Obituaries

Vivian S. Schooley, age 56, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away at 4:55 P.M. on Sunday, January 6, 2019, surrounded by her family at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, after a courageous battle with cancer. Vivian had been employed by Matsu in Edgerton for twenty-seven years with twenty-five …

Emma Grace Middleton, age 82, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019 at Genesis Healthcare-Bryan Center. Emma was born on June 10, 1936, in Auglaize Township, Paulding County, Ohio, the daughter of William W. and Melva M. (Boutwell) Sobieck, she married William Earl Middleton, Sr. on September …

Gene E. Day, age 91, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 2:40 P.M. on Sunday, January 6, 2019, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers in Bryan, where he was a patient. Gene was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving after World War II. He was a farmer and a school …

June B. Thiel, age 86, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 5:35 P.M. on Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice near Defiance, Ohio, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. Mrs. Thiel was a 1950 graduate of Edgerton High School and was a member of St. …

Karen S. Harrington, 65 years, of West Unity passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019 in her home with her family by her side. Karen was born June 23, 1953 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, the daughter of Charles and Leota (McDade) Staats. She was a 1971 graduate of Stryker High …

Ellen R. “Ellie” Schmucker, 84 years, of Stryker, Ohio died peacefully in her home on Sunday, January 6, 2019 with her family by her side. She was the daughter of Lyle P. and Ruth L. (Weldon) Riter and was born October 16, 1934 in Bryan, Ohio. Ellie was a loving …

Ivan Mitchell Williams, age 76, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 8:50 A.M. on Friday, January 4, 2019, at his home following a lengthy illness. Mr. Williams had worked at Bettinger Farms, Hayes-Albion for 17 years and retired from Ferro. Ivan M. Williams was born on February 14, 1942, in …

G. Lenore (Snorky) Mansfield, age 93, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 4, 2019, after a brief illness. Lenore was a 1943 graduate of Edgerton High School and was a longtime member of the Bryan First Brethren Church. She was a very active church member, having taught …

Barbara L. Schilt, age 67, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 9:10 A.M. on Friday, January 4, 2019, at her home following a lengthy illness. Barbara had worked at Ohio Art, Airmate and retired from the Bryan Times. She enjoyed bowling, BINGO and was an avid collector of “The Wizard …

Gloria M. Louth, age 93, of Bryan, Ohio, died at 1:13 A.M. on Tuesday, January 1, 2019, at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center, where she was a resident. Mrs. Louth was a devoted homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and working puzzles and was an avid walker. She was also …