Obituaries

Gary Lynn Grant, Sr., age 61, devoted husband, father and grandfather passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, August 20, 2022. He was born October 26, 1960, in Bryan, Ohio to William Earl Grant Sr. and Patricia Joann (Partee) Grant. Gary was a 1978 graduate of Fairview High school. …

David P. Trux, age 79, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Evergreen Manor in Montpelier. David was born on March 10, 1943, in Wauseon, Ohio, the son of Cleve James and Marcella Theone (Smith) Trux. He was a US Army veteran. Survivors include his sister, …

Charles E. Lugbill, age 94, died on August 18, 2022, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. He was born on September 29, 1927, in Henry County southwest of Archbold. The fourth of five children and eldest son of Sylvanus and Mary (Mamie Schmucker) Lugbill, Chuck was practically “born into” the livestock business, …

Warren J. Nichols, age 60, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 5:04 A.M. on Wednesday, August 17, 2022, in his home, surrounded by his family, after a brief illness. Mr. Nichols was a self-employed truck driver for many years. Warren loved music and was an accomplished drummer who played in …

Gerald D. Lothamer, 81, of Springfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2022, at his home with his family by his side. Gerald was born December 12, 1940, in Payne, Ohio, son of the late Francis and Elsie (Monnier) Lothamer. He served 4 years in the Coast Guard from …

Norris D. Ledyard, age 69, of Wauseon, passed away August 16, 2022 in Toledo, Ohio. Norris worked as a business analyst for Cincinnati Bell and also for the Fulton County Expositor. Norris was born on July 6, 1953 to the late Charles Ledyard, Jr. and Leilah (Demaline) Ledyard. He obtained a …

Melvin G. Weber, age 71, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 4:24 P.M. on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at The Laurels of DeKalb in Butler, Indiana, after a brief illness. Mr. Weber was a 1969 graduate of Edgerton High School and a veteran of the United States Army, serving in …

James E. Pursel, age 69 of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 17, 2022, at his home in Ogden, Utah. Jim was born on December 23, 1952, to the late Paul and Emerence (Cleijnen) Pursel. He graduated from Wauseon High School in 1970 and later earned an Accounting Assistant …

Neal J. Kimpel, age 68, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Park View Care Center, in Edgerton surrounded by his family. Neal worked for Pahl’s Ready Mix from 1974-1990 and then CCI from 1990-2021 until his retirement. Neal was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic …

Claude Leon DeGroff,  (C. Leon DeGroff) age 99, of West Unity, Ohio died Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Hillside Country Living, rural Bryan, Ohio.  He was born February 9, 1923 to Claude L. DeGroff and Vernie L. (Richards) DeGroff,  He was born in the home of Vernie’s parents,  Louis and Eliza Richards,  …