Obituaries

Obituaries

Ricky Lee Skiver

Ricky Lee Skiver

Apr 24, 2026

Ricky Lee Skiver, age 71, peacefully passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. He was born in Toledo on September 9, 1954, to the late Paul W. Skiver and Wilma (Davis) Skiver, and was one of eight children. Ricky graduated from Anthony Wayne High School and Penta Career Center in 1973. On November 16, 1974, he married Jacolyn...

Linda Lou Widney

Linda Lou Widney

Apr 17, 2026

Linda Lou Widney, age 80, of Holland, Ohio, peacefully passed away under hospice care at Embassy of Swanton on Friday evening, April 17, 2026. She was born in Toledo on May 11, 1945. Linda was a graduate of Springfield High School. She later married the love of her life, Delbert J. Widney, who preceded her in death on April 14,...

Donald Howard Proudfoot

Donald Howard Proudfoot

Apr 14, 2026

Donald Howard Proudfoot, age 94, was peacefully called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 14, 2026 lying next to his beloved wife in their Swanton home. He was born at his parent’s home in Wauseon on June 22, 1931 to Howard Proudfoot and Mabel (Bortel) Proudfoot. After graduating from Liberty Center High School in 1949...

James "Doug" Olwick

James "Doug" Olwick

Apr 10, 2026

James “Doug” Douglas Olwick, age 74, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully early Friday morning, April 10, 2026, at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance. He was born in Toledo on August 10, 1951, to the late Robert F. Olwick and Donna (Aldrich) Olwick. Doug was a 1969 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School. He began his working career with...

Catherine Marion Lewis (Blair) Cartledge

Catherine Marion Lewis (Blair) Cartledge

Apr 5, 2026

Catherine Marion Lewis Blair Cartledge, age 94, of Liberty Center, passed away at The University of Toledo Medical Center on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026. She was born to Ossie (Southern) and Thomas Blair on April 1, 1932, in Suffolk, Virginia. Catherine was the fifth of thirteen children; 5 girls and 8 boys. She married the late William D. Cartledge...

Gene G Weber

Gene G Weber

Apr 2, 2026

Gene Glen Weber, age 88, of Delta, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at The Toledo Hospital, with his loving son, Roger, by his side. He was born on June 17, 1937, in Wauseon, Ohio, to the late Glen W. Weber and Lillie (Bish) Weber. Gene was a 1955 graduate of Pettisville High School. Following graduation, he worked...

Sarah L. Widman

Sarah L. Widman

Apr 2, 2026

Sarah L. Widman, age 84, of Toledo, peacefully passed away Thursday afternoon, April 2, 2026, at Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Care Center. She was born in Toledo on May 28, 1941, to Lloyd K. Widman and Arlene (Innes) Widman. Sarah was a graduate of Waite High School and went on to attend Bowling Green State University, where she earned her...

Sue Marie Biddle

Sue Marie Biddle

Apr 2, 2026

Sue Marie Biddle, age 95, of Delta, passed away early Thursday morning, April 2, 2026, at Embassy of Swanton. After a long and meaningful life filled with love, family, and cherished memories, Sue’s passing marks the end of a life well lived. She was born in Delta on March 13, 1931, one of five children to Merlin Falor and Mary...

Sharon Lea (Shulters) Smith

Sharon Lea (Shulters) Smith

Mar 31, 2026

Sharon Lea Smith, age 80, of Delta, peacefully passed away under hospice care at her home on Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026, with her sister, Doris Shulters and Dori Poorman by her side all week. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 16, 1945, to Keith H. Shulters and Freda (McClain) Shulters, and was a graduate of Chesterfield High...

Lillian "Lee" T. (Schabhuttl) Shields

Lillian "Lee" T. (Schabhuttl) Shields

Mar 25, 2026

Lillian “Lee” T. Shields, age 93, of Archbold and formerly of Delta, peacefully passed away Wednesday night, March 25, 2026, under the care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold. She was born January 25, 1933, in New York, New York, to the late Andrew and Marian (Sostarich) Schabhuttl. Lee graduated in 1951 from Julia Richman High...

John Jr. Adams

John Jr. Adams

Mar 21, 2026

John Jr. Adams, age 81, of Swanton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with his family by his side at Lakes of Monclova, where he had recently resided. He was born in Toledo on September 13, 1944, to the late Jesse Adams and Marjorie (Wilson) Adams. John attended Swanton High School and went on to dedicate over 30...

Matthew Joseph Swora

Matthew Joseph Swora

Mar 21, 2026

Matthew Joseph Swora, age 90, of Liberty Center, Ohio, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. He was born October 14, 1935, in Eijsden, Belgium, to Mathias Swora and Helen (Homich) Swora. Following his family’s immigration to the United States, Matthew graduated from Meriden High School in Connecticut. He went on to...

John Kris Henricks

John Kris Henricks

Mar 15, 2026

John Kris Henricks, of Delta, Ohio, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Toledo Hospital from complications following surgery. He was born on December 17, 1956, the fourth child of the late James G. Henricks and Marilyn J. (Kurth) Henricks. John was a 1975 graduate of Delta High School and later furthered his education by studying Culinary Arts and Business...

Nicholas Allen Bomar

Nicholas Allen Bomar

Mar 15, 2026

Nicholas Allen Bomar, age 26, recently a longtime resident of Delta, Ohio, passed away at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. He was born in Toledo on March 23, 1999 to the late Christopher Allen Bomar and Tamara Lee (McGovern) Bomar. Nick was a 2017 graduate of Delta High School. For the past several years, he served as an...

Brian Conrad Firstenberger

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

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.

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.

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

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

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...