Obituaries

Neva J. Patton , age 77, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Evergreen Healthcare Center, Montpelier, Ohio where she had been a resident. Neva worked as a machine operator at the former Bryan Custom Plastics for over 35 years before she retired.  She enjoyed walking and …

Lindsey A. Motter, “Linny” or “Squish”, 29, of Pioneer passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 due to complications from a tragic car accident. Lindsey was born July 17, 1994 in Bryan, Ohio to Pam (Lonabarger) and Scott Motter. She graduated from North Central High School and was employed by Reifel …

Gary Wheeler, 50, Montpelier Ohio Born on 6/4/73 Passed on 3/4/24 Graduated from Montpelier class of ‘92 Family: Kristy Wheeler Brother- Andy Wheeler Kids- Sean Moskwa, Brandon Moskwa, Amber Massey Grandkids-  Drake Massey, Jayden Massey, Brandi Massey, Carter Massey, Aubrey Massey, Preston Moskwa, Jaylee Moskwa, Roxy Moskwa Nephews- Mackenzie Downing, …

Patsy R. Day, age 96, of Bryan, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024, at her residence. Patsy was born on June 21, 1927 in Edgerton, Ohio, the daughter of Owen and Hazel (Houk) Casebere.  She married Nile L. Day on August 25, 1946, in Edgerton and preceded her in death …

Raymond D. Hadley, 59 of Pioneer passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024 at his home.  He was born on April 16, 1964 in Hudson, Michigan to Virgil and Norma (Fether) Hadley. Family was very important to Raymond.  In his spare time, he enjoyed welding various projects, shooting guns, and …

Mary Ann Schlachter, age 94, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at Hillside Country Living near Bryan.  Mary Ann was a stay at home mother of 9 children.  She was a caring person who always made others feel special.  She was affectionately known as “Grandma Candy” …

Charles E. Powell, 57, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice Center, Defiance, Ohio. Charlie was born January 16, 1967, son of Charles Ellsworth and Claudia (Schroeder) Powell. Surviving is his father, Charlie (Linda) Powell of Ney, Ohio; three siblings, Kathy (Jeffy) Holtsberry of …

Lowell Dean Mosier, age 85, of  Bryan, Ohio, passed away at 9:50 A.M. on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Hillside Country Living, near Bryan.  Lowell was a long time farmer and retired as a welder/pipe fitter From Brust Pipeline after 25 years of service.  In his retirement he enjoyed time …

Norma A. Lucas, 88 years of Hicksville, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Norma was born June 14, 1935, in Antwerp, Ohio, the daughter of the late Edward and Marguerite (Mickelson) Bickhard. She was a 1953 graduate of Antwerp High School. She married …

Yvonne Rose Swan, 85, of Montpelier, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024 at the Laurels of Defiance Nursing Home.  She was born on August 10, 1938 in Branch County, Michigan to Donald and Marget (Smith) Quimby.  Yvonne graduated from Litchfield Michigan High School in 1957.  On June 20, 1970 …