Obituaries

Delta Ohio Obituaries

F. Jane (Blosser)  Linn

F. Jane (Blosser) Linn

Nov 26, 2014

On Wednesday, November 26, 2014 Flora Jane Linn passed away peacefully at her son's home in Fishers, Indiana after a brief illness. Jane enjoyed outings with her friends, playing Bingo and visiting with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jane was a resident of Delta for nearly 60 years and was a member of the Delta United Methodist Church, Fraternal Order...

Tommy Dee Hayes

Tommy Dee Hayes

Nov 21, 2014

Tommy D. Hayes, age 70, of Wauseon, passed away at 9:40 PM Friday night, November 21, 2014 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  He was born in Wauseon on December 2, 1943 to the late Charles Hayes and Fern (Eicher) Hayes.  Tommy was a graduate of Chesterfield High School.  He was a Veteran having served with the U.S...

Margaret A. (Ross)  Trowbridge

Margaret A. (Ross) Trowbridge

Nov 21, 2014

Margaret A. Trowbridge, age 80, of Wauseon, passed away Friday afternoon November 21, 2014 at Swanton Valley Care Center.  She was born in Port Huron, MI on May 8, 1934 to the late Hugh Ross and Margaret (Harlton) Ross.  Margaret was a graduate of Delta High School.  On January 25, 1953 she married Terry Trowbridge.  Before retiring, she served as...

Carol S. (Patterson)  Wilcox

Carol S. (Patterson) Wilcox

Nov 17, 2014

Carol S. Wilcox, age 66, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Monday morning, November 17, 2014.  One of nine children, she was born in Tiffin, OH on June 30, 1948 to the late John Patterson and Betty (Rau) Patterson.  On April 19, 1969 she was united in marriage to Charles D. Wilcox.  Carol was a homemaker and most of all a...

William L. Osterhout

William L. Osterhout

Nov 8, 2014

William L. Osterhout, age 87, of Hilliard, FL and formerly of Delta, peacefully passed away at Medwest Hospice in Sylva, NC on Saturday, November 8, 2014.  He was born in Lucas County on March 14, 1927 to the late Delbert L. Osterhout and Barbara (Harris) Osterhout.  William was a truck driver for many years, most recently driving for High Acres...

Brian D. Frank

Brian D. Frank

Nov 6, 2014

Brian D. Frank, age 57, of Pensacola Beach, FL and formerly of Delta, OH, passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, November 6, 2014 at his home in Pensacola.  He was born in Wauseon, OH on March 27, 1957 one of three children to the late Richard L. Frank and Geraldine (Bernath) Frank.  Brian was a 1975 graduate of Delta High...

Lawrence Lyle Spiess

Lawrence Lyle Spiess

Nov 5, 2014

Lawrence "LYLE" Spiess, age 94, of Liberty Center passed away peacefully at Defiance Inpatient Hospice early Wednesday morning November 5, 2014.  He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Hilda (Saul) Spiess, daughter Connie and son-in-law, Denny Cahill of Dublin, OH, granddaughters Julie Cahill and Erin (Tony) Kneflin and a great grandson, Graeme Michael Kneflin.  Lyle was a life-long...

Cynthia D. (Cole)  Tipping

Cynthia D. (Cole) Tipping

Nov 1, 2014

Cynthia D. Tipping, age 58, of Swanton, was reunited with her family in Heaven Saturday morning, November 1, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee.  She was born in Adrian, MI on October 12, 1956 one of eight children to the late Robert S. Cole Sr. and Willo (Smith) Cole, who survives.  Cindy graduated from Swanton High School.  On November...

Bernadine M. (Krieger)  Overmyer

Bernadine M. (Krieger) Overmyer

Nov 1, 2014

Bernadine M. Overmyer, age 86, of Delta, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, November 1, 2014 at Swanton Health Care with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Swanton on April 28, 1928to the late Ralph Krieger Sr. and Margaret (Britegam) Krieger.  Bernadine graduated from the former Fulton School in Ai.  Later she married Ronald Overmyer on...

Matthew A. Knierim

Matthew A. Knierim

Oct 23, 2014

Matthew A. Knierim, of Wauseon, on Thursday, October 23, 2014 went to be with God at the young age of 20.  He was met by his grandparents, James and Suzanne Danford.  He graduated from Wauseon High School in 2012 and was currently working at Haas Door.  Matt enjoyed hunting with his dad and brother, Craig.  He also was a Detroit...

Paul L. Wade  Jr.

Paul L. Wade Jr.

Oct 16, 2014

Paul L. Wade Jr, age 66, of Swanton, unexpectedly passed away at his home early Thursday morning, October 16, 2014.  He was born in Elkhorn, WI on December 21, 1947 one of eleven children to the late Paul L. Wade Sr. and Alberta (Johnson) Griffin.  Paul served in the U.S Army from 1969 to 1972.  Before retiring in 2013, he...

Charles "Shorty" Long

Charles "Shorty" Long

Oct 9, 2014

Charles L. "Shorty" Long, age 92, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Wauseon Thursday, October 9, 2014.  He was born in Henry County on September 27, 1922 to the late Floyd F. Long and Ruth (Hall) Long.  He married Clarice "Clara Jean" Layman and she preceded him death in 1998.  Shorty was a 1943 graduate of...

Elven L. Van Doren

Elven L. Van Doren

Oct 7, 2014

Elven L. "Van" Van Doren, age 93, of Delta, peacefully passed away at Fulton Manor in Wauseon early Tuesday morning, October 7, 2014.  He was born in Delta on August 8, 1921 and adopted by his grandparents, the late Benjamin Van Doren and Ida (Thurston) Van Doren.  On August 9, 1941 he was united in marriage to Margaret Danser and...

Leone R. (Young)  Meeks

Leone R. (Young) Meeks

Oct 2, 2014

Leone R. Meeks, age 88, of Swanton, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, October 2, 2014, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 15, 1926 to the late Claude Young and Dora (Mominee) Young. Leone attended Clay High School in Toledo.  She married the late Clarence E. "Red" Meeks on January 9, 1946 in Angola, IN.  Leone...

Jerry E. Pawlicki

Jerry E. Pawlicki

Sep 21, 2014

Jerry E. Pawlicki, age 75, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning September 21, 2014 at his home.  He was born in Holland, OH on May 10, 1939 one of two children to the late Alfred M. Pawlicki and Dorothy (Stirn) Pawlicki.  He graduated from Macomber High School in 1957.  Jerry was an Army Veteran having served as a demolitionist.  ...

Robert L. Tressler

Robert L. Tressler

Sep 20, 2014

Robert L. Tressler Sr, age 75, of Delta, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee, Saturday morning, September 20, 2014 with is family by his side.  He was born in Toledo on July 1, 1939 to the late Robert Tressler and Maxine (Finch) Tressler. Robert enjoyed woodworking and gardening around his home in Delta.  He was employed by Toledo...

Clarence L. ("Doc")  Mercer

Clarence L. ("Doc") Mercer

Sep 19, 2014

Clarence Levere 'Doc' Mercer of Wauseon, peacefully went home to meet his Lord on Friday, September 19, 2014, with his loving wife Phyllis Jean by his side.  Doc was born March 31, 1923 to Ross F. Mercer and Eliza Caulkins Mercer in Montpelier, Ohio. Doc married Phyllis Jean on October 14, 1949.  Their union brought forth four children: Kathleen Mercer...

Robert A. Lane

Robert A. Lane

Sep 19, 2014

Robert A. Lane, age 79, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning September 19, 2014 at his farm property in Delta.  He was born in Wauseon on July 4, 1935 to the late Earl Lane and Fern (Kesler) Lane.  On November 22, 1958 he married Betty Smith and in 2000, preceded him in death.  Bob was a self-employed excavator for...

Alberta Mae (Griffith)  Rush

Alberta Mae (Griffith) Rush

Sep 16, 2014

Our wonderful, beautiful and beloved mother Alberta Mae (Griffith) Rush, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 2:40 p.m. on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 after a lengthy illness at Heartland Health Care Center, 5401 Sawyer Dr, Sarasota, FL.  Mom formerly lived in Wilcox, PA, Pahrump, NV, Delta, OH and Lyons, OH.  She attended Delta Church...

Betty Jeanne (Geer)  Spiess

Betty Jeanne (Geer) Spiess

Aug 25, 2014

Betty Jeanne Spiess, age 90, of Delta, passed away peacefully Monday evening, August 25, 2014 at Genesis Health Care in Bryan.  She was born September 12, 1923 in Delta, to the late Ralph Geer and Stella (Shelt) Geer.  On June 23, 1946 she married Vainard "Vain" Spiess and shared 61 years together until his passing in 2008.  Betty was a...