Obituaries

Viola M. Speiser, 94 years of Defiance, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023, in her residence with her son, Rick with her.  Viola was born January 13, 1929, in Flat Rock Township, Henry County, Ohio, the daughter of the late John and Rose H. (Wulff) Retcher.  She married Gerald M. …

Castiel Angelo Scranton, of Nettle Lake, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Left to cherish his memory are his loving parents, Dillan Thomas and Breana Nicole (Steffes) Scranton of Nettle Lake; his proud big sister, Harlee Quinn Scranton; paternal grandparents, Amy (Will) Fleitz of …

Doris M. Porath, age 91, of West Unity, Ohio passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Doris was a homemaker, farmer and worked for the West Unity Schools as a cafeteria worker, bus driver and custodian for 35 years, retiring at age 70. …

Michelle A. Glander, 59, of Edgerton, Ohio passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Toledo, Ohio with her son by her side. Michelle was born November 11, 1963 in Hudson, Michigan, daughter of Dwight R. and Angela L. (Miller) Timma. She was a 1981 graduate of …

Trudy S. Kirk, 69 years of Butler, passed away peacefully, Monday, March 13, 2023, in her residence.  Trudy was born March 5, 1954, in Lackey, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Hiatt and Helen (Bradley) Chaffins.  Trudy was a 1972 graduate of Garrett High School, Garrett, Kentucky, and continued her …

Mary A. Crist, age 94, of Bryan, Ohio and long time resident of Edon, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, March 11, 2023, at Bryan Care & Rehabilitation Center. Mary worked as a nanny at for the Eckert family that owned Dinner Bell Foods. She was a member of St. …

Lorna Jean Warner, age 85, originally from Edgerton, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home in Naples, Florida, at 5:50 P.M. on Tuesday, February, 28, 2023, after a brief illness, surrounded by her three children. She was a member of the Edgerton United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, Pomona and …

Caroll J. Middaugh, 87, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Vancrest of Hicksville.  Caroll was born January 3, 1936, in Newville, Indiana, daughter of the late Dallas and Garcia (Crabill) Cook.  She was a 1954 graduate of Butler High School.  Caroll married Thurman L.J. Middaugh on …

Robert Hemrick, 99, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, in his residence with his family by his side.  Bob was born March 7, 1924, in Antwerp, Ohio, son of the late Arthur and Pauline (Keener) Hemrick.  He was a 1942 graduate of Antwerp High School.  Bob married …

Shane D. Flory, age 43, of Bryan passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at his home from natural causes. Shane worked as a roll former operator at Arrow Tru-Line for over 20 years. He enjoyed golfing and woodworking, and was an avid gamer. Shane D. Flory was born on July …