Obituaries

Clyde L. Higginbotham, age 87, of Cygnet, Ohio and formerly of Edgerton, Ohio, died at 10:34 P.M. on Tuesday, December 20, 2016, at Bridge Hospice in Bowling Green. Mr. Higginbotham was a farmer and truck driver. He was a 40 year member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bryan and attended …

Lowell G. Brightbill, 81, of Pioneer, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center. He was born on June 25, 1935 in Waldron, Michigan to Harley and Frances (Durfey) Brightbill. Lowell graduated from Waldron High School. On July 16, 1966, he married Linda K. …

Jacqueline Sue Roehrs, age 66, of Bryan, Ohio, got her angel wings at 9:26 A.M. on Monday, December 19, 2016, at the Toledo Hospital, where she had been a patient. Jackie was the night manager at Par-T-Pak in Bryan for 14 years. She was a member of the Bryan Eagles …

Donald E. Yoder, age 87, of Wauseon, passed away Monday evening, December 19, 2016 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon, after a brief but difficult battle with cancer. Donald was one of the first employees hired by Erie Sauder, and continued to work for Sauder Woodworking in Archbold for almost 40 …

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, …