Obituaries

Dorothy A. Smith, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 6:15 A.M. on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan, Ohio, where she was a resident. Dorothy worked in the cafeteria for Bryan City Schools for 25 years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, baking and sewing. Dorothy A. …

Robert H. Bauer, age 87, of Edon, Ohio, passed away at 4:05 P.M. on Monday, March 19, 2018, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan, Ohio, where he was a patient, after a brief illness. Mr. Bauer was a 1948 graduate of Edon High School and proudly served his …

Evelyn Wingard, age 101, of Bryan, died at 5:24 A.M. on Monday, March 19, 2018, at Genesis Healthcare-Bryan Center, where she was a resident. Evelyn graduated from Montpelier High School in 1934 and International Business College in 1935. She retired as a billing clerk from General Motors Acceptance Company. Evelyn …

Harold Oyer, 91, of Austin, TX and formerly of Wauseon, OH passed away peacefully on February 22nd after a short illness. Harold will be remembered for his caring and giving attitude and his humble approach that informed his family and everyday life. Harold was born on June 30th, 1926 to …

Charles “Earl” Walker, 89, of Montpelier, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier. He was born on June 16, 1928 in Montpelier to Clifford and Grace (Foust) Walker. Earl graduated from Montpelier High School in 1947. On July 5, 1947 he married Illega …

George E. Herman, age 72, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 3:59 A.M. on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Community Memorial Hospital in Hicksville, Ohio, after an extended illness. Mr. Herman was a 1964 graduate of Edgerton High School and had been a farmer, previously owned and operated Herman Custom Harvesting …

Rodney D. Baker, Jr., 47, of Kunkle, passed away on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan. He was born on April 18, 1970 in Montpelier to Rodney D. and Jonell L. (Haas) Baker, Sr. R.D. graduated from North Central High School in 1989. R.D. …

Jack L. Bloir, age 79, of rural Edon, Ohio, passed away at 6:14 A.M. on Friday, March 16, 2018, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and Wellness Center in Bryan, Ohio. Mr. Bloir was a 1956 graduate of Edon High school and was a veteran of the United States Army. …

Joann Snider, age 85, of Bryan, passed away Friday morning, March 16, 2018 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers-Bryan. She was a homemaker and enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family. Joann was born on May 9, 1932, in Fairmont, West Virginia, the daughter of Charles and Mary …

Lyle W. Zigler, 58 years, of Dickinson, Texas, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 4, 2018 at his residence. Lyle was born February 2, 1959 in Bryan, Ohio, the youngest son of the late Glen J. and Wilma (Schrock) Zigler. He was a 1977 graduate of Bryan High School and …