Obituaries

Ruth C. Dysinger, age 89, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Genesis Helathcare-Bryan Center. Ruth worked on the Etch-a-sketch line at Ohio Art in Bryan for 25 years prior to her retirement. She was a former member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and enjoyed …

Janice LaVerne Scott (Chesney), 78, of Wausean was called to Heaven on February 14, 2017. With her daughter, Cindy Chesney, holding her hand, she passed on peacefully. Jan came into this world on a kitchen table to James and Florence Chesney (Gibson) on January 14, 1939 in Tennessee. She is …

Thomas A. “Tom” Spencer, age 92, of Archbold, Ohio, passed away Friday morning, March 03, 2017 in Fairlawn Haven, Archbold, Ohio. He was born February 21, 1925 in Napoleon, Ohio, the son of the late John H. and Alice (Finks) Spencer. He married Dorothy Koppenhofer November 16, 1952 in St. …

Robert “Bob” Edward Shambarger, age 67, of Bryan, Ohio, died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Bob was a commercial truck driver and farmer. He was employed with JLC Transportation in Defiance and formerly worked with Metal Management, Isaac Corporation and Fleet Mate. Bob was a Deacon and financial secretary …

Nancy Adams, age 80, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness. Mrs. Adams was a 1955 graduate of Van Wert High School and went to work right out of high school as a secretary …

Timothy John “Possum” Loftus, age 57, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 11:45 P.M. on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in his home after a brief illness. Mr. Loftus was a 1977 graduate of Edgerton High School and had worked in auto body and light construction for a number of years. He …

Michael A. Musser, age 60, of Edon, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Michael was born to Arnold Max and Arlene G. (Parsons) Musser, Sr. on July 17, 1956, in Bryan, Ohio. He was a 1975 graduate of Edon High School. Michael worked …

Harlan J. Poole, age 94, also known as “Buck” or “Junior” to relatives and friends, passed away on February 19, 2017, at the home of his daughter in Yucca Valley, California. He was a lifelong resident of Edgerton prior to moving to California. Following his graduation from Edgerton High School …

Betty J. Robbins, age 75, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017, at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center. Betty worked in the housekeeping department of Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers-Bryan. She was a member of Bryan First Presbyterian Church and had sung with the choir. She was also a …

Jose “Joe” A. Martinez, 81, of Montpelier passed away early Saturday morning at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier. He was born on April 9, 1935 in Brownsville, Texas to Cladio and Angelita (Loya) Martinez. Joe proudly served his country in the United States National Guard. On November 6, 1964, …