Obituaries

Amber L. McCullough, 39, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 7, 2023, in her residence.  Amber was born October 4, 1983, in Lima, Ohio, daughter of Ronald Maxwell and Nancy Cass.  She was a 2002 graduate of Continental High School.  She married Jesus Orona in November … [Read more...] about Amber (Maxwell) McCullough, 1983 – 2023

CONTINENTAL – Denise Inez Newell, 65, of Continental, died 1:32 p.m., Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at her residence.  She was born December 9, 1957, in Defiance to the late Charles and Mildred (Powell) Hunt.  On March 10, 1979, she married David Newell, who survives in Continental.   Other … [Read more...] about Denise (Hunt) Newell, 1957 – 2023

MILLER CITY – Ruth Ann Coble, 72, of Miller City, passed away at 6:20 p.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 30, 1950 in Bluffton to the late Ralph and Viola (Kuhlman) Niese.  On July 21, 1973, she married Steve Coble, who survives in Miller City.   Other … [Read more...] about Ruth Ann (Niese) Coble, 1950 – 2023

Doctor Marshall Edward Fry, age 75 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 6, 1947 to the late James and Lillian Fry in Strasburg, Virginia. Marshall graduated from Martinsburg High School in West Virginia, received … [Read more...] about Marshall E. Fry, 1947 – 2023

Donna L. Bond, 64, of Continental, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. She was born on January 28, 1958 to the late Kenneth and Sarah (Smith) Wilson in Fairview, Ohio. Donna lived in N. Ridgeville, Ohio until 2013 before moving to Continental. … [Read more...] about Donna L. Bond, 1958 – 2023

Samuel Ray Ankney, age 60 of Continental, Ohio, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 24, 1962 to the late Donald and Barbara (VanScooter) Ankney in Defiance, Ohio. Sam worked as a commercial painter and was a member of Painter's Union Local #867. He enjoyed … [Read more...] about Samuel Ray Ankney, 1962 – 2023

 CLOVERDALE - Orley K. Matson, 83 of Cloverdale died 12:35 a.m., Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Shawnee Manor.  He was born August 16, 1939, in Dupont to the late Gerald and Lucille (Osenga) Matson.  On November 26, 1960, he married Patricia "Pat" Wannemacher and she survives in Lima. Other … [Read more...] about Orley K. Matson, 1939 – 2023

DUPONT – Wanda Lee Grant, 82, of Dupont died 9:56 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2023, at the Meadows of Kalida.  She was born September 20, 1940, to the late James and Vadie (Scott) Centers. She is survived by 5 children:  Lisa (Armando) Barraza of Ottawa, Mickey Grant of Sherwood, Karen (Brian) Kosch … [Read more...] about Wanda Lee Grant, 1940 – 2023

Audrey E. Roth, age 67 of Defiance, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on June 5, 1955 to Paul and Grace (Farris) Smith in Defiance, Ohio. Audrey was a 1973 graduate of Continental High School. On August 4, 1973 she … [Read more...] about Audrey (Smith) Roth, 1955 – 2023

Denis Jacob Minch, age 86, of Findlay, peacefully passed away January 10, 2023 at Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria. He was born March 8, 1936, in Continental, Ohio to George and Dessa (Zimmerman) Minch. On February 23, 1973, Denis was united in marriage to Marlene (Balister) Minch. Denis was a … [Read more...] about Denis Jacob Minch, 1936 – 2023