Obituaries

Verda L. Crisenbery, 90 years of Bryan, passed away early Monday, March 18, 2019 at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center, where she was a resident.  Verda was born May 20, 1928 in Hudson, Michigan, the daughter of the late Arthur and Lucille (Radabaugh) Climo.  She attended Gorham Fayette Schools.  Verda was married …

Thelma L. Phillips, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at Hillside Country Living near Bryan. Thelma was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan. She was a homemaker and had worked at Ohio Art, Hayes-Albion 50 Division and Ponderosa. Thelma was born …

Don Edward Brown, 61 of Montpelier, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Montpelier. He was born on December 6, 1957 in Winchester, TN to Charles Lewis and Mildred Louise (Finchum) Brown. Don is survived by his children, Kristie (Brown) Smith and Don “Eddie” …

Kay Ellen Johnson, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 9:30 A.M. on Friday, March 15, 2019, at Hillside Country Living near Bryan. Mrs. Johnson was a lab technician at the Defiance Clinic, owned a bridal shop and babysat for many years. She was a former member of St. …

Beatriz O. Rodriguez, of Wauseon, Ohio, known by her family as “Tiche” passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the age of 78.  She was born March 21, 1940 in Uvalde, Texas to the late Francisco G. Rodriguez and the late Maria (Ortiz) Rodriguez.   She had …

Victor A. Keough, 67 years, of Alvordton passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home, Montpelier. Victor was born April 9, 1951 the son of the late Richard T. and Betty Jean (Harmon) Keough. He was a 1969 graduate of North Central High School. Victor continued his …

Lorna Anna Rippa, age 99, passed away March 7, 2019 at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold, Ohio.  She was the oldest child of George and Caroline (Dauchenhaus) Badenhop, born on January 22, 1920.  She attended German Elementary School in rural Hamler until they moved to the “City” of Napoleon.  She met Alfred Rippa at Ft. Monmouth, …

Larry D. Boyers, age 81, of Wauseon, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  He was born on June 18, 1937, in Tedrow, to the late Clark “Bill” and Selma (Miller) Boyers.  After graduating from Wauseon High School in 1955, he enlisted in …

Douglas Lee Witty, age 64, of Wauseon, passed away in his home, on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Douglas retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force, serving with the 180th Fighter Wing. After retirement he had worked at Ace Hardware in Wauseon. Doug was born in Toledo, Ohio, …

Larry Dean Boyers, age 81, of Wauseon, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at the University of Toledo Health Center. Arrangements are pending at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon.