Obituaries

Shirley A. Knapp, 73 years, of Alvordton, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana after a sudden illness.  Shirley was born May 5, 1940 in Jackson County, Michigan, the daughter of the late Forrest and Ida (Miller) Brown.  She was a 1958 graduate of North Central High …

William H. “Bill” Gasche, age 76, of Stryker, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center of Williams County in Bryan. Bill had worked at Dinner Bell Foods in Archbold and North Carolina for 31 years as a supervisor, and he then worked at Sauder …

Lucille “Lou” M. Leazier, 74 of Montpelier passed away Tuesday evening at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Lou was born August 19, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan to Ora D. and Clara B. (Ashley) Jones. She graduated from Camden-Frontier, Michigan High School in 1956. On September 8, 1972 Lucille …

Jase Michael Cocke, age 5 ½ months passed away unexpectedly July 15, 2013. Jase is the son of Jacob Cocke and Desiree Allen of Wauseon. “Dearest Baby Jase, Please know that our greatest blessing was having you and you gave us a lifetime of love during your time on earth.” …

Charles L. “Chuck” Wagoner, 55 of Montpelier passed away early Tuesday morning at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born May 12, 1958 in Coldwater, Michigan to Jerry L. and Judy (Flint) Wagoner. Chuck graduated from Coldwater High School. On June 24, 1994, he married Sheri …

Joseph Edward Nardone, 67 years, of Ney, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 in the emergency room at Defiance Regional Hospital, Defiance.  Joseph was born July 12, 1946 in Winchester, Massachusetts, the son of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Crosby) Nardone.  Joseph was employed by General Motors Foundry in Defiance for over …

Margaret A. Goldsmith, age 73, of Wauseon went to be with her Lord July 16, 2013 after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Goldsmith was born on February 7, 1940 in Wauseon the daughter of the late Walter and the late Hilda (Precht) Demaline. On June 16, 1958 she married Clarence “Slim” …

George H. Donahue, age 64, of Delta passed away late Sunday July 14, 2013 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon. Mr. Donahue was born in Boston, MA on August 14, 1948 the son of the late George and the late Evelyn (McArthur) Donahue. He is survived by his …

Tanya D. Leslie, age 70, of Montpelier, Ohio, died Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Genesis Healthcare in Bryan. Tanya was a Registered Nurse having worked in Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. She worked at the Odd Fellow’s and Rebecca’s Home in Jackson, Michigan, was the Director of Nursing at Harborside Healthcare …

Michael H. Bostater, age 67, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2013 in his home. Mr. Bostater was a laborer for the former Pet Milk Company in Bryan and (Universal) Dura Corporation in Butler for many years. He was a graduate of Bryan High School and …