Obituaries

Obituaries

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...

Tina M. (Roe)  Goodwin

Tina M. (Roe) Goodwin

Oct 30, 2012

Tina M. Goodwin, age 56 of Wauseon, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from injuries received in an auto accident that morning.  She was born in Fairfield, Iowa, a daughter of the late Raymond Roe and Jane (Jones) Roe, who survives.  Tina was a 1974 graduate of Wauseon High School.  On August 24, 1974, Tina and her husband were united...

Dale W. Laver

Dale W. Laver

Oct 30, 2012

Dale W. Laver, age 98, of Toledo, passed away Tuesday morning, October 30, 2012 at Flower Hospital.  He was born in Delta on November 28, 1913 to the late Ben Wiseman and Orpha (Morr) Wiseman.  Dale was a graduate of Delta High School.  During WWII he served in the U.S Army and received a purple heart when wounded in France...

Jesse D. Harshbarger  Sr.

Jesse D. Harshbarger Sr.

Oct 24, 2012

Jesse D. Harshbarger Sr., age 66, of Swanton, OH and originally North Adams, MI, passed away unexpectedly on October 24, 2012 at his home.  He was born on October 29, 1945 to the late Pastor Earl Harshbarger Sr. of North Adams Baptist Church and Mary (Forcey) Harshbarger.  Jesse was a data processor for Tri Nova Corp. before his retirement.  He...

Beverly M. (Moose)  Brown

Beverly M. (Moose) Brown

Oct 24, 2012

Beverly M. Brown, age 70, of Delta, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 24, 2012 at The Toledo Hospital with her loving family by her side.  She was born on May 14, 1942 to the late Freeman Moose and Lavina (Helberg) Moose.  Beverly was a graduate of Napoleon High School.  On September 15, 1962 she was united in marriage to Jim...

Mary C. (Peters)  Petersohn

Mary C. (Peters) Petersohn

Oct 23, 2012

Mary C. Petersohn, age 87, of Wauseon, OH, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 23, 2012 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  She was born in Woodhaven, NY on September 6, 1925 to the late Charles H. Peters and Katherine (Furter) Peters.  Mary was a lifelong homemaker.  One of her fondest hobbies was crocheting.  In addition to her parents, Mary was...