Obituaries

Doris J. Crawford, 85, of Fremont, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her residence. Doris was born November 2, 1939, in Knox County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Manis and Lucy (Gibson) Bolen.  She was a 1957 graduate of Fremont High School. Doris worked at Weatherhead Dana in …

Glenna M. Wright, 80, of Montpelier passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024 in her home with family at her side.  She was born September 17, 1944 to Francis and Undine (Brentlinger) Severence. She was a 1962 graduate from Edon high school.  In 1972 she married Denver L. Wright, and …

Marvin L. Blanchard, age 97, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 12:10 A.M. on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at Otterbein Pemberville Senior Life Community, in Pemberville, Ohio, surrounded by his family. Mr. Blanchard was a 1945 graduate of Defiance High School. He joined the Navy in 1946, serving his country …

James Allen Deck, Sr., age 66, of Lansing, Michigan passed away November 13, 2024 in E.W. Sparrow Hospital, Lansing, Michigan.  He was born in Pensacola, Florida on July 25, 1958 to the late James Leroy Deck and Irene Estelle (Harris) Deck.  Jim enjoyed listening to music and also enjoyed bicycling …

Patricia A. Bell, age 77, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on November 13, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on December 13, 1946, in New York, NY, she was the daughter of Richard E. and Anne (Clark) Welsh. Patricia was married to the love of her life, …

Charles W. Graser, Jr, 84, of Pioneer passed away at home on Friday, November 15, 2024.  He was born on March 11, 1940 in Toledo.  In 1974 he married Jeannette K. Koder and she survives. Chuck was a Millwright Journeyman at Unicast Toledo Steel Tubing.  He was a Ham operator, …

Jerry F. Goeltzenleuchter, 83 years, of Bryan, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, in his residence, with his family at his side. Jerry was born December 4, 1940, in Montpelier, Ohio, the son of the late Louis and Virginia (Haase) Goeltzenleuchter. He was a 1958 graduate of Bryan High School. …

Teresa Jo Hill, age 68, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away at Park View Nursing Center, Edgerton, Ohio.  Teresa was born July 17, 1956 in Hopkinsville, KY to the late Richard Boyd and Lida (Marie) Shaffer Hill.  She was a graduate of Edon High School. Survivors include her siblings, Sarah Hill, …

Sandra Sue Brenner, 79 years, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Sandy was born on September 13, 1945, in Bryan, the daughter of the late Lyle and Ruth (Welden) Riter. She was a 1963 graduate of Bryan High School. Sandy married Dale V. Brenner …

Roger Assid Essi, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, surrounded by family. Roger Assid Essi was born May 22, 1934, in Bryan, Ohio, the oldest son of Roger M. and Madeline F. (Dietels) Essi. He grew up in Bryan and attended …