Obituaries

Delta Ohio Obituaries

Thelma "Jeanie" (Vollmar)  Kelley

Thelma "Jeanie" (Vollmar) Kelley

Feb 19, 2015

Thelma "Jeanie" Kelley, age 80, of Liberty Center, passed unexpectedly at St. Luke's Hospital Thursday morning, February 19, 2015.   She was born at home in Providence Twp. of Lucas County on January 14, 1935 to the late Harry Vollmar and Olus (Wittes) Vollmar.  Jeanie graduated from Anthony Wayne High School in 1953.  On August 26, 1961 she was united in...

Robert L Wilson

Robert L Wilson

Feb 16, 2015

Robert L. Wilson, age 76, of Delta, passed away Monday morning, February 16, 2015 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo.   He was born in Waldron, MI on October 16, 1938 to the late E.J. Wilson and Ruth (Tuttle) Wilson.  Robert was a graduate of Lyons High School in 1957.  He was an U.S. Veteran having served with the U.S...

Lavern C. Grime

Lavern C. Grime

Feb 16, 2015

Lavern C. Grime, age 90, of Delta, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at Heartland of Wauseon, surrounded by his family.  He was born on June 17, 1924 in Archbold, to the late Cyril and Viola (Dominic) Grime.  On September 9, 1946, he was united in marriage to Jeanette L. (Falor) Grime, who survives.  Lavern worked in construction as a...

Donna Tracy

Donna Tracy

Feb 10, 2015

Donna M. Tracy, age 76, of Delta, peacefully passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, February 10, 2015.  She was born on August 3, 1938 to the late James Tracy and (Thelma) Andrews.  Donna was a 1956 graduate of Delta High School.  For many years she worked for Travelers Insurance Co. in various positions.  Donna had...

Paul Dean Yoder

Paul Dean Yoder

Feb 9, 2015

Paul Dean Yoder, age 77, of Delta, passed away at his home peacefully with his family by his side Monday morning February 9, 2015.  He was born in Wauseon on January 16, 1938 to the late Loran Yoder and Vera (Schelling) Yoder.  Paul was a U.S. Veteran having served with the Marines Corps.  He was an industrial machinery dealer, owning...

Tracy L. Bittinger

Tracy L. Bittinger

Feb 8, 2015

Tracy L. Bittinger, age 42, of Wauseon, passed unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, February 8, 2015.   She was born in Morenci, MI on May 6, 1972 to Robert Bittinger and Bonnie Wanless who survive.  Tracy attended Evergreen High School.  For many years she served as a clerk at the Country Coral Truck Stop in Delta.  Tracy enjoyed traveling, especially...

Penny A Lichtenwald

Penny A Lichtenwald

Feb 7, 2015

Penny A. Lichtenwald, age 55, of Wauseon, surrounded by her family, passed away at her home Saturday morning February 7, 2015.  She was born in Wauseon on June 23, 1959 to the late William G. Lichtenwald, preceding her in death in 2009 and Marie Giaimo, who survives.  Penny graduated from Delta High School in 1977 and attended college before working...

George A. Halliday  Jr.

George A. Halliday Jr.

Feb 5, 2015

George A. Halliday Jr., age 80, of Delta, passed away peacefully at Swanton Health Care Thursday morning, February 5, 2015.   He was born in Toledo on June 27, 1934 to the late George A. Halliday Sr. and Bernice (Niles) Halliday.  George attended Libbey High School.  His mother Bernice passed away when he was young and was later raised with love...

James M. Cramer

James M. Cramer

Jan 27, 2015

James Marshall Cramer, age 69, of Delta, passed away January 27, 2015 at Whitehouse Country Manor after a courageous battle with T-cell lymphoma, attributed to exposure of Agent Orange.  James was born in Columbus, OH on November 5, 1945, to Paul and Evelyn (Arend) Cramer.  After graduation from Swanton High School he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and...

Kenneth "Budd" Brown

Kenneth "Budd" Brown

Jan 23, 2015

Kenneth "Budd" Brown, age 86, of Delta, peacefully passed away with his family by his side at Swanton Valley Care Center on early Friday morning January 23, 2015.   He was born in Toledo on April 21, 1928 to the late Kenneth G. Brown and Laura (Pierce) Brown.  On February 5, 1949 he married Geraldine Krieger and she survives.  He served...

Winifred J. (Gunn)  Patterson

Winifred J. (Gunn) Patterson

Jan 17, 2015

Winifred Janet "Winnie" Patterson, age 86, of Delta, passed away Saturday afternoon, January 17, 2015 at Swanton Health Care with her family at her side.  Winnie was born in Metamora, OH on January 23, 1928. She was one of four children born to Alfred Gunn and Clara (Wright) Gunn.  Winnie graduated from Metamora High School in 1946.  She later married...

James E. Williams

James E. Williams

Jan 14, 2015

James E. Williams, age 74, of Swanton, passed away Wednesday evening January 14, 2015 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon with family members at his side.  He was born in Dover Twp of Lenawee County in Michigan on January 6, 1941 to the late Palmer Williams and Bessie (Shepherd) Williams.  On February 25, 1961 he was united in marriage to Ilah...

William B. Nicely

William B. Nicely

Jan 4, 2015

William B. Nicely, age 76, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away with his family by his side at Fulton Manor in Wauseon on January 4, 2015.   He was born in Liberty Center on November 27, 1938 to the late Homer Nicely and Bettie (Johnson) Nicely.  Bill graduated from Fulton Union High School near Delta.  On August 28, 1970 he married Midori...

Wayne D. Donaghue

Wayne D. Donaghue

Jan 1, 2015

Wayne D. Donaghue, age 71, of Swanton, passed away peacefully at home in his sleep Thursday morning, January 1, 2015.  He was born in Douglas, Oklahoma on October 10, 1943 to the late Rev. D.W. Donaghue and Helen (Higbee) Donaghue.  Wayne was a 1961 graduate of Newark High School in Newark, OH.  On August 20, 1966 he married Connie Meeks...

Clark W. Olson

Clark W. Olson

Dec 25, 2014

Clark W. Olson, age 91, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family Christmas evening, December 25, 2014.  He was born on July 25, 1923 in Soldier, Iowa to the late Oscar C. Olson and Hannah (Tanberg) Olson.  Clark attended Soldier School in Iowa.  On December 18, 1952 he married Agnes Hamman and shared 62...

Beverly A. (Andrews)  Upell

Beverly A. (Andrews) Upell

Dec 20, 2014

Beverly A. Upell, age 81, of Liberty Center, peacefully passed away at home early Saturday morning, December 20, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Wauseon on July 22, 1933 to the late George Andrews and Doris (Davidson) Andrews.  On February 9, 1952 she married Kenneth Upell and shared 62 years together.  Beverly was a homemaker, devoted...

Ezra L. Kohli

Ezra L. Kohli

Dec 19, 2014

Ezra L. Kohli, age 90, of Wauseon, passed away on Friday afternoon, December 19, 2014 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  Ezra was born on September 4, 1924 to the late Abraham E. Kohli and Nellie (McMillan) Kohli.  He was a graduate of Lyons High School in 1942.  On November 4, 1944 he was united in marriage to June E. Eberly...

Karl J. Brushaber  Jr.

Karl J. Brushaber Jr.

Dec 11, 2014

Karl J. Brushaber Jr., age 47, of Delta, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family Thursday morning, December 11, 2014.  He was born in Wauseon to the late Karl J. Brushaber Jr. and Janice (Stall) Brushaber who survives.  Karl was a graduate of Delta High School.  On August 30, 2014 he married his long time sweetheart, Melissa...

James W. Carroll

James W. Carroll

Dec 8, 2014

James W. Carroll, age 80, of Delta, passed away peacefully at Defiance Inpatient Center Monday morning, December 8, 2014.  He was born in Toledo to the late Homer Carroll and Mary (Borck) Carroll.  On September 12, 1953 he married Marilyn Deck and enjoyed 56 years together until her passing in 2010.  James was a millwright at Jeep for many years...

Doris A. (Mullholand)  Morr

Doris A. (Mullholand) Morr

Dec 3, 2014

Doris A. (Mullholand) Morr, age 92, of Delta, went to her heavenly reward Wednesday, December 3, 2014.  She was born in Neapolis, OH, on February 9, 1922, to the late Charles S. and Estella (Rearick) Mullholand. On December 20, 1941, Doris was united in marriage to Gerald Morr and he preceded her in death on May 9, 2006.  Doris was...