Obituaries

Carolyn Alva (Malone) Starr went home to her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 8, 2024, after an extended illness. She was 84 years old. Carolyn was born on October 4, 1939, the third child of Clarence and Clarice (Mercer) Malone of Montpelier, Ohio. She was a graduate of Montpelier …

Monna  J. Loveless, age 89, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Evergreen Manor Care Center where she had been a resident.  Monna worked as an assembly operator at the Aro Corporation. She was a member of the Montpelier Moose and Bryan Eagles #2233. Monna J. …

Alec R. Cassaubon, age 33, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at his residence. Alec worked in equipment maintenance and repair at Lexicon in Fremont, Indiana.  He had attended Life Changing Church, enjoyed World War II history in books and movies, traveling, fishing, shooting, being outdoors- …

Diane Alta Flory, age 79, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at home surrounded by her family after a long illness.  Diane worked at Custom Fit and Manta Ray for many years.  She enjoyed riding horses and was a member of the Hillsdale County Mounted Posse.  She …

Joyce J. Smith, 80, of Defiance, Ohio, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Joyce was born June 23, 1943, in Smicksburg, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Clyde and Mable (Gagagen) Reithmiller. She was a graduate of Dayton High School. Joyce married Lyle E. Smith …

Ted E. Durre, 86, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, April 11, 2024, in his Hamilton Lake cottage.  Ted was born August 16, 1937, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late Edward E. and Edith M. (Yearling) Durre.  He was a 1955 graduate of Hicksville High School.  Ted married …

Marilyn Janice Boyd, 74, of Bryan, Ohio and formerly of Lakewood, Ohio passed away Monday, April 8, 2024, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier. Marilyn was born August 19, 1949, in Lakewood, Ohio, daughter of the late Leonard Robert and Mary Janice (Bidlingmyer) Boyd. She was a 1967 graduate of Lakewood …

Gregory J. Baker, 60, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 9, 2024, in his residence.  Honoring Greg’s wishes, no services will be held at this time.  Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan, Ohio 43506. Condolences may be sent to the …

Kristina Dwyer, age 68, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024, beside her dear friend, Beth Clark. Kristina was a high school graduate of Urbana high school and a graduate of Wisconsin’s Beloit College, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Anthropology in 1997. Her …

Eric Murray, 48, of Defiance, Ohio suddenly passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. Eric was born February 21, 1976, in Bryan, Ohio, son of Charles W. and Judy A. (Kosier) Murray. Eric worked as a diesel mechanic at Zachrich Trucking Company, Holgate, Ohio, for the past …