Obituaries

Obituaries

Henry O. Stinehart Jr.

Henry O. Stinehart Jr.

Aug 18, 2014

Henry O. Stinehart Jr, age 89, of Swanton, passed away peacefully early Monday morning, August 18, 2014 at Arbors of Waterville.  He was born in Toledo on July 4, 1925 to the late Henry O. Stinehart Sr. and Opal (Wilson) Stinehart.  After graduating from Macomber High School he entered the service.  Henry served with the U.S Army during WWII earning...

Roger L Kesler

Roger L Kesler

Aug 13, 2014

Roger L. Kesler, age 79, of Delta, surrounded by his family, passed away at his home Wednesday afternoon, August 13, 2014.  The son of the late Clarence Kesler and Lola (Secor) Kesler, he was born in Delta on April 17, 1935.  Roger graduated from Delta High School in 1953.  He worked as an engineer for Kewaunee in Adrian, MI for...

James W. Foster

James W. Foster

Aug 2, 2014

James W. Foster, age 73, of Defiance, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014 at The Toledo Hospital.  He was born the son of the late Victor W. Foster and Emma June (Fyock) Foster on June 13, 1941 in Ai, Ohio.  James was a 1960 graduate of Fulton High School and retired from GM Central Foundry in 2000, where he worked...

Michael A. Carney

Michael A. Carney

Jul 31, 2014

Michael A. Carney, age 63, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday morning, July 31, 2014.  He was born in Wauseon on October 4, 1950 to the late Carl L. Carney and Alma D. (Peebles) Carney.  Michael was a Vietnam War Veteran having served with the U.S Army as a Ranger.  Before retiring he was a production worker...

Florence I (Burkholder)  Belding

Florence I (Burkholder) Belding

Jul 26, 2014

Florence I. Belding, age 87, of Delta, peacefully passed away at Fulton Manor in Wauseon Saturday afternoon, July 26, 2014 on her birthday, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Chesterfield, Ohio on July 26, 1927, to the late Louis and Minnie (Harms) Burkholder.  Florence attended Chesterfield High School and later worked in production at the Wire Factory...

Catharina R. (Martin)  Seitzinger

Catharina R. (Martin) Seitzinger

Jul 25, 2014

Catharina R. Seitzinger, age 88, of Wauseon and formerly of Griffith, IN, passed away on her birthday at Swanton Valley Care Center on July 25, 2014 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born July 25,, 1926 in Gary, IN to the late James and Stella Martin.  On July 29, 1956, she married Robert L. Seitzinger.  Catharina received her Bachelor's...

Fred E. Shank

Fred E. Shank

Jul 20, 2014

Fred E. Shank, age 61, of Delta, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014 at his home.  He was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on May 18, 1953 to the late Fred F. Shank. and Mildred (Whalen) Shank.  Fred was a 1971 graduate of Delta High School. During school he helped plant flowers for Dunbar Gardens in Delta and after graduating...

Margaret "Peg" M. (Mcbroom)  Boyers

Margaret "Peg" M. (Mcbroom) Boyers

Jul 20, 2014

Margaret "Peg" Boyers, age 57, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday night, July 20, 2014 with her family by her side.  She was born in Defiance, OH on June 26, 1957 to the late Robert McBroom and Lucile (Keller) McBroom.  She was a 1975 graduate of Defiance High School.  On March 23, 1985 she married Jeffrey Boyers...

Harold E. Schondel

Harold E. Schondel

Jul 13, 2014

Harold E. Schondel, age 71, of Delta, passed away peacefully at his home Sunday, July 13, 2014.  He was born in Wauseon on July 7, 1943 to the late Louis E. Schondel and Beatrice (Spring) Schondel.  He was a graduate of Swanton High School; where he played football and was known as "Katz".  On June 9, 1973, Harold married Mary...

Jeremy J. Leu

Jeremy J. Leu

Jul 3, 2014

Jeremy J. Leu, age 35, of rural Delta, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, July 3, 2014.  He was born in Wauseon on August 13, 1978 to James and Judi (Sadowski) Leu who survive.  Jeremy was a graduate of Delta High School.  He enjoyed woodworking, landscaping and gardening around his home.  In addition to his parents, Jeremy is survived...

Florence E. (Douthitt)  Lamb

Florence E. (Douthitt) Lamb

Jun 21, 2014

Florence E. Lamb, age 70, of Delta, peacefully passed away at the Community Health Professionals Inpatient Center in Defiance on Saturday evening, June 21, 2014 with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late John Douthitt and Florence (Burhite) Douthitt.  On March 9, 1963 Florence married Anthony Wayne Lamb and together blessed with...

Lawrence "Lee" Miller Jr.

Lawrence "Lee" Miller Jr.

Jun 18, 2014

Lawrence "Lee" Miller Jr., age 64, of Delta, passed away early Wednesday morning June 18, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital in Toledo.  He was born in Toledo on February 9, 1950 to the late Lawrence L. Miller Sr. and Ruth (Ruple) Miller.  Lee was a 1969 graduate of Anthony Wayne High School.  He was a founding father of the "Piglet...

Ruby E. (Young)  Balser

Ruby E. (Young) Balser

Jun 10, 2014

Ruby E. Balser, age 93, of Delta, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday afternoon, June 10, 2014.  She was born in Colton, OH on March 27, 1921, one of seven children to the late James Young and Maude (Taylor) Young.  On November 11, 1968 she married Earl Balser, whom preceded her in death.  Ruby worked as a clerk for...

Sharon A. (Yoder)  Wyse

Sharon A. (Yoder) Wyse

Jun 6, 2014

Sharon A. (Yoder) Wyse, age 70, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Fulton Manor in Wauseon on Friday evening June 6, 2014.  She was born in Wauseon on May 16, 1944 to the late Sheriff Loran Yoder and Vera (Schelling) Yoder.  Sharon worked as a unit clerk for over 30 years at the Fulton...

Jerry A. Mohler

Jerry A. Mohler

Jun 4, 2014

Jerry A. Mohler, age 66, of Delta, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, June 4, 2014 at St. Luke's Hospital in Maumee. He was born in Wauseon on March 10, 1948 to the late Chalmer Mohler Sr. and Helen (Reiter) Mohler. He was a 1966 graduate of Delta High School.  On March 14, 1969 he was united in marriage to...

Carl M. ("Bud")  Mckibben

Carl M. ("Bud") Mckibben

May 29, 2014

Carl M. "Bud" McKibben, age 79, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, May 29, 2014.  He was born in Churubusco, IN, on March 15, 1935 to the late Floyd McKibben and Pearl (Williams) McKibben.  Bud was a Veteran having served with the US Army.  After graduation he worked for several years as a projectionist with the Delta...

Roger D. Evans

Roger D. Evans

May 26, 2014

Roger D. Evans, age 74, of Archbold and longtime resident of Delta, passed away Monday afternoon, May 26, 2014 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  He was born in Silica, OH on May 12, 1940 to the late David W. Evans and Audrey (Smith) Evans.  Roger was united in marriage to Geraldine Stevenson and she preceded him in death...

Diane M. Stachowiak

Diane M. Stachowiak

May 20, 2014

Diane M. Stachowiak, age 65, of Swanton, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, May 20, 2014 with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Toledo, OH, one of three children born to Edward Eischen and Georgia Chapman.  Diane married Raymond Stachowiak and he preceded her in death.  Diane was a homemaker most of her life.  She had a...

Kathleen R. (Lambert)  Donaldson

Kathleen R. (Lambert) Donaldson

May 17, 2014

Kathleen R. Donaldson, age 65, of Delta, passed away after a courageous and long battle with cancer on Saturday night, May 17, 2014 at The Toledo Hospital with her loving family by her side.  She was born in Wauseon on December 14, 1948 to the late Carl Lambert and Bertha (Osterhout) Lambert Kurfiss.  Kathleen graduated from Swanton High School in...

Ralph W. Boger Sr.

Ralph W. Boger Sr.

May 15, 2014

Ralph W. Boger Sr., age 80 of Delta, peacefully entered into rest early Thursday morning, May 15, 2014 at Community Health Care Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.  He was born in Harlan, IN; one of six children to Clyde Boger and Frances (Poisel) Boger.  Ralph married Sharon Keller Harmon and shared many loving years together until her passing in 2010.  ...