Brian Conrad Firstenberger
Mar 10, 2026
Brian Conrad Firstenberger, age 53, of Huber Heights, Ohio, and formerly of Delta, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away at his home on March 10, 2026. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on October 14, 1972, to Gary L. Firstenberger and Marty (Cook) Firstenberger. Brian graduated from Delta High School in 1991, where he excelled in both football and basketball. He went...
Bonita Jean (Bressler) Mengerink
Mar 9, 2026
Bonita Jean Mengerink, age 87, of Napoleon, Ohio, peacefully passed away Monday afternoon, March 9, 2026, under hospice care at Northcrest Rehabilitation and Nursing in Napoleon. She was born in Liberty Center, Ohio, on October 11, 1938, to D.C. Bressler and Emma (Haefner) Bressler, and was one of nine children. Bonita graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1957. Bonita...
Robert (Bob) Cecil Parsons Sr.
Mar 8, 2026
Robert “Bob” Cecil Parsons Sr., age 77, a longtime resident of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his son’s home in Napoleon, where he had been residing the past year. He was born February 2, 1949, in Martin, Kentucky, to the late Willie “Buck” Parsons and Nellie (Bailey) Parsons. Bob was united in marriage to Dianne Elaine...
Paul Guy Bostelman Sr.
Mar 1, 2026
Paul Guy Bostelman Sr., age 74, of Swanton, Ohio, was reunited with his beloved wife and daughter on Sunday morning, March 1, 2026, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center in Sylvania. He was born in Wauseon on June 29, 1951, to the late Julian A. Bostelman and Ila (Keeler) Bostelman. Paul was a 1969 graduate of Liberty...
Gerald William Huffman
Feb 28, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” William Huffman, age 88, of Swanton and previously a longtime resident of New Waterford, Ohio, peacefully passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Jerry was born February 6, 1938, in Boardman Township of Mahoning County, Ohio, to Lurtie William Huffman and Elva Elizabeth (Horst) Huffman. He graduated from North Lima High...
Kristy Ann Cowden
Feb 21, 2026
Kristy Ann Cowden, age 50, of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 2, 1976, to Ronald R. Fradette and Pamela (Jewel) Fradette, who both survive. Kristy was a 1994 graduate of Rogers High School and later attended the University of...
Donna Lee Cully
Feb 20, 2026
Donna Lee Cully, age 80, of West Unity, Ohio, peacefully passed away under hospice care on Friday evening, February 20, 2026, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon, where she had been a resident for the past two years. Donna was born on February 3, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Raymond Cully and Hazel (Gill) Cully. She later grew up...
Dale Eugene Sperling
Feb 19, 2026
Dale Eugene Sperling, age 72, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born in Mount Vernon on August 17, 1953, to the late Raymond and Margaret (Walton) Sperling. Dale was a 1971 graduate of Liberty Center High School. He went on to build a long and dedicated...
James David Smith
Feb 13, 2026
James David Smith, age 77, of Delta, Ohio, peacefully passed away under hospice care at Hillside Country Living in Bryan. He was born in Vanceburg, Kentucky on February 1, 1949, to the late Herbert E. Smith and MaryAlice (Kimbler) Smith. Following high school, Jim moved to Delta and began his working career with Mustang Printing in Wauseon. He later dedicated...
James L. Matthews
Feb 6, 2026
James L. Matthews, age 77, of Liberty Center, passed away early Friday morning, February 6, 2026, at Henry County Hospital. Jim was born in Wauseon, Ohio on September 16, 1948, to the late Lawrence Matthews and Caroline (Showman) Matthews. After graduating from Liberty Center High School, he worked for ten years with the Campbell Soup Company before beginning a long...
James L. Snape Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
James Leonard Snape Jr., age 61, of Defiance, peacefully passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 4, 2026, at his home under the care of Community Health Professionals Hospice. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 28, 1964, to James L. Snape Sr. and Jacqueline (Reinard) Snape, who both survive. James’ work history included employment as a successful web hosting provider,...
Christine M. (Keefe) Smallman
Feb 3, 2026
Christine Marie Smallman, age 67, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026, at The Toledo Hospital. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 4, 1958, one of seven children born to the late Ralph L. Keefe and Beatrice (Logan) Keefe. Christine was a 1976 graduate of Evergreen High School and went on to attend the...
Jack Arthur Myers
Feb 3, 2026
Jack A. Myers, age 67, peacefully passed away under hospice care, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Wauseon on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. He was born in Wauseon on October 9, 1958, to the late James Myers and Lorinne (Decker) Myers. Jack was a graduate of Delta High School and proudly served his country in the...
Herman M. Hickman
Feb 3, 2026
Herman M. Hickman, age 72, born October 26, 1953, in Adrian, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Wauseon, Ohio, early Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026. Herman served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1973. On June 15, 2000, he married the love of his life, Judy Coopersmith Hickman, who survives....
Arthur George Dodge
Feb 1, 2026
Arthur “Bud” George Dodge, 86, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in the comfort of his Lyons, Ohio home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 7, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio to Arthur C. and Eileen (Gardner) Dodge. Art attended and graduated from Libbey High School in 1957. In 1964...
David L. Warner
Jan 25, 2026
David Lee Warner, age 83, of Perrysburg and formerly of Peoria, Arizona, peacefully passed away under hospice care at St. Clare Commons in Perrysburg early Sunday morning, January 25, 2026. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on December 13, 1942, to the late Carl L. Warner and Vernelda (Ingraham) Warner. David graduated from Swanton High School in 1960 and later...
Roger A. Morr
Jan 21, 2026
Roger A. Morr, age 82, of Delta, passed away Wednesday evening, January 21, 2026, under hospice care at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. He was born June 14, 1943, to the late Gerald D. Morr and Doris (Mullholand) Morr. Roger lived in Grand Rapids, Ohio, from 1943 to 1954, before moving to the Morr homestead in Delta, Ohio. He spent...
Marcell (Seiber) Robinson
Jan 21, 2026
Marcell Robinson, age 80, of Swanton, passed away Wednesday night, January 21, 2026, at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon. She was born February 16, 1945, in La Follette, Tennessee, to Walker Seiber and Girtha (Phillips) Seiber. Marcell worked for many years in assembly and welding beginning with Sheridan Manufacturing in Swanton and later retired in 2006 from...
Thomas R. Curry
Jan 13, 2026
Thomas R. Curry, age 73, of Archbold and formerly of Delta, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 13, 2026, under hospice care at Northcrest Rehabilitation and Nursing in Napoleon. Tom was born January 15, 1952, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, to the late Albert "Bert" Curry Jr. and Madge (Didisse) Curry. He was a member of the Delta High School, Class...
Manuel T. Alfaro
Jan 1, 2026
Manuel T. Alfaro, age 93, of Delta, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, January 1, 2026, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center in Sylvania. He was born June 17, 1932, to Joe Alfaro and Juanita (Teniente) Alfaro. On September 16, 1957, Manuel married the love of his life, Delia Garza, and together they shared 68 devoted years...


