Obituaries

Obituaries

Ralph J. Barber

Ralph J. Barber

Mar 26, 2016

Ralph J. Barber, age 70, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, March 26, 2016 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  He was born at Chesterfield Twp. on September 8, 1945 to the late Charles Barber and Mary (Mach) Barber.  Ralph was a 1963 graduate of Swanton High School.  For the last years of his working career he served as...

Carl D. Ayers

Carl D. Ayers

Mar 25, 2016

Carl D. Ayers, age 69, of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 25, 2016 at Mercy St. Anne Hospital in Toledo.  He was born in Wauseon on August 5, 1946 to the late William "David" Ayers and Mildred (Drennan) Ayers.  Carl was a graduate of Pettisville High School in 1964.  On June 4, 1980 he married Beverly Weber and...

Mark C. Lehman

Mark C. Lehman

Mar 19, 2016

Mark Charles Lehman, beloved son, brother, nephew and cousin, passed from this world at the age of 53, on Saturday evening, March 19, 2016 after valiantly fighting cancer. He joins his father and grandparents who were waiting for him with open arms.  Mark was born in Wauseon on December 29, 1962 to Roger and Margaret (DeWitt) Lehman and was a...

Patricia Vancamp

Patricia Vancamp

Mar 18, 2016

Patricia VanCamp, age 60, of Hillsdale Michigan, passed away March 18, 2016 in her home in Old Town, Florida, where she moved 5 years ago. She was born in Detroit Michigan on January 20, 1956 to George and Rose White / Todd. Patricia attended school in Martin MI and was a Cosmetologist and owner of Sundaze Hair Salon in Hillsdale...

Dane Jeffrey Dunford

Dane Jeffrey Dunford

Mar 15, 2016

Dane J. Dunford, age 6, of Liberty Center, OH, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday evening, March 15, 2016. Dane was born in Wauseon, OH on April 23, 2009 to Jeffrey Dunford and Janey (Allen) Dunford.  He was a First Grade student at Liberty Center Schools.  At age 5, Dane was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone...

Emma Katelyn Le Jia Hintz

Emma Katelyn Le Jia Hintz

Mar 4, 2016

Emma Katelyn Le Jia Hintz, six year old daughter of Matthew and Erica Hintz, of Delta, passed away Friday evening, March 4, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.  She was born in Kaifeng, China on January 5, 2010. Emma attended New Horizon's Academy in Wauseon. She loved many things but especially laughing and being held. She enjoyed dancing with...

Rev. Father Christopher J. Zeller

Rev. Father Christopher J. Zeller

Mar 1, 2016

Rev. Father Christopher J. Zeller Sr., age 52, of Swanton, surrounded by his loving family, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 1, 2016 at his residence while under care of Heartland Hospice.  He was born at Toledo Hospital on December 17, 1963 to Thomas Zeller Sr. and the late Marlene (Meier).  Chris was a 1982 graduate of Delta High School.  He...

Hermine "Tena" (Winseman)  Starkey

Hermine "Tena" (Winseman) Starkey

Feb 19, 2016

Hermine "Tena" O. Starkey, age 82, of Ida, MI and formerly of Delta, OH, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Friday, February 19, 2016 at Swanton Health Care; one month after her husband's passing.  Hermine was born in Toledo on September 12, 1933 to the late Carl and Hermine (Niederhoff) Winseman.  She met her husband, Jack...

Daniel A. Mutchler

Daniel A. Mutchler

Feb 17, 2016

Daniel A. Mutchler, age 73, of Delta passed away peacefully Wednesday morning February 17, 2016 at his home.  He was born in Toledo on August 26, 1942 to the late William and Mary Jane (Phillips) Mutchler.  On July 8, 1967 he married Dolores Kalinowski in Toledo and they shared 48 happy years together.  Daniel was a lifelong farmer and member...

Ethel I. (Fruth)  Leininger

Ethel I. (Fruth) Leininger

Feb 8, 2016

Ethel I. Leininger, age 80, of Swanton passed away peacefully Monday morning February 8, 2016 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  She was born in Holgate, OH on June 8, 1935 to the late Harvey and Vera (Walter) Fruth.  On June 27, 1954 she married Charles Leininger in Delta and he preceded her in death in 1994.  Ethel was known for...

Terry "T" Willeman

Terry "T" Willeman

Feb 4, 2016

Terry "T" Willeman, age 62, of Wauseon passed away peacefully Thursday afternoon February 4, 2016 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  He was born in Wauseon on April 4, 1953 to the late Bernard Willeman and Elizabeth (Hutchison) Willeman.  On March 22, 1971 he married his high school sweetheart Maria Willson in Lyons, OH.  Terry was a Veteran having served with the...

Loa Jean (Hupp)  Putman

Loa Jean (Hupp) Putman

Jan 31, 2016

Loa Jean Putman, 78, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 31 at her home in Wauseon surrounded by her loving family.  She was a longtime resident of Delta.  Loa was born on January 20, 1938 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Walter and Blanche Melba (Gallette) Hupp.  She graduated from Maumee High School and went on to receive her RN degree...

Kenneth Clair Atkin, Ii

Kenneth Clair Atkin, Ii

Jan 28, 2016

Kenneth C. Atkin II, age 85, of Wauseon passed away Thursday night January 28, 2016 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  He was born in Toledo on July 17, 1930.  On November 22, 1952 in Florissant, MO; he was united in marriage to Betty Jean Gettemeier and enjoyed 59 years together until her passing in 2006.  Kenneth was...

Elizabeth Irene (Candella)  Mcgee

Elizabeth Irene (Candella) Mcgee

Jan 23, 2016

Elizabeth I. McGee, age 74, of Toledo, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, January 23, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.  Elizabeth was born in Rucal, Nebraska on October 23, 1941 to the late Sam Candella and Dorothy (Bishop) Candella.  She was a graduate of Delta High School.  Elizabeth retired from Jeep Corp. after 30 years of service.  During...

Melissa Jo Kuntz

Melissa Jo Kuntz

Jan 21, 2016

Melissa Jo Kuntz, age 35, of Delta, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, January 21, 2016 at her parents' home in Avon Lake, OH.  Melissa was born in Avon Lake, OH on September 24, 1980 to William and Hilia Lucille Benedict.  She graduated from Avon Lake High School in 1998 and went on to earn an undergrad degree from Baldwin-Wallace...

Jack Allen Starkey

Jack Allen Starkey

Jan 18, 2016

Jack A. Starkey, age 86, of Ida, MI and formerly of Liberty Center, OH, peacefully passed away Monday night, January 18, 2016 at Swanton Health Care with his wife, Hermine by his bedside.  Jack was born in Liberty Center on September 1, 1929 to the late Charles Starkey and Tillie (Saul) Starkey.  He graduated from Liberty Center High School and...

Edith M. (Brockes)  Dutridge

Edith M. (Brockes) Dutridge

Jan 17, 2016

Edith M. Dutridge, age 79, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, January 17, 2016 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  She was born in Iberia, Missouri on December 21, 1936 to the late Golden Brockes and Opal (Fancher) Brockes.  Edith was one of several children including her twin brother, Redith "Tuffy" Brockes who also preceded her in death.  On...

Willard R Lingler

Willard R Lingler

Jan 14, 2016

Willard R. Lingler, age 79, of Wauseon, passed away at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 14, 2016.  Willard was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 17, 1936 to the late Harold E. Lingler. On February 6, 1956 he married Marie E. Styfurak in Cleveland and together they shared 59 years of marriage. Willard worked for...

Judith Kay (Graves)  Beaverson

Judith Kay (Graves) Beaverson

Jan 11, 2016

Judith Kay Beaverson, age 74, of Delta, surrounded by her loving family; passed away peacefully Monday evening, January 11, 2016 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor.  Judy was born in Toledo on October 29, 1941 to the late Donald Graves and Helen (Braithwaite) Graves.  Her family lived in Grand Rapids, MI for a few years before moving...

Peggy Jane (Todd)  Krieger (Mattin)

Peggy Jane (Todd) Krieger (Mattin)

Jan 4, 2016

Peggy Jane Krieger, age 87, of Delta, peacefully passed away Monday morning, January 4, 2016 at Swanton Valley Care Center. Peggy was born in Toledo on February 1, 1928 to the late Robert J. Todd and Florence (Pierce) Todd.   She graduated in 1946 from Whitney High School in Toledo.  Peggy married Robert E. Mattin and together were blessed with five...