Obituaries

Frederick A. “Freddie” Thiel, age 59, of Blakeslee, Ohio, passed away at 7:25 A.M. on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, at Genesis HealthCare-Bryan Center in Bryan, Ohio, after an extended illness. He was a 1977 graduate of Edon High School and the Four County Auto Body Program and was currently owner …

Willene M. Held, age 88, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 2:47 P.M. on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, in her home, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. Mrs. Held was a 1947 graduate of Edon High School and after raising her family she did home care for elderly …

Virginia Bonita Yarger, 92, passed away after a brief illness on February 8th, in Sacramento, California where she had been retired. Virginia was predeceased by her parents and her son, Terry Dean Yarger. She is survived by three daughters, Sandy and Sally of California and Sheri of Oregon and six …

John Burkholder, age 63 of Wauseon, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2018, at his residence. Arrangements are pending at the Edgar-Grisier Funeral Home in Wauseon. Those wishing to place an online condolence for the family may do so at www.grisierfh.com.

Gregory Hines, 58, of Montpelier, passed away on Sunday Feb 18, 2018 in Columbus, OH. He was born on June 22, 1959 in Cleveland to Joe Tabb and Leona Hines. On July 24, 1999 he married Goldie K. Taylor in Bryan and she survives. Per the family’s wishes, services for …

Ernest “Junebug” R. Gibson, Jr., 47, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away Tuesday at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on January 24, 1971 in Beckley, West Virginia to Ernest R. and Donna (Ellenwood) Gibson, Sr. On July 17, 2010 he married Joanna L. Will in …

Paul R. Johnson, age 83, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 12:51 A.M. on Wednesday, February 21, 2018, shortly after admittance to Community Hospitals and wellness Centers in Bryan. Mr. Johnson was a graduate of Ayresville High School and was a veteran of the United States Army He was self …

Norma Wood, 70 years, of Waterloo, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Lakeland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Angola. Norma was born on August 3, 1947 in Auburn, Indiana, the daughter of the late Thomas Seth and Eva Blanche (Richey) Wood. She was a 1965 graduate of Hamilton High School. …

Bessie A. Wright, age 74, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away at 9:15 P.M. on Monday, February 19, 2018, at Park View Nursing Center in Edgerton surrounded by her family. Mrs. Wright was a 1961 graduate of Edgerton High School and graduated from the Lutheran Hospital School of nursing as a …

George H. Throne, 95 years of Manheim, Pennsylvania, formerly of Alvordton, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Center, Manheim, Pennsylvania. George was born August 26, 1922 in Alvordton, Ohio, the son of the late Harve and Bernice (Clay) Throne. He married Lucille M. Riter …