Obituaries

Walter L. Boyer, age 85, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton. Mr. Boyer was retired from the former Bryan Custom Plastics in Bryan with over 40 years of service. He also was a grain and livestock farmer. Walter enjoyed …

Dorothy L. “Coach” Maneval, age 93 of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 20204, at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier following a lengthy illness. Coach was a physical education teacher at Bryan High School for many years. She was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, the Ohio Retired …

Doris I. Geren, Age 88 March 25, 1936 — October 7, 2024 Bryan, Ohio Visitation Sunday, October 13, 2024 12:00 – 2:00 pm (Eastern time) Krill Funeral Service – Bryan 860 W Mulberry St, Bryan, OH 43506 Memorial Service Sunday, October 13, 2024 Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time) Krill …

David Lee Blake, Sr, age 61, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024 at his home following a brief illness. David enjoyed fixing stereos, listening to all kinds of music and collecting Coca-Cola memorabilia. David was born on April 11, 1962, in Beckwith, West Virginia, the son …

Phil Donald Fix, age 87, of Bryan, Ohio passed away late Saturday evening, October 5, 2024, peacefully at his home. He worked the Ohio Art Company for 48 years, retiring as a foreman and served as Bryan Tree Commissioner for over 20 years. During his younger years, Phil was a …

Martin Harold Bechtol, 88, of Montpelier, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 6, 2024. He was born on March 11, 1936 in Superior Township to Alfred Martin and Elgie Enola (Henry) Bechtol. Martin graduated from Montpelier High School in 1954. On March 14, 1975, he married …

Myrtle M. Gonzalez, 88 years of Bryan, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Hillside Country Living, rural Bryan, where she was a resident. Myrtle was born March 10, 1936, in Huntington, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Clarence and Ellar (Linville) Browning. She married Vincente Gonzalez on March …

Roger “Dean” Cryer, 81 of Montpelier passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  He was born on September 16, 1943 in Van Wert, Ohio to Howard Edwin and Ilo Marcelle (Pitts) Cryer.  Dean was a graduate of North Central High School in Pioneer.  On October 20, 1962 he married …

Julie Rae Simmons, 62 of Montpelier passed away on October 1, 2024 at Evergreen Healthcare Center in Montpelier, after a lengthy illness.  She was born on April 24, 1962 in Findlay, Ohio to Ralph Nelson and Ila Elaine (Hill) Simmons. Julie is survived by her mother Ila Simmons of Montpelier; …

Bonnie G. Oberlin, 64, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 6, 2024, in her residence surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.   Arrangements are under the care of Oberlin-Turnbull Funeral Home, 206 North Lynn Street, Bryan, Ohio 43506. …