Melissa Ann (Durbin) Prater
Jun 23, 2017
Melissa Ann Prater, age 41 of Delta, passed away peacefully at her home with her mother and brother by her side on Friday, June 23, 2017. She was born in Wauseon on December 14, 1975 to Mary Ann Durbin and Eric Prater. Melissa graduated from Delta High School in 1994. She later attended Owens Community College and Stautzenberger College...
Donna Marie (Hoffman) Taft
Jun 22, 2017
On June 22, 2017, Donna Marie Taft lost her long, hard fought battle against cancer. Donna was born on March 16, 1955 in Napoleon Ohio to Arthur (John) Hoffman & Juanita (Lambert) Hoffman. She was a 1973 graduate of Liberty Center High School where she played many sports. On July 7, 1973 she married Carlton Taft who survives. In...
Beryl (Dunn) Rhymer
Jun 21, 2017
Beryl Rhymer, age 93, longtime resident of Oakshade, near Wauseon, peacefully passed away at Swanton Valley Care Center on Wednesday afternoon, June 21, 2017. Beryl was born in Goldborne, England on January 24, 1924. She was one of five children by the late Thomas Dunn and Sarah (Peers) Dunn. Beryl met her husband, George Rhymer during WWII while he...
Anthony J. Sarvo Sr.
Jun 21, 2017
Anthony J. Sarvo Sr, age 84, of Wauseon, passed away at his home on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. He was born in Toledo on October 2, 1932 to the late Dominic Sarvo and Anna (Cangiamilla) Sarvo. On April 1, 1950 he married Dolores Fox who passed away on July 17, 2006. Anthony was a heavy machine operator for over...
Carol M. (Smith) Barringer
Jun 14, 2017
Carol M. Barringer, age 57, of Delta, passed away Wednesday morning, June 14, 2017 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. She was born in South Bend, IN on March 21, 1960 to Jay Smith and Helen (Knauth) Smith. Carol was a 1978 graduate of Swanton High School. Later she attended Geneva College in Beaver Falls, PA; where she...
Bud L. Smith
Jun 4, 2017
Bud L. Smith, age 92, of Delta, surrounded by his family; passed away at his home on Sunday afternoon, June 4, 2017. Bud was born in Delta on July 29, 1924 to the late Ralph Smith and Fannie (Soles) Smith. He attended Liberty Center High School before entering the U.S Navy; where he served from 1942 – 1947. Bud...
Jack H. Abbey
May 19, 2017
Jack H. Abbey, age 85, of Delta, OH, went to his maker in his beautiful log cabin home in the woods on May 19, 2017. He was born in Elyria, OH on June 14, 1931 to the late Roy Abbey and Harriet (Van Kueran) Abbey. Jack was as an OR technician in the U.S Navy while serving his country...
Dorothy L. (Borck) Griesinger
May 16, 2017
Dorothy L. Griesinger, age 88, of Delta, passed away Tuesday evening, May 16, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. She was born in Whitehouse, OH on May 25, 1928 to the late Edward Borck and Mildred (Stevenson) Borck. Dorothy graduated from Delta High School in 1946 at later married the late Hugh E. Griesinger Sr. on...
Carl Henry Patterson
May 13, 2017
Carl Henry Patterson, age 77, of Delta, passed away Saturday night, May 13, 2017 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee. Carl was born in Wellsburg, WV on January 8, 1940 to the late Henry C. Patterson and Margaret (Long) Patterson. He attended Cheshire School in Ohio. On June 15, 1984 he married Lorrine P. Keefer and she survives. Carl...
Sandra Jo (Taylor) Bialecki
May 12, 2017
Sandra Jo. Bialecki, age 75, of Delta, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon. She was born in Delta on April 4, 1942 to the late Robert Taylor Sr. and Mildred (Grubbs) Taylor. Sandra graduated from Delta High School in 1959. She was united in marriage to the late Theodore Bialecki; together...
Nancy Ann Mack
May 12, 2017
Nancy A. Mack, age 69, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent Medical Center on May 12, 2017. She was born in Toledo on April 20, 1948 to the late Thomas Mack Sr. and Bernice (Creque) Mack. Nancy was 1966 graduate of Delta High School. She was a member of the Delta Eagles, St. Caspar Catholic Church, Delta...
Patricia Marie (Kenninger) Summers
May 5, 2017
Patricia Marie Summers, age 70, of Delta, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side. Patricia was born December 11, 1946 to the late Albert and Margaret (Seymour) Kenninger. She was a 1965 graduate of Start High School. Patricia married Larry S. Summers on June 25, 1965 in Monroe, MI and he survives. They enjoyed...
Judy A. (Santee) Kinsman
Apr 26, 2017
Judy Ann Kinsman, age 73, of Delta, passed away peacefully at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania with her loving son, Jason by her side. Judy was born July 15, 1943 to the late Charles Santee and Rosemary (Wright) Santee. She was a graduate of Lyons High School. Judy Santee and Robert "Bob" Kinsman were united in marriage in Lyons, Ohio...
Loyd H. Kelley
Apr 19, 2017
Loyd H. Kelley, age 82, of Liberty Center, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital early Wednesday morning April 19, 2017. He was born in Toledo on January 26, 1935 to the late Clarence Harold Kelley and Rachel (Sharples) Kelley. Loyd graduated from Swanton High School in 1953. He was a Veteran having served with the U.S Army from 1957...
Robert W. Gerken
Apr 14, 2017
Robert W. Gerken, 80, of Delta passed away unexpectedly on Good Friday, April 14, 2017 at his second home in Mesa, Arizona. He was born in Wauseon on April 10, 1937 to the late August and Emilie (Plassman) Gerken. Bob married Linda (Gorsuch) Gerken on September 20, 1985 and she survives. He was a 1955 graduate of Malinta High...
Rusty Lee Buckmiller
Apr 9, 2017
Rusty Lee Buckmiller, age 47, of Swanton, passed away on April 9, 2017 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. He was born on September 1, 1969 in Defiance, OH. Rusty is survived by his mother, Mary Buckmiller of Swanton; brother, Scott Buckmiller; sister, Kimberly Buckmiller and special friend, Beth Filson. He was preceded in death by his...
Gene Raymond Miller
Apr 5, 2017
Gene R. Miller, age 80, of Lyons, passed away at Defiance Inpatient Hospice on April 5, 2017. He was born on February 3, 1937 in Wauseon to the late Raymond and Victorine (Dominique) Miller. He was a 1955 graduate of Lyons High School. After graduating he joined the Army and served from 1962-1964. Gene then worked for Gulf Oil...
Nugget Barnes
Apr 4, 2017
On Tuesday, April 4, 2017, we unexpectedly lost our beloved canine companion "Nugget", Goldendoodle, 3 yrs. of age. Our four-legged affection and care giving greeter at the funeral home, whose days of service were just beginning. He was born on October 6, 2013. When we picked you out, you were one of the quietest and smallest puppies. We never...
Henry Harrison Hagerman
Apr 1, 2017
Henry "Hank" Hagerman, age 78, of Delta, passed away surrounded by his loving family on April 1, 2017 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. He was born on November 26, 1938 in Fostoria, OH. On January 18, 1964 he married Nancy Peters and together, shared 53 years of happiness. Along with his wife, Nancy, Hank is survived by...
Violet B. (Rhoads) Loar
Apr 1, 2017
Violet B. Loar, age 92, of Delta, passed away early Saturday morning, April 1, 2017 at Swanton Valley Care Center. She was born in Liberty Center, OH on April 20, 1924 to the late Harvey Rhoads and Jessie (Patton) Rhoads. Violet was a graduate of Liberty Center High School. For many years she worked as a sales clerk with...


