Barbara Lee Pliett, 73 years, formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania and currently of Hicksville, Ohio passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 in her residence. Barbara was born January 6, 1947, in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Michael and Dorothy (Foster) Ochrang. She married Elmer A. Pliett and he preceded her in death on April 17, 2007. She worked as a Beautician in her younger years. She worked at Power Wheels for 20 years and at the Beau Rivage Casino in Biloxi, Mississippi. ...

Ronnie L. Snyder, 68 years, of Harlan, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Dupont Hospital in Fort Wayne. Ronnie was born March 30, 1952 in Hicksville, Ohio, the son of the late Charles and Betty (Cook) Snyder. He was a 1970 graduate of Woodlan High School in Woodburn, Indiana. After graduation, Ronnie worked for Tuttle and Wittig Feed Mill in Hicksville. He also worked as a salesman at Conklin Products for 20 years, until his passing. Ronnie is survived by a sister, Linda...

Julie Marie Onstott, 67 years, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 in her home.Julie was born on February 8, 1953 in Montpelier, Ohio, the daughter of Burl and Carol (Annis) Hayes. She was a 1971 graduate of Edon High School, Edon, Ohio and continued her education to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. On December 6, 1977, she was united in marriage to Robert “Bob” Onstott and he preceded her in death on June 7, 2017. Julie spent her nursing career helping others working at...

Dolores “Jeanie” Bassett, 76 years, of Hicksville, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice, Defiance, Ohio. Jeanie was born July 27, 1944 in Hicksville, the daughter of the late George and Anna (Meyer) Hartman. She was a 1962 graduate of Fairview High School. On February 9, 1963 Jeanie was united in marriage to Junior Bassett and he preceded her in death on August 15, 2001. She worked in the banking industry for over 40 years and...

Wilmer Leland Brinck, 93, of rural Mark Center, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 1, 2020 in his residence, the home in which he was born and lived his entire life.  He was born July 3, 1927, the son of the late Henry and Gladys (Conine) Brinck.  He was a 1945 graduate of Mark Center High School.   He married his beloved wife, Gloria Hammons Brinck on September 11, 1949, and celebrated 67 years of marriage before her death in February 2017.  He retired from...

Murl “Bud” Wheeler, 75 years, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Bud was born February 27, 1945 in Fort Wayne, the son of the late Murl and Vera (Wynkoop) Wheeler. He was a 1963 graduate of Elmhurst High School and later attended the International Business College in Fort Wayne. Bud was an electrician by trade and worked with his father at Wheeler Electric. After the business was sold, he became an...

Clayton Ray Middaugh, 84 years, of Hicksville, passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 in his home. Clayton was born December 8, 1935 in Hicksville, the son of the late Ray and Bertha (Sprow) Middaugh. He was a 1955 graduate of Hicksville High School. On November 16, 1958, Clayton was united in marriage to Marlene Stough and she survives. Clayton served our country in the United States Army from 1958 to 1960. He was a farmer all of his life, but also worked as a painter at Spangler Candy Company...

John J. Elliott Jr., age 65, passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. John was born on September 23, 1954 to the late John Sr. and Margaret (Hahn) Elliott. On October 31, 1987, he was united in marriage to Villa Brooks and she survives. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He attended college at Indiana Business College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. He was employed by Ryder Trucking. John’s survivors include his wife Villa; children, Brian J. Elliott,...

Hannah Jean Green was born sleeping and entered the Arms of Jesus, on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Pro Medica Toledo Hospital, Toledo, Ohio. She was the daughter of Brian and Jessica (Markley) Green. Surviving in addition to her parents are her brother, Caden: grandparents, Todd and Sara Green, Eric and Sheri Markley; great grandma Donna Markley; aunts and uncles, Jason (Gabbi) Green, Brandon Green, Rikki Markley, Caitlin Markley; cousins, Harlow, Bronson, Valerie and...

Mary Gail Smith, 68 years, of Hicksville, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Brookview Healthcare Center in Defiance, Ohio. She was born July 7, 1952 in Hicksville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Budd and Kathleen (Elder) Smith. Mary was a 1970 graduate of Hicksville High School and she received her master’s degree in education at Bowling Green State University. She was an elementary teacher at Central Local Schools for 30 years. Mary was a life-long member of Grace United...