Obituaries

Paul L. Hitt, age 71, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 5:50 P.M. on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, after an extended illness. A lifelong resident of Bryan, he was a graduate of Bryan High School and worked for Bryan Ford Lincoln Mercury …

Cynthia E. Boyer, 66 years, of West Unity, passed away early Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, with her family surrounding her.  Cynthia was born February 13, 1949 in Wauseon, Ohio, the daughter of Hubert and Mary (Ensign) Hutchinson.  She was a 1967 graduate of Hilltop High …

Norma Jean Siebert, 68 years, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at The Inns at Fountain Park, Bryan.  Norma was born June 25, 1946 in Frankfort, Indiana, the daughter of the late William G. “Gib” and Alice E. (Cruea) Weaver.  Norma was a waitress at the former Colonial Manor Restaurant …

Lloyd E. Bates, age 94, of Metropolis, IL passed away June 17, 2015 at the Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Prior to his retirement he had been a Flight Specialist for the Federal Aviation Administration. Mr. Bates was born in Wauseon on December 28, 1920 the son of the late …

Sharon Hughes, age 73 of Holland passed away June 16, 2015 at the St. Luke Hospital in Maumee. Prior to her retirement she had been the school librarian at Holland Elementary for 34 years. Mrs. Hughes was born on December 5, 1941 in Toledo the daughter of the late Walter …

Charles F.  Oberlin, 92 years, of Bryan, passed away peacefully Friday, June 19, 2015 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, Ohio.  Charles was born October 26, 1922 at home near Bryan, the son of the late Hiram Perry and Isola (Walters) Oberlin.  Charles married Donna Vee Shough on June 15, 1946 in …

Shanan J. Hand, age 35, of Stryker, Ohio and formerly of Defiance, Ohio, died on Monday, June 15, 2015, in his home in Stryker. Mr. Hand was most recently employed by Bryan Metals. Shanan J. Hand was born on November 1, 1979, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the son of John …

Marlene B. Tingle, age 72, of Bryan, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord at 4:25 A.M. on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Cindy Tingle, of Edgerton, Ohio. Throughout her life, Marlene was a self employed beautician and lovingly dedicated …

Eleanor J. Ruetz, 86, of Montpelier left this Earth to be in Heaven with her loving husband on Friday morning at Defiance Area Regional Hospice Center.  She was born on March 9, 1929 in Northwest Township, Williams County, Ohio to Glen W. and Bessie M. (Grubs) Mocherman.  Eleanor graduated from Montpelier High …

Patricia K. Collins, age 67 of Ney, Ohio passed away at 9:14 A.M. on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at Defiance Regional Medical Center. She worked at Spangler Candy Company for 33 years. Patricia was known for collecting owls, and enjoyed camping, traveling and most of all, spending time with her …