Obituaries

Obituaries

Robert M. Houser

Robert M. Houser

Jul 19, 2025

Robert Max Houser, age 81, of Swanton peacefully passed away under hospice care at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, July 19, 2025.  He was born in Akron, Ohio on May 29, 1944, to the late Max L. Houser and Eileen (Harness) Houser.  After graduating from Hower Vocational High School in 1963, Bob entered the U.S...

Melinda  "Mindi" S. Boyd

Melinda "Mindi" S. Boyd

Jul 13, 2025

Melinda "Mindi" S. Boyd, age 39, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Delta on Sunday evening, July 13, 2025. Born on April 30, 1986, in Wauseon, Ohio, Mindi was the beloved daughter of Joseph Boyd and Karen (Crabtree) Boyd who survive. She graduated from Evergreen High School and went on to serve as a dedicated bank teller at...

Ronald L. Engel  Jr.

Ronald L. Engel Jr.

Jul 9, 2025

Ronald L. Engel Jr., age 64, of Delta, passed away from multiple health issues Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025 at the Toledo Hospital.  He was born in Toledo on August 29, 1960 to the late Ronald L. Engel Sr. and Sharon (Barkhimer) Engel.  Ron was a 1978 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School.  Ron is survived by his wife...

Ronald E. Ray

Ronald E. Ray

Jul 8, 2025

Ronald Earl Ray of Wauseon, Ohio passed away on July 8, 2025, just shy of his 92nd birthday, surrounded by loving family and caregivers in his home where he wished. He was born August 1, 1933 to Thelma and Melvin Ray. Ron worked for Bob Schmidt Chevrolet for many years before retiring. He also worked for Perfection Finishers for...

Judith "Judy" Charlene Williston

Judith "Judy" Charlene Williston

Jul 3, 2025

Judith "Judy" Charlene Williston, age 87, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Vibrant Life Senior Living in Superior Township, Michigan. She was born on November 10, 1937, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Dexter "Dick" Williston and Charlene (Wickham) Williston. Judy dedicated her life to education, serving as a respected professor of early childhood education. She...

Lyle D. Hite

Lyle D. Hite

Jul 3, 2025

Lyle D. Hite, age 75, of Delta, passed away peacefully at his home on July 3, 2025. He was born on November 7, 1949, to Courtland and Aliene (Beucler) Hite. A graduate of Wauseon High School in 1967, Lyle dedicated his life to farming and was the proud owner of Hite Brothers Farms. His deep roots in the land...

Louann (Hamilton)  Barnes

Louann (Hamilton) Barnes

Jul 2, 2025

On July 2, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home in Lyons, LouAnn Barnes became pain free and joined the angels in Heaven.  She was born on July 3, 1956 to the late Charles H. Hamilton and Mary Jane (Galbraith) Hamilton. LouAnn graduated from Delta High School in 1974 and was a cheerleader her junior and senior years....

Jeffrey S. Bialecki

Jeffrey S. Bialecki

Jun 30, 2025

Jeff S. Bialecki went to his eternal home on Monday morning, June 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family at his Delta home. He was born on February 6, 1961, to the late Sandra and Ted Bialecki. A lifelong resident of Delta, Jeff graduated from Delta High School in 1979. On July 9, 1983, he married the love of...

Garth Brigham Maughan

Garth Brigham Maughan

Jun 29, 2025

Garth Brigham Maughan, age 87, passed away at his home in Delta, Ohio on June 29, 2025.  He was born in Logan, Utah and preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. White and Dawn L. (Johnson) White.  Garth graduated from Stivers High School in Dayton, Ohio and went on to college to receive his engineering certification. He worked...

Hazel D. (Christy)  Armstrong

Hazel D. (Christy) Armstrong

Jun 19, 2025

Hazel D. Armstrong, age 86, of Liberty Center, Ohio, was called Home to her Lord and Savior with her family by her side Thursday evening, June 19, 2025 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold.  She was born in Swanton, Ohio on April 3, 1939 to Arthur E. Christy and Mary (Harris) Christy.  Hazel graduated from Liberty Center High School and...

Melvin "Buddy" Reo Wyse Jr

Melvin "Buddy" Reo Wyse Jr

Jun 3, 2025

Melvin "Buddy" Reo Wyse Jr, age 58, of Wauseon, passed away, Tuesday morning, June 3, 2025, at the Fulton County Health Center.  He was born on September 14, 1966, to Melvin Wyse Sr. and the late Geraldine (Orner) Wyse.  Melvin graduated in 1984 from Evergreen High School and helped on the family dairy farm with his parents.  He would...

Max Gene Johnston

Max Gene Johnston

Jun 1, 2025

Max G. Johnston, peacefully passed away at the age of 77, surrounded by his loving family at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center, Sunday night, June 1, 2025.  He was born in Morenci, MI on August 20, 1947 to the late Clare A. Johnston and Kathryn (Bernath) Johnston.  Max was a graduate of Fulton High School.  On May 9, 1969...

Michelle Ann Brown

Michelle Ann Brown

Jun 1, 2025

Michelle Ann Brown, age 51, of Delta, joined her Lord and Savior late Sunday night, June 1, 2025, with her family by her bedside at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  She was born in Wauseon on February 25, 1974, to Keith M. Brown and Ruth Ann (Hartson) Brown, who both survive.  Michelle graduated from Delta High School in...

Karen Sue (Johnson)  Myers

Karen Sue (Johnson) Myers

May 31, 2025

Karen Sue Myers, age 79, under hospice care, peacefully entered into rest at her Wauseon home with her loving family by her side early Saturday morning, May 31, 2025.  She was born in Toledo on November 6, 1945 to Ralph Johnson and Grace (Krieger) Johnson.  Karen was a graduate of AI High School.  She married the late Leslie L....

Darrell W. Kruger

Darrell W. Kruger

May 28, 2025

Darrell W. Kruger, age 80, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, May 28, 2025; while camping at his favorite location, Bluegrass Campground in Swanton.  He was born in Auburn, Indiana on May 4, 1945, one of ten children to Wilber "Bill" Kruger and Wilma (Woolever) Kruger.  After graduating from high school, he entered the U.S Air Force;...

Logan Dwight Trusty

Logan Dwight Trusty

May 24, 2025

With deep sadness we announce the passing of Logan Dwight Trusty, age 79, of Delta, a great husband, father and grandfather.  After an extended stay at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Dwight was called to his Heavenly Home, Saturday afternoon, May 24, 2025 with his family at his bedside.  He was born in Jackson, KY on June...

Jerome Barker  Jr.

Jerome Barker Jr.

May 16, 2025

Jerome Barker Jr., age 80, of Swanton, peacefully passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo Friday evening, May 16, 2025.  He was born in Toledo on September 28, 1944 to Jerome Barker Sr. and Rose (Rovito) Barker.  Jerome graduated from Woodward High School in 1963 and attended college at the University of Findlay and University of Toledo. ...

Judith "Judi" M. (Sadowski)  Leu

Judith "Judi" M. (Sadowski) Leu

May 12, 2025

Judith "Judi" M. Leu, age 83, of Delta peacefully passed away at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance, early Monday morning on her birthday, May 12, 2025.  She was born in Toledo on May 12, 1942 to the late Frank Sadowski and Catherine (Borck) Sadowski.  Judi graduated from Swanton High School in 1960 and shortly after enlisted in...

Janies M. (Smith)  Thatcher-Wiley

Janies M. (Smith) Thatcher-Wiley

May 7, 2025

Janies Marie Thatcher peacefully was called from her Swanton home on May 7, 2025 at the wise age of 99.  She was born at her family home in Liberty Center, Ohio on September 8, 1925 to Ralph Smith and Fannie (Soles) Smith.  Janies attended Liberty Center High School and later married Eldon Wiley.  From this marriage they were blessed...

Jimmie C. Brown

Jimmie C. Brown

May 7, 2025

Jimmie Clark Brown, age 84, peacefully passed away early Wednesday morning, May 7, 2025 at his Delta home under hospice care and surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Wauseon on May 19, 1940 to Ernest A. Brown and Alma (Thomas) Brown.  After graduating from Delta High School, he would marry the love of his life and...