthur Isaac and the loving mother of Deborah Ann Isaac and Kimberly Isaac Wright. Brenda A. Isaac passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2020. …

Samuel V. Alabata, age 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Sam had worked at Aro Corporation in Bryan as a physical therapist for 15 years and then moved to St. Louis to pursue his love of art …

Mildred Ann (Richards) Kolts, age 96, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 11:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, in her home. Mrs. Kolts was a 1942 graduate of Edgerton High School and served in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946, working in military intelligence with top secret clearance, …

Gerald B. “Jerry” Foley, 80 years, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020, at Parkview Noble Hospital, Kendallville.  Jerry was born August 20, 1939, in Wauseon, Ohio, the son of the late George Edward and Winona Geraldine (Kaufman) Foley.  He was a 1957 graduate of Montpelier High School.  …

Denver D. Hunter, age 83, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, January 10, 2020. Mr. Hunter was a 1954 graduate of Bryan High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked on the Ohio turnpike for the Sinclair and Mobile gas …

Philip L. Siebenaler, 80 years, of Bryan, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020, in his residence with his family at his side.  Phil fought a courageous battle with cancer.  Phil was born September 6, 1939, in Blakeslee, Ohio, the son of the late Vincent and Arlene (Krutsch) Siebenaler.  He was …

Gay L. “Tank” Schall, 74, of Bryan, passed away on January 8, 2020 at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier. Born on April 4, 1945 the son of Duane D. and Pauline B. (Musser) Schall. No services will be held for Tank. Arrangements entrusted to the Thompson Funeral Home in Montpelier.

Joseph E. Schultz, Sr., age 96, of Camden, Michigan and formerly of West Unity, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Schultz was a production employee and truck driver for Stubnuts & Green “Stubbys” and later worked as a custodian at …