Obituaries

Obituaries

Margaret Nichols (Oberla)  Shirkey

Margaret Nichols (Oberla) Shirkey

Apr 2, 2018

Margaret L. Shirkey, age 93, of Delta and formerly of Toledo, passed away, April 2, 2018 at Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care in Cumming, Georgia; where she had recently moved.  Margaret was born July 27, 1924 in Delta to the late Howard Oberla and Edna (Koder) Oberla.  In 1940 after nine years in Delta School, the family moved to...

James W. Thompson

James W. Thompson

Mar 26, 2018

James W. Thompson, age 88, peacefully passed away Monday early morning, March 26, 2018 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon where he had been a resident for several years.  Jim was born in Toledo to the late Le Roy M. Thompson and Anna (Smith) Thompson.  He is survived by his half-brother, Hank (Nancy) Wilke of Casa Grande, AZ and half-sister,...

David L. Sherman

David L. Sherman

Mar 25, 2018

David L. Sherman, of Wauseon, passed away at his home March 25, 2018.   He was born in Napoleon on November 1, 1946 to the late Francis Sherman and Mildred (Van Streader) Sherman.  David was a 1966 graduate of Liberty Center High School.  Following graduation he served in the U.S Army from 1967 – 1968 during the Vietnam War.  He...

Darren M. Pinson

Darren M. Pinson

Mar 24, 2018

Darren M. Pinson, of Liberty Center, passed away unexpectedly March 24, 2018.   He was born in Toledo on December 3, 1999 to Jeff (Emily) Pinson and Jenny Pinson.  Along with his parents, Darren is survived by his siblings, Caitlyn, Kylie and Logan Pinson; grandparents, Connie Fleury, Gerry (Ronda) Fleury, Joe Tipping and Barb Smith; great grandparents, Willo Cole, John...

Vercia A. (Price)  Krause

Vercia A. (Price) Krause

Mar 17, 2018

Vercia A. Krause, age 90, of Delta, passed away Saturday night, March 17, 2018 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.  She was born in Lima, OH on December 22, 1927 to the late Samuel Price and Kathrine (Johnson) Price.  After being at Lima Central High School, she moved to Toledo; where she attended Scott High School and later...

Marcia S. (Mohr)  Daniel

Marcia S. (Mohr) Daniel

Mar 17, 2018

Marcia S. (Mohr) Daniel, age 64, recently of Waterville and a longtime resident of Wauseon, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, March 17, 2018 at Heritage Village of Waterville.  She was born on October 5, 1953 in Wauseon to the late Robert O. Mohr and Rose (Mull) Mohr.  Marcia was a 1972 graduate of Wauseon High School.  She was...

Jacob E. Hite

Jacob E. Hite

Mar 14, 2018

Jacob E. Hite, age 23, of Delta and recently Bellefontaine, OH, passed away March 14, 2018 from injuries received in an automobile accident in Champaign County, Ohio.  Jake was born in Bryan, Ohio on May 24, 1994 to Bruce Hite and Ruth (McCance) Hite.  He attended Four County Vocational School and was a 2013 graduate of Delta High School. ...

Gerald H. Snyder

Gerald H. Snyder

Mar 13, 2018

Gerald H. Snyder, age 87, of Delta, surrounded by his family; passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, March 13, 2018 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.  He was born on March 21, 1930 to the late George F. Snyder and Clara (Mills) Snyder.  Gerald was a graduate of Fulton Centralized Schools.  After graduating he served in the U.S...

Keith D. Cook Ii

Keith D. Cook Ii

Mar 11, 2018

Keith D. Cook II, age 27, of Delta, passed away after a short illness early Sunday morning, March 11, 2018 St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.   He was born in Toledo on May 19, 1990 to Lisa Minnick and Keith Cook.  Keith was a graduate of Delta High School after being raised for a short time in Toledo...

Keith A. Beaverson

Keith A. Beaverson

Feb 22, 2018

Keith A. Beaverson, age 66, of Wauseon, passed away February 22, 2018 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, FL while vacationing with his wife.  He was born In Wauseon on May 17, 1951 to the late Vernice Beaverson and Grace (Johnson) Beaverson.  Keith was a 1969 graduate of Wauseon High School.  Before retiring, he was a bricklayer with...

Milton C. Reighard

Milton C. Reighard

Feb 22, 2018

Milton C. Reighard, age 79, of Liberty Center, unexpectedly passed away at his home Thursday, February 22, 2018.  He was born in Napoleon on October 18, 1938 to the late Paul M. Reighard and Virginia (Ross) Reighard.  Milton graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1956.  On June 6, 1959 he was united in marriage to Doris Burkett.  Along...

Ralph L. Shirkey

Ralph L. Shirkey

Feb 18, 2018

Ralph L. Shirkey, age 92, of Delta, passed away at his daughter's home in Wauseon Sunday morning, February 18, 2018.  He was born in Montpelier, Ohio on November 27, 1925 to the late Clayton Shirkey and Mable (Horne) Shirkey; moving to Delta when he was an infant.  He attended Delta High School and later served in the Merchant Marines...

Dale D. Irwin

Dale D. Irwin

Feb 17, 2018

Dale D. Irwin, Jr., age 88 of Delta, passed away February 17, 2018 at Fulton Manor Nursing Home in Wauseon. He was born May 16, 1929 in Delta, Ohio, the son of the late Dale D. Irwin, Sr. and the late Ilah (Koder) Irwin. He was a grandson of the late Fulton County Sheriff Lester Irwin.  From a young...

Kenneth Wayne Biddle

Kenneth Wayne Biddle

Feb 16, 2018

Kenneth W. Biddle, of Delta, one day after turning 90 years of age; passed away Friday morning, February 16, 2018 at Fulton manor in Wauseon.   He was born in Wauseon on February 15, 1928 to the late Ralph Biddle and Mable (Mohler) Biddle.  He was united in marriage to Sue Falor on October 22, 1949.  Ken served as a...

Thomas Dean Taylor Sr.

Thomas Dean Taylor Sr.

Feb 16, 2018

Thomas Dean Taylor Sr., age 70, of Swanton, with his family by his side; passed away early Friday morning, February 16, 2018 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  He was born on January 20, 1948 in Toledo to the late, John R. Taylor and Doris (Sherry) Taylor who survives.  Tom was a 1966 graduate of Rogers High School.  On...

Thomas Silvestri Shope

Thomas Silvestri Shope

Feb 5, 2018

Thomas Silvestri Shope, of Delta, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on February 5, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born at Toledo Hospital on February 4, 2018 to Dustin and Antoinette (Silvestri) Shope.  Along with his parents, Thomas is survived by his brothers, Joey and Wade Shope; maternal grandparents, Tony (Amy) Silvestri of Sylvania; paternal...

Eugene J. Jackson

Eugene J. Jackson

Feb 2, 2018

Eugene J. Jackson, age 87, of Delta, passed away Friday night, February 2, 2018 peacefully at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.   He was born in Delta on July 10, 1930 to the late Arthur E. Jackson and Helen (Grubbs) Jackson.  Eugene was a Korean War Veteran having served with the U.S Navy.  On November 9, 1958 he...

Carolyn F. (Howe)  Coger

Carolyn F. (Howe) Coger

Feb 2, 2018

Carolyn F. Coger, age 82, of Wauseon, with her family by her side; peacefully passed away Friday afternoon, February 2, 2018 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.   She was born at her family's home in Wood County on January 13, 1936 one of six children born to the late Earl Howe Sr. and Beulah (Drummond) Howe.  Carolyn...

Donna S. (Bailey)  Murry

Donna S. (Bailey) Murry

Jan 30, 2018

Donna S. Murry, age 67, of Delta, was reunited with her Heavenly family on January 30, 2018 at Genesis of Swanton Valley. She was born in Toledo on December 29, 1950 to the late James Bailey and Virginia (Piddock) Bailey.  Donna was a 1968 graduate of Whitmer High School.  On November 2, 1968 she married Jerald L. Murry Sr....

Jerald H. Evans

Jerald H. Evans

Jan 29, 2018

Jerald H. Evans, age 68, of Bryan and former longtime resident of Delta, passed away Monday afternoon, January 29, 2018 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  He was born in Napoleon on December 12, 1949 to the late David W. Evans and Audrey (Smith) Evans and was a graduate of Delta High School.  Jerald enjoyed raising and...