Obituaries

Obituaries

James C. Smith  Sr.

James C. Smith Sr.

Oct 19, 2013

James "The Great J.C" Smith Sr, age 75, of Delta, passed away at his home on Saturday, October 19, 2013.  He was born in Providence, Rhode Island on July 21, 1938 to the late George Smith and Elizabeth (Locke) Smith.   J.C was an avid gun collector and on a sunny day enjoyed riding his motorcycle.  His fondest hobby was flying...

Dorothy M. (Miller)  Bernath-Menden

Dorothy M. (Miller) Bernath-Menden

Sep 30, 2013

Dorothy (Miller) Bernath-Menden, age 84, of Delta, passed away at her home, surrounded by her loving family on September 30, 2013.  She was born November 7, 1928 to the late Raymond and Thelma (Smith) Miller.  Dorothy worked for many years at the Delta Bowling Lanes, Barn Restaurant and the Wire Factory in Wauseon before retiring from Fulton Tubing in Archbold.  ...

Melvin C. Conrad

Melvin C. Conrad

Sep 30, 2013

Melvin C. Conrad, age 89, of Delta, passed from this life to eternal rest while at Fulton Manor in Wauseon early Monday morning, September 30, 2013.  He was born in Grand Rapids, OH on September 15, 1924 to the late Clarence and Marie (Baker) Conrad.  On December 8, 1967, Melvin married Martha A Weaver, who preceded him in death in...

John H. Malosh  Sr.

John H. Malosh Sr.

Sep 26, 2013

John H. Malosh Sr., age 61, of Delta, passed away at his home late Thursday evening, September 26, 2013 with his loving family by his side.  He was born in Toledo on November 15, 1951 to the late Sam Malosh and Betty (Huber) Malosh.  John attended Sylvania High School in the late 1960's.  On November 2, 1986 he married Cheryl...

Susan N. (Nowak)  Nightingale

Susan N. (Nowak) Nightingale

Sep 18, 2013

Susan N. Nightingale, age 55, of Delta, passed unexpectedly at her home Wednesday afternoon, September 18, 2013.  She was born on January 9, 1958 to Andrew Nowak and Lorraine (Rewerts) Nowak.  Sue was a 1976 graduate of Whitmer High School and received her bachelor's degree from the University of Toledo.  On February 13, 1999 she married Mark Nightingale and he...

Lomer G. Vonseggern

Lomer G. Vonseggern

Sep 17, 2013

Lomer G. vonSeggern, age 83, of Delta, passed away Tuesday afternoon, September 17, 2013 at the Henry County Hospital in Napoleon.   He was born in Wauseon on January 30, 1930 to the late August and Ida (Nagel) vonSeggern.  Lomer was a lifelong farmer.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Charles vonSeggern.  Lomer is...

Keith Allen Cordle

Keith Allen Cordle

Sep 11, 2013

Keith Allen Cordle, age 32, of Toledo and formerly of Delta, passed away unexpectedly at his home Wednesday, September 11, 2013. He was born in Toledo on January 19, 1981 to Imogene Packer and Kevin Cordle.  Keith was a 1999 graduate of Wauseon High School.  He most recently was employed by Garda Logistics as an armored car courier.  On September...

Albert D. Hoge

Albert D. Hoge

Sep 10, 2013

Albert D. Hoge, age 54, of Metamora, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, September 10, 2013 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania with his loving wife Lori by his side.  Albert was born December 30, 1958 in Hudson, MI to the late Andy H. Hoge and Alta (Sallows) Hoge.  He graduated from Evergreen High School in 1977.  Albert and Lori Lamb...

Martha N. (Yates)  Hartsell

Martha N. (Yates) Hartsell

Sep 9, 2013

Martha N. Hartsell, age 78, a longtime resident of Swanton, OH, passed away peacefully Monday morning, September 9, 2013 at Swanton Health Care.  She was born in Pilot Oak, KY on April 17, 1935 to the late Barney C. Yates and Tina (Russell) Yates.  Martha met the love of her life, Richard E. Hartsell while he was playing minor league...

Russell C. Shindorf

Russell C. Shindorf

Sep 5, 2013

Russell C. Shindorf, age 78, of Delta, passed away early Thursday morning, September 5, 2013 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  He was born in Flint, MI on March 28, 1935 to the late Carl Shindorf and Helen (Bouchard) Shindorf.  Russell graduated from St. Michael's High School in Pontiac, MI; where he played football, track and basketball.  He worked...

Ruth Ann (Roper)  Vollmer

Ruth Ann (Roper) Vollmer

Aug 23, 2013

Ruth Ann Vollmer, age 88, of Delta, passed away peacefully Friday afternoon, August 23, 2013 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania; surrounded by her family.  She was born on October 4, 1924 in Toledo to the late Lawrence Roper and Lola (Sandor) Roper.  Ruth was a 1942 graduate of Scott High School and later married Robert F. Vollmer who preceded her...

Todd E. Jones

Todd E. Jones

Aug 18, 2013

Todd Edward Jones, age 51, of Delta, passed away Sunday afternoon, August 18, 2013 at his home.  He was born on March 8, 1962 to the late Earl Jones and Bettie (Anderson) Jones.  Todd was a 1980 graduate of Delta High School and spent his career working as a Sanitation Operator for Con Agra in Archbold, OH.  He enjoyed studying...

Sandra A. (Coonrod)  Clymer

Sandra A. (Coonrod) Clymer

Aug 18, 2013

Sandra Ann Clymer, age 53, of Lyons, passed away Sunday morning, August 18, 2013 at Flower Hospital.  She was born on May 18, 1960 to Gene Coonrod and the late Nancy (Pohlman) Coonrod.  Sandy was a 1978 graduate of Napoleon High School and was active in band and swimming.  She attended Ohio University, earning a Bachelor's degree in Interior Design...

Nathaniel S. Parsons

Nathaniel S. Parsons

Aug 11, 2013

Nathaniel Scott Parsons, age 23, of Delta, passed away early Sunday morning, August 11, 2013 from injuries received in an automobile accident.  He was born in Delta, Ohio on June 25, 1990 to Troy Parsons and Pamela (Zenz) Parsons. Nathan was a 2008 graduate of Delta High School and his most recent employment was as a loader and sorter for...

Harry W. Norris

Harry W. Norris

Aug 11, 2013

Harry W. Norris, age 93, of Swanton, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg early Sunday morning, August 11, 2013.  He was born on June 5, 1920 to the late Charles W. Norris and Bessie (Mohler) Norris.  Harry was united in marriage to Lavina Kessler and together they were blessed with two children, Ronald and Marilyn.  Harry...

Christopher A. Eaton

Christopher A. Eaton

Aug 10, 2013

Christopher A. Eaton Sr., a much loved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son, age 59, of Delta, passed away Saturday evening August 10, 2013, in the arms of his loving wife of 40 years, Linda Wymer Eaton, also surrounded by his children. He was born in Toledo on December 20, 1953 to the late Chester A. Eaton and Correen (Christ)...

Robert E. Greisinger

Robert E. Greisinger

Aug 10, 2013

Robert Elson Greisinger, age 80, of Monroe, MI and formerly of Delta, OH, passed away at his home Saturday morning, August 10, 2013.  He was born in Delta to the late Chance J. and Gertrude A. (Barlow) Greisinger.  Robert was a 1951 graduate of Delta High School and a Korean War veteran having served in the U.S Air Force from...

Michael D. Girdham

Michael D. Girdham

Aug 6, 2013

Michael D. Girdham, age 51, of Wauseon, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 6, 2013 at University of Toledo Medical Center., surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Morenci, MI on February 12, 1962 to the late Wayne Girdham and Dolores "Cookie" (Caswell) Lucas.  Michael was a 1981 graduate of Pettisville High School and later attended college.  He...

June E. (Krieger)  Johnson

June E. (Krieger) Johnson

Jul 30, 2013

June Eileen Johnson, 90, of Swanton, Ohio, died at 7:45AM, July 30th at the Hospice Center in Defiance.  She was born on June 20, 1923 in Toledo, Ohio to Frank and Isabel Habel Krieger. She graduated from Fulton Centralized High School in 1941, completed a secretarial course at Davis Business College, and worked for Electric Auto-Lite until she married.  On...

Christine Kay (Putman)  Pfund

Christine Kay (Putman) Pfund

Jul 26, 2013

Christine Kay Pfund, age 72, of Delta, passed away Friday evening, July 26, 2013 at The Toledo Hospital.  She was born in Wauseon on March 6, 1941 to the late Israel Putman and Edna (Bollman) Putman.  Christine was a 1959 graduate of Fulton High School in AI.  On September 18, 1959 she married Leslie Pfund.  Christine was a secretary for...