Obituaries

David L. Connolly, 75, of West Unity, Ohio passed away on April 17, 2024, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, Ohio. Dave was born July 22, 1948, in Defiance, Ohio, son of the late Harry and Virginia (Carriger) Connolly. He was a 1967 graduate of West Unity Hilltop High School. …

Gene C. Rettig, 81, of Bryan, Ohio passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his home. Gene was born May 26, 1942, in Holgate, Ohio, son of the late Howard and Marvel (Engel) Rettig. He was a 1960 graduate of Holgate High School and continued his education at Stautzenberger …

Richard A. Martin, age 69, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home.  Ric was a union electrician who worked in various business throughout the area.  He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed working around the house on projects and was a handyman that could fix …

Jamy L. Shaffer, age 50, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Friday, April 12, 2024.  Jamy was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Edgerton where he was a lector and member of the choir and attended Dad’s Place in Bryan.  He …

Allen L. Kerr, 82, of Alvordton, Ohio, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Allen was born September 20, 1941, in Medina, Michigan, son of the late Lester J. and Francis A. (Shadbolt) Kerr. He served in the United States Army from March 30, …

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 …