Obituaries

Delta Ohio Obituaries

Jack C. Sabel

Jack C. Sabel

Mar 27, 2013

Jack C. Sabel, age 69, of Delta, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday morning, March 27, 2013.  He was born in Detroit, MI on September 13, 1943 to the late Jack C. Strong and Martha Isabelle (Varner) Strong.  Jack was a 1961 graduate of South Lyon High School in South Lyon, MI.  On April 16,...

Louise M. (Sintobin)  Mcdonnall-Thayer

Louise M. (Sintobin) Mcdonnall-Thayer

Mar 20, 2013

Louise C. McDonnall-Thayer, age 91 of Delta, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 20, 2013 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  She was born in Delta on February 16, 1922, one of 5 children blessed to Gaston Sintobin and Edith (Artz) Sintobin.  Louise was a 1939 graduate of Wauseon High School.  After graduating, she worked as a secretary for Attorney Jim Williamson...

Janet M. (Foreman)  Lajiness

Janet M. (Foreman) Lajiness

Mar 19, 2013

Janet M. Lajiness, age 77, of Delta, passed away peacefully March 19, 2013 at Northcrest Golden Living Center in Napoleon.  She was born in Delta on February 20, 1936 to the late Thomas Foreman and Loretta (Knapp) Foreman.  Janet was a graduate of Durango High School class of 1955 in Colorado.  She later married George L. Lajiness and he preceded...

Damon And Derek Heisler

Damon And Derek Heisler

Mar 14, 2013

Damon Lee Heisler and Derek Paul Heisler, infant twins of Archbold, were welcomed into our Lords hands on March 14, 2013; shortly after entering life.  Left to cherish their memories are their parents, Dylan Heisler and Andrea Carson; along with loving grandparents, aunts and uncles.  Graveside services will be private for the family at Highland Memory Gardens in Waterville.  Arrangements...

Gary R. Ernsthausen

Gary R. Ernsthausen

Mar 14, 2013

Gary R. Ernsthausen, age 62, of Delta, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 14, 2013.  He was born in Wauseon on December 26, 1950 to the late Robert W. Ernsthausen and Doris E. (Feather) Ernsthausen.  He chose to serve the Lord at 14 years old.  Gary was an Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War.  He married...

Hobart F. Smith

Hobart F. Smith

Mar 14, 2013

Hobart "Hoby" F. Smith, age 87, of Sugar Valley, GA, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, March 14, 2013 at Swanton Valley Care Center.  He was born on June 16, 1925 in Metamora, Ohio; one of five children to the late Lester Smith and Hazel (Penney) Smith.  Hoby served from 1943 – 1945 in the U.S Army during WWII; at one...

James E. Lehman  Sr.

James E. Lehman Sr.

Mar 10, 2013

James E. Lehman Sr., age 76, of Waterville, passed away peacefully March 10, 2013 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania.  He was born in Lancaster, OH on October 19, 1936 to the late Carl Lehman and Thelma (Primrose) Lehman.  Jim met the love of his life, Judy Hill as a young teenager and they were united in marriage on January 18,...

Jean Jennie (Makula)  Finney

Jean Jennie (Makula) Finney

Mar 7, 2013

Jean J. Finney, age 96, of Delta, passed away at her home Thursday morning, March 7, 2013.  She was born on September 12, 1916 to the late Albert and Josephine Makula.  Before retiring she worked at the Riverside and Wauseon Wire Factories.  Preceding Jean in death was her husband, Elmer E. Finney; son-in-law, Edwin Bowerman; grandson, Matt Bowerman and 5...

Leo "Sunny" Schmitz  Jr.

Leo "Sunny" Schmitz Jr.

Mar 2, 2013

Leo "Sunny" Schmitz Jr., age 85, of Wauseon and owner of Sunny's Campground in Wauseon, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, March 2, 2013 at the CHP Defiance Inpatient Center.  He was born in Metamora, OH on February 23, 1928 to the late Leo Schmitz Sr. and Veronica (Snyder) Schmitz.  On February 3, 1951 he married Lois (Hassen) Schmitz and she...

Mary E. (Griffin)  Schondel

Mary E. (Griffin) Schondel

Mar 1, 2013

Mary E. Schondel, age 73, of Delta, passed away peacefully at her home Friday night, March 1, 2013.  She was born in Swanton on November 17, 1939 to the late Glenn D. Griffin Sr. and Letha (Bancroft) Griffin.  On June 9, 1973, Mary and Harold Schondel were united in marriage in Delta and shared 39 years together.  She was employed...

Julie Ann (Cobb)  Krauss

Julie Ann (Cobb) Krauss

Feb 21, 2013

Julie Ann Krauss, 60, of Grand Rapids, Ohio passed away February 21, 2013 in Fort Myers, FL.  She was born March 5, 1952 in Toledo, Ohio the daughter of the late Oscar and Jeanette (Proudfoot) Cobb.  On June 20, 1992 she married Bruce Krauss and he survives.  Some of Julie's fondest hobbies included, drawing, painting, making ceramics and jewelry and...

Rolland Scharer

Rolland Scharer

Feb 18, 2013

Rolland Scharer, age 92, of Holland, OH passed away late Monday night, February 18, 2013 at Flower Hospital.  He was one of five children born to the late Ernest Scharer and Laura (Emch) Scharer.  Rolland was born in Toledo on September 4, 1920.  He graduated from DeVilbiss High School in Toledo.  After graduation he entered the Army and served his...

Bonita M. (Brown)  Boulis

Bonita M. (Brown) Boulis

Feb 12, 2013

Bonita M. Boulis, age 95, formerly a longtime resident of Delta and Abbington of Powell, OH, passed away peacefully early Tuesday morning, February 12, 2013 at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus.  She was born in McClure, OH on January 5, 1918 to the late Clem Brown and Lola (Frazier) Brown.  Bonita married Vernon C. Boulis and enjoyed many years of...

Joan T. Cooper

Joan T. Cooper

Feb 9, 2013

Joan T. Cooper, age 74, of Delta, Ohio and formerly of Columbus and Worthington, died at home Saturday, February 9, 2013.  Born in Creola, Ohio to the late James and Pauline Cooper, Joan lived on a farm with her grandparents until the age of five.  The family moved to Fulton, Ohio and she entered school at Mt. Gilead.  Later they...

Harold R. Cass

Harold R. Cass

Feb 7, 2013

Harold R. Cass, age 75, of Delta, passed away early Thursday morning, February 7, 2013 at Swanton Health Care and Retirement.  He was born in Delta on May 12, 1937 to the late Fred Cass and Pearl (Lutton) Cass.  Harold was a graduate of Delta High School in 1955.  On November 23, 1957 he was united in marriage to Joyce...

Marilyn J. (Putman)  Walker

Marilyn J. (Putman) Walker

Jan 29, 2013

Marilyn Joan Walker passed away January 29, 2013, at the age of 83. Marilyn was born February 7, 1929 to Israel and Edna (Bollman) Putman. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Don of Van Buren, and her daughters Jerilyn (Steve) Smith of Findlay, Karen Adkins of Van Buren, and Steven (Cathy) Walker of Defiance.  She is...

William "Bill" Adkins

William "Bill" Adkins

Jan 25, 2013

William "Bill" Adkins, age 78, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, January 25, 2013 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  He was born in Corbin, KY on December 14, 1934 to the late Joe Adkins and Fanny (Taylor) Adkins.  Bill graduated from Corbin High School in Kentucky in 1953 and Morehead State University in 1957 with a...

Thomas W. Swinford

Thomas W. Swinford

Jan 23, 2013

Thomas W. Swinford, age 68, of Delta, passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 23, 2013.  He was born in Toledo, OH on June 1, 1944 to the late Walter T. Swinford and Bernice (Dzingleski) Swinford.  Tom worked road maintenance for over 10 years with Fulton County and was a member of the Delta Eagles for over 30 years.  ...

Rose A. (Ricica)  Repka

Rose A. (Ricica) Repka

Jan 20, 2013

Rose A. Repka, age 94, of Delta, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, January 20, 2013 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon; one day before her birthday.  She was born in Blissfield, MI on January 21, 1918 to the late Joseph Ricica and Mary (Valasek) Ricica.  Rose was a homemaker most of her life, raising her family and helping on the farm...

Edith M. (Horn)  Barron

Edith M. (Horn) Barron

Jan 16, 2013

Edith "Edie" Barron, age 91, of Delta, passed away Wednesday evening, January 16, 2013 at Swanton Health Care and Retirement Center.  She was born on May 11, 1921 to the late Simon Horn and Golda (Ballard) Horn.  Edie married Robert A. Barron in 1941 and they spent 64 years together, until his passing in 2006.  She was a homemaker most...