Obituaries

Delta Ohio Obituaries

Mary Ann (Peabody)  Cogan

Mary Ann (Peabody) Cogan

Nov 17, 2017

Mary Ann Cogan, age 68, of Delta, after a two year battle with cancer, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  She was born in Wauseon on September 21, 1949 to the late Ralph William Peabody and Lillian Flossie (Bressler) Peabody.  Mary Ann graduated from Delta High School in 1967.  She was united in marriage...

Robert E. Morr Jr.

Robert E. Morr Jr.

Nov 11, 2017

Robert E. Morr Jr., 72, of Delta, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by his family early Saturday morning, November 11, 2017.  He was born in Wauseon on April 16, 1945 to the late Robert E. Morr Sr. and Eileen (Trigg) Morr.  Bob graduated from Delta High School in 1963 and went on to Adrian College; where he...

Midori T. (Towatari)  Nicely

Midori T. (Towatari) Nicely

Nov 4, 2017

Midori T. Nicely, age 81, of Wauseon passed away peacefully Saturday night, November 4, 2017, at the Kobacker House of Columbus.  She was surrounded by her family and joined her husband peacefully while listening to her favorite songs. Midori was born in Taichuu Muho, Taiwan, on February 10, 1936.  She was the eldest of three children born to the...

Richard H. Hite

Richard H. Hite

Oct 27, 2017

Richard H. Hite, age 76, of Napoleon and longtime resident of Delta; passed away unexpectedly at the Henry County Hospital on Friday, October 27, 2017.  He was born in Wauseon on October 1, 1941 to the late Orley J. Hite and Margaret (Shaub) Hite.  Richard was a 1960 graduate of Delta High School.  Before retiring in 2000 after 36...

Marianne "Marie" E (Tanner)  Gillen

Marianne "Marie" E (Tanner) Gillen

Oct 21, 2017

Marianne (Marie) E. Gillen, age 61, of Swanton, passed away Saturday morning October 21, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic after a short unexpected illness.  She was born in Toledo on April 6, 1956 to the late Allen Tanner Sr. and Shirley (Barber) Tanner.  Marie was a graduate of Springfield High School class of 1974.  On August 2, 1975 she...

Patty A. Penrod (Kennedy)

Patty A. Penrod (Kennedy)

Oct 12, 2017

Patty Ann Penrod, age 64 of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, October 12, 2017.  Pat was born in Toledo on March 24, 1953 to the late Howard Penrod and Margaret (Stiriz) Penrod who survives.  Pat was a 1971 graduate of Wauseon High School and later attended Owens College where she received her Associates Degree.  Before retiring earlier this...

Charles P. Keller

Charles P. Keller

Oct 9, 2017

Charles P. Keller, age 70, of Adrian, MI; passed away at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in Ypsilanti, MI on Monday, October 9, 2017.  He was born in Wauseon on December 5, 1946 to Herbert L. Keller who passed away in 2000 and Jeanette (Mizer) Keller who passed away in 2010.  Charles was a graduate of Lyons High School and...

Verna D. (Fitzsimmons)  Falor

Verna D. (Fitzsimmons) Falor

Oct 7, 2017

Verna D. Falor, age 83, of Delta, surrounded by her family; passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  She was born in Delta on August 2, 1934 to the late Ray Fitzsimmons and Bessie (Bundy) Fitzsimmons.  Verna was a graduate of Swanton High School.  On November 2, 1952 she married James E. Falor and...

Rosemarie (Simon) Morr

Rosemarie (Simon) Morr

Oct 4, 2017

Rosemarie "Rosie" (Simon) Morr, age 87, of Delta, with her family by her side; passed away at Swanton Health Care on October 4, 2017.   She was born in Toledo on March 5, 1930 to the late Joseph Cufr and Wilhelmina (Pivonka) Cufr.  Rosie was a graduate of AI School.   She married Don Simon Sr. and he preceded her in...

Kenneth I. Lambert

Kenneth I. Lambert

Oct 4, 2017

Kenneth I. Lambert, age 85, of Delta, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, October 4, 2017 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.  Kenneth was born in Delta on March 8, 1932 to the late George and Beulah (Cass) Lambert.  He was a graduate of Lyons High School and attended Baptist Bible Institute in New York and Campbellville...

Mildred Irene (Hagelberger)  Shultz

Mildred Irene (Hagelberger) Shultz

Oct 1, 2017

Mildred I. Shultz, age 96, of Swanton was called home to join her husband, Joe; Sunday morning October 1, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  She was born in Williams County on February 25, 1921 to Clyde Hagelberger and Dimmie (Cook) Hagelberger.  Throughout her life, Mildred was an agriculture worker, homecare helper, librarian and homemaker.  She was a...

Donald Ray Baker Sr.

Donald Ray Baker Sr.

Sep 18, 2017

Donald R. Baker Sr., age 82 of Lyons, passed away at the Toledo Hospital on Monday, September 18, 2017.  He was born in Only, TN on October 30, 1934 the late Farris Baker Sr. and Lillian (Brake) Baker.  Don graduated from Hickman County School in Centerville, TN.  On December 19, 1954 he married Bonnie "Jewell" Thompson and they shared...

Dennis L. Upell

Dennis L. Upell

Sep 12, 2017

Dennis L. Upell, age 62, of Liberty Center, peacefully passed away at his home on the river Tuesday September 12, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.  Denny was born in Wauseon on December 30, 1954 to Kenneth Upell and the late Beverly A. (Andrews) Upell.  On September 19, 1975 he married Betty Repka and she survives.  Denny graduated from...

Joan Grace (Fraker)  Kuntz

Joan Grace (Fraker) Kuntz

Sep 11, 2017

Joan Grace (Fraker) Kuntz, age 89, born in Fulton County and remaining a life-long resident in the Delta area passed away early Monday morning, September 11, 2017 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  She was a loving wife and mother, talented seamstress and gardener.  She was also a member of the Delta Church of Christ.  Born January 31, 1928, Joan...

Carol J. (Hardin)  Creps

Carol J. (Hardin) Creps

Sep 6, 2017

Carol J. Creps, age 62, of Defiance, passed away at Defiance Regional Hospital Wednesday evening September 6, 2017.  She was born in Toledo on March 13, 1955 to the late Earnie Hardin and Carrie (Demerest) Hardin.  After graduating from Springfield High School in 1973, Carol went on to receive her RN Degree from Owens Community College.  She was Chief...

John F. Richards

John F. Richards

Sep 4, 2017

John F. Richards, age 67, of Swanton, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, September 4, 2017.  He was born in Toledo on January 29, 1950 one of four children to the late Irving E. Richards Sr. and Margaret (Weisenburger) Richards.  John attended Rossford High School.  On January 8, 1999, he married Patricia A. Kuszmaul.  John worked as a machinist for...

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Aug 31, 2017

Robert E. "Trigger" Smith, age 71, of Swanton, with his loving family bedside, passed away Thursday morning August 31, 2017 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  He was born in Woodland, CA on June 1, 1946 to the late Stanley Pritchett and Helen Whitcomb and later adopted and lovingly raised by David W. Smith and his mother, Helen.  Trigger attended Delta...

Geraldine M. (Orner)  Wyse

Geraldine M. (Orner) Wyse

Aug 29, 2017

Geraldine M. Wyse, age 70 of Wauseon passed away at the University of Toledo Medical Center Tuesday afternoon, August 29, 2017 with her loving husband of 51 years by her side.  She was born on July 8, 1947 to the late Harvey Orner and Genevieve (Shoemaker) Orner.  On January 3, 1966, Geraldine married Melvin R. Wyse and he survives. ...

Geraldine D. (Krieger)  Brown

Geraldine D. (Krieger) Brown

Aug 29, 2017

Geraldine D. Brown, age 86, of Delta, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.  She was born in Delta on April 29, 1931 to Clement E. Krieger and Althea (Young) Krieger.  Geraldine was united in marriage to Kenneth "Budd" Brown on February 5, 1949 and he preceded her in death...

Gary Dean Shear Sr.

Gary Dean Shear Sr.

Aug 29, 2017

Gary Dean Shear Sr., age 69, of Swanton, passed away unexpectedly at his home early Tuesday morning August 29, 2017.  He was born May 15, 1948 in Gary, IN to the late J.G. Halford and Loretta Shear.  Gary graduated from Hobart High School in Indiana and later served with the U.S Navy during the Vietnam War.  On June 9,...