Obituaries

Delta Ohio Obituaries

Merlyn "Merl" Brehm

Merlyn "Merl" Brehm

Jan 16, 2013

Merlyn E. Brehm, age 92 of Holland, Ohio, and formerly of Delta, passed away peacefully at Kingston Residence of Perrysburg on January, 16, 2013.  Born September 3, 1920 in Zone Ohio, he was the eldest child of Harold and Stella (Eicher). He graduated from Wauseon High School in 1938. After graduating from high school and moving to Delta, he farmed...

Virginia E. (Ross)  Reighard

Virginia E. (Ross) Reighard

Jan 7, 2013

Virginia E. Reighard, age 98, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Monday, January 7, 2013 at her Liberty Center home.  She was the third of ten children born on June 26, 1914 in Providence Twp. of Lucas County to the late Floyd "Tade" Ross and Daisy (Foor) Ross.  Virginia married Paul M. Reighard on October 5, 1933 in...

Homer E. Durbin

Homer E. Durbin

Jan 6, 2013

Homer E. Durbin, age 86, of Delta, passed away early Sunday morning, January 6, 2013 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  He was born in Delta on March 18, 1926 to the late Archie Durbin and Edna (Murray) Durbin.  Homer attended Haller Schools for 8 years before graduating from Delta High School.  On February 6, 1949 he married...

June I. (Dickerson)  Langenderfer

June I. (Dickerson) Langenderfer

Dec 28, 2012

June I. Langenderfer, age 91, of Kenton, OH and a longtime resident of Delta, passed away peacefully Friday morning December 28, 2012 at the Kenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  June was born on June 18, 1921 in Colton, OH to the late Harve Dickerson and Mildred (Bowman) Dickerson.   She was united in marriage to Jerome F. Langenderfer; who preceded her...

Anna L. (Knapp)  Gillingham

Anna L. (Knapp) Gillingham

Dec 25, 2012

Anna L. Gillingham, age 89, passed away Christmas morning, December 25, 2012 at her home in Delta.  She was born May 12, 1923 in Delta to the late Samuel Knapp and Mary (Bumpus) Knapp.  On August 17, 1940, Anna married Carl Gillingham and they shared 67 years together until his passing in 2008.  She worked for Champion Spark Plug and...

Melba A. (Miller)  Young

Melba A. (Miller) Young

Dec 21, 2012

Melba A. Young, age 85, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly Friday night December 21, 2012 at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon. One of 8 children, she was born in Okolona, OH on December 16, 1927 to the late Edwin Miller and Nora (Brubaker) Miller.  Melba worked most of her years for Globe Weiss and the Wire Factory in...

Doris Cleola (Davidson)  Andrews

Doris Cleola (Davidson) Andrews

Dec 20, 2012

Doris C. Andrews, age 97, of Wauseon, went home to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, December 20, 2012 at The Lutheran Home in Napoleon.  She was born November 15, 1915 in Fulton County to the late Byron and Cora (Gray) Davidson.  She married George W. Andrews on April 26, 1933 and celebrated 55 years of marriage prior to...

Ilah "Jo" (Irwin)  Williams

Ilah "Jo" (Irwin) Williams

Dec 19, 2012

Ilah "Jo" Williams, age 82, of Swanton, passed away at her home with her husband and family by her side, Wednesday evening, December 19, 2012.  She was born in Tecumseh, MI on January 25, 1930 to the late Clarence Irwin and Cora (Fox) Irwin.  On February 25, 1961 she married James E. Williams and he survives.  Jo was co-owner of...

Robert L. Allen

Robert L. Allen

Dec 9, 2012

Robert L. Allen, age 90, of Delta, passed away at Fulton County Health Center with his family by his side; Sunday evening, December 9, 2012.  He was born on Dec 6, 1922 in Jacksonville, IL to the late James Edward Allen and Dora Agnes (Conlee) Allen. On Sept. 6, 1942, he married Shirley L. (Evans) Allen and she survives.  Robert...

Donald L. Koder

Donald L. Koder

Nov 24, 2012

Donald L. Koder, age 82, of Delta, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, November 24, 2012 at Swanton Valley Care Center.  He was born in Wauseon on October 24, 1930 to the late Daniel Koder and Ruth (Spaulding) Koder.  Donald served in the U.S Army from 1951 to 1953.  On November 28, 1953 he married June Mason.  Donald worked at InMont...

Vera F. (Shonk)  Connolly - Stever

Vera F. (Shonk) Connolly - Stever

Nov 24, 2012

Vera F. Connolly - Stever, age 97, of Delta, passed away at Swanton Health Care early Saturday morning, November 24, 2012.  She was born in Colton, OH on August 22, 1915 to the late Frank T. Shonk and Mary (Smith) Shonk.  Vera was a graduate of Liberty Center High School.  She worked at Toledo Stamping and also as a self...

Sharon L. (Nicholas)  Yoast

Sharon L. (Nicholas) Yoast

Nov 23, 2012

Sharon L. Yoast, age 67, of Wauseon, with her husband and family by her side, passed away at Defiance Inpatient Hospice Friday morning, November 23, 2012.  She was born in Toledo on September 20, 1945 to the late Carl Nicholas and Amber (Fackler) Nicholas.  Sharon was a 1963 graduate of Scott High School.  On October 22, 1982 she married Edward...

Tracy J. Cole

Tracy J. Cole

Nov 17, 2012

Tracy J. Cole, age 39, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 17, 2012.  He was born in Wauseon on March 22, 1973 to Doug and Ruth Ann (Nicely) Cole who both survive.  Tracy was a graduate from Swanton High School in 1992 and later worked for Cargo Tech as a crane installer.  On Tracy's spare time...

Israel  "Bud" Putman  Jr.

Israel "Bud" Putman Jr.

Nov 16, 2012

Israel "Bud" Putman Jr., age 80, of Wauseon and longtime resident of Delta, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, Friday night, November 16, 2012 at the Fulton County Health Center.  He was born on December 29, 1931 in Wauseon, to the late Israel R. Putman Sr. and Edna (Bollman) Putman.  Bud was a graduate of Fulton High School...

Esma D. (Wanless)  Meech

Esma D. (Wanless) Meech

Nov 16, 2012

Esma D. (Wanless) Meech, age 86 of Napoleon, passed away Thursday evening, November 15, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Napoleon.  She was born in Henry County on March 19, 1926 to the late Stanford Moore and Mazie (Smith) Moore.  Esma retired from Campbell Soup Co.  Some of her fondest hobbies were playing computer games, connecting with family and...

Dollie A. (Selke)  Clair

Dollie A. (Selke) Clair

Nov 11, 2012

Dollie A. Clair, age 83, of Wauseon and formerly of Gibsonburg, passed away Sunday morning, November 11, 2012 at Heartland of Wauseon.  She was born in Henry County to the late Joseph and Frieda (Rohrs) Selke on December 17, 1928.  Dollie was a lifelong homemaker.  She was a member of the Wauseon American Legion Auxiliary and life member of the...

Charles A. Smith

Charles A. Smith

Nov 10, 2012

Charles A. Smith, age 67, of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly at the Fulton County Health Center Saturday evening, November 10, 2012.  He was born in Findlay on July 22, 1945 to the late Rollie W. Smith and Litha (Risner) Smith-Notage.  Charles was a 1963 graduate of Napoleon High School.  On October 24, 1981 he married Stephanie Hendricks and she survives.  ...

Carlotta R. (Smith)  Galbraith

Carlotta R. (Smith) Galbraith

Nov 8, 2012

Carlotta R. Galbraith, age 57, of Grand Rapids, OH and formerly of Delta, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2012 at The Toledo Hospital.  She was born in Toledo on May 8, 1955 to Hobart Smith and Evelyn (Osterhout) Smith.  Carlotta graduated from Swanton High School.  Some of her favorite hobbies included scrap booking and crafting.  She was preceded in death...

Thomas A. Sample

Thomas A. Sample

Nov 6, 2012

Thomas A. Sample, age 72, of Delta, OH, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 6, 2012 at the Toledo Hospital.  He was born in Youngstown, OH on August 31, 1940 to the late Laverne "L.T" Sample and Kathryn (Newsome) Sample.  On June 28, 1982, he was united in marriage to Barbara Hendrix .  Tom was a graduate of St. Ursuline...

Betty M. (Barber)  Wood

Betty M. (Barber) Wood

Nov 4, 2012

Betty M. Wood, age 73, of Delta, surrounded by her loving family; passed away at her home early Sunday morning, November 4, 2012.  She was born in Lyons, OH on April 12, 1939 to the late Raymond J. Barber and Marguerite (Wiseman) Barber.  On June 20, 1959, she married Richard E. Wood.  Betty was a 1957 graduate of Chesterfield High...