Obituaries

Obituaries

Beverly A. O'Brien

Beverly A. O'Brien

Jun 6, 2012

Beverly A. O'Brien, age 55, of Florida, passed away Wednesday morning, June 6, 2012 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg.  She was born on December 30, 1956 in Berlin, Germany.  Beverly was preceded in death by her husband "Bo" O'Brien and father, Guy Brashear.  She is survived by her mother, Hella McIntosh and many dear friends.  There will be...

Mary Lou (Mayer)  Durbin

Mary Lou (Mayer) Durbin

Jun 5, 2012

Mary Lou Durbin, age 84, of Wauseon, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday morning, June 5, 2012 at Heartland of Wauseon.  She was born in Perrysburg on January 3, 1928 to the late George Mayer and Berneta (Spettle) Mayer.  Mary Lou worked many years as a district sales manager for Avon and later selling Mary Kay products...

Marvin M. Morr

Marvin M. Morr

May 28, 2012

Marvin M. Morr, age 93, of Delta, passed away Memorial Day evening, May 28, 2012 at Swanton Health Care.  He was born on December 20, 1918 in Delta to the late Earl Morr and Helen (Montgomery) Morr.  Marvin graduated from Delta High School in 1937.  Upon graduation he married Helen (Moser) Morr and they enjoyed many loving years together until...

John J. David

John J. David

May 22, 2012

John J. David, age 91, of Swanton, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon May 22, 2012 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania with his daughter, Karen by his side.  He was born on the family farm north of AI on January 18, 1921 to the late Vendell David and Emma (Makovics) David.  John also began working on the farm as a teenager...

Mary Bernadine (Nuding)  Krugh

Mary Bernadine (Nuding) Krugh

May 6, 2012

Mary Bernadine Krugh, age 85, of Liberty Center and formerly of Celina, OH, passed away at the Toledo Hospital, Sunday evening, May 6, 2012.  She was born in Celina on April 16, 1927 one of six children to the late Grover S. Nuding and Icy S. (Fast) Nuding.  Bernadine graduated from Rockford High School and BGSU with a Bachelor's Degree...

Maurice Lee Weaks

Maurice Lee Weaks

May 2, 2012

Maurice Lee Weaks, age 86, of Liberty Center, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at his home.  He was born in Napoleon on June 14, 1925 to the late (Samuel) Lee Weaks and Lelah F. Myers.  Maurice was a 1943 graduate of Liberty Center High School.  After graduation he served honorably with the U.S Marines during WWII as a...

Helen Louise (Durbin)  Wells

Helen Louise (Durbin) Wells

Apr 30, 2012

Helen Louise Wells, age 73, of Delta, with her husband "Butch" by her side, passed away at her home Monday afternoon, April 30, 2012.  She was born in Delta on December 18, 1938 to the late Archie Durbin and Edna (Murry) Durbin.  On October 23, 1965 she married Ernest "Butch" Wells; enjoying 46 years together.  Louise worked in the clerical...

Virginia  Rose (Ginny)  Leu

Virginia Rose (Ginny) Leu

Apr 21, 2012

Virginia Rose "Ginny" Leu, age 84 of Delta, passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012 with her family by her side.  She was born the only child to the late Alexander and Twila L. (Bower) Stromberger on October 15, 1927.  Ginny graduated from Delta High School in 1945; where she was named Homecoming Queen her senior year.  After graduation she...

Reva A. (Stillberger)  Bibler

Reva A. (Stillberger) Bibler

Apr 21, 2012

Reva A. (Stillberger) Bibler, age 88, of Findlay, passed away at the Taylor House Senior Living Community in Findlay on Saturday morning, April 21, 2012. She was born in Wyandot County on July 13, 1923 one of two daughters to the late Harry M. Thompson and Jessie (Smith) Thompson. Reva was a graduate of Vanlue High School in 1941; where...

Geneva E. Skates

Geneva E. Skates

Apr 20, 2012

Geneva E. Skates, age 81, of Wauseon, passed away on Friday, April 20, 2012, 2006 at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  She was born May 19, 1930 to the late George W. and Uvah (Pike) Allwood.  Geneva enjoyed her work as a homemaker and also working for Schmidlin's Greenhouse.  She was a member of the VFW Women's Auxilliary of Lyons, Ohio.  ...

Carolyn Marie Foster

Carolyn Marie Foster

Apr 19, 2012

Carolyn Marie Foster, age 88 of Swanton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday afternoon, April 19, 2012 at the Genoa Care Center in Genoa.  She was born in Wapakoneta, OH on March 22, 1924 to the late Albert Hartard and Victoria (Schneider) Hartard.  Along with her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Foster in 1993; brother, James...

Lawrence Larry Leroy Born

Lawrence Larry Leroy Born

Apr 18, 2012

Lawrence (Larry) Leroy Born, 54, resident of Delta, Ohio passed away on April 18, 2012 at Flower Hospital after an almost year long battle with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Larry was born on December 10, 1957 in Toledo, Ohio to parents Ronald and Donna Born. Larry was the third of eight children born to Ron and Donna. After moving throughout the U.S....

Lewis  G. Makula

Lewis G. Makula

Apr 1, 2012

Lewis G. "Lew" Makula, age 65, of Delta, with his loving family by his side; passed away at his home Sunday evening, April 1, 2012.   He was born in Napoleon on December 5, 1946 one of three sons to the late Lewis Makula and Mary (Carpenter) Makula, who survives.  Lew graduated from Delta High School in 1965 and served with...

Keith R. Shelt

Keith R. Shelt

Mar 20, 2012

Keith R. Shelt, age 85 of Delta, passed away Tuesday evening, March 20, 2012 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo.  He was born July 7, 1926 in Swanton to the late Clarence Shelt and Letha (Clapper) Shelt.  He was a 1945 graduate of Delta High School and lived all his life in Delta.  He was a WWII veteran having...

Max "Mick" Shaw

Max "Mick" Shaw

Mar 16, 2012

Max "Mick" N. Shaw, age 78, of Lyons, passed away early Friday morning, March 16, 2012 at The Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.   He was born July 30, 1933 in Wauseon to the late Cloid Shaw and Prudence (Keaser) Shaw.  Mick was a standout athlete at Lyons High School; where he excelled in basketball and baseball.  He was named...

Judith Ann Stamm

Judith Ann Stamm

Mar 13, 2012

Judith Ann Stamm, age 67, of Archbold, passed away Tuesday afternoon, March 13, 2012 at Windsor Lane Healthcare in Gibsonburg.  She was born in Wauseon to the late Mahlon H. Stamm and Doris (Grime) Stamm on October 7, 1944.  Judith retired in 2005 following a career as an operator for United Telephone and Sprint.  In addition to her parents, Judith...

Herbert R. Elton

Herbert R. Elton

Mar 2, 2012

Herbert R. Elton, age 87, of Delta, passed away Friday morning, March 2, 2012, at the Swanton Valley Care and Rehabilitation Center.  One of two sons, he was born in Delta on February 6, 1925, to the late Ray Elton and Dora (Snyder) Elton.  Herbert served during WWII with the U.S Navy.  On March 30, 1946, he was united in...

Kathryn "Kitty" (Edwards)  Growden

Kathryn "Kitty" (Edwards) Growden

Feb 24, 2012

Kathryn "Kitty" Growden, age 73, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, February 24, 2012.  She was born November 30, 1938 to the late Ross L. Edwards and Kathryn M. (Hughes) Edwards.  Kitty graduated from Roanoke Rapids High School in North Carolina and later married the late Melvin Growden.  Throughout her life, she enjoyed employment at AP...

Avolene B. (Goodman)  Cordle

Avolene B. (Goodman) Cordle

Feb 23, 2012

Avolene B. Cordle, age 82, of Delta, surrounded by her family, passed away at her home on Thursday, February 23, 2012.  She was born in Accoville, WV on September 9, 1929 to the late Arthur Keith Goodman and Alpha Blanch (Elkins) Goodman.  Avolene was a 1946 graduate of Logan High School in West Virginia.  On November 14, 1946, she married...

Tucker Barnes

Tucker Barnes

Feb 21, 2012

(AKC Name: Jeadon's Best Bib and Tucker) On Tuesday, February 21, 2012, we lost our beloved canine companion "Tucker", Pembroke Cardigan Welsh Corgi, 10 yrs. of age.  He was born on July 17, 2001.  His father was an award-winning show dog and Tucker also had his beautiful markings. Dear Tucker, Our family has been blessed with many wonderful experiences from...