Obituaries

James H. “Sonny” Freshour, Jr., age 75, of Cecil, Ohio passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.  Sonny was a truck driver for many years. James H. Freshour, Jr. was born on May 6, 1948 in Greenfield, Ohio, the son of James H. and …

Gary Lee Davis, age 58, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Randallia Hospital in Fort Wayne following a lengthy illness.  Gary had worked as a saw operator at Sauder Woodworking before becoming disabled.  He enjoyed going to car shows and races, watching NASCAR and attending his …

William Arthur “Bill” Dick, 82 years, of Hamilton, passed away in his home with his family at his side on Monday, January 22, 2024. Bill was born January 18, 1942, in Lakewood, Ohio, the son of the late Christian and Marge (O’Connell) Dick. He was a graduate of Northside High …

Sandra Lee “Nana” Bernath, 61, of Montpelier passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 21, 2024 surrounded by her loving wife and daughters.  She was born on April 6, 1962 in Morenci, Michigan to Shirley (Rod Ely) Wentz and Loyal Bernath.  Sandy graduated from Fayette High School in …

Randy Eugene Fee, 60 of Montpelier passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, January 20, 2024.  He was born on August 9, 1963 in Bryan to Herman E. and Marilyn E. (Clear) Fee.  Randy was a 1981 graduate of Montpelier High School.  On September 20, 1986 he married LaVonne …

Steven Hernandez, age 64, of Edgerton, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at Park View Care Center in Edgerton.  Steve worked in several area factories and was a handyman.  He attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church and was a member of the Bryan Eagle Aerie #2233.  He loved Harley motorcycles and …

Scott K. Hemenway, 69, of Grover Hill, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Vancrest of Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio. Scott was born July 24, 1954, in Wauseon, Ohio, son of the late Walter S. and Ruth E. (Raymond) Hemenway. He was a 1972 graduate of Fairview High …

Gary S. Schultz, age 69, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at CHP-Inpatient Hospice near Defiance.  Gary worked as an over the road truck driver for various local trucking companies until purchasing his own truck and driving independently.  He was an Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Gary was …

Lois Fortner, age 90, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 2:58 A.M. on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Bryan Care and Rehabilitation Center where she had been a resident.  Mrs. Fortner worked in housekeeping at Bard Manufacturing for many years.  She was a member of Eastland Baptist Church in Bryan …

Janeen Elaine Haller, 42, of Chandler, Arizona, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024. Janeen was born July 10, 1981, in Bryan, Ohio, daughter of Craig Haller and Diana (Martinez) Hoffman. She was a 1999 graduate of Bryan High School and continued her education attending Kent State University, before obtaining a …