Obituaries

James A. “Jim” Yackee, age 68, of Wauseon passed away unexpectedly Sunday December 18, 2016 at the Fulton County Health Center. Prior to his retirement he had worked in parts and service for Rich Ford in Archbold and currently worked for Don’s Automotive in Wauseon. Mr. Yackee was born in …

Lelah J. (Cook) Gilbert, age 90, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016, at Fountain Park Assisted Living in Bryan. She had retired from Allied Moulded and had work as a cook at the former Lamar’s Restaurant in Bryan. Lelah was a wonderful cook, enjoyed bingo and …

Sijifredo A. Canales, 82 years, of Bryan, passed away in his home, Monday, December 19, 2016 with his family at his side. Sijifredo was born April 26, 1934 in Salineno, Texas, the son of the late Fernando and Librada (Garcia) Canales. He married Gloria Montez on August 6, 1960 in …

Linda L. Lewis, age 79, of Montpelier, Ohio, went peacefully to her heavenly home from her earthly home on Friday, December 16, 2106, following a brief illness. She was surrounded by her family and was excited to meet Jesus. Linda was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Eagles …

Daniel A. Riter, 27 years, of Defiance, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers, Bryan. Daniel was born February 21, 1989 in Bryan the son of Scott Riter and Pamela Gibson Zipfel. He was a graduate of Tinora High School. He married Kristy Cereghin …

Helen C. Gamboe, 92, of Pioneer passed away early Saturday morning at Hillside Country Living in rural Bryan. She was born August 15, 1924 in Jefferson Township, Williams County, Ohio to Ward C. and Myrtle D.K. (Cotton) Ensign. Helen graduated from Montpelier High School in 1942. On May 2, 1954, …

Rose Marie Burkholder, age 75, of Stryker passed away Friday December 16, 2016 at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Prior to her retirement she had been the Stryker High School secretary for 25 years. Mrs. Burkholder was born on December 21, 1940 near Pioneer, Ohio the daughter of the …

Grace A. Cape, age 89, of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 6:22 P.M. on Thursday, December 15, 2016, shortly after admittance to Defiance Mercy Hospital. Mrs. Cape was a graduate of North Richland Adams High School in Defiance, Ohio, and was a longtime resident of Edgerton. She was a member of …

Darlene M. Walters, age 80, of rural Defiance passed away Wednesday December 14, 2016 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Care Center. She was a lifelong farm wife , devoted Mother and school bus driver for the Northeastern School District. Darlene was born on December 30, 1935 in Stryker, Ohio …

Leonel Andres Ayala, age 41, of Wauseon passed away unexpectedly late Tuesday December 13, 2016. He had worked for the City of Toledo. Mr. Ayala was born in Northport, Michigan on July 19, 1975 the son of the late Ramone and Rosalinda (Acevedo) Ayala. Surviving are daughters; Kayla and Marina …