All Obituaries

Richard F. Kohorst   OAKWOOD - Richard F. Kohorst, 79, of Oakwood, died 7:30 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 2, 1942 in Van Wert to Richard H. and Florence (Baer) Kohorst. On December 23, 1961 he married, Glenda Schilt.  She survives in Oakwood.   Richard is also survived by three children: Richard G. Kohorst, Arlene Dirr and Darlene (Ron) Vorlicky all of Oakwood; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three brothers: Delmer Kohorst,...

John R. Brecht   CONTINENTAL - John R. Brecht, 79, of Continental, died Thursday, January 13, 2022 at his residence. He was born June 4, 1942 in Defiance to Paul and Doris (Johnston) Brecht.   On June 6, 1974 he married, Karen Richardson. She died March 21, 2001. On May 27, 2003 he married, Linda Sue Jordan. She died on June 27, 2020.   John is survived by two children gained by marriage: Richard J. (Katrena) Ebersole of Tennessee and Jaimee R. Ebersole of Continental;...

Kenneth “Ken” Evans OTTAWA – Kenneth “Ken” Evans, 81, of Ottawa, passed away at 11:23 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima.  He was born December 18, 1940 in New York, NY to the late John C. and Veronica (Baleck) Evans.  On September 10, 1966 he married Arlene Noll, she survives in Ottawa. Ken is also survived by two children: Michael (Becca) Evans of Sunbury, and Nancy (David) Parry of Hamler;...

Dr. Merrill A. Raye   OTTAWA - Dr. Merrill A. Raye, 92 of Ottawa died 10:35 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  He was born August 28, 1929 in Elizabeth, NJ to the late Oliver and Dorothy (Geller) Raye.  On August 28, 1965, he married Joyce A. Fischer and she survives in Ottawa.   Other survivors include four children:  Rachelle (Mark) Roberts of Leipsic, Nanette Raye of Findlay, Michael Raye of Ottawa and Mary Ellen...

Judith M. Miller  CLOVERDALE – Judith M. Miller, 76, of Cloverdale passed away at 1:38 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the Meadows of Delphos.  She was born on November 15, 1945 in Hamler to the late Neil and Martha (Inkrott) Karhoff.  On September 20, 1974, she married Daniel Miller, he survives in Cloverdale.   Judith is also survived by her siblings: Arlene Pryor of Tiffin, Paul Karhoff of Arlington, Ron (Pam) Karhoff, Gene (Jodi) Karhoff, Mel (Leann)...

Margaret L. Hunter   LEIPSIC – Margaret L. Hunter, a longtime resident of Leipsic passed away at 5:43 a.m., Sunday, January 9, 2022 at The Meadows of Leipsic at the age of 100 years.  She was welcomed into her heavenly home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and reunited with her beloved husband Orin Lee Hunter.  Margaret was born May 26, 1921 in Jackson, Ohio to the late James Monroe and Margaret (Hodgson) Lackey.  She married Orin Lee Hunter on December 7,...

Robert L. Bair   MELROSE – Robert L. Bair, 87, of Melrose, died at 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, January 9, 2022 at CHP Hospice, Defiance.  He was born December 31, 1934 in Melrose to the late Austin and Marguerite (Stahl) Bair.  On August 7, 1954, he married Patricia Johnson, she preceded him in death on October 7, 2011.   Robert is survived by six children: Cathy (Kevin) Eitniear, Brad (Tabbie) Bair, Karen (David) Thomas, Robert II (Teresa) Bair, Deanna (Bud) Adkins, and...

Eric M. Westrick   OTTAWA - Eric M. Westrick, 39, of Ottawa, died 7:14 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Mercy Health St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  He was born April 23, 1982 in Bluffton to Dennis and Ann (Brinkman) Westrick and they survive in Pandora.   Other survivors include two sisters: Amy Westrick of Pandora and Stacey (Michael) Cellar of McComb; eight nieces and nephews: Jada, Tony and Nick Steinmeyer and Anthony, Shaylyn, Ethan, Emma and Matthew Cellar;...

Amy M. Black  OTTAWA - Amy Black, 58, of Ottawa, died at 9:18 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Mercy Health St Rita's Medical Center, Lima.  She was born on April 28, 1963 in Lima, to the late Donald J. and Patricia M. (Patterson) Ellerbrock.    Amy is survived by her children: Brady Black and Crystal Black, both of Ottawa; her granddaughters: Lizzy and Ella; 2 brothers: Chuck (Lynn) Ellerbrock of Lima, and John Ellerbrock of Ottawa; her sister: Nancy Greve of...

Wayne E. Patrick   GLANDORF – Wayne E. Patrick, 72, of Glandorf, passed away at 1:20 a.m. on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at the Meadows of Ottawa.  He was born January 18, 1949 in Lima to the late Wayne and Mary (Cox) Patrick.  On February 24, 1973, he married Jane Wortkoetter, she preceded him in death on February 28, 1996.   He is survived by two children: Nathan (Jill) Patrick and Heather (Sean) Brickner, both of Ottawa; five grandchildren: Ava, Sophia and Claire...