Obituaries

Gerald C. Bogan, 89, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 10, 2024, as the result of a automobile accident.  No services or visitation will be held at this time.   Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan, Ohio 43506. Condolences may …

William L. “Willie” Kosier, age 22, of Bryan, passed away on November 8, 2024 at Parkview Randallia Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana from injuries suffered in a semi-rollover accident on September 16, 2024. He enjoyed being a fourth generation truck driver. William loved riding his Harley, spending time on the road …

Janet Marie Schafer, 70, of Montpelier passed away Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born on December 1, 1953, in Hicksville to James and Marjorie (Gustin) Taggart.  Janet graduated from Fairview High School in 1971, then went on to Bowling Green …

Joseph “Joe” Lee Hoff, of Edon, Ohio, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024, at CHP Hospice Center in Defiance, Ohio. Joe was employed as a machinist at Hause Machines, Montpelier, Ohio. He spent many years as a traveling machinist going to various factories to get their machinery repaired and …

Duane Knisely, 83, of West Unity, Ohio, was called home to Heaven on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.  Duane was born on March 5, 1941, in Hudson, Michigan, son of the late Charles and Myrtle (Gaw) Knisely.  He was a 1959 graduate of Gorham-Fayette High School. He was a lifelong farmer …

Oveta J. Hendricks, age 91, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at her home. Oveta was a homemaker and farm wife. She enjoyed taking care of her family , playing the piano and was a pet lover. She attended Bryan First Assembly of God. Oveta was …

Joyce J. Drayer, 93, of Harlan, Indiana, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at The Cedars, Leo, Indiana. Joyce was born on April 17, 1931, in Maples, Indiana, daughter of the late Homer and Hazel (Richards) Witwer. She was a 1949 graduate of Hoagland High School. She married David A. …

Patricia J. (Ater) Stotts, age 97, of Fairborn, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024. Pat worked as a teller at the M&M Bank in Fairborn through most of the 70’s and 80’s. She loved the Buckeyes, Frank Sinatra and the three years she lived in Italy. Pat spent …

Shirley A. Sproles, 83, of Sherwood, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Shirley was born December 25, 1940, the daughter of the late Taze W. and Mary L. (Baker) Rachel. Shirley worked various jobs including housekeeping at Harborside Healthcare, private babysitting, …

Bonnie J. Verhoff, 74, Selma, Alabama, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at her sister’s residence in Perrysburg, Ohio, after an extended illness.  Bonnie was born on October 4, 1950, in Wauseon, Ohio, daughter of the late Leonard W. and Nellie M. (Thompson) Morr.  In addition to her parents, she …