Obituaries

Brandon Christopher Elder, age 35, of Cecil, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Paulding County Hospital. Chris enjoyed spending time at family get-togethers, fishing, trying new things and especially spending time with his dogs, Willow and Joplin. Born June 23, 1981 in Bryan, Texas, he was the son of …

Marjorie E. Kuckuck, 90 years, of West Unity, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare-Bryan Center. Marjorie was born April 26, 1926 in Steuben County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Grover Carl and Blanche Zema (Wood) Tritch. She was a 1944 graduate of Pleasant Lake, High School. …

Daryl E. Kleck, age 82, of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Tuesday evening, March 7, 2017, at Swanton Health Care surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 19, 1934 in Archbold, Ohio, to the late Wilbur and Fern (Leitner) Kleck He married Carol Vonier on April 25, …

John William Haddix, age 75, of Edon, Ohio, died Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home, in Montpelier where he was resident. Mr. Haddix served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era , serving mostly in Thailand. He was a avid collector of antique cars and …

Loretta Dee May, age 80, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away early on Monday, March 6, 2017, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Bryan. Loretta was the secretary to the owner of Elder’s Pharmaceuticals in Bryan. She worked there for 48 years prior to her retirement including 6 months during 1982 …

Billie M. Stewart, 81 years, of Bryan passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 in her residence. Billie was born April 4, 1935 in Charlotte, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Glenn E. and Lola (Stuart) Carter. She was a 1953 graduate of New Hanover High School, Wilmington, North Carolina. …

Dallas M. Manley, 76, of Montpelier passed away early Monday morning at Genesis HealthCare Center in Bryan. He was born on April 29, 1940 in Superior Township to Merle L. and Helen (Dean) Manley. Dallas attended Montpelier High School. On July 29, 1960 in Montpelier, he married Kathleen “Tiny” M. …

Beatrice Mae Rummel, 91, of Montpelier passed away Sunday afternoon at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan. She was born on February 14, 1926 in Camden, Michigan to Charles K. and Celesta Mae (Nye) Coler. On April 20, 1946, she married Ross G. Rummel and he preceded her in death …

Lynda J. Kovach, 62 years, of Defiance, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017 at Defiance Regional Hospital, Defiance. Lynda was born November 25, 1954 in Philippines, the daughter of the late Andrew and Eleanor (Smith) Kovach. She was a homemaker who enjoyed knitting and crocheting, traveling, playing Bingo and being …

David L. Gleason, 65, of Montpelier, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier. He was born on June 11, 1951 in Morenci, Michigan to George H. and Doris (Beaumont) Gleason. Dave graduated from Montpelier High School. On July 5, 1996 he married Kathryn …