Obituaries

Russell Lee Layman, 65, of Montpelier, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Evergreen Healthcare in Montpelier. He was born on January 21, 1958 in Morenci, MI to Robert and Virginia (Huyck) Layman. He is survived by his daughter, Holly Layman of Montpelier; two grandchildren, Sabrina and Edward Brown; …

Joseph Smith “Joe” Krill, age 64, of Edgerton, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday March 1, 2023. Joe was born on February 9, 1959, in Hicksville, Ohio, to Cleon D. and Dema A. (Smith) Krill He graduated from Edgerton High School in 1977 and earned a degree …

Damon B. Coressel, age 26, of Edgerton passed away Monday, February 27, 2023. He was a line leader working in the solar energy field. He was a member of Local #500 for several years. Damon enjoyed participating in sports when he was in High School, riding dirt bikes and 4-wheelers …

Mary Elizabeth Rosebrock, 89, of Sherwood, Ohio passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, February 27, 2023, at Glenn Park of Defiance Senior Living. Mary was born June 12, 1933, in Defiance County, Ohio, daughter of the late Adrian and Marie (Sohn) Dickey. She was a 1951 graduate of …

June A. White, age 69, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, February 28, 2023, at her home with her family at her side. June was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Montpelier and the Teamsters Union. She worked at Spangler Candy Company in …

An obituary is not available at this time for Arthur “Butch” Ray Knepper. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.   https://www.thethompsonfuneralhome.com/notices/ArthurButch-Knepper

Ivan L. Van Horn, 74, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023, at Vancrest of Hicksville after a brief illness.  Ivan was born September 25, 1948, in Hicksville, Ohio, son of the late LeRoy and Virginia (Draper) Van Horn.  He was a 1967 graduate of Hicksville High School.  …

Diana L. Potter, age 58, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023, peacefully at her home. Diana was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother. She took great pride in her grandchildren and spoiled them any chance she could get. Diana had an excellent work ethic and was …

Duane A. “Dew” Darrow, age 67, of Bryan, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at his home in Florida. Dew was a maintenance mechanic who retired from Spangler Candy Company in 2018 with 40 years of service. He was a member of the Bryan AmVets, Moose and Eagles. Dew was …

Joseph L. Pilarski, age 88, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at his daughter’s home near Defiance. Joe worked at Continental General Tire for 28 years, much of those years as a foreman. He was member of First Baptist Church and also participated in Habitat for Humanity …