Obituaries

Shirley Ann Aldrich, age 86, of Edon, Ohio, died at 9:09 p.m. on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in her home surrounded by her family after a brief illness. Shirley was a 1954 graduate of Edon High School and was a devoted homemaker. She was a member of the Edon Church …

Sarah L. Bowers, 77, of Sherwood, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Brookview Healthcare Center, Defiance, Ohio.  Sarah was born August 17, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, daughter of the late Donald Carlisle and Lucile Rachele (Smith) Dawson, Sr.  Sarah was a 1963 graduate of Waynesfield-Goshen High School.  She …

Reginald A. Howard, age 67, of Mansfield, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at his home. Reginald had recently retired from Pent Air in Ashland with over 40 years of service. He loved riding his motorcycle whenever he could get on the road. Reginald A. Howard was born …

Vilay Sayarath, age 49, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at Ebied Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. Vilay was a trooper with the Ohio State Patrol for 12 years prior to his medical retirement. He served in the United States Marine Corps for six years in the …

William R. “Bill” Ruffer, age 91, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 4:30 A.M. on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, in his home after an extended illness. Mr. Ruffer was a 1948 graduate of Ridgeville High School and joined the United States Air Force in 1952, earning his wings in 1954. …

Ilva Elaine (Peters) Bourn, 90, of Wauseon was united with her Lord on Monday, November 7, 2022. Mrs. Bourn was born on October 12, 1932, in Haskins, Ohio, the seventh of twelve children of the late Cleo and Mary (Mininger) Peters. On August 11, 1950, she married Junior Robert Bourn. Junior and Ilva enjoyed …

Walter L. “Walt” Worthington, age 94, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers-Bryan following a brief illness. Walt was a US Navy veteran who proudly served during both World War II and the Korean War. Walt served in the Pacific Theater …

Julia G. Sandoval, 95, of Montpelier, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 1, 1927 in Mexico to Jose Maria Garcia and Maria Santos Maldonado. Julia enjoyed needle work and sewing. She loved flowers, going to garage sales and taking the kids …

 Albert C. Noel, 59, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, from complications following surgery.  Albert was born May 9, 1963, in Royal Oak, Michigan, son of the late Albert R. and Judith K. (Melvin) Noel, Jr.  He was a 1982 graduate …

Lonny L. Berryman, 68, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, in his residence with his family by his side.  Lonny was born February 6, 1954, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of the late Leroy F. and Rosemary (Dewire) Berryman.  Lonny was a 1972 graduate of Bryan High …