Obituaries

Obituaries

Ciara Joss (Smith)  Neuenschwander

Ciara Joss (Smith) Neuenschwander

Jul 27, 2021

A beloved daughter, wife, step-mother, step grandmother, sister, niece, cousin and friend Ciara Joss (Smith) Neuenschwander (affectionately known as "CJ"), 34, passed away under the care of CHP Hospice along with her family, on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at the Wauseon home she shared with her loving husband, Rob Neuenschwander. Born November 29, 1986 in Monroe, Michigan, Ciara was...

Rand D. Stine

Rand D. Stine

Jul 26, 2021

Rand D. Stine, age 65, peacefully passed away at his Delta home surrounded by his family on Monday evening July 26, 2021.  Rand was born in Wauseon to the late Robert Stine and Joyce (Jaschob) Stine.  Rand graduated from Delta High School in 1975 where he wrestled, played football, and was heavily involved in 4-H.  On February 14, 1987,...

James M. Irwin Sr.

James M. Irwin Sr.

Jul 21, 2021

James M. Irwin Sr., age 62, of Delta, surrounded by his family; passed away early Wednesday morning, July 21, 2021 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.  Jim was born in Toledo on August 31, 1958.  He was one of three children to the late Gene P. Irwin and Margaret (Hopkins) Irwin.  Jim graduated from Springfield High School in...

Juanita F. (Lee)  Erwin

Juanita F. (Lee) Erwin

Jul 18, 2021

Juanita Faye Erwin, age 56, of Delta and formerly Mansfield, OH, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, July 18, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  She was born in Crestline, Ohio on February 1, 1965 to the late James Lee and Ruth (Crofutt) Lee.  Juanita graduated from Mansfield Senior High and attended college where she received her Associates Degree. ...

Annette M. (Kistner)  Makula

Annette M. (Kistner) Makula

Jul 17, 2021

Annette Marie Makula, age 73, of Delta and recently of Wauseon, passed away with her loving family by her side at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance Saturday morning, July 17, 2021.  She was born in Wauseon on August 26, 1947 to the late Joseph Kistner and Audrey (Pancoast) Kistner.  Annette graduated from Delta High School.  Annette married...

Roger L. Steusloff

Roger L. Steusloff

Jul 16, 2021

Roger L. Steusloff, age 79, of Delta, passed away Friday afternoon, July 16, 2021 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  He was born in Swanton, Ohio on November 17, 1941 to the late Ralph Steusloff and Ruth (Eicher) Steusloff.  Roger was a graduate of Swanton High School.  On June 15, 1963 he married Janet Krauss and she...

Bonnie L. (Hoffman)  Decant

Bonnie L. (Hoffman) Decant

Jul 2, 2021

Bonnie L. DeCant, age 69, peacefully passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at her Delta home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Wauseon, OH on April 9, 1952 to the late Arthur E. Hoffman and Juanita (Lambert) Hoffman.  Bonnie graduated from Liberty Center High School on 1970 and soon after married Anthony "Tony" DeCant on January...

Pamela S (Lambert)  Orner

Pamela S (Lambert) Orner

Jun 29, 2021

Pamela S. Orner, age 63, of Lyons, peacefully passed away early Tuesday morning, June 29, 2021 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania with her husband of 43 years, Phillip at her bedside.  Pam was born on November 17, 1957 to Raymond G. Lambert and Pauline (Kessler) Lambert; who both survive.  She graduated from Evergreen High School in 1976 and soon...

Leanna "Jean" (Mohr)  Rearick

Leanna "Jean" (Mohr) Rearick

Jun 22, 2021

Leanna "Jean" Rearick, age 66, of Delta, passed away Tuesday night, June 22, 2021 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  Jean was born in Wauseon on February 9, 1955 to the late Robert O. Mohr and Rose (Mull) Mohr.  She graduated from Wauseon High School in 1973 and later married Mark E. Rearick on February 16, 1974. ...

Harry E. Bruner

Harry E. Bruner

Jun 21, 2021

Harry Edward Bruner age 90 of Delta, OH passed away Monday, June 21, 2021at the Inpatient Hospice Center in Defiance where he was a resident for a very short time. Harry was born in Metamora, OH on February 1, 1931, to the late Dwight Bruner & Letta (Meyers) Bruner. He graduated from Pettisville High School 1949 and married Jacquelyn...

Mary E. (Bostelman)  Myles

Mary E. (Bostelman) Myles

Jun 21, 2021

Mary E. Myles, age 100, of Liberty Center, peacefully passed away Monday afternoon, June 21, 2021 at the Genacross Lutheran Services in Napoleon.  She was born in Holgate, OH on August 7, 1920 to Fred Bostelman and Lydia (Bailey) Bostelman.  Mary graduated from Holgate High School and later married Charles L. Myles on October 11, 1941 at Camp Shelby,...

Michael L. (Sr.)  Lee

Michael L. (Sr.) Lee

Jun 12, 2021

Michael L. Lee, Sr., age 67, of Delta, passed away Saturday morning, June 12, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  Mike was born in Louisville, KY on February 1, 1954 to the late Wilford L. Lee and Mary (Reardon) Lee who survives.  On July 17, 1971, he married Rose "Rosie" Miller in Jellico, TN and were blessed with...

Finn Pohlman

Finn Pohlman

Jun 11, 2021

Finn Pohlman, stillborn son to Konnor Pohlman and Anna (Brown) Pohlman, entered into Heaven; Friday afternoon, June 11, 2021 at Flower Hospital in Sylvania.  Surviving along with his parents is his brother, Jonah Pohlman; maternal grandparents, Joel and Becky Brown; paternal grandparents, Ken and Karen Pohlman and loving aunts, uncles and cousins.   There will be no public services.  Arrangements...

Mary Ann (Wolf)  Merillat

Mary Ann (Wolf) Merillat

Jun 8, 2021

Mary Ann Merillat, age 89, of Wauseon, passed away Tuesday morning, June 8, 2021 at the Charlotte Stevenson Manor in Adrian, MI; where she had been a resident for a short time.  She was born in Wauseon on September 19, 1931 to Adolf Wolf and Mary (Lind) Wolf.  Mary Ann was a graduate of Wauseon High School and on...

Delmer D. Tanner

Delmer D. Tanner

Jun 5, 2021

Delmer Tanner, age 83, recently residing in Florida, passed away early Saturday morning, June 5, 2021 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Delmer D. Tanner, age 83, formerly of Wauseon and most recently of Lakeland, FL; peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, June 5, 2021, at Community Health Professional Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.  He was born at his family's home...

Kent C. Knauss  Sr.

Kent C. Knauss Sr.

May 20, 2021

Kent C. Knauss Sr., age 76, of Delta, passed away with his family by his side, Thursday evening, May 20, 2021 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee after battling health issues for many years.  He was born on October 3, 1944 to the late Leo Knauss and Florence (Hampton) Knauss.  Kent graduated from Anthony Wayne High School and entered...

Robert E. Cunningham

Robert E. Cunningham

May 15, 2021

Robert E. Cunningham, age 72, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 15, 2021.  Bob was born on October 19, 1948 in Toledo to the late Treva Geiger (Showman) and stepfather, Floyd Billings.  After graduating from Delta High School in 1966, he entered the Navy and served during the Vietnam War from 1966-1969.  While in Vietnam, he was able...

Kenneth C Davis

Kenneth C Davis

May 13, 2021

Kenneth C. Davis, age 83, of Liberty Center, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, May 13, 2021 at Grand Rapids Care Center in Grand Rapids, OH.  Ken was born at home in Liberty Center on February 8, 1938 to the late Harold Davis and Bertha (Barlow) Davis.  He graduated from Liberty Center High School.  Before retiring Ken's work history included...

Donald Lee Boman

Donald Lee Boman

May 5, 2021

Donald Boman, age 82, of Swanton, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 5, 2021 at Community Health Professionals Defiance Inpatient Hospice, Defiance.  Don was born in Wauseon on June 13, 1938 to the late Raymond and Helen (Tarr) Boman.  Don worked as a mechanic for many years.  In his spare time he enjoyed model trains, toy collecting and working...

Shannan L. Drewes

Shannan L. Drewes

May 4, 2021

Shannan L. Drewes, age 45, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away at Ayden Healthcare in Wauseon with her mother and best friend by her side.  She was born in Toledo on April 26, 1976 to Lawrence J. Drewes Jr. and Sharon A. (Livingston) Drewes.  Shannan began her education in Delta before graduating from Pettisville High School and Four County.  Born...