Obituaries

Blaine Nicholls, a man of faith, family and fortitude ended his earthly journey on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. Blaine was born on December 10, 1924, to Grant and Cora (Cooley, Rubel) Nicholls and lived every day of his 98 ½ years …

Susan M. Clifton, 84, of West Unity, Ohio passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at Parkview Nursing Home in Edgerton, Ohio.  She was born on April 27, 1939 in Bryan, Ohio to Neal and Martha (Murray) Cooper.  Susan graduated from Bryan High School in 1957.  On June 19, 1958 she …

Reverend Rose E. Lewis, age 90, of Bryan, Ohio, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at 7:00 A.M. on Friday, June 23, 2023, after a brief illness.  Reverend Lewis was a lifelong missionary and evangelist for Jesus, spreading forth His love and compassion to all she …

David Jay Cindle, 87 of Montpelier passed away surrounded by family at his home on Sunday, June 25, 2023.  He was born on July 3, 1935 in Toledo to Jay John and Irene B. (Poulson) Cindle.  David graduated from Bedford High School in Lambertville, Michigan and then attended Owens Community …

Victoria A. Mays, age 69, of Columbia, Ohio, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Cameron Memorial Community Hospital in Angola, Indiana following a lengthy illness.  Vicky worked at 50+5 in Bryan before she retired.  She was an avid bowler and member of the Loyal Order of Moose in …

Lynn D. Stough, 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at ProMedica Ebeid Hospice Residence, Sylvania, Ohio.  Lynn was born December 21, 1934, in Williams County, Ohio, son of the late Myron “Mike” D. and Violet E. (Siegel) Stough.  He was a 1952 graduate of Bryan High …

Don E. Stewart, age 75, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 4:53 A.M. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Community Hospitals of Williams County-Bryan.  Don retired from General Motors in Defiance in 2008 after 39 ½ years of service in various roles at the company.  After he retired from GM, …

Jerry Fenner, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Community Health Professional Hospice Center near Defiance.  Jerry had worked as a machinist at several area companies including, Johns-Manville, Ohio Art Company, JBM Tool & Die and Challenge Cook.  He was a proud veteran having …

Florence G. Baron, age 91, of Hicksville, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, June 20,  2023, at Laurels of Defiance in Defiance, Ohio. She was a devoted homemaker and raised four children.  Florence attended the Family Christian Center in Defiance, enjoyed knitting and watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports. …

Joyce H. Gustwiller, age 66, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center near Defiance.  Joyce retired from General Motors in Defiance with 33 years of service.  She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening. Joyce was born on may 25, 1957, …