Obituaries

Dale E. Rupp, 92, of West Unity, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his family.  Dale was born December 31, 1931, the son of the late Emery and V. Frances (Baker) Rupp.  He was a 1949 graduate of West Unity High School. He married Wanda …

Steven Audie Sumner, age 52, of Bryan, passed away Friday, July 19 , 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Audie worked at Dalton Corporation for 18 years. He was a member of Dad’s Place. Audie enjoyed trains, electronics and computers. Steven Audie Sumner was born January 4, …

Noel L. “Biff” Hitzeman, 76, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital surrounded by his family. Biff was born February 15, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, son of the late Vincent E. and Margaret R. (Herndon) Hitzeman. He was a 1966 graduate of Hicksville High …

With the wind at her tail, Gloria Jean (Riter) Humphrey, 80, of Bryan, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. She joined her beloved husband Jerry Humphrey of 25 years in eternal rest. She was mother of Jeffrey L. (Diana) …

Kenneth E. Jackson, age 82, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, July 20 , 2024 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance. Ken was a fork lift driver for many years before retiring from DESC in Dayton. He was an avid fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and enjoyed watching …

Dolores Emma Dangler, age 89, of Edgerton passed away Friday, July 19, 2024 with her family at her side at Vancrest of Hicksville. Dolores worked in cabinet assembly at Fleetwood for 25 years. After retirement, she enjoyed babysitting many children for several years. She was musically talented. She started as …

Carl E. Blankenship, 71 years of Bryan, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024, in his residence. Carl was born February 19, 1953, in Effingham, Illinois, the son of the late Carl D. and Thelma (Livingood) Blankenship. Carl served in the United State Army in the post-Vietnam Era. Carl was a …

Howard Edgar Buell, age 87, of Hamilton, Indiana, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following a brief illness. Howard was born October 31, 1936 on the family farm in Richland Township, Steuben County, Indiana, the son of Edgar “Pop” and Mattie Lorene (Gilbert) Buell. …

Ronald H. Snyder, age 61, passed away on July 17, 2024, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Born on August 20, 1962, he was the beloved son of Robert and Evelyn (Curry) Snyder. Ronald dedicated over 15 years to his career at BDJ, where he was deeply appreciated and supported by his …

Stephanie J. Turk, 53, of Antwerp, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Paulding County Hospital.  Stephanie was born August 21, 1970, in Hicksville, Ohio, daughter of Lynn M. and Frances I. “Fran” (Koch) Platt.  She was a 1988 graduate of Hicksville High School.  Stephanie was a selfless …