Obituaries

Annie L. Cox, 83, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 4, 2024, in her residence. Annie was born September 9, 1940, in Greenville, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Jesse and Ester (Hughes) Greer. She married Benjamin Smith, and he preceded her in death in 1997. She …

John P. Mlotzek, age 69, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Sunday, May 5, 2024.  John retired from Jeep Corporation as a Skilled Trade Superintendent and held several Journeyman cards.  He was a man of many hobbies and talents.  John was an avid hunter, fisherman, trapper and …

Esther Ames Krill, age 99, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Fountain Park Assisted Living in Bryan, Ohio, where she had been a resident for two and a half years.  Esther was born on February 21, 1925, in Bryan, Ohio, to Vern and Marie (Hendershot) …

Sylvia M. Bost of West Unity, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at Hillside Country Living where she had been a resident.  Sylvia worked at KAMCO Industries and retired as a Customer Contact person with over 15 years of service.  She was a member of Living Hope Free …

Betty J. Ortiz, 81, of St. Joe, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024, in her residence with her family by her side.  Betty was born February 23, 1943, in Decatur, Indiana, daughter of the late John F. and Refugio (Castanedo) Ocampo.  Betty married Gilbert A. Ortiz on November 23, …

Sherry Louise Zimmer, 75, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born on May 17, 1948 in Montpelier, Ohio to Robert Fredrick Gorsuch and Betty Jean Ellis. Sherry graduated from Montpelier High School and on August 23, 1965 she married the …

Ruth R. Henney, age 93, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Northern Lakes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Angola, Indiana. Ruth worked at a law office in Bryan, Terry Industries and retired from the Steuben County Planning Commission in 1992.  She was a member of …

Linda Lou Goffinet, age 75, of Pioneer, Ohio , passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus on Friday, April 26th, at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bryan, where she had been a resident. Linda graduated New Haven High School, went on to earn a Bachelor’s …

Carol Jean Brumbaugh, 95, of Montpelier passed away on April 25, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center. One of her favorite hymns was Gentle Shepherd, and the family is at peace that her Shepherd, Jesus, holds her now. Carol was born in Hartville Ohio on October 15, 1928 to William …

Grace C. North, age 96, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024, at The Laurels of Dekalb, Butler, Indiana. Grace worked as an Executive Secretary for the Ohio Art Company in Bryan for over 23 years, retiring in 1990.  She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, …