Obituaries

Rick E. Turney, 66, of Montpelier passed away Monday, May 29, 2023 at his home.  He was born on November 15, 1956 in Montpelier to Richard and Marilyn J. (Casebere) Turney.  Rick graduated from Montpelier High School. Ricked worked for Powers and Sons for more than 30 years, prior to …

Floy Ruth Begley, 88 years of Cecil, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, with her family at her side. Floy Ruth was born December 16, 1934, in Defiance, Ohio, the daughter of the late Max and Bessie (Lord) Hauter. Floy Ruth attended …

Michael W. Hoffman, 78 years of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance. Michael was born May 6, 1945, in Morenci, Michigan, the son of the late Harry and Marilyn (Hauger) Hoffman. He was a 1963 graduate of Bryan High School. …

William R. Matthews III, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers- Montpelier following a sudden illness.  Bill retired from Lowe’s as a sales associate in the power tools department. He was a US Army veteran who served in Germany …

Chester J. Metz, 98, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Vancrest of Hicksville. Chet was born October 2, 1924, in Edgerton, Ohio, son of the late Chester and Lydia (Sleesman) Metz. He attended Edgerton High School before leaving to enlist in the United States Air Force …

Janice L. Siegel, 71, of West Unity, Ohio passed away at her home on Friday, May 26, 2023, surrounded by her family. Janice was born May 12, 1952, in Morenci, Michigan daughter of the late Edsel F. and Lois (Mohler) DeMeritt.  She was a graduate of Morenci High School. Janice …

Knox Alan Lee Gambler was born on May 21, 2023 in Bryan and passed away on May 24, 2023 at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He is survived by his mother Ashley Renee Gambler of Pioneer, grandparents Dave (Kelsey) Gambler of Montpelier, and Christy …

The Pioneer Village Council met in special session and passed an ordinance to establish a water transmission utility. The ordinance will establish a new public utility in Pioneer, featuring raw water and wastewater/stormwater transmission with multiple purposes including providing services to AquaBounty Technologies and Pioneer North Industrial Park, providing additional …

Terrance Lee Griffith, age 44, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at on Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home.  Terry was a roofer with Distinctive Roof Service for over 10 years.  He enjoyed playing basketball and hanging out with his kids.  Terry was an avid fan of the Ohio State …

Joan Charlene Connolly, 88 of Bryan, Ohio and formerly of West Unity, Ohio passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Hillside Country Living. Joan was born December 18, 1934, in Hudson, Michigan to Delbert and Linnie (Powers) Sharp.  She married James E. Connolly on August 4, 1968, and he preceded …