Obituaries

Delta Ohio Obituaries

Janice S. (Morr)  Friess

Janice S. (Morr) Friess

Nov 3, 2025

Janice "Jan" Sue Friess, age 83, a lifelong resident of Delta, peacefully passed away at her home on Monday morning, November 3, 2025, under the care of Heartland Hospice and surrounded by her loving family.  Jan was born in Delta on June 5, 1942, to the late Marvin M. Morr and Helen (Moser) Morr. She graduated from Delta High...

Donna Marie (Surratt)  Brankel

Donna Marie (Surratt) Brankel

Oct 29, 2025

Donna Marie Brankel, age 89, most recently of Swanton and formerly of New Mexico, California and Arizona, peacefully was called home to her Lord and Savior, Wednesday morning, October 29, 2025.  She was born in Waynoka, OK on February 20, 1936, to Pastor Ennis Lee Surratt and Lela (Stockton) Surratt.  After graduating high school and attending college she married...

Douglas Wayne Eicher

Douglas Wayne Eicher

Oct 28, 2025

Douglas "Doug" Wayne Eicher, age 75, of Delta, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Center in Sylvania, surrounded by his loving family on a beautiful fall morning, October 28, 2025. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio, on July 5, 1950, to the late Donald C. Eicher and Phyllis J. (Aumend) Eicher. Doug attended the Pike-Delta-York School...

Shirley J. (Burgoon)  Kern

Shirley J. (Burgoon) Kern

Oct 24, 2025

Shirley Jeanne Kern, age 97, of Liberty Center, Ohio, peacefully passed away Friday evening, October 24, 2025, at the Henry County Hospital under the compassionate care of Elara Hospice.  She was born on December 30, 1927, in Napoleon, Ohio, to Ivan "Gunny" Burgoon and Vera (Weakley) Burgoon. Shirley was a graduate of Liberty Center High School. On April 6,...

Rodney J. Newland

Rodney J. Newland

Oct 22, 2025

Rodney J. Newland, age 69, of Delta Ohio, peacefully away at Ebeid Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Sylvania, surrounded by his loving family on October 22, 2025.  He was born in Dayton on February 7, 1956 to the late Jeem E. Newland and Mila Jean (Gilkerson) Newland.  Rodney graduated from Miamisburg High School; where he was an accomplished gymnast. ...

Linda L. (Griesinger)  Friend

Linda L. (Griesinger) Friend

Oct 20, 2025

Linda Lou (Griesinger) Friend, age 73, peacefully passed away under hospice care at her Delta home, surrounded by her loving family, Monday evening, October 20, 2025.  She was born in Wauseon on October 26, 1951, to the late Earl W. Griesinger and Laura (Taylor) Griesinger, one of seven children.  Linda graduated from Anthony Wayne High School and later achieved...

Joanne M. (Smith)  Lawrence

Joanne M. (Smith) Lawrence

Oct 14, 2025

Joanne M. Lawrence, age 72, of Delta passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at The Toledo Hospital after several years of declining health.  She was born in Toledo on November 28, 1952 to the late Ralph M. Smith Sr. and Mildred (McCullough) Smith.  After graduating from Start High School, Joanne was a professional model in Toledo.  On January...

Anthony Jay Widney

Anthony Jay Widney

Oct 13, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Jay Widney, age 56, of Delta, passed away at the University of Toledo Medical Center Monday afternoon October 13, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born on October 9, 1969 in Toledo to the late Delbert J. Widney and Linda (Short) Widney who survives.  After graduating from Springfield High School, Tony obtained his CDL...

Erma M. (Harris)  Ryan

Erma M. (Harris) Ryan

Oct 7, 2025

Erma M. Ryan passed away Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon at the age of 92.  She was born on August 27, 1933 to the late Garnet and Inez Harris.  Before retiring, Erma was a factory worker with Libbey-Owens-Ford Glass Company in Toledo for over 25 years.  Some of her fondest hobbies...

Morley "Skip" P. Galbraith

Morley "Skip" P. Galbraith

Oct 7, 2025

Morley "Skip" P. Galbraith, age 78, passed away peacefully at his Delta home on Tuesday morning, October 7, 2025.  He was born in Detroit, MI on April 15, 1947 to the late Morley O. Galbraith and Doris (Nardi) Galbraith.  Skip graduated from Delta High School in 1965 and soon after entered the U.S Air Force, proudly serving during the...

Shirley A. (Quillet)  Baker

Shirley A. (Quillet) Baker

Sep 30, 2025

Shirley A. Baker, of Wauseon, was called to her eternal home early Tuesday morning, September 30, 2025 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on March 4, 1936 to Kenneth W. Quillet and Helen M. (Wanner) Quillet.  On August 19, 1956, she married Don F. Baker, sharing many loving years until his passing...

Constance "Connie" K. (Kern)  Zeiter

Constance "Connie" K. (Kern) Zeiter

Sep 18, 2025

Constance "Connie" Zeiter, age 72, of Liberty Center, was welcomed Home to join her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday night, September 18, 2025 and be reunited with her husband, Norman Zeiter Jr.; whom she missed tremendously since 2014. Connie was born in Napoleon, Ohio on April 5, 1953 to the late Emery George Kern and Shirley Jeanne...

Nancy C. (Currier)  Galbraith

Nancy C. (Currier) Galbraith

Sep 18, 2025

Nancy C. Galbraith, age 91, of Delta, passed away peacefully under hospice care at her daughter's home in Swanton, Thursday evening, September 18, 2025.  She was born at home in Fulton County on November 14, 1933 to Vernon Currier and Mary (Walter) Currier.  On June 6, 1953, she married the late Paul F. Galbraith and together were blessed with...

James O. Mohr

James O. Mohr

Sep 16, 2025

James O. Mohr, age 80, of Delta, peacefully rejoined his late wife, Christena in Heaven late Tuesday night, September 16, 2025 at Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon.  Jim was born in Wauseon on November 21, 1944 to the late Robert O. Mohr and Rose (Mull) Mohr.  He graduated from Wauseon High School and later married the love of his life,...

Gerald L. Damon

Gerald L. Damon

Sep 13, 2025

Gerald L. Damon, age 75, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away under hospice care at Ayden Healthcare of Wauseon on Saturday evening, September 13, 2025, with his loving family at his bedside.  He was born in Adrian, Michigan, on April 20, 1950, to the late Calvin L. Damon and Luella (McLain) Damon. Gerald was a graduate of Sand Creek High...

Linda M. (Wiczynski)  Savage

Linda M. (Wiczynski) Savage

Sep 7, 2025

Linda M. Savage, age 74, of Curtice, OH, peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, September 7, 2025 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.  She was born in Toledo on March 5, 1951 to the late Clement Wiczynski and Barbara (Brown) Wiczynski.  Linda graduated from Clay High School in 1969.  On February 28, 1994 she married Teddy Savage and...

James M. Nofziger

James M. Nofziger

Sep 5, 2025

James "Jim" M. Nofziger, age 69, of the Delta and Lyons, Ohio area, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon on September 5, 2025.  Jim was born in Wauseon on August 25, 1956, one of seven children to the late Harold and Mattie (Miller) Nofziger. He graduated from Wauseon High School in...

Barbara "Barb" J. Shannon

Barbara "Barb" J. Shannon

Sep 4, 2025

Barbara "Barb" J. Shannon, age 65, of Delta, peacefully passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. She was born in Toledo on April 5, 1960.  Barb graduated from Springfield High School and later worked as an aide at Bittersweet Farms in Whitehouse, Ohio, where she dedicated her time to helping others. On September 10, 1990, she married...

Walter E. Roloff

Walter E. Roloff

Aug 23, 2025

Walter Roloff, age 91, of Archbold, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born in 1934, Walter graduated from high school before proudly serving his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1954 until his honorable discharge in 1957. On October 24, 1959, he married the love of his life, Janese Reither, in Monroe,...

Patricia L. (Zedlitz)  Zimmerman

Patricia L. (Zedlitz) Zimmerman

Aug 20, 2025

Patricia L. Zimmerman, age 87, of Delta, passed away peacefully at the University of Toledo Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday morning, August 20, 2025.  She was born in Toledo on April 15, 1938, to Herbert and Mildred (Gray) Zedlitz. Patricia was a 1956 graduate of Central Catholic High School. On August 29, 1959, she married...