All Obituaries

Gene Herbert Mattin, age 67, of Delta, peacefully passed away at Fulton Manor in Wauseon, Sunday morning February 5, 2023.  He was born in Wauseon on October 6, 1955 to the late Robert E. Mattin and Peggy (Todd) Krieger-Mattin.  During his working career, Gene was a forklift operator; first at Aunt Jane’s Pickle Factory in Delta, then La Choy in Wauseon before finishing at Arrow Tru-Line in Archbold.  He enjoyed several hobbies, including NASCAR and supporting his...

Ralph Fry, age 89, of Whitehouse, OH, passed away January 29, 2023 in his home with his family by his side. He was born January 1, 1934 in Toledo, Ohio; the son of Lon and Ida Fry. Ralph drove truck for 42 years, 35 years of that was with Duff Truck Line. Ralph was a hardman on the outside but soft on the inside, he cared and loved his family and friends. He had many interests, but motorcycles, old westerns and Hamm’s beer were at the top of his list. Preceding him in death besides his...

Nathaniel Thomas Albring of Delta, our beloved son, and brother, age 20, passed away on Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.  Nathaniel was born on August 13, 2002, at Flower Hospital in Sylvania, Ohio.  Nathaniel was an energetic young boy, playing with his three brothers and always keeping his parents busy.  On June 2, 2005, Nathaniel suffered a near drowning accident that left him severely disabled. Nathaniel’s parents and...

Betsy Sue (Farnsworth) Jaynes, age 58, was set free of her earthly body at Swanton Valley Healthcare Center and is present with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ as of January 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth & Thelma Angle; parents, James & Shirley Farnsworth; brother, Jeffrey Farnsworth; sister-in-law, Brenda Farnsworth; and niece, Chantal Farnsworth. Betsy is survived by her sister, Antoinette (Brad) Bloomer of Delta and their five children: Lydia,...

Sharon Lee (Zerbe) Swick age 80, peacefully passed away January 20, 2023 under the care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Sharon was born in Toledo, Ohio to the late Henry and Marie (Lugibihl) Zerbe. Sharon married Robert Swick on November 20, 1964 and they were blessed with 2 beautiful children, Peter (April) Swick of Beverly Hills, Michigan and Sue Atkinson of Wauseon, Ohio. Also surviving is former son in law, David Atkinson. Sharon had 5 precious grandchildren Joel, Casie,...

Paula Jan Evans, age 65, peacefully passed away Wednesday morning, January 4, 2023 under hospice care at her Swanton home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Columbus, Ohio on January 25, 1957 to the late Paul Watkins and Beth (Hammond) Watkins.  Paula graduated from Bath High School in Lima and went on to receive her licensing as a Registered Nurse.  She practiced nursing in Columbus at Riverside Methodist Hospital and the Ohio Area Agency on...

Suzanne McDonnall, age 78, of Delta, surrounded by her loving family, passed away Monday evening, January 2, 2023 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  She was born in Monroe, MI on February 23, 1944 to Lloyd Forrest and Irene (Brink) Forrest.  After graduating from Delta High School in 1963, she married James M. McDonnall on June 29, 1963.  Together they shared 55 loving years together, until his passing on January 15, 2019.  Sue served as a beautician for over 35 years,...

Frank R. Michalkiewicz Jr, age 70, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, Monday morning, January 2, 2023.  He was born in Wauseon on July 17, 1952 to the late Frank R. Michalkiewicz Sr. and Helen (Stevens) Michalkiewicz.  Frank graduated from Delta High School in 1970 and went on to receive his Associate Degree from the University of Toledo.  On July 15, 1972 he married Cheryl Ham in Delta.  From this marriage they were blessed...

Thomas Michael Jeffries Sr., age 69, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away Christmas night, December 25, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Hamden, Ohio on December 31, 1952 to the late Byrdie H. Jeffries and Frances (Deckard) Jeffries.  Thomas was a lifelong member of the Teamsters and drove truck for over 40 years.  His work employment included Sentle Trucking for 6 years, PIE Trucking for 10 years and retired from Holland Trucking after 25 years of...

Daniel J. Kishpaugh, age 73, of Lyons, OH, peacefully passed away Thursday afternoon, December 22, 2022 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  He was born in Adrian, MI on December 10, 1949 to the late Dean F. Kishpaugh and Janet (Davenport) Kishpaugh.  After graduating in 1968 from Sand Creek High School in Sand Creek Michigan, Daniel entered the U.S Army during the Vietnam War and served from August 16, 1968 – April 15, 1974; during which time he received two Purple Heart...