Obituaries

Obituaries

David Blaine Spiess

David Blaine Spiess

Sep 4, 2022

David Blaine Spiess, 65 years old, of Lyons, born June 25, 1957 to the late Blaine Wilson Spiess and Helen (Dick) Spiess, passed away in his home suddenly on September 4, 2022. Dave as he liked to be called, had a passion for horses that ran deep in his family roots. He also loved to fish with his brothers-in...

Jerry L. Donaldson

Jerry L. Donaldson

Aug 25, 2022

Jerry L. Donaldson Sr., age 74, of Delta, peacefully passed away at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania with his family by his side on Thursday evening, August 25, 2022.  He was born in Swanton, Ohio on December 30, 1947 to the late David Donaldson and Carrie (Adkins) Donaldson.  Jerry married Kathleen R. Lambert on October 5, 1968 and together shared...

Steven  "Hawk" A. Hawkins

Steven "Hawk" A. Hawkins

Aug 23, 2022

Steven A. "Hawk" Hawkins, age 66, of Liberty Center, passed away under hospice care at his home late Tuesday night, August 23, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Bowling Green, Ohio. He was one of ten children to the late Franklin D. Hawkins and Patricia (Tipping) Hawkins.  Hawk graduated from Delta High School in 1973...

Larry R. Lugibihl

Larry R. Lugibihl

Aug 23, 2022

Larry R. Lugibihl, age 65, surrounded by his family, passed away Tuesday evening, August 23, 2022 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.  He was born in Toledo on September 5, 1956 to the late Robert C. Lugibihl and Iris J. (Aubry) Lugibihl.  Larry attended Delta High School and later entered the Air Force; where he served before...

Corbin L. Reece

Corbin L. Reece

Aug 22, 2022

Corbin L. Reece, age 90, passed away peacefully at his Metamora home, Monday morning August 22, 2022 with his family by his side.  He was born on October 21, 1931 to Walter S. Reece and Anna (Hauserman) Reece.  Corbin graduated from Union Township High School in West Chester, Ohio.  He proudly served in the U.S Air Force during the...

Norma Jean (Wittes)  Good

Norma Jean (Wittes) Good

Aug 21, 2022

Norma Jean Good, age 94, of Neapolis, OH, peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, August 21, 2022 at Embassy of Swanton.  She was born in Waterville, OH on December 8, 1927 to Henry I. Wittes and Vallie (Liddle) Wittes.  Norma attended Waterville High School and later graduated from Whitehouse High School.  On June 29, 1946 she married Charles J....

Joyce E. (Putman)  Williams

Joyce E. (Putman) Williams

Aug 18, 2022

Joyce E. Williams, age 96, a longtime resident of Delta, passed away at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold, Thursday, August 18, 2022.  She was born in Delta on January 3, 1926 to Israel R. Putman Sr. and Edna (Bollman) Putman.  Joyce graduated from Fulton Union High School in A.I and later married Paul Williams who passed away in 1991.  Before...

Mark E. Wilhelm

Mark E. Wilhelm

Aug 16, 2022

Mark E. Wilhelm, age 61, of Wauseon, after a courageous battle with cancer, passed away Tuesday night, August 16, 2022 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Bowling Green, Ohio to the late James Wilhelm and Barbara (Schnee) Wilhelm, who survives.  After graduating from Delta High School, he went on...

Monica L. Schuette

Monica L. Schuette

Aug 15, 2022

Monica L. Schuette, age 46, formerly of Delta and recently of Columbus, passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Health Hospital in Tiffin, Ohio late Monday night, August 15, 2022. She was born in Wauseon on August 12, 1976 to Larry Schuette and Evelyn (Saurbeck) Schuette who survive. After graduating from Delta High School in 1994, she became a licensed massage...

Dahrel W. Sams

Dahrel W. Sams

Aug 14, 2022

Dahrel W. Sams, age 82, of Delta, peacefully passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Brooksdale Bowling Green in Bowling Green, Ohio.  He was born on January 30, 1940 to the late Maynard Sams and Dorothy (Osborn) Fruth.  After graduating from Delta High School, he went on to become a mill rite machinist.  Dahrel married Betty A. Grosjean, who...

Carroll "Tom" May

Carroll "Tom" May

Aug 9, 2022

Carroll "Tom" May, age 79, of Wauseon, passed away Tuesday morning, August 9, 2022 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  He was born at home in Carroll County, KY to the late Roy O. May and Rella (Stanley) May.  On March 31, 1962 he married Norma Jean Wallace and together shared 60 loving years together and were blessed...

Rozella F. (Beaverson)  Sintobin

Rozella F. (Beaverson) Sintobin

Aug 3, 2022

Rozella Fay (Beaverson) Sintobin, age 95 of Delta, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Embassy of Swanton. She was born on November 19, 1926 in Fayette to parents Estel and Blanch (Balser) Beaverson. After graduating from high school, Rozella would go on to further her education by becoming a...

Thomas Matthew Dawe

Thomas Matthew Dawe

Jul 25, 2022

Thomas Matthew Dawe, age 80, of Liberty Center, was called home to his Lord and waiting wife and daughter, early Monday morning, July 25, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  Tom was born in Toledo on June 11, 1942 to Thomas M. Dawe Sr. and Jane (Dawe) Hufford.  He graduated from Liberty Center High School in...

Sarah M. (O'Neil)  Stevens

Sarah M. (O'Neil) Stevens

Jul 17, 2022

Sarah M. Stevens, age 67, of Delta, with her loving husband of 43 years by her side, passed away Sunday afternoon, July 17, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.  She was born in Sylvania, OH on November 30, 1954 to the late Norman O'Neil Sr. and Eileen (Looney) O'Neil.  After graduating from St. Ursula High School, she...

Richard "Dick" E. Kleck

Richard "Dick" E. Kleck

Jul 13, 2022

Richard "Dick" E. Kleck, age 85, of Delta, peacefully passed away with his loving family by his side Wednesday afternoon, July 13, 2022 under hospice care at Embassy of Swanton.  He was born at his parents' home in Ridgeville Corners on October 23, 1936 to Wilbur Kleck and Fern (Leitner) Kleck.  After graduating from Delta High School in 1954,...

Rebecca Lynn (Redmond)  Clymer

Rebecca Lynn (Redmond) Clymer

Jul 11, 2022

Rebecca L. Clymer, age 63, of Liberty Center and most recently of Wauseon, was called home by her Lord and Savior on Monday morning, July 11, 2022 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  She was born in Lima, Ohio on September 7, 1958 to Joseph Redmond and Rose (McFadden) Redmond.  Rebecca graduated from Hennessy High School in...

Robert V. Erausquin

Robert V. Erausquin

Jul 1, 2022

Robert "Bob" Erausquin, age 95, of Swanton, peacefully passed away at the Elizabeth Scott Community where he had been a recent resident.  He was born in Toledo on September 28, 1926 one of three children to German Erausquin and Margaret (Bassett) Erausquin.  After graduating high school he joined the U.S Navy in 1944 and served during WWII; being honorably...

Pennie L. (Hogrefe)  Russell

Pennie L. (Hogrefe) Russell

Jul 1, 2022

Pennie Russell, age 68, of Delta, passed away Friday morning July 1, 2022 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  She was born March 11, 1954 to the late Kenneth Hogrefe and Colleen (Swartzlander) Hogrefe.  Pennie was a graduate of Delta High School.  On January 27, 1973 she married James E. Russell and together shared 34 years together until...

Shannon (Mcvey)  Mcvey-Zimmerman

Shannon (Mcvey) Mcvey-Zimmerman

Jun 24, 2022

Shannon McVey-Zimmerman, age 50, of Delta, after a courageous battle with cancer passed away Friday evening, June 24, 2022 at Toledo Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Wauseon on November 23, 1971 to Florencio "Frank" McVey and Patricia "Pat" (Woszczynski) McVey; who both survive.  Shannon graduated from Delta High School in 1990 and later attended...

Randy E. Ames

Randy E. Ames

Jun 22, 2022

Randy E. Ames, age 67, of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 30, 1954 to the late Everett G. Ames and Gertha K. (Wyatt) Ames.  After graduating from Allen Park High School in Michigan, Randy attended the Michigan...