Obituaries

Delta Ohio Obituaries

Richard  "Dick" C. Lees

Richard "Dick" C. Lees

Oct 4, 2015

Richard C. "Dick" Lees, age 87, of Delta, passed away at Swanton Health Care on Sunday, October 4, 2015.  He was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 12, 1928 to the late Edmund Lees and Hazel (Kenyon) Lees.  Dick was a graduate of Macomber High School in Toledo and following graduation he served in the United States Navy during the...

Daniel James Mosher

Daniel James Mosher

Sep 30, 2015

Daniel J. Mosher, age 22, of Angola, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, September 30, 2015 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.   He was born in Wauseon on February 8, 1993 to James Mosher and Candy Cervantes who both survive.  Daniel was a welder by trade.  He was a gifted artist who enjoyed drawing and was currently pursuing...

Ruth A. (Conrad)  Proudfoot

Ruth A. (Conrad) Proudfoot

Sep 29, 2015

Ruth A. Proudfoot, age 88, of Wauseon, with family members by her side; peacefully passed away at Defiance Inpatient Hospice on Tuesday afternoon, September 29, 2015.  She was born in Grand Rapids, Ohio on April 12, 1927 to the late Clarence Conrad and Marie (Baker) Conrad.  Ruth was a 1945 graduate of Delta High School.  Ruth and Merlon Proudfoot were...

Steve Kaposy

Steve Kaposy

Sep 16, 2015

Steve Kaposy, age 88, formerly a longtime resident of Swanton, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 16, 2015 at Whitehouse Country Manor.  He was born in the country of Hungary on February 21, 1927 before coming to the United States with his parents, Anthony Kaposy Sr. and Elizabeth (Toth) Kaposy and settling in Avella, Pennsylvania.  He was one of eight...

Lloyd "Bub" Dale Baun Jr.

Lloyd "Bub" Dale Baun Jr.

Sep 14, 2015

Lloyd "Bub" Dale Baun, Jr., age 61, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Monday afternoon, September 14, 2015 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.   He was born in Wauseon on July 25, 1954 to Lloyd Dale Baun, Sr., who survives and the late Eleanor (Gruber) Baun.  Lloyd worked as a machinist for Bunting Bearings of Delta for over forty...

Richard A. Bailey

Richard A. Bailey

Aug 30, 2015

Richard Allen Bailey, age 37, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, August 30, 2015 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Toledo.   He was born in Toledo on July 25, 1978 to Jimmy Bailey Sr and Bonnie (Hill) Bailey who both survive.  Richard attended Liberty Center High School.  He was a drywall and plasterer by trade.  When not working he...

Judith A. (Meeks)  Gutierrez

Judith A. (Meeks) Gutierrez

Aug 30, 2015

Judith Ann Gutierrez, of Delta, passed away at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg, on Sunday, August 30, 2015, at the age of 70.  She was born on January 17, 1945 in Toledo, Ohio to Allen and Betty (Reiter) Meeks. Judith graduated from Northwood High School and worked as a waitress for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her...

Arthur L. Perry

Arthur L. Perry

Aug 20, 2015

Arthur L. Perry, age 68, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away with his loving family by his side, Thursday afternoon, August 20, 2015 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice.  He was born in Toledo on October 29, 1946 to the late Guy Perry and Betty (Wittes) Perry who survives.  On September 27, 1969 he married Kathy Keller at Shiloh Christian Union Church in...

Michael Richard Neuenschwander

Michael Richard Neuenschwander

Aug 19, 2015

Michael Richard Neuenschwander, age 35, of Fayette, passed away suddenly near Fayette on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Michael was a 1998 graduate of Wauseon High School. Michael was a veteran, having served in the United States Army.  He was an owner and operator of Heritage Construction for many years and...

Harry D. Elkington

Harry D. Elkington

Aug 15, 2015

Harry D. Elkington, age 76, of Delta, passed away at Heartland of Wauseon Saturday evening, August 15, 2015.  He was born in Toledo on November 5, 1938 to the late Harold Elkington and Hazel (Webster) Elkington and was raised by his loving grandmother, Edith Elkington.  On November 14, 1959 he married the love of his life, Kathleen Hohenbrink and she...

Bailey Jean Starnes

Bailey Jean Starnes

Aug 8, 2015

Bailey Jean Starnes, infant daughter of 7 weeks to Carson Starnes and Amber (Shanks) Starnes of Swanton, passed away in her sleep Saturday morning, August 8, 2015.  Bailey entered into life on June 17, 2015 at Toledo Children's Hospital. Her lovable face and soft touch warmed the hearts of many. She is survived by her parents, two brothers Easton and...

Clair E. Ham

Clair E. Ham

Aug 8, 2015

Clair E. Ham, age 71, of Montpelier and formerly of Delta, peacefully passed away at his Lake Seneca home in Montpelier on Saturday morning, August 8, 2015.  He was born in Morenci, MI on May 12, 1944 to the late Charles Ham and Ines (Pennington) Ham.  He was united in marriage for 20 years to Jeannie (Willeman) Ham, who survives...

Virginia M. (Trowbridge)  Johnson

Virginia M. (Trowbridge) Johnson

Aug 1, 2015

Virginia M. Johnson, age 92, of Delta, peacefully passed away at her home early Saturday morning, August 1, 2015. Welcoming her at her heavenly home were her parents, husband and sons.  She was born in Wauseon on February 4, 1923 to Willard Trowbridge and Eva (Pittman) Trowbridge.  She was a graduate of Delta High School in 1941.  Virginia married Robert...

Dorsie "Bud" Clifton

Dorsie "Bud" Clifton

Jul 28, 2015

Dorsie "Bud" Clifton, age 90 of Delta, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side on July 28, 2015 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  He was born in Lawrenceburg, TN on March 2, 1925 to the late James Clifton and Emma (Bailey) Clifton.  Bud served during WWII in the U.S Navy as a radioman from 1944...

Thomas William Mack

Thomas William Mack

Jul 25, 2015

Thomas W. Mack Jr., age 68 of Delta, with his loving family by his side; peacefully passed away at his home Saturday evening, July 25, 2015.  He was born in Toledo on December 1, 1946 to the late Thomas W. Mack Sr. and Bernice (Creque) Mack.  Tom graduated from Delta High School in 1964.  On August 19, 1967 he married...

Jerry V. Gillingham

Jerry V. Gillingham

Jul 18, 2015

Jerry V. "Jer Bear" Gillingham, age 73 of West Unity, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday, July 18, 2015.  He was born on June 21, 1942 in Bay City, Michigan to the late Carl Gillingham and Anna (Knapp) Gillingham.  Jerry retired from ODOT in Wauseon after many years of service. He was a member of the Wildwood Bowman Club...

Donald R Weber  Sr.

Donald R Weber Sr.

Jul 17, 2015

Donald R. Weber Sr, age 86, of Delta, peacefully passed away Friday evening, July 17, 2015 at the Toledo Hospital.   He was born in Whitehouse, OH on January 15, 1929 to the late Howard "Jake" Weber and Ruth (Fuller) Weber.  On September 18, 1954 he married Delcie Fletcher and she survives.  The day after turning 17, he joined the U.S...

Betty M (Lambert)  Battig

Betty M (Lambert) Battig

Jul 12, 2015

Betty M. Battig, age 92, of Delta, peacefully passed away with her family by her side at Swanton Health Care Center, Sunday afternoon July 12, 2015.   She was born in Delta on February 14, 1923 to the late George Lambert and Beulah (Cass) Lambert.  On February 26, 1942 she married Carl Battig and he preceded her in death in 1995.  ...

Ruth Kathryn (Snyder)  Griffin

Ruth Kathryn (Snyder) Griffin

Jul 1, 2015

Ruth Kathryn Snyder Griffin, age 80, of Napoleon passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. For the past two years she has been a resident of the Orchards of Northcrest in Napoleon while battling cancer.  She was born at home in Delta OH on March 6, 1935 to George F. and Clara (Mills) Snyder and lived most...

Rose M. (Mohler)  Whitmer

Rose M. (Mohler) Whitmer

Jun 7, 2015

Rose M. Whitmer, age 65 of Wauseon, passed away at the University of Toledo Medical Center Sunday night, June 7, 2015.  She was born in Wauseon on February 26, 1950.  Rose was one of ten children to the late Chalmer I. Mohler Sr. and Helen (Reiter) Mohler.  She graduated from Delta High School in 1968.  Some of her early employment...