Obituaries

William “Bill” E. Armstrong, age 78, of Wauseon, passed away in his home on September 16, 2022. Bill was a farmer and a mechanic. Bill was born on October 9, 1943, in Morenci, Michigan to the late William “Bill” and Vera (Eby) Armstrong.  On October 26, 1963, Bill married Sandra (Hostetler), …

Mary J. “Cookie” Brodbeck, age 84, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 6:47 P.M. on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance. Cookie was a proof setter at the Bryan Times for 28 years. She was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie #2233 and …

Richard “Dick” Guilford, 70 years, of Hicksville, passed away suddenly, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the home of his son in Hicksville, Ohio. Dick was born October 10, 1951, in Defiance, Ohio, the son of the late Donald “Banty” and Clara (Wilhelm) Guilford. Dick was a 1969 graduate of Fairview …

Judith Mae Long, 79, of Hamilton, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at AMG Specialty Hospital-Central Indiana, Muncie, Indiana, surrounded by her family. Judy was born July 19, 1943, in Edon, Ohio, the daughter of the late William and Opal (Dirr) Kunsman. Judy was a 1961 graduate of Edon …

Robert N. “Bob” Riegsecker, age 91, of Archbold, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at CHP – Defiance Inpatient Hospice, after living a full and colorful life. Bob was a hard worker and had worked for the Pettisville Elevator, the Archbold Elevator, …

Troy Allen Ward, age 41, of Antwerp, Ohio, passed away at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, shortly after admittance to Paulding County Hospital in Paulding, Ohio. Mr. Ward attended Montpelier High School. He was an excellent salesman working for Quillen Brothers in Bryan for many years and at …

Phyllis Jeanette (Frazier) Burkholder, age 86, died peacefully in her home on September 11, 2022. Phyllis spent her life caring for her family and her home. Phyllis was born on October 20, 1935 in Wauseon to the late Rollo and Susie (Fetzer) Frazier. She attended Wauseon High School. On July …

Rudy Gonzales, age 69, of West Unity, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance following a lengthy illness. Rudy was a member of the Bryan Eagles and Montpelier Moose Lodge. He enjoyed metal detecting and was an avid Notre Dame Football …

Ronald Lee (Ron) Fisher went to heaven on Saturday, September 10, 2022, surrounded by his loving family, after a full active and rewarding life. He was a loved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Ron was a graduate of St. Joseph Catholic School in Fremont Ohio. He served his country in …

Donald F. Cravens, 83, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, in his residence with his family by his side. Donald was born June 23, 1939, in Louisville, Kentucky, son of the late Henry and Pearl (Handy) Cravens. He was a 1958 graduate of Ney High School, and …