Obituaries

Sandra Lee McKelvey, age 83, of Edgerton, Ohio, passed away early Friday morning, July 22, 2022, in her home, after an extended illness. Mrs. McKelvey was a 1957 graduate of Edgerton High School and throughout her work career she was employed at The Ohio Art Company, Champion Plastics, Gorny-Winzeler Toy …

Denise McQuinn, age 66, of Wauseon, passed away July 22, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer, in her home surrounded by her family. Denise and Michael owned and operated McQuinna’s Cupboard. Denise was born on August 20, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan to the late George and Emily (Chininis) Paris. …

Herbert H. Bowman, age 73, of Bryan, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at his home. Herbert was an owner/operator truck driver for many years. He enjoyed collecting and fixing antique tractors in his spare time. Herbert H. Bowman was born on October 27, 1948, in Hicksville, Ohio, …

Deborah K. Ross, 64, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Friday, July 22, 2022, at Community Memorial Hospital Emergency Room, Hicksville. Deborah was born March 7, 1958, in Bluffton, Indiana, the daughter of Norman and Delila (Brown) Andrews. She received her GED, and then her Associates Degree from Brown-Mackey College.  Deborah …

Leone G. Miller, age 66, of Lima, Ohio, and formerly of Bryan, Ohio, died at 6:21 A.M. on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at St. Rita’s Medical Center in Lima Ohio, where she was a patient after a brief illness. Ms. Miller was a member of the Edgerton High School class …

Cheryl D. Hamilton, 76, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and formerly of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Ashton Creek Health and Rehab Center, Fort Wayne.  Cheryl was born January 21, 1946, in Hicksville, Ohio, daughter of the late Howard C. and Mary E. (Lenar) Beverly.  She was …

Christopher M. Smith, 46, of Bryan, suddenly passed away, Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, Indiana. Chris was born June 13, 1976, in Petoskey, Michigan, the son of James M. and Ruth M. (Bidlack) Smith. He was a 1995 graduate of Bryan High School. Along …

Steve (Mayo) Meyer, 73, of Archbold passed away on July 1, 2022, at Fairlawn Haven. Steve was born on February 8, 1949, in Wauseon, to the late Robert and Doris (Buzzy) Meyer. He was a 1967 graduate of Ridgeville High School, where he played basketball and was Valedictorian of his class. He attended …

Kenneth LaMar Beck, age 83, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away at 6:36 P.M. on Monday, July 18, 2022, in his home. Mr. Beck attended elementary school in Edgerton, Ohio, and after moving to Bryan, Ohio, with his family attended junior high there and later graduated from Bryan High School in …

Barbara L. Cleland, 93, of Hicksville, Ohio peacefully passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at Vancrest of Hicksville, with her family by her side. She was a beloved mother, wife, sister, aunt, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, and friend to many.  Barb was born June 12, 1929, in Antwerp, Ohio, the daughter …