All Obituaries

Bryan: Jose R. Martinez Sr., age 79, of Brownsville, Texas, a longtime Bryan, Ohio, resident, passed away peacefully at 2:39 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Jose retired from La Choy ConAgra in Archbold, Ohio. Jose R. Martinez Sr. was born on April 11, 1940, in Brownsville, Texas, the son of Santos and Maria (Reyes) Martinez. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Juanita Martinez of Bryan. Survivors include...

Wauseon: Harold L. Blair, age 82, of Wauseon, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at Toledo Hospital. Prior to his retirement he had worked for Henry County, then for Gerken Paving for 20 years, and then for the City of Wauseon & Parks for 10 years. Harold was born in Napoleon on September 27, 1937, the son of Floyd and Rachel (Hefflinger) Blair. On October 17, 1987, he married Barbara Floro, and she survives. He was a member of Crossroads Church in Napoleon. He enjoyed...

Archbold: Thomas Lee Zimmerman, age 71, of Archbold, and formerly of Fayette, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, in his home. Prior to his retirement he been a custodian at the former Peter Stamping in Fayette and then at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold. Thomas was born in Hudson, Michigan on June 6, 1948, the son of Cisco and Sylvia M. (Downing) Zimmerman. He is survived by two brothers, Jerry (Carolyn) Zimmerman of Defiance, John (Linda) Zimmerman of Pioneer;...

Stryker, Ohio: Paul King was born March 6, 1925 in Lipsic, Ohio. He went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ from his home in Piedmont, SC the morning of November 25, 2019. He was a faithful son, husband, father, grandfather, and preacher of the gospel to the very end. Preceding him in death are infant son, Philip Mark; his dear wife of 53 years, Mary Ann; and sons David Paul and Stephen Douglas. He is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Ann and Doug Lebo of Piedmont, SC...

Deborah "Deb" Ann Gilbert, age 60, of Stryker, Ohio passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  Deb was born March 10, 1959 in South Dakota to the late Eugene E. and Linda L. (Payne) Block.  She married Peter Gordon Gilbert, Jr. and he survives.  Deb was an employee of Strydel Company for many years and was also employed recently with Moore Industries for 15 years.  Deb enjoyed garage sales.  Survivors include,...

Francisco "Frankie" Javier Reyes, age 32, of Bryan, Ohio passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019 in St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Toledo, Ohio.  He was born August 03, 1987 in Brownsville, Texas to Angela Marie Bustillos and Jose A. Reyes.  He was an employee of Menard's.  Survivors include, his mother, Angela M. Bustillos, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin.  Sister,  Crystal A. Reyes, of Liberty Center, Ohio and a brother, Aaron A. Reyes, of Bowling Green,...

Thomas Charles Yackee, age 90, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, November 17, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving  family.  He was born July 13, 1929 in Wauseon to the late Julius Frederick and Helen Henrietta (Stiriz) Yackee.  He attended Wauseon High School and served honorably in the Marine Corps. from 1946 until 1949 and the Marine Corps. Reserve from 1949 until 1951.  He married Frances Leona Grisier on October 04, 1952 at Trinity...

Wauseon: George E. Windisch, age 84, of Wauseon, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee. Prior to his retirement in 1997, he had worked for New York Central, Penn Central and Conrail for 45 years. He had also been a Special Deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff from 1988 – 1997. George was born in Dover Township, Fulton County, Ohio on February 19, 1935, the son of Clifford and Orpha (Mock) Windisch. He married Arlene Warncke, and survives. He...

West Unity: Milo Gene Good, age 64, of West Unity, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Prior to his retirement he had worked in construction, had done machine work and was also a truck driver. Milo was born in Fulton County, Ohio, on May 21, 1955, the son of Marvin and Geneva (Grieser) Good. He enjoyed being outdoors and camping, going to the Thresher's Convention, and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians. He loved cheering his grandsons on at...

  David F. Bost, Jr., age 55, of Fayette, with his loving family by his side,  passed away at CHP - Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice, Saturday afternoon, November 16, 2019 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  David was born in Napoleon, Ohio on October 22, 1964.  On November 30, 1996, he married Rosie Flores. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 22 years, along with his children, Matt Bost, Niki Canales, Blake (Brianna) Bost, Alec and Torri...