Obituaries

Richard Lee Wolfe, 85 years, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, in his residence, with his family around him.  Richard was born October 14, 1938, in New Lexington, Ohio, the son of the late James Franklin and Margaret Mary (Page) Wolfe.  He was a 1956 graduate of …

Ruth A. Sampson, 83, of Pioneer passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Montpelier.  She was born on April 25, 1941 in Wayne County, Michigan to Andrew N. and Margaret H. (Fry) Cutler. On August 29, 1959, Ruth married Richard T. Sampson …

Robert G. McClellan, age 84, of Edgerton passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at the Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana.  Bob was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Edgerton.  He was a farmer.  Bob enjoyed farming, trading livestock, time with his family and grandchildren.  His family was …

Savannah Ann-Sue Finch was sent to Heaven on May 9, 2024.  The daughter of Bradley and Megan Finch; sibling to Destiney Kittle, Charity Finch, Harmony Finch, Samuel Finch and Alexander Finch; granddaughter to Jerry (Karen) Tressler, Bill (Darla) Armstrong, Joyce Finch and Richard (Nancy) Ashbaugh; niece to Joshua (Elayne) Tressler, …

Joshua A. Ladd, age 14, of Bryan passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024 as the result of an ATV accident.  Josh was an 8th grade student at Fairview Middle School.  He had planned to play football and join FFA next year at Fairview High School.  Josh loved music.  He almost …

Matt J. Crommer, 68, of Camden, Michigan passed away at his home on Sunday, May 19, 2024.  He was born on April 9, 1956 in Wauseon, Ohio to Charles L. and Sue A. Crommer.  Matt was a machinist at M&S in Hudson, Michigan and worked for Schaedler & Son Trucking, …

Lynnette J. Diaz, age 71, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne.  Lynnette was a devoted and active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bryan.  She was the choir and bell-choir director for several years.  She also enjoyed knitting, …

Judy Joyce Sawyer, age 79, of Edon, Ohio passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at CHP hospice in Defiance, Ohio. Judy was a graduate of Fayette High School and worked for several grocery stores as a cashier for over thirty years. Judy was also a devoted wife and mother; working …

Shirley Ann Lowe, 81, of Hicksville, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Shirley was born December 12, 1942, in Taft, California, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary (Bukey) Probst.  Shirley married Glenn S. Lowe on December 12, 1989, in Hicksville, and he survives. Shirley …

Carolyn Jean (Shannon) Strobel, 88, a lifelong resident of Montpelier passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at her home.  She was born on February 18, 1936 in Montpelier to Carl and Marion Klein Shannon.  Carolyn graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954.  On October 8, 1955 she married Frederic …