Obituaries

Obituaries

Dorothy L Young

Dorothy L Young

Nov 11, 2019

Dorothy L. Young, age 89, of Wauseon passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Fulton Manor Nursing Home, Wauseon.  Dorothy was born in Liberty Center, Ohio on August 6, 1930 to the late Clyde & Golda (Dull) Beavers.  She met and married William Harrison Young on December 15, 1956 and he preceded her in death on May...

Daniel S. Douglas

Daniel S. Douglas

Nov 9, 2019

Daniel "Dan" Douglas, age 68, of Delta, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family; Saturday morning November 9, 2019.  He was born in Windsor, Canada on September 14, 1951 to the late Elmer Douglas and Grace (Grey) Douglas.  Dan graduated from High School in Canada and later moved to the United States; where he met and...

Dr. Harry E. Murtiff D.O.

Dr. Harry E. Murtiff D.O.

Nov 5, 2019

Dr. Harry E. Murtiff D.O, age 80, of Delta, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Browning Masonic Pathways, Waterville.  Dr. Murtiff was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on February 26, 1939 to the late Harry & Geraldine (Suncere) Murtiff.  He met and married Judith Lenore Schill on November 27, 1958.  He attended the University of Toledo, the...

William E. Schmidlin

William E. Schmidlin

Nov 5, 2019

William E. Schmidlin, age 84, passed away at his Wauseon home surrounded by his loving family early Tuesday morning, November 5, 2019.  Bill was born in Holland, Ohio on May 29, 1935 to the late Emil "Bud" Schmidlin and Margaret (Keller) Schmidlin.  He graduated from Delta High School in 1953 and later served in the U.S Air Force from...

Timothy A. Postlewait

Timothy A. Postlewait

Nov 3, 2019

Timothy A. Postlewait, age 62, of Delta, with his loving family by his side; passed away at the Fulton County Health Center, Sunday afternoon, November 3, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Tim was born September 5, 1957 to the late Richard Postlewait and Elizabeth (Glynn) Postlewait.  He graduated from Rogers High School in 1976.  On February 14,...

Robert Allen Bechstein

Robert Allen Bechstein

Nov 2, 2019

Robert A. Bechstein, age 67, of Delta passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee.  Robert was born in Wauseon, Ohio on November 1, 1952, to the late George Herbert Bechstein and Margaret Jane (Mull) Bechstein.  He met and married Julie Hoot on March 25, 1972.  An avid race car fan, Robert thoroughly enjoyed watching...

Luanne M. Gillen

Luanne M. Gillen

Oct 27, 2019

LuAnne M. Gillen, age 60, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly from a suspected heart attack Sunday morning October 27, 2019.  LuAnne was born in Toledo on April 29, 1959 to the late Pius Gillen and Rosemary (Gleckler) Gillen.  She graduated from Delta High School in 1977.  For over 15 years, LuAnne worked as an electrician with IBEW Union Local...

Elaine (Vollmar)  Long

Elaine (Vollmar) Long

Oct 26, 2019

Carol Elaine Long, age 75, of Delta, was called to her Heavenly Home Saturday evening, October 26, 2019 at Northcrest Rahab and Nursing in Napoleon.  Elaine was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on January 7, 1944; one of three daughters to the late Floyd Vollmer and Geneva (Thomas) Vollmer.  She was a member of the last class to graduate...

Jill Lynn Baker

Jill Lynn Baker

Oct 23, 2019

Jill Lynn Hopkins-Baker, age 29, of Delta, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa., due to complications of pneumonia, surrounded by her loving family.  Jill was born in Toledo, on February 15, 1990 to William "Jake" & Michelle (Hopkins) Lewallen.  Jill had struggled with cystic fibrosis her entire life and she received her...

Lois "Jeanie" Durham

Lois "Jeanie" Durham

Oct 19, 2019

Lois Jean Durham, age 89, of Fayette, Ohio passed away on October 19, 2019 at Swanton Valley Center.  Jeanie was born in Wauseon, Ohio on June 4, 1930 to the late Clarence & Pearl (Mohler) Haller.  She married Richard Durham on July 23, 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1980.   She worked for Sheridan Manufacturing for 50...

Corey L. Stricker

Corey L. Stricker

Oct 18, 2019

Corey L. Stricker, age 42, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, October 18, 2019 from injuries received in an auto accident that morning.  He was born in Toledo on July 16, 1977 to the late Scott Stricker and Robin (Eckel) Stricker who survives.  Corey was a member of the 1996 class at Start High School.  On June 1,...

Dianne Kay Johnston

Dianne Kay Johnston

Oct 6, 2019

Dianne Kay Johnston, of Delta, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2019 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg.  Dianne was born in New London, Wisconsin on June 19, 1949 to the late Russell & Arlene (Walbreck) Doughty.  A homemaker all her life, she and her husband Bill raised four wonderful children.  In her spare time, Dianne loved to listen...

Robert Thomas Cox

Robert Thomas Cox

Sep 30, 2019

Robert Thomas Cox, age 76, of Delta, passed away Monday afternoon September 30, 2019 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  Tom was born in Traverse City, MI on April 1, 1943 to the late Robert Lewis Cox and Theo (Hanna) Cox.  He was a graduate of Rogers High School in 1963.  His work history included Dohm Shoe Repair,...

Derald Dean Nicely

Derald Dean Nicely

Sep 14, 2019

Derald "Dean" Nicely, age 78, of Delta, passed away Saturday evening, September 14, 2019 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  Dean was born in Wauseon on November 14, 1940 to the late Homer Nicely and Betty (Johnson) Nicely.  He was a 1959 graduate of Lyons High School.  On January 9, 1960 at North Dover Church in Wauseon he married his...

Evelyn Marie (Panning)  Mann

Evelyn Marie (Panning) Mann

Aug 31, 2019

Evelyn M. Mann, age 88, of Delta, passed away early Saturday morning, August 31, 2019 at Waterville Healthcare in Waterville.  She was born in Detroit, MI on March 25, 1931 to the late Carl Panning and Emilie (Freytag) Panning.  After graduating from Napoleon High School she married Ellis Mann on March 4, 1951.  Evelyn was a lifelong homemaker and...

Frances Caroline (Fisher)  Bahus

Frances Caroline (Fisher) Bahus

Aug 29, 2019

Frances Caroline Bahus, age 76, of Swanton, passed away Thursday morning, August 29, 2019 under Hospice Care at Vibrant Life Senior Living in Temperance, MI.  She was born in Wauseon on October 8, 1942 to the late Frank J. Fisher Jr. and Bette (Tucker) Fisher and was raised by her grandmother, Wilhelmina Fisher.  Caroline was a graduate of Swanton...

Tara D. (Goddard)  Morris

Tara D. (Goddard) Morris

Aug 26, 2019

Tara D. Morris, age 65, of Delta passed away Monday afternoon, August 26, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Richwood, WV on August 23, 1954 to the late Andrew Goddard and Gaynell (Williams) Goddard who survives.  She was a 1973 graduate of Waite High School in Toledo.  Tara married Joseph Morris on...

Joann Dawe

Joann Dawe

Aug 26, 2019

JoAnn Dawe age 77, of Liberty Center, went home to be with God on Monday, August 26, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  JoAnn was born in Grand Rapids, Ohio on April 3, 1942 to the late Floyd & Geneva (Thomas) Vollmar.  She met and married the love of her life Thomas Dawe on July...

Joyce Ann Perkins

Joyce Ann Perkins

Aug 21, 2019

Joyce Ann Perkins, age 61, of Wauseon, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday night, August 21, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  She was born in Wauseon on January 28, 1958 to the late Floyd N. Perkins and Ruth (Lumbardo) Perkins.  Joyce graduated from Delta High School in 1977 and located to Wauseon in...

Raymond Dale Slee

Raymond Dale Slee

Aug 18, 2019

Raymond Dale Slee, age 85, of Delta, passed away at his home under Hospice Care after a short battle with lung cancer. Dale was born on January 24, 1934 to the late Charley and Druscilla Slee. After graduating from Liberty Center High School, Dale entered the U.S Army and served during the Korean War; being discharged on January 29,...