Obituaries

Obituaries

Larry R. Walter

Larry R. Walter

Dec 3, 2025

Larry Ray Walter, age 90, of Delta, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, December 3, 2025, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio, on May 8, 1935, to Raymond Walter and Lucille (Kaufman) Walter. Larry graduated from Delta High School and soon began working full time alongside his father in the family's well-drilling business, established in...

Lois C. (Hassen)  Schmitz

Lois C. (Hassen) Schmitz

Dec 3, 2025

Lois C. Schmitz, age 93, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center in Sylvania. She was born in Swanton, Ohio, on August 30, 1932, one of six children born to Leo Hassen and Hilda (Meiring) Hassen.  Lois graduated from Metamora High School...

Robert L. Hufford

Robert L. Hufford

Dec 1, 2025

Robert "Bob" L. Hufford, age 67, of Delta, passed away peacefully on Monday morning, December 1, 2025, under hospice care at his daughter's home in Liberty Center, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Toledo on April 29, 1958, Bob was the son of the late Earl R. Hufford and Luanne Schaller.  On January 12, 1979, Bob married the...

Dennis "Denny" Ray Debolt

Dennis "Denny" Ray Debolt

Nov 23, 2025

Dennis "Denny" Ray DeBolt, age 74, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away Sunday evening, November 23, 2025, at Henry County Community Hospital in Napoleon after a valiant battle with cancer.  He was born in Toledo on August 20, 1951 to the late Donald Ray DeBolt and Jessie Elizabeth (Haupricht) DeBolt.  Denny graduated from Rogers High School and went on...

Joseph "Buzz" Gary Niestroy

Joseph "Buzz" Gary Niestroy

Nov 15, 2025

Joseph Gary "Buzz" Niestroy, age 78, of Delta, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, November 15, 2025, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center in Sylvania, surrounded by his devoted family. Joe was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 1, 1947, to the late Joseph John Niestroy and Ellen (Wright) Niestroy. He graduated from Clarenceville High School...

Susan J. (Perrin)  Barber

Susan J. (Perrin) Barber

Nov 10, 2025

Susan Jean Barber, age 83, of Delta, passed away peacefully Monday morning, November 10, 2025, under the care of Elara Hospice at Northcrest Rehabilitation and Nursing in Napoleon, Ohio, where she had been a resident since April of this year. Susan was born in Toledo, Ohio, on October 4, 1942, to John A. Perrin and Gertrude (Hayes) Perrin. She...

Betty Jane (Eberly)  Barnes

Betty Jane (Eberly) Barnes

Nov 7, 2025

Betty Jane (Eberly) Barnes, age 89, of Delta, Ohio, surrounded by an atmosphere of laughter, love and family, was called Home by her Lord and Savior on Thursday afternoon, November 7, 2025 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Betty was born in Wauseon, Ohio on June 14, 1936—Flag Day—to the late David and Ethel Eberly. She and her twin sister,...

Jerrod C. Holly

Jerrod C. Holly

Nov 3, 2025

Jerrod Clinton Holly, of Delta, Ohio, a Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother and Friend. On November 3, 2025, our family suffered an unimaginable loss when Jerrod Holly passed away in a vehicular accident near Salesville, Ohio in Guernsey County.  Jerrod was 47 years old at the time of passing, just a few weeks shy of his 48th birthday. He...

Randy L. Trowbridge

Randy L. Trowbridge

Nov 3, 2025

Randy Lee Trowbridge, age 68, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his Delta home, Monday, November 3, 2025.  He was born on September 11, 1957, in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin—one of seven children born to Ray and Adeline Trowbridge. From the very beginning, his life revolved around two things: Jesus and family. He attended North Central Bible College in...

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...