Obituaries

Melba Catherine Day, age 95, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Hillside Country Living in Bryan, Ohio. She was born April 6, 1928, in Hicksville, Ohio, the daughter of Lee M. and Sarah Belle (Talbott) Deardorf. Melba graduated …

Mason D. “Dean” Demland, 82, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio, with his family at his side. Dean was born August 19, 1941, in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Claude W. and Margaret K. (Miller) Demland. …

Lois Joy Baughman, age 77, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, surrounded by her family at CHP Hospice in Defiance after a long and brave battle with dementia. Lois was born on February 9, 1947 in Tecumseh, Michigan to Velma and Paul Anders before moving …

Janet Eileen Powers, 78, of Pioneer and formerly of Merry Lake in Camden, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier, Ohio. She was born on October 17, 1945 in Farwell, Michigan to Joseph H. and Grethel L. (McPhall) Eisenhauer. Jan graduated from Farwell Area …

Jack Dean, age 91, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. Jack retired from Aro Corporation after 41 years of service.  He was a proud US Navy veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Edon American Legion Post 662.  Jack enjoyed …

Burton L. Buell, 93, of Bryan, Ohio and long-time Edon, Ohio area resident, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024.  Burton was born Jan. 17, 1931 at the home of his parents Elmer and Dorothy (Everett) Buell of Edon. He was a 1949 graduate of Edon High School, where he had …

William “Bill” Gray, age 55, of Edgerton, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2024 at home following a lengthy illness.  Bill was a construction worker for many years.  He enjoyed drawing, campfires and anything outdoors.   William Gray was born on June 19, 1968, in Bryan, Ohio, the son of …

Samantha Lynn Koch, age 49, of Bryan, Ohio, passed on Monday, March 25, 2024, at home surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer. Samantha attended Xperience Church in Defiance.  She loved road trips, spending time with her grandchildren and being on the beach in Florida. Samantha was …

Ruth Marie Lovejoy-Bush, age 79, of  Edon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at her home.  A private burial will take place at a later date. Krill Funeral Service has been entrusted with the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to …

Larry G. Lehman, 76 years of Hamilton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 22, 2024, in his residence. Larry was born July 23, 1947, in Angola, Indiana, the son of the late Norris and Gladys (Arnold) Lehman. Larry was a 1967 graduate of Angola High School. Larry married Kristy A. …