Obituaries

Sandra Lee “Nana” Bernath, 61, of Montpelier passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving wife and daughters.  She was born on April 6, 1962 in Morenci, Michigan to Shirley (Rod Ely) Wentz and Loyal Bernath.  Sandy graduated from Fayette High School in …

Randy Eugene Fee, 60 of Montpelier passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, January 20, 2024.  He was born on August 9, 1963 in Bryan to Herman E. and Marilyn E. (Clear) Fee.  Randy was a 1981 graduate of Montpelier High School.  On September 20, 1986 he married LaVonne …

Steven Hernandez, age 64, of Edgerton, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Park View Care Center in Edgerton.  Steve worked in several area factories and was a handyman.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a member of the Bryan Eagle Aerie #2233.  He loved Harley motorcycles and …

Scott K. Hemenway, 69, of Grover Hill, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio. Scott was born July 24, 1954, in Wauseon, Ohio, son of the late Walter S. and Ruth E. (Raymond) Hemenway. He was a 1972 graduate of Fairview High …

Gary S. Schultz, age 69, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at CHP-Inpatient Hospice near Defiance.  Gary worked as an over the road truck driver for various local trucking companies until purchasing his own truck and driving independently.  He was an Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Gary was …

Lois Fortner, age 90, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 2:58 A.M. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident.  Mrs. Fortner worked in housekeeping at Bard Manufacturing for many years.  She was a member of Eastland Baptist Church in Bryan …

Janeen Elaine Haller, 42, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. Janeen was born July 10, 1981, in Bryan, Ohio, daughter of Craig Haller and Diana (Martinez) Hoffman. She was a 1999 graduate of Bryan High School and continued her education attending Kent State University, before obtaining a …

David C. Mohre, age 65, of Blakeslee, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital. David was owner and operator of Mohre Electronics where he has worked for almost 50 years.  He was the Assistant Fire Chief of the Florence Township Volunteer Fire Department in Edon …

Minyard Thomas Richmond, Jr., 77, of Pioneer, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born on July 17, 1946 in Toledo, Ohio to Minyard Thomas Richmond, Sr. and Dorothy G. (Toth) Richmond. Tom graduated from Libbey High School in South …

Carolyn Madge Harding, age 79, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her son’s home in Stryker, Ohio. Carolyn worked as a patcher for Style Solutions and also drove bus for Defiance City Schools. She attended Eastland Baptist Church, adored her Red, White, and Blue, and loved visiting …