Obituaries

Obituaries

John W. Smith Jr.

John W. Smith Jr.

May 14, 2015

John W. Smith Jr, age 83, of Wauseon, passed away Thursday morning May 14, 2015 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.   He was born in Lyons, OH on January 5, 1932 to the late John W. Smith and Abbie (Austin) Smith.  John was a graduate of Lyons High School.  He was a Veteran having served with the U.S Army...

Loretta "Laurie" M. (Kinney)  Petroni

Loretta "Laurie" M. (Kinney) Petroni

May 12, 2015

Loretta M. "Laurie" Petroni, age 77, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday morning, May 12, 2015 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  She was born in Boston, MA on December 23, 1937 to the late John E. Kinney and Laura (Liszewski) Kinney.  On July 10, 1961 she married Robert "Bud" Petroni and he survives.  Laurie was a member...

Cherie Lee (Reichard)  Yant

Cherie Lee (Reichard) Yant

May 7, 2015

Cherie L. Yant, age 68, of Wauseon, surrounded by her loving family; passed away Thursday night, May 7, 2015 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon after a long illness    She was born in Toledo, OH on October 16, 1946 to John Reichard who survives and the late Inez (Burkholder) Reichard.  On May 7, 1966 she was united in...

Elinor Ann (Parks)  Raabe

Elinor Ann (Parks) Raabe

May 6, 2015

Elinor Ann Raabe, age 88, of Delta passed away at the Elizabeth Scott Community in Maumee on May 6, 2015.  The daughter of David and Marie (Granger) Parks; she was born February 3, 1927 in South Bend, IN.  Elinor was a 1944 graduate of James Whitcomb Riley High School.  She married John Harold Raabe on March 21, 1948 in South...

Edward G. Krauss

Edward G. Krauss

Apr 29, 2015

Edward G. Krauss, age 91, of Swanton, passed away peacefully at his home early Wednesday morning April 29, 2015.  He was the son of the late Charles and Marie (Klorer) Krauss.  Ed grew up helping his father operate a threshing ring, which influenced him to become a farmer.  Ed rented his first farm at the age of 16.  He farmed...

Norris E. Miller

Norris E. Miller

Apr 25, 2015

Norris E. Miller, age 77, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly late Saturday night, April 25, 2015 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon   He was born in Toledo on January 8, 1938 to the late John Miller and Helen (Ellis) Miller.  Norris attended Springfield High School and later completed classes at the University of Toledo.  He was a Vietnam...

Richard "Dick" Hartsell

Richard "Dick" Hartsell

Apr 8, 2015

Richard E. "Dick" Hartsell, age 84, a longtime resident of Swanton, OH, was peacefully reunited with his lost love of 61 years, Martha on Wednesday afternoon, April 8, 2015.  Dick was born in Defiance on November 27, 1930 to the late Byron L. Hartsell and Vilenna (Mosier) Hartsell.  He was a Veteran having served with the U.S Army.  Dick was...

Logan James Brooks

Logan James Brooks

Apr 7, 2015

Logan James Brooks, age 19, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, April 7, 2015.   He was born in Toledo on May 12, 1995 to the late Jaun Lopez and Jennifer (Brooks) Jones who survives.  Logan attended Delta High School and worked as a driver at A&J Transportation. He loved to play basketball with his brother and was a fan of...

William "Bill" G. Bauman Jr.

William "Bill" G. Bauman Jr.

Apr 5, 2015

William "Bill" G. Bauman Jr., age 92 of Delta, passed away at Fulton County Health Center on Easter morning, Sunday April 5, 2015 with his loving family by his side.  He was born in Toledo on August 23, 1922, to the late William G. Bauman Sr. and Edna (Davidson) Bauman. Bill was a graduate of Delta High School in 1940...

Christopher Wolford

Christopher Wolford

Apr 4, 2015

Charles Christopher Wolford, age 68 of Delta, surrounded by his loving family, passed away at his home on Saturday morning. April 4, 2015.  He was born in Findlay, OH on May 5, 1946 to the late Charles Breidigan and Dorothy (Cornwell) Wolford.  Chris was a 1965 graduate of Delta High School.  On May 8, 1965 he was united in marriage...

Christina M. Mccready

Christina M. Mccready

Mar 26, 2015

Christina M. McCready, age 52 of Delta, passed away at her home on Thursday morning. March 26, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Toledo on May 11, 1962 to the late William P. McCready and Sharon (King) McCready, who survives.  Christina graduated from Bedford High School in 1980 and later went on to get her Associates...

Vernon D Frank

Vernon D Frank

Mar 24, 2015

Vernon D. Frank, age 90 of Delta, passed away at Heartland of Wauseon, Tuesday evening March 24, 2015.  He was born in Wauseon on May 14, 1924 to the late David Frank and Mabel (Richardson) Frank.  He was a graduate of Delta High School.  Vernon was a member of the Delta Eagles and previously worked several years for the Pet...

Florence M (Griesinger)  Nash

Florence M (Griesinger) Nash

Mar 18, 2015

Florence Mae (Griesinger) Nash of Delta, passed away at her home on March 18, 2015, at the age of 87, resulting from a stroke.  She was born on August 22, 1927 in Pike Township, Fulton County Ohio.  She was the daughter of John H. and Mary M. (Godden) Griesinger.  Florence graduated from Delta High School and was married to Steven...

Eileen M. (Rayle)  Russell

Eileen M. (Rayle) Russell

Feb 25, 2015

Eileen M. Russell, age 90, of Delta, passed away at her home Wednesday morning, February 25, 2015.   She was born at home in Bowling Green, OH on March 26, 1924 to the late Freddie Rayle and Dorothy (Finch) Rayle.  Eileen graduated from Albert E. Smith High School in Riverview, MI.  She married Eugene Russell, who passed away in 1993.  In...

Minnie Christine (Meyer)  Sprouse

Minnie Christine (Meyer) Sprouse

Feb 21, 2015

Minnie C. Sprouse, age 91, of Wauseon and formerly of Napoleon, peacefully passed away February 21, 2015 at Heartland of Wauseon.  She was born in Ridgeville, OH on April 27, 1923 to the late Henry Meyers and Caroline (Frysinger) Meyer.  Minnie graduated from Ridgeville High School in 1941.  She was united in marriage to Robert Sprouse who preceded her in...

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...