Obituaries

Reginald D. LaPorte, Sr., 81 years, of West Unity passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017 in his home with his family by his side. Reg was born February 4, 1936 in St. Clair, Michigan, the son of the late Barbara LaPorte. He married Leona E. Mills on March 17, 1956 …

Norma L. Krill Thielan, age 91, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 2:25 P.M. on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at Genesis Healthcare-Bryan Center, where she was a resident. Norma was a graduate of Ridgeville Corners High School and attended International Business College in Fort Wayne. She worked for the Village of …

Thomas C. Howard, age 57, of rural Delta, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. He had worked at Sauder Woodworking in Archbold for many years. Tom was born in Wauseon on August 17, 1960, the son of Donald and Florence (McIntosh) Howard. Tom …

Haden Alexender Bevard, 16, was granted his angel wings on December 1, 2017 due to complications following a heart transplant. He drifted off peacefully surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born February 25, 2001 in Toledo, Ohio to his loving parents Byron and Lindsey (Gares) Bevard. Haden …

Jamie A. Walsh, age 26, of Ney, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017, at his home. Jamie was a 2009 graduate of Fairview High School and was employed as a network technician for Lightningnet in Auburn, Indiana. He enjoyed grilling, shooting and target practice, being with friends and …

Patricia L. Watts, age 78, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 1:33 P.M. on Monday, December 4, 2017, at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center, where she was a resident, after an extended illness. Mrs. Watts was a graduate of Hillsdale High School in Hillsdale, Michigan, and had been employed by The Aro …

Johnnie Jean Partin, age 82, of Edgerton, Ohio, died early on Sunday, December 3, 2017, in her home. Mrs. Partin enjoyed reading, spending time with family and friends and watching old movies. Johnnie Jean Partin was born on December 28, 1934, in Frakes, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert and Ida …

Ronald R. Robinson, age 91, of Stryker passed away late Friday December 1, 2017 at Genesis of Bryan following an extended illness. Prior to his retirement he had owned CR Home Furnishings in Archbold for many years and had also owned and operated R Home Interiors in Stryker. Mr. Robinson …

Charles Andrew Gee, age 65, of Paulding, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2017 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Charles was a master musician and traveled the United States performing with country bands including “The Gee Brothers” and “Roadhouse”. Charles was born on April 26, 1952, …

Geraldine “Geri” F. Stevens, 72, of Pioneer, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at her home. She was born on March 8, 1945 in Toledo to Albert and Virginia (Miekiszak) Mancini. Geri graduated from Libbey High School in Toledo in 1963 and went on to receive her LPN degree …