Obituaries

Audrey A. Tingley, 98, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her home in Montpelier.  She was born on November 6, 1926 in Bryan to Harry M. and Flava (Miller) Welden.  Audrey graduated from Montpelier High School in 1944 and three years later married JB Tingley and he preceded …

Barbara J. Wynkoop, 62, of Maumee, Ohio, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 9, 2025.  Barb was born September 16, 1962, at the former St. Joseph Hospital in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Francis J. “Joe” and Nancy E. (Goza) Ranger. …

Rev. Lanny R. Zup, age 89, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Rev. Zup served Lutheran churches in Westville, Indiana; Rochester, New York; Miramar, Florida; and Edgerton, Ohio. He also served as guest preacher at many churches in northwest Ohio, including …

Calvin Blaine Pennington, 68, of Montpelier passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born on May 25, 1956 in Knox, IN to Clarence and Mary (Andrews) Pennington. Calvin graduated from Culver High School in …

Cheryl Lynn McKibben, also known as “Harold”, age 55, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 13, 2025 at Majestic Care of Bryan.  Cheryl was born October 08, 1969 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Margaret Marie March.  She was a 1987 graduate of Edon High School and four …

Linda L. Gardner, 80, of Bryan passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold, Ohio. She was born on May 10, 1945 in Bryan to Percy and Minnie (Doan) Bany. Linda graduated from Bryan High School in 1963 and on November 25, 1972 married …

Laura “June” Jermeay, age 92, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at her daughter’s home with her family at her side. June was an administrative assistant and been a cook at the Fremont truck stop for 15 years. She enjoyed flowers, gardening, and helping people whenever she could. June …

Kurt L. Zuver, 59, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at his residence.  Kurt was born September 20, 1965, in Montpelier, Ohio, the son of Ken L. and Linda S. (Klopfenstein) Zuver.  He was a 1983 graduate of Hilltop West Unity High School.  Kurt worked …

Gerald James Yoder, 74, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 3, 2025, in his residence.  Gerald was born September 15, 1950, son of the late Peter “Pete” and Leah (Miller) Yoder.  He was a 1969 graduate of Woodlan High School in Woodburn, Indiana.  Gerald married Debra D. Johnson …

Betty M. Willibey, 86, of Montpelier passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Hillside Country Living in Bryan. She was born on February 25, 1939 in rural Montpelier, to Estle and Helen (Lautermilch) Smethurst. Betty was a member of the first graduating class of Montpelier Superior School in 1952. …