Obituaries

Obituaries

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...

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...