Obituaries

Obituaries

Luther "Luke" A. Ankney

Luther "Luke" A. Ankney

Feb 27, 2019

Luther "Luke" Ankney, age 89, of Delta, passed away at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center late Wednesday evening, February 27, 2019.  He was born on April 19, 1929 to the late Albert Ankney and Goldie (Wiles) Ankney.  Luke graduate from Sherwood Delaware High School in Sherwood Ohio in 1949.  He was a Veteran having served with the U.S Army...

Jack Benton Adams, Jr

Jack Benton Adams, Jr

Feb 25, 2019

Jack Benton Adams, Jr., age 73, of Delta, passed away February 25, 2019 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  Jack was born in Toledo on May 22, 1945 to Jack and Roberta (Penn) Adams, Sr.  A fun loving family man, Jack enjoyed working with metals, old cars, fishing and was a music lover.  Left to cherish his memory is his loving...

David W. Roseman

David W. Roseman

Feb 21, 2019

David W. Roseman, age 56, of Libetry Center, passed away at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center Thursday afternoon, February 21, 2019.  He was born in Wauseon on February 20, 1963 to the late Carolyn "Sue" (Slee) Roseman and Harry G. (Janice) Roseman Jr. who survives.  David was a graduate of Delta High School.  He was an accomplished drywaller; working...

Paul G Snyder

Paul G Snyder

Feb 10, 2019

Paul Glen Snyder, age 93, formerly of Delta, passed away on Sunday morning, February 10, 2019 at the OhioHealth Mansfield Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio.  He was born in Delta, Ohio on May 31, 1925 to the late George F. and Clara (Mills) Snyder.   PFC Paul Snyder enlisted in 1945 and guarded the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington...

Enid P (Olney)  Friess

Enid P (Olney) Friess

Feb 9, 2019

Enid P. Friess, age 97, of Wauseon, passed away at Toledo Hospital surrounded by her loving family Saturday afternoon, February 9, 2019.  Enid was born in Swanton on November 29, 1921 to the late Glen Olney and Lora (Koder) Olney.  She was a graduate of Eaton Rapids High School in Michigan.  On October 19, 1940 she was united in...

Gary W. Martz

Gary W. Martz

Feb 2, 2019

Gary W. Martz, age 62, of Wauseon and formerly of Toledo, passed away Saturday afternoon, February 2, 2019 at Genesis Swanton Valley Care Center.  Gary was born in Toledo on December 16, 1956 to the late Robert V. Martz and Ruby (Healey) Martz.  He graduated from Whitmer High School in 1974.  Gary was united in marriage to Elizabeth Molnar...

Jessie L. (Elarton)  Mohler

Jessie L. (Elarton) Mohler

Jan 31, 2019

God gently lifted Jessie L. Mohler, 100, of Delta to Heaven on January 31, 2019. Jessie was born in Lyons, Ohio on August 28, 1918 to Charles Rollin and Lena Kerr Elarton. During her elementary years she attended school in Lyons and moved to Liberty Center for her high school career.  She graduated from Liberty Center High School in...

Oleta Mae (Deck)  Reighard

Oleta Mae (Deck) Reighard

Jan 31, 2019

Oleta Mae Reighard of Swanton peacefully passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 89 years of age.  Born May 31, 1929, Oleta was the daughter of Harry & Leora (Burkey) Deck.  She graduated from Delta High School in 1947 and went on to receive her B.S. in Education from BGSU.  She...

Arthur Carl Chase Jr.

Arthur Carl Chase Jr.

Jan 27, 2019

Arthur "Weed" Chase Jr., age 64, of Delta, passed away January 27, 2019 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  He was born on October 17, 1954 in Wauseon, Ohio to Arthur & Rose Marie (Lambert) Chase, Sr.  A self-employed handyman, "Weed" enjoyed being with people, especially his family.  He was also an avid Lions and Ohio State fan.  Left to...

Clifford L. Reynolds

Clifford L. Reynolds

Jan 24, 2019

Clifford L Reynolds, of Delta, born January 4, 1960 passed away from pancreatic cancer January 24, 2019. Clifford was born to Harold and Florence Reynolds of Perrysburg Ohio. After high school Clifford met the love of his life Kathleen Zeller; they wed March 5, 1984. They had two children Joshua and Megan.  During this time he worked for Libbey...

Patrick E. Waack

Patrick E. Waack

Jan 22, 2019

Patrick Edward Waack, age 89, formerly of Burr Road, Wauseon, passed away Jan. 22, 2019 at his home in Aiken, SC.  He was born July 4, 1929 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late William and Mary (Moore) Waack. He married Lois (Longberry) Waack on August 8, 1949 and she proceeded him in death in May 2007.  Pat was the...

William F. Forshey

William F. Forshey

Jan 19, 2019

William F. Forshey, age 80, of Delta, with his family by his side; passed away at home under hospice care Saturday afternoon, January 19, 2019.  Bill was born in Somerset, OH on January 25, 1938 to the late Pirl O. Forshey and Erma Mae Guthrie.  He was a graduate of Someset High School.  Bill served in the Air Force...

Clifford C. Shelt

Clifford C. Shelt

Jan 18, 2019

Clifford Charles Shelt, age 88, of Delta peacefully passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday afternoon, January 18, 2019.  Cliff was born in Delta on April 8, 1930 to the late Charlie Shelt and Arebelle (Wentz) Shelt.  He graduated from Delta High School in 1948 and on June 12, 1948 he was united in marriage...

James M. Mcdonnall

James M. Mcdonnall

Jan 15, 2019

James M. McDonnall, age 75 of Delta, passed away Tuesday afternoon, January 15, 2019 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  He was born in Wauseon, on February 11, 1943 to the late Scott McDonnall and Louise (Sintobin) McDonnall.  Jim graduated from Delta H.S. in 1961 and from OSU in 1965 with a Degree in Agriculture.  Jim took pride in working...

Jeanette (Sudholtz)  Wilson

Jeanette (Sudholtz) Wilson

Jan 3, 2019

Jeanette Wilson, age 94, of Wauseon, passed away Thursday morning, January 3, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital.  She was born in Sherwood, OH on October 8, 1924 to the late Ernest Sudholtz and Julie (Miller) Sudholtz.  After graduating from Defiance High School in 1942 she married Lawrence Wilson and he preceded her in death in 1985.  Jeanette worked for...

Ruth Jane (Perrin)  Zimmerman

Ruth Jane (Perrin) Zimmerman

Dec 31, 2018

Ruth J. Zimmerman, 95, passed away on December 31, 2018, a resident of Wauseon, Ohio. Ruth was born on July 14, 1923 to Lucy (Davis) and Frederick Perrin in Perrysburg, Ohio. On November 28, 1941 Ruth married Wayne H. Zimmerman. They were blessed with four daughters, Bonnie, Lynn, Angela and Sherrin. Bonnie and Lynn passed away at age 14...

James L. Johnson

James L. Johnson

Dec 29, 2018

James L. Johnson, age 66, of Delta passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at the Fulton County Health Center.  James was born in Texas on October 21, 1952 to Walter H. & Thelma L. (Stover) Johnson.  He married Mary Heifner on September 13, 1986.  In his spare time, he enjoyed playing drums, working with Pontiac GTO's, especially the...

Carol A (Harris)  Fackler

Carol A (Harris) Fackler

Dec 26, 2018

Carol A. Fackler, age 75, of Napoleon, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 26, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee after an extended illness.  Carol was born in Bowling Green, OH on November 10, 1943 to the late Leland Harris and Lillie M. (Sterling) Harris.   She married Boyd Charles Fackler on November 10, 1967 and he preceded her in...

Barbara Jean (Brown)  Raker

Barbara Jean (Brown) Raker

Dec 19, 2018

Barbara J. Raker, age 82, a longtime resident of Delta, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 19, 2018 at Genesis Swanton Valley Care Center.  She was born in Swanton on October 27, 1936 to Ernest Brown and Alma (Thomas) Brown.  Barbara was a 1954 graduate of Delta High School.  On July 9, 1955 she was united in marriage to Lloyd...

Dale Allen Mattin, Sr.

Dale Allen Mattin, Sr.

Dec 14, 2018

Dale Allen Mattin, Sr., age 76, of Swanton passed away peacefully on Friday December 14, 2018.  Dale was born in Delta on December 11, 1942 to Ralph H. and Essie V. (Pultz) Mattin.  He married Leone Suzanne "Sue" Zeller on April 4, 1976.  A Christian man, Dale shared his love of the Lord with all he knew.  He worked...