All Obituaries

James "Jim" Steffel, age 78, of Bryan, passed away on September 8, 2026, in his home. Jim worked for ConAgra in Archbold for many years before his retirement. Jim was born on August 3, 1948, in Defiance, to the late Victor and Anna (Siler) Steffel. He would go on to earn his Bachelor of Education degree from Defiance College. On August 7, 1976, he married the love of his life, Ramona "Jayne" (Ingall). Jim and Jayne attended St. Patrick Catholic Church in Bryan. Jim ...

Darrell Lee Engel, Jr., age 62, of Wauseon, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at the University of Toledo Medical Center, with his family by his side. He was born July 16, 1964 to Darrell L. Sr. and Evelyn Doris (Parker) Engel in Wauseon, Ohio. He was a graduate of Wauseon High School, Class of 1981. Prior to his illness he enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and hanging out with his buddies. He also worked at Scott Port-A-Fold, Inc. in Fayette and Archbold prior to the plant ...

Charles L. Finney, age 86, of Wauseon, passed away in his home on Monday, August 31, 2026. Prior to his retirement he had worked at the former Dinner Bell Products in Archbold for 25 years, then at Sauder Woodworking in Archbold for 15 years. Charles was born in Delta on December 7, 1939, the son of Elmer and Jean (Makula) Finney. On April 5, 1963, he married Sharon McKeever, and she survives. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Charles was a quiet man who loved classic cars and was ...

Carrie Jo Cunningham, age 51, of Archbold, passed away on August 31, 2026, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Carrie spent much of her life working in childcare. Carrie was born on June 1, 1975, in Toledo, to Brenda Sue (Eldred) Cunningham. Carrie enjoyed crafting. She absolutely loved all things Disney. Carrie is survived by her daughter, Kimberely, of Bowling Green, and her mother, Brenda Cunningham. She was preceded in death by her sister, Bonnie. There will be no services at this time. ...

Edith Kay Tilse, 88, of Fulton County, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born on February 15, 1938, in Bowling Green, Ohio, to Jesse and John Hill. On July 11, 1959, she married Glen Tilse, with whom she shared 35 years of marriage until his passing in 1994. Together, they raised two children, Amy and Brian, and built a family that remained at the center of Kay’s life. Kay worked as a beautician, but her greatest devotion was always to her ...

Beverly Jane “Bev” Beaverson, age 91, of Wauseon, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Fulton Manor with her daughter by her side. She was born July 14, 1935 to Paul and Frances (Moxley) Moredock in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania. Bev graduated from Clarks Summit High School and later married Edward Harlin in 1958 and they divorced. She married Russell L. Beaverson on July 30, 1997 in DeKelb, Indiana. Bev worked for over 30 years at JC Penney in the Southland Shopping Center ...

Edward “Ed” Partin, age 79, of Bryan, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on August 25th, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease.  Born on January 22,1947, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Esaw and Leonia Monhollen Partin Senters. Ed was raised in a large, loving family alongside his nine siblings: Vern, Zona, Georgia, Naomi, Maggie, George (Cubby), Trish, Evertt, and Vee.  On December 3, ...

Gary Wayne Beatty was born November 24, 1943 in Wauseon, Ohio to Sidney J and Irene E (Huffman) Beatty.  Gary graduated from Chesterfield Dover High School in 1961and joined the US Navy serving four years.  Gary married his sole mate Elvia (Sally) Arroyo on December 13, 1986. Gary worked in Texas for a few years as a high voltage lineman.  Upon returning home to the Wauseon area he continued as a high voltage lineman working storm work, traveling around the country wherever ...

Roberta L. “Bobbie” Demaline July 15, 1937 - August 23, 2026.  89 years old. Surrounded by loving family, from near and far, Roberta “Bobbie” Demaline, age 89, passed away peacefully on  August 23, 2026, at Lincoln Village Assisted Living, in Columbus, Ohio. She was born July 15, 1937, to her loving parents Thelma (Welch) and Bernard Lamb. On September 25, 1954 Bobbie married the love of her life, Vernon “Bud” Demaline. Their beautiful marriage ...

Forrest Lee Smith, age 81, of Wauseon, passed away at Ayden Healthcare in Wauseon, on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Forrest spent his career in the Navy, selflessly serving our country. After his service in the Navy, Forrest worked for Walmart. Forrest was born on October 31, 1944, in Adrian, Michigan, to the late Harold and Helen (Craig) Smith, Sr. Forrest graduated from Chesterfield High School. On January 17, 1964, he married Audrey “Faye”, who preceded her in death in June of ...