Obituaries

John Eldon Jacoby, age 72, of Wauseon, passed away in his home on Monday, August 27, 2018. John was born on September 27, 1945 to Earl “Jack” Jacoby and Mary Catherine Frisch of Melmore, Ohio who both preceded him in death. He married his high school sweetheart and love of …

Doris V. Fortney, 95 years, of Bryan, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. Doris was born July 18, 1923 in Grass Lake, Michigan, the daughter of the late Edwin and Besse (Wistner) Dindot. At the age of 13, the family moved to …

Christie H. Allen, 69, of Montpelier passed away Saturday morning at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier. She was born on January 26, 1949 in Montpelier to Oscar K. and Phyllis J. (Boisher) Henry. Christie graduated from Montpelier High School in 1967. She received her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from …

Kenneth D. Ladd, 94 years, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018 in his residence. Ken was born March 16, 1924 in Ashley, Indiana, the son of the late Elias and Tena (Myers) Ladd. He was a 1942 graduate of Ashley High School. Ken served our country in the US Marines …

Craig E. Lynn, age 71, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away 4:46 A.M. on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Lynn was a veteran of the United States Army and had worked as a paint salesman for many years in the Fort Wayne and …

Bernice Mazalin, 91 years, of Bryan, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2018 at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center. Bernice was born October 27, 1926 in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of the late McCole and Hazel (Hanna) Mokole. She was a graduate of South High School, Akron. She …

Eugene W. Mangas, also known as Walt, 75 years, of Ney, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018 in his residence. Walt was born December 3, 1942 in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Eugene and Lillian (Walter) Mangas. He was a 1960 graduate of Ayersville High School. He served …

David E. Mock, 79, of Montpelier passed away Saturday evening at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn, Indiana. He was born on June 26, 1939 in Bryan to Glen L. and Mary Kathryn (Walt) Mock. David graduated from Stryker High School in 1957. He then proudly served his country in the …

Don C. Patten, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 3:00 A.M. on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center after a brief illness. Mr. Patten was a 1955 graduate of Stryker High School and a veteran of the United States Army. He was employed by The Aro Corporation …

Earl L. Bechtol, age 83, of Montpelier, Ohio, died at 1:48 A.M. on Sunday, August 19, 2018, at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Mr. Bechtol worked at several area factories, including Spangler Candy Company, Hayes-Albion and Trim Trends. He was a member of the Ohio Army …