Obituaries

Jerad M. Miler, 45, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, in his residence surrounded by his loving family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  Jerad was born September 4, 1979, in Defiance, Ohio, the son of Duke N. and Christi E. (Payton) Miler.  Following his graduation from …

Vicki A. Evans, 75, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Vancrest of Hicksville surrounded by her loving family.  Vicki was born May 8, 1949, in Hicksville, daughter of the late Rex and Candace (Arrants) Gloor Sr.  She was a 1967 graduate of Hicksville High School.  Vicki …

James L. Riegsecker, 86, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away in the morning hours on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in his home, with his loving family by his side.  Several hours later, his beloved wife, Ann L. Riegsecker, passed away at the Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, also surrounded by …

David Alan Russell, age 75, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Dave was a material controller at Dietrich Industries in Hicksville. He retired after 30 years of service. Dave was an avid fan of the Ohio sports teams- …

Deborah Anne Trausch, age 60, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier. Deb attended AA and NA meetings and enjoyed watching movies, especially Stephen King movies. Deborah was born on March 7, 1964 in Taiwan, the daughter of Duane Trausch and Glenda …

James L. Riegsecker, 86, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away in the morning hours on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, in his home, with his loving family by his side.  Several hours later, his beloved wife, Ann L. Riegsecker, passed away at the Fulton County Health Center, Wauseon, also surrounded by …

Ruth Marie Grimm, 84, of West Unity, Ohio passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at Hillside Country Living, Bryan. Ruth was born January 15, 1941, in Farmer, Ohio, daughter of the late Lawrence R. “Shorty” and Betty Jane (Kittredge) Whitman. She was a graduate of Bryan High School. Ruth married …

Sunday February 16, 2025 Sherman P. Baker Sr. 79, put down his tools and walked into Heavens gates. He was born March 18th, 1945 to John and Burdena (DeLong) Baker. A lifelong master of many trades, carpenter, mechanic, hunter, fisherman, and Christian. Sherm is survived by his three children. Sherman …

George H. Gardner Jr., 77, of Bryan passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 17, 2025. George was born September 27, 1947, in Ravenna, Ohio, son of George H. and Esther Angela (Korb) Gardner, Sr. He was a 1965 graduate of Kent Roosevelt High School, earned his bachelor’s degree …

Jennifer NiCole Schlosser, 43 of Pioneer, received her angel wings and was escorted to a front row seat at the Daytona 500 by Dale Earnhardt on Sunday, February 16, 2025. She was born on March 29, 1981 in Bryan to Keith A. Schlosser, Jr. and Barbara J. March and was …