Obituaries

Obituaries

Alexander "Alex" J. Murray

Alexander "Alex" J. Murray

Oct 5, 2021

Alexander "Alex" J Murray, age 30, of Delta passed away early Tuesday morning, October 5, 2021, at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by family. He was born in Virginia Beach, VA on September 27, 1991 to John Murray and Cathy (Spychalski) Murray. Alex graduated from Delta High School in 2010. After Many exciting years together, Alex married his high school...

Cary L. Hite

Cary L. Hite

Oct 1, 2021

Cary L. Hite, age 78, of Wauseon, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021 at the Fulton County Health Center.  Cary was born in Wauseon on February 3, 1943 to the late Courtland and Aliene (Beucler) Hite.  A 1961 graduate of Wauseon H.S., he would later marry Linda Bettinger on April 10, 1970.  A farmer by trade, he also...

Ora Lowell Mull

Ora Lowell Mull

Sep 30, 2021

Ora Lowell Mull, age 93, of Wauseon, went to his heavenly home Thursday morning September 30, 2021.  Lowell was born on March 12, 1928 near Ridgeville Corners to Ora F. Mull and Edith (Kline) Mull.  On March 1, 1937 the Mull family moved to Delta from Henry County.  He graduated from Delta High School in 1946 and married his...

Doris Jean Frazier

Doris Jean Frazier

Sep 28, 2021

Doris J. (Clay) Frazier, age 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Vancrest Nursing Home, Urbana, Ohio.  She was born in Swanton, Ohio on July 9, 1930 to the late Darrell and Grace (Halderman) Clay.  A graduate of Swanton High School and Northwest Technical College, Doris had served as Food Service Director for Divine Word...

Ronald Dale Crawford

Ronald Dale Crawford

Sep 27, 2021

Ronald D. Crawford, age 80, of Colton, Ohio passed away Monday morning, September 27, 2021 at Ayden Nursing Home, Wauseon, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Henry Co., Ohio on September 24, 1941 to the late Dale and Vera (Kinder) Crawford.  Ronald was a 1960 graduate of Liberty Center High School.  A U.S. Army Veteran, Ronald...

Mary E. (Fortney)  Krauss

Mary E. (Fortney) Krauss

Sep 23, 2021

Mary E. Krauss, age 95, of Delta, peacefully passed away at Swanton Health Care with her family by her side on September 23, 2021.  She was born in Sylvania on April 19, 1926 to Leonard Fortney and Effie (Bunting) Fortney.  Soon after graduating from Delta High School in 1944, she married the love of her life, Harold L. Krauss...

Raymond George Lambert

Raymond George Lambert

Sep 20, 2021

Raymond G. Lambert, age 93, of Delta, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Fairlawn Haven, Archbold.  Raymond was born in Delta, Ohio on August 20, 1928 to the late George R. and Beulah G. (Cass) Lambert.  A 1946 graduate of Lyons H.S., he would later marry Pauline Kessler on June 6, 1949.  Raymond was a Track Foreman...

Mary J. (Sanderson)  Wilton

Mary J. (Sanderson) Wilton

Sep 18, 2021

Mary J. Wilton, age 68, of Delta, after suffering a stroke earlier in the week; peacefully passed away Saturday evening September 18, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  She was born in Oakland, California on March 18, 1953 to the late Harold Sanderson and Mary (James) Sanderson.  Soon after graduating from Zion-Benton High School in Zion Illinois, she married...

Julie Ann Miller

Julie Ann Miller

Sep 18, 2021

Julie A. Miller, age 61, of Delta, passed away early Saturday morning, September 18, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  Julie was born in Sidney, Ohio on April 22, 1960 to Margret Cotterman.  She would later marry the love of her life and high school sweetheart Richard Miller on July 24, 1987.  Julie worked as Manager for Country Corral...

Virginia R. (Mattin)  Wentz

Virginia R. (Mattin) Wentz

Sep 13, 2021

Virginia R. Wentz, age 94, of Delta and recently of Sugar Grove, Ohio; passed away under hospice care on Wednesday, September 13, 2021 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.  She was born in Delta on September 20, 1926 to Herbert E. Mattin and Ruth (Peters) Mattin.  On October 24, 1942 she married Ross A. Wentz and together shared...

Larry A. Gomoll

Larry A. Gomoll

Sep 11, 2021

Larry A. Gomoll, age 69, of Wauseon, passed away early Saturday morning September 11, 2021, at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  He was born in Toledo on December 22, 1951, to the late Willard A. Gomoll and Olive (Atherton) Gomoll who survives.  Larry graduated from Sylvania High School in 1969.  He then married the love of his...

Shirley L Allen

Shirley L Allen

Sep 8, 2021

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Shirley L. (Evans) Allen, age 99, of Delta, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.  She was born in Jacksonville, Illinois on June 10, 1922 to the late Samuel and Helen (Osterholt) Evans.  On September 6, 1942, she married Robert Allen and he preceded her in death in 2012.  A homemaker all...

Toby Merril Shehorn

Toby Merril Shehorn

Sep 6, 2021

Toby Merril Shehorn, age 37, passed away unexpectedly at his Wauseon home, Monday evening, September 6, 2021.  His life journey began on July 9, 1984, born in Wauseon to Richard "Rick" Shehorn and Jill (Spiess) Shehorn.  Toby graduated from Wauseon High School in 2002 where he excelled in Football and Wrestling, receiving All League Honors.  He attended the University...

Mildred Mae Harmon

Mildred Mae Harmon

Sep 4, 2021

Mildred Harmon, age 91, of Delta, passed away Saturday evening September 4, 2021, at McLaren St. Lukes Hospital, Maumee.  Mildred was born in Wauseon on May 6, 1930 to Fred and Ethel (Todd) Galbraith.  She would later marry Richard Harmon, Sr. and he preceded her in death on August 31, 2005.  Mildred was very family oriented and enjoyed being...

Thomas A. Gigax

Thomas A. Gigax

Aug 18, 2021

Thomas A. Gigax, age 79, of Delta, passed away late Wednesday night, August 18, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee.  He was born on June 1, 1942 in Toledo and one of four children to the late John Gigax and Dorothy (Craig) Gigax.  Tom graduated from Swanton High School.  On July 17, 1998 he married Cheryl Schmidt and together...

John "Pie" N. Lytle

John "Pie" N. Lytle

Aug 17, 2021

John "Pie" Lytle, age 71, of Delta, with family by his side, passed away Tuesday morning, August 17, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  He was born in Lima, Ohio on December 12, 1949 to the late Victor J. Lytle and Deloris (Burkholder) Lytle.  His family later moved to Toledo; where he graduated from Rogers High School in...

Evan Jay Harmon

Evan Jay Harmon

Aug 14, 2021

Evan Jay Harmon, 29 years young, of Holland, Ohio, joined God's heavenly army of angels on August 14, 2021. He passed away unexpectedly at McLaren St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, OH.   Evan was welcomed into heaven by his Paternal Grandfather Carl Watson Harmon; Paternal Grandmother, Sharon Keller Harmon Boger; Maternal Great-Grandmother, Mary Louise Myerholtz; Maternal Great-Grandfather, Myron David Myerholtz;...

Tessa Rae Osterhout

Tessa Rae Osterhout

Aug 12, 2021

Tessa Rae Osterhout, age 25, of Sylvania and formerly of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, August 12, 2021 at her Sylvania home.  She was born in Wauseon on February 22, 1996 to Jeffrey Osterhout and Shannon Tanner.  Tessa was a 2014 graduate of Delta High School; where she was known for her competitive spirit in various sports, including, bowling,...

Judith E. (Benson)  Wichowski

Judith E. (Benson) Wichowski

Aug 9, 2021

Judith E. Wichowski, age 78, of Toledo, peacefully passed away under hospice care at Monday afternoon, August 9, 2021 at The Waterford at Levis Commons.  Judy was born in Toledo on August 13, 1942 to the late James Benson Sr. and Hazel (Barber) Benson.  On April 4, 1964 she married Nicholas F. Wichowski and were blessed with children, Nicholas...

James "Jim" G. Griffin

James "Jim" G. Griffin

Jul 31, 2021

James "Jim" G. Griffin, age 52, of Delta, passed away under hospice care at Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Care Center after battling cancer for two months.  He was born in Wauseon on June 26, 1969 to Glenn D. Griffin who survives and the late Martha (Cully) Griffin Mansfield.  Jim graduated from Delta High School in 1988.   He later married...