Obituaries

Lynne R. Kline, 74, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024, in her residence surrounded by her family.  Lynne was born January 4, 1950, in Adrian, Michigan, daughter of the late Elton E. and Maxine A. (Bussing) Smith.  She was a 1968 graduate of Madison High School.  Lynne …

Kevin A. Beck, 62 years of Bryan, passed away suddenly, Friday, August 9, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne.  Kevin was born February 20, 1962, in Montpelier, Ohio, son of Kenneth L. and Colene “Yvonne” (Miller) Beck. He was a 1981 graduate of Montpelier High School. He married …

Larry “Shorty” A. Figgins, 86, a lifelong Alvordton resident passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Parkview Bryan Hospital.  He was born on December 13, 1937 in Alvortdton to Devillo and Juanita (Severence) Figgins.  Larry graduated in the top ten percent of his class from Alvordton High School, a …

Norma L. Stombaugh, 92, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio.  Norma was born March 6, 1932, in Ney, Ohio, daughter of the late Percy and Willa (McDowell) Connin.  She was a 1950 graduate of Bryan High School.  Norma …

Janice M. “Jan” Higginbotham, age 90, of Bowling Green, and formerly of Edgerton, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green. Jan was a secretary at Owens Illinois for 30 years before her retirement and worked at Wirick & Associates for 5 years. She attended …

Craig A. Ankney, 64, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.  Craig was born on March 8, 1960, in Defiance, Ohio, son of the late Harold and Karen (Dimock) Ankney.  He was a 1978 graduate of Fairview High School.  Craig worked …

Dean Baker, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at his home with his family by his side. He was 95. Dean was born April 15, 1929, in Waterloo, Indiana, the son of the late Virgil and Artie Fay (Beard) Baker. He was a 1947 graduate of Hamilton High …

Michael D. Fogel, 76, of Cooney passed away at his home on Monday, August 5, 2024.  He was born on November 21, 1947, in Bryan.  His parents were Victor and Ruth (Hawkins) Collie.  Mike graduated from Montpelier High School in 1965.  On June 19, 1976, he married Barbara E. Clevenger, …

Denise M. Smith, age 66, of Bryan, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Denise worked at several area businesses including Potter, Inc., Air Mate and Healthcare Solutions, Inc. She attended New Hope Community Church, was a member of the Imagination …

William Wayne “Bill” Bany, Sr., 85, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, surrounded by his family. Bill was born May 14, 1939, in Wheeling, West Virginia, son of the late Harry M. and June B. (Cosper) Bany. Bill graduated …