All Obituaries

Melissa Ann Prater, age 41 of Delta, passed away peacefully at her home with her mother and brother by her side on Friday, June 23, 2017. She was born in Wauseon on December 14, 1975 to Mary Ann Durbin and Eric Prater. Melissa graduated from Delta High School in 1994.  She later attended Owens Community College and Stautzenberger College where she received her Associates Degree.  Melissa enjoyed crafting, reading, drawing and painting.  Some of her other hobbies included...

On June 22, 2017, Donna Marie Taft lost her long, hard fought battle against cancer.  Donna was born on March 16, 1955 in Napoleon Ohio to Arthur (John) Hoffman & Juanita (Lambert) Hoffman. She was a 1973 graduate of Liberty Center High School where she played many sports.  On July 7, 1973 she married Carlton Taft who survives.  In addition to her husband of 43 years, Donna has two daughters, Gina (Ken) Stout of...

Anthony J. Sarvo Sr, age 84, of Wauseon, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.  He was born in Toledo on October 2, 1932 to the late Dominic Sarvo and Anna (Cangiamilla) Sarvo.  On April 1, 1950 he married Dolores Fox who passed away on July 17, 2006.  Anthony was a heavy machine operator for over 25 years with Local Union #18 until his retirement.  Some of his fondest hobbies included hunting,...

Beryl Rhymer, age 93, longtime resident of Oakshade, near Wauseon, peacefully passed away at Swanton Valley Care Center on Wednesday afternoon, June 21, 2017.  Beryl was born in Goldborne, England on January 24, 1924.  She was one of five children by the late Thomas Dunn and Sarah (Peers) Dunn.  Beryl met her husband, George Rhymer during WWII while he was stationed in England and married on August 22, 1945.  She...

Carol M. Barringer, age 57, of Delta, passed away Wednesday morning, June 14, 2017 from injuries sustained in an auto accident.  She was born in South Bend, IN on March 21, 1960 to Jay Smith and Helen (Knauth) Smith.  Carol was a 1978 graduate of Swanton High School.  Later she attended Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA; where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology.  On September 12, 1992 she married...

Bud L. Smith, age 92, of Delta, surrounded by his family; passed away at his home on Sunday afternoon, June 4, 2017. Bud was born in Delta on July 29, 1924 to the late Ralph Smith and Fannie (Soles) Smith.  He attended Liberty Center High School before entering the U.S Navy; where he served from 1942 – 1947.  Bud later married Unabelle Elling on April 9, 1950 and enjoyed many loving years together until her passing on...

Dorothy L. Griesinger, age 88, of Delta, passed away Tuesday evening, May 16, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  She was born in Whitehouse, OH on May 25, 1928 to the late Edward Borck and Mildred (Stevenson) Borck.  Dorothy graduated from Delta High School in 1946 at later married the late Hugh E. Griesinger Sr. on April 10, 1948.  After many years of service, she retired from Perfection...

Jack H. Abbey, age 85, of Delta, OH, went to his maker in his beautiful log cabin home in the woods on May 19, 2017.  He was born in Elyria, OH on June 14, 1931 to the late Roy Abbey and Harriet (Van Kueran) Abbey.  Jack was as an OR technician in the U.S Navy while serving his country during the Korean War from 1951 – 1955.  When discharged from the Navy he attended to Western Reserve College in Cleveland. ...

Carl Henry Patterson, age 77, of Delta, passed away Saturday night, May 13, 2017 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee.  Carl was born in Wellsburg, WV on January 8, 1940 to the late Henry C. Patterson and Margaret (Long) Patterson.  He attended Cheshire School in Ohio.  On June 15, 1984 he married Lorrine P. Keefer and she survives. Carl worked 11 years with Howard-Sober Truck Co., then 12 years with Lee’s Sales...

Sandra Jo. Bialecki, age 75, of Delta, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  She was born in Delta on April 4, 1942 to the late Robert Taylor Sr. and Mildred (Grubbs) Taylor.  Sandra graduated from Delta High School in 1959.  She was united in marriage to the late Theodore Bialecki; together they were blessed with two children, Shari and Jeffrey.  Sandra was a beautician...