Obituaries

Beatrice A. Algeo, age 88, of Bryan, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center.  She worked as a dietary aide at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan and Montpelier for 13 years and at Allied Moulded for 11 and a half years.  She also …

Thomas A. Masters, 60, of Montpelier passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  He was born on February 24, 1963 in Montpelier to Donald L. and Alice I. (Miller) Masters. Tom attended St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montpelier.  He was a self-employed …

Beverly Jean Henry, Montpelier, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Ninety two years of a beautiful life well lived and we are heartbroken to have to say goodbye. We remember Bev as she was, a strong and determined woman. A mom. A caregiver and friend. A quick-witted mind. Healthy …

Doris M. Shoup, age 93, left this world on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 and was welcomed into the arms of Jesus.  Doris was a teacher for 30 years.  She taught 4th Grade in Bryan for 5 years and 3rd Grade in Edgerton for 23 years until her retirement in 1989. …

Miriam E. “Mim” Castor, age 100, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Parkview Bryan Hospital.  Mim worked as a hostess at Lamar’s Restaurant in Bryan and as a waitress at Cold Springs at Hamilton Lake for over 35 years.  She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, …

James H. “Sonny” Freshour, Jr., age 75, of Cecil, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.  Sonny was a truck driver for many years. James H. Freshour, Jr. was born on May 6, 1948 in Greenfield, Ohio, the son of James H. and …

Gary Lee Davis, age 58, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne following a lengthy illness.  Gary had worked as a saw operator at Sauder Woodworking before becoming disabled.  He enjoyed going to car shows and races, watching NASCAR and attending his …

William Arthur “Bill” Dick, 82 years, of Hamilton, passed away in his home with his family at his side on Monday, January 22, 2024. Bill was born January 18, 1942, in Lakewood, Ohio, the son of the late Christian and Marge (O’Connell) Dick. He was a graduate of Northside High …

Sandra Lee “Nana” Bernath, 61, of Montpelier passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving wife and daughters.  She was born on April 6, 1962 in Morenci, Michigan to Shirley (Rod Ely) Wentz and Loyal Bernath.  Sandy graduated from Fayette High School in …

Randy Eugene Fee, 60 of Montpelier passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, January 20, 2024.  He was born on August 9, 1963 in Bryan to Herman E. and Marilyn E. (Clear) Fee.  Randy was a 1981 graduate of Montpelier High School.  On September 20, 1986 he married LaVonne …