Obituaries

Obituaries

Remona May (Kalash)  Cowie

Remona May (Kalash) Cowie

Oct 26, 2024

Remona May Cowie, age 96, of Wauseon, Ohio, was called home to her Lord and Savior with her family by her side; Saturday, October 26, 2024 at the Northcrest Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Napoleon, Ohio. She was born to the late Stanley and Rita (Bouley) Kalash on September 1, 1928 in Wyandotte, Michigan. On February 9, 1946 she...

Gary L. Borton

Gary L. Borton

Oct 26, 2024

Gary Lynn Borton, age 77, peacefully passed away under hospice care at his Delta home with his loving family by his side on Saturday morning, October 26, 2024.  He was born in Wauseon on July 16, 1947 to the late Earl D. Borton and Alma (Grant) Borton who survives.  After graduating from Hilltop High School, Gary entered the U.S...

Sharon Diana (Williams)  Leverton

Sharon Diana (Williams) Leverton

Oct 20, 2024

Sharon Diana Leverton, age 73, of Delta, passed away under hospice care at her Delta home, Sunday, October 20, 2024 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Toledo to the late Edward and Dorothy (Pauly) Williams on November 16, 1950. On July 19, 1975, she married Donald E. Leverton and together they spent 41 years...

Carolyn Mae (Johnston)  Uhlik

Carolyn Mae (Johnston) Uhlik

Oct 19, 2024

Carolyn Mae Uhlik, age 87, of Wauseon, passed away Saturday morning, October 19, 2024 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Delta, Ohio on July 13, 1937 to Clare A. Johnston and Kathryn (Bernath) Johnston.  In 1956, she married Ladislaus "Laddie" Kovar and from this unity they were blessed with six children, Daniel,...

Joseph Lee Brown

Joseph Lee Brown

Oct 16, 2024

Joseph Lee Brown, age 66, peacefully passed away at his Delta home surrounded by family on Wednesday morning, October 16, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Terrie Brown, his children; Veronica (Chuck) Vineyard of Ten Mile, TN, Judy Holmes of Cincinnati, OH, April Brown of Delta, OH and Markem Brown of Cookeville, TN; step-children, Jeremy...

Paul D. Meyers

Paul D. Meyers

Oct 6, 2024

Paul D. Meyers, age 82, former longtime resident of Delta, passed away at his daughter's home in Toledo, Sunday morning, October 6, 2024.  He was born in AI, Ohio on November 15, 1941 to Louis D. Meyers and Margaret (Nobbs) Meyers.  Paul graduated from Swanton High School in 1960.  He married Roberta "Robin" Wurns, who survives.  For over 25...

David E. Szmania

David E. Szmania

Oct 5, 2024

David Edwin Szmania, age 84, passed away at his Delta home, Saturday evening, October 5, 2024.  He was born in Toledo on December 10, 1939, to the late Frank S. Szmania and Eleanor (Rybarczyk) Szmania.  David worked as a designer in the model shop at Owens Illinois while attending Macomber High School and after graduating went on to serve...

Robert V. Eberly

Robert V. Eberly

Oct 2, 2024

Robert V. Eberly, age 82, passed away at his Montpelier, Ohio home Wednesday evening, October 2, 2024.  He was born in Wauseon on June 9, 1942 and was one of nine children to the late Donald M. Eberly and Margaret (Goodrich) Eberly.  Robert graduated from Wauseon High School and served in the U.S Army Reserve, being honorable discharged on...

Randy Gene Wyse Jr

Randy Gene Wyse Jr

Sep 28, 2024

Randy Gene Wyse Jr, age 36, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on September 28, 2024. He was born November 6, 1987 in Wauseon, Ohio, to Randy G. Wyse Sr. and Shannon Henricks. He attended Pike Delta York schools where he was active in the FFA. Randy started work at a young age, working for his family's...

Jerieanne De Roth

Jerieanne De Roth

Sep 19, 2024

Jerieanne de Rȏth, age 65, of Defiance and recently of Maumee, passed away at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance on Thursday, September 19, 2024.  She was born in Defiance, Ohio on April 14, 1959 to the late Gerardus C. de Rȏth and Marjorie (Ayers) de Rȏth.  Jerieanne graduated from Defiance High School and later attended Defiance College...

Sharlene Kay (Culbertson)  Gillen

Sharlene Kay (Culbertson) Gillen

Sep 18, 2024

Sharlene Kay Gillen, age 72, of Wauseon, passed away early morning on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born to the late Richard James and Choice Ann (Kendall) Culbertson on August 30, 1952 in Grand Rapids, Ohio. Sharlene graduated from Otsego High School class of 1970, she referred to it as the crazy days. She would spend 13 years...

Joy L Stewart

Joy L Stewart

Sep 11, 2024

Joy L. Stewart, age 66, passed away Wednesday morning, September 11, 2024 at her Wauseon home.  She was born in Lancaster, Ohio on August 26, 1958 to the late Rev. James K. Stewart and Virginia (Smith) Stewart.  Joy graduated from Wauseon High School in 1976 and received her Christian Education Degree from Asbury University in Wilmore, KY.  She later...

Doris I. (Reckner)  Koder-Mattin

Doris I. (Reckner) Koder-Mattin

Sep 8, 2024

Doris Irene (Koder) Mattin, age 94 of Wauseon and formerly of Delta, passed away under hospice care at Fulton Manor in Wauseon Sunday morning, September 8, 2024.  She was born in Delta on November 3, 1929 to Clifford C. Reckner Sr. and Estella (Mead) Reckner.  Doris graduated from Delta High School in 1947.  She was united in marriage to...

Norma Jean (Slee)  Paahana

Norma Jean (Slee) Paahana

Sep 7, 2024

Norma J. Paahana, age 81, of Delta, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, September 7, 2024 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.  She was born in Wauseon on July 28, 1943 to the late Gilford Slee and Doris (Irwin) Slee.  Norma graduated from Delta High School in 1961.  She served over 15 years with IOC in Wauseon...

Tommy Lee Brown Jr

Tommy Lee Brown Jr

Sep 5, 2024

Tommy Lee Brown Jr, age 44, passed away unexpectedly at his Swanton home on September 5, 2024. He was born in Wauseon on December 27, 1979 to Tommy Lee Brown Sr and Ruth Ann (McIntosh) Brown. Tommy was a 1998 graduate of Delta High School.  Soon after graduating, he worked for Swanton Welding and Machine as a welder/ fabricator...

Jennings Francis John Johnson

Jennings Francis John Johnson

Aug 23, 2024

Jennings Francis John Johnson, age 81, passed away at the University of Toledo Medical Center early Friday morning, August 23, 2024.  He was born on March 8, 1943 to the late Jennings and Rita (Millard) Johnson in Duluth, Minnesota. One of his greatest accomplishments was obtaining his Eagle Scout at the age of 15.  Jennings graduated from Duluth East...

Jack L. Robinson

Jack L. Robinson

Aug 17, 2024

Jack L. Robinson, age 85, peacefully passed away under hospice care at his Delta home with his loving wife Sally by his side.  He was born in Wauseon on May 1, 1939 to Paul (Jane) Robinson and Hester (Bushong) Croninger.  Jack graduated from Delta High School in 1957 and soon entered the U.S Armed Forces where he would begin...

Samuel V. Witt

Samuel V. Witt

Aug 16, 2024

Samuel Vincent Witt, previously of Delta, Ohio, passed away on August 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born on April 25, 1941, the son of Francis and Elizabeth (Dickerson) Witt. He grew up in Metamora, Ohio, with eleven siblings. Sam graduated from Saint Mary's High School in 1959. On January 7, 1961, he married his sweetheart,...

Connie Lou (Price)  Bates

Connie Lou (Price) Bates

Aug 16, 2024

Connie Lou Bates, age 79, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, August 16, 2024, at the Lakes of Monclova; where she was a recent resident. She was born in Wolf Lake, Indiana to the late Robert and Eileen (Fausnaugh) Price on June 11, 1945. Connie graduated from Napoleon High School in 1963, before...

Ramon D Mcquillin

Ramon D Mcquillin

Aug 11, 2024

Ramon D. McQuillin, age 95, of Delta, peacefully passed away Sunday morning, August 11, 2024, at Bryan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Bryan, Ohio.  Ramon was born in Delta on February 19, 1929 to Clarence and Dessie Mae (Smallman) McQuillin.  He graduated from Delta High School in 1947 and entered the U.S Coast Guard in 1950 during the Korean...