Tamara K. Benoit, 73, of Alvordton, Ohio, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family. Tamara was born March 24, 1948, in Bryan, Ohio to the late James V. and Evelyn M. (Reed) Fielitz. She married William H. Benoit in Montpelier, Ohio on September 27, 1988, and he preceded her in death on August 4, 2007. Tamara managed an apartment building with her husband, Bill, in Columbus, Georgia, until his passing. She previously worked at Waldron Industries for 17...

Douglas L. Dennison, 61, of West Unity, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Bryan Hospital. Doug was born August 29, 1959, in Montpelier, Ohio, son of the late Floyd Thomas and Roseleen (Miles) Dennison. He worked for Miller Bros. Construction for 12 years until recently working for Beaver Companies as a Heavy Equipment Operator. Doug was a member of the Bryan Eagles Aerie 2233 and the Montpelier Eagles Aerie 2246. Doug enjoyed riding his...

Richard W. “Dick” Nofziger, 88, of West Unity passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 4, 2021.  He was born on July 31, 1932 in Burlington, Ohio, on the property that was formerly known as the Archbold Airport, to Leland and Edna (Rupp) Nofziger.  He married Shirley A. Shilling on May 28, 1955 at West Unity Presbyterian Church, and she survives.  Dick was a retired masonry contractor, and transportation director at Quadco Rehabilitation Center for over 20...

Chauncey “Mitch” Depew, Jr., 95, of West Unity, Ohio passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at Fairlawn Manor in Archbold, Ohio. Mitch was born September 29, 1925, in Peekskill, New York, the son of the late Chauncey Mitchell and Ina (McCoy) Depew, Sr. He graduated from Peekskill High School in 1944 and attended Bob Jones University. Mitch served his country in WWII in the Army Air Corp, trained at Sewart Air Force Base in Smyrna TN.  He married Elaine Bowman on August 18,...

Lloyd F. Bowman, 55, of West Unity passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in his residence with his family by his side. Lloyd was born April 18, 1966, in Montpelier, Ohio, son of Lloyd W. and Joline A. (Shaffer) Bowman. He was a 1985 graduate of West Unity High School. Lloyd married Susan Marie Hartman on October 28, 2006, at the West Unity Methodist Church. He owned and operated the family farm, including dairy and farming operations. Lloyd was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Stryker....

Kevin A. Figgins, 63, of Pioneer, Ohio passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at his residence. Kevin was born February 1, 1958 in Montpelier, Ohio, the son of Larry A. and Dorothy Carol (Tobin) Figgins. Kevin was a 1976 graduate of Hilltop High School in West Unity, Ohio. He worked as a machinist for 44 years at Martin Sprocket, until his retirement in April of 2021. Kevin was a member of the Montpelier Eagles Aerie 2246 and enjoyed visiting with others. He was a friend to many and never knew a...

Pauline Marie Brillhart, 94, of Archbold, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home, Archbold, with her family by her side. Pauline was born May 15, 1926 in Defiance County, Ohio, the daughter of the late Clarence and Henrietta (Schug) Stratton. She was a 1944 graduate of Ney High School. Pauline married Robert I. McFarland on July 2, 1949 in Gary, Indiana and he preceded her in death on July 15, 1988. She then married Gale Brillhart on September 29, 1990 in West...

James Robert Frazer, 85, of West Unity, Ohio passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 at Community Hospitals and Wellness Center- Montpelier.  Jim was born on May 1, 1935 in Fulton County, Ohio, son of the late Charles and Mabel (Wyse) Frazer. After high school Jim worked for Claude Rupp Construction, and then for Robert Dominic, where he learned the plastering trade. He continued to own and operate Frazer Plastering for over 40 years.  Jim married Cara L. Stamm on November 19, 1955...

Patricia A. Hollstein, 66 years, of Alvordton, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side.  Patricia was born on December 17, 1954 in Montpelier, Ohio, daughter of Lavern “George” and Jacqueline “Jackie” (Sentle) Creek.  Patricia was a 1973 graduate of Hilltop High School.  Patricia married Michael D. Hollstein on December 7, 1973 in Hudson, Michigan, and he survives.  She was a member of...

Koni L. Riegsecker, 57, of Archbold, Ohio went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Zion, Illinois, with her family by her side. Koni was born October 16, 1963 in Bryan, Ohio, the daughter of Theodore A. and Shirley Ann (Brown) Knapp. She was a 1982 graduate of Hilltop High School and studied interior design at Four County Career Center. Koni married Lowell J. Riegsecker on May 11, 1985 at Lockport Mennonite Church,...