Obituaries

Steven E. Goldsmith, 65, of Wauseon, was welcomed into the loving embrace of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. He was born July 21, 1949, in Wauseon, the son of Ernest and Carolyn (Phillips) Goldsmith. He was the devoted husband of Diane (Andrews) Goldsmith for 42 years. …

Ronald L. Whetro, 79, was born 25 June 1935 in Kunkle Ohio, son of Rudy and Geraldine (Wagner) Whetro. He died, at home, peacefully on Saturday, 29 November 2014, under hospice care, following a 2 year battle with melanoma and is now at a baseball field in heaven. He moved …

Wayne I. “Coon” Chrisman, age 88, of Edon, Ohio, died on Saturday, November 29, 2014, in his home. Mr. Chrisman was a 1944 graduate of Edon High School and served in the United States Army. He was employed by Edon Farmers Co-op, retiring with thirty-three years of service, and was …

Sandra “Sandy” Weber, age 78 of Wauseon passed away early Sunday November 30, 2014 in her home following a lengthy illness. Arrangements are pending at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon.

Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, Michael Coopshaw, 89 died in Wauseon Ohio November 27th with his family by his side. Born March 31, 1925 in Rocky River Ohio to parents Louis and Mary Opra Coopshaw. He attended School in Riga, Michigan. Mike served in the Army and was a veteran of …

Robert L. Corron III, age 51, of Bryan, Ohio, died suddenly at 10:18 P.M. on Thursday, November 27, 2014, in his home. Mr. Corron was a 1982 graduate of Bryan High School and served in the United States Air Force from 1985-1987. He was currently employed by Kroger in Defiance, …

Marcille Kay “Marcy” Whiteman, age 64, of Archbold, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2014 at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. Marcy has worked as an administrative assistant for Fielitz Cabinet Company, Sauder Woodworking and Arrow Tru-Line, all of Archbold. Marcy was born in Wauseon on September 21, 1950, the daughter …

Dennis R. Ankney, 69 years, of Sherwood, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2014.  Dennis was born June 25, 1945 in Hicksville, Ohio, the son of Oney A. and Clara C. (Chamberlin) Ankney.  He was a 1963 graduate of Central Local High School.  Dennis was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Era.  He married …

Hazel C. Huston, 94, of Montpelier passed away November 23rd at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier.  She was born on October 17, 1920 in Bridgewater Township, Ohio to Edmond and Carrie Mae (Hawley) Huston. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; six sisters, Mary, Thelma, Dorothy, Blanche, Eva and …

Donald D. Geiger, age 74, of Paulding, Ohio, passed away at 5:20 A.M. on Wednesday, November 26, 2014, at his residence. Donald graduated from Paulding High School in 1959 and served in the U.S. Army from 1959-1962 with the 12th Cavalry. He worked at Challenge Cook for 15 years until …