Obituaries

Sherry L. Slater, age 59, of rural Edon, Ohio, passed away at home on Friday, May 19, 2023 following a lengthy illness. Sherry was a homemaker and enjoyed relic hunting and gardening. Sherry was born on October 7, 1963, in Angola, Indiana, the daughter of Richard M. and Shelby J. …

Victoria S. Mast 72 passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Evergreen Manor Healthcare Center, Montpelier. Victoria was born on August 26, 1950, in Defiance, Ohio the daughter of the late Herbert Leininger, Sr and Mary (Miller) Leininger. She was a 1967 graduate of Ayersville High School. Victoria married Marvin …

An obituary is not available at this time for Dennis E. Ruetz. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.   https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/Dennis-Ruetz

Gerold “Jerry” R. Jerger, age 88, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 7:07 A.M. on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center. Jerry worked at the former Hayes-Albion in Bryan for over 40 years prior to his retirement.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church …

Marvin B. Crites, Sr., age 96, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 2:55 P.M. on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at the Laurels of Defiance following a lengthy illness.  Marvin was a life-long farmer and worked at Challenge-Cook Brothers for many years as a welder, foreman and in their shop.  He …

Mark Russell Smith, age 79, of Lake Seneca, near Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 9:03 P.M. on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after a brief illness.  Mr. Smith was a graduate of Bryan High School and throughout his work career he had worked in …

Marla “Skeeter” J. Wiles, 85, of Hicksville passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at Kingsbury Place, Defiance, surrounded by her family. Skeeter was born August 16, 1937, in Farmer, Ohio, daughter of the late Alpheus G. and Mercil M. (Davis) Mason. She was a 1955 graduate of Farmer High School …

Glen Elston, 80 years of rural Defiance, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023, in his home with those he loved around him.  Glen was born May 4, 1943, in Van Wert, Ohio, the son of the late Everett Dale and Ruby Marie (Foust) Elston.  He attended Grover Hill Schools.  He married Mildred “Millie” …

Annabelle “Annie” Davis, 96, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, at Fountain Park Assisted Living, Bryan. Annie was born May 6, 1927, in West Unity, Ohio, daughter of the late Hoy H. and Marjorie H. (Esterline) Swaney.  She was Salutatorian of the 1945 graduating class of West Unity …

William “Bill” G. Chamberlain, 83, of Pioneer passed away Sunday, May 14th at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on November 14, 1939 in Bryan to William F. and Iola (Moog) Chamberlain.  Bill graduated from Stryker High School in 1958.  He served his country in …