Obituaries

Delta Ohio Obituaries

Fred H. Velo Jr.

Fred H. Velo Jr.

May 21, 2024

Fred H. Velo Jr, age 79, of Whitehouse, passed away early Tuesday morning, May 21, 2024 at The Toledo Hospital.  He was born in Bay Shore, NY on November 20, 1944 to the late Fred H. Velo Sr. and Elizabeth L. (Smith) Velo.  Fred graduated from Sylvania High School and continued his education at the University of Toledo.  On...

Malia Nicole Navarro

Malia Nicole Navarro

May 16, 2024

Malia Nicole Navarro, age 2, of Wauseon, passed away Thursday morning, May 16, 2024 from a home accident; that also claimed the life of her father, Jeremy Ryan Navarro.  She was welcomed into this world by her parents, Jeremy and Shannon (Eicher) Navarro on August 13, 2021 in Wauseon.  Malia attended Kids World Day Care in Wauseon.  She will...

Jeremy Ryan Navarro

Jeremy Ryan Navarro

May 16, 2024

Jeremy Ryan Navarro, age 32, of Wauseon and formerly a longtime resident of Delta, passed away Thursday morning, May 16, 2024 from a home accident; that also claimed the life of his young daughter, Malia Nicole Navarro.  He was born in Toledo on June 29, 1991 to the late, Ricardo Navarro and Meta Lou (Trowbridge) Navarro, who survives.  Jeremy...

Ricky Ray Riegsecker

Ricky Ray Riegsecker

May 16, 2024

Ricky R. Riegsecker, age 68, of Delta, with his loving family by his side, peacefully passed away early Thursday morning, May 16, 2024 at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance.  He was born in Wauseon on April 15, 1956 to the late Maynard W. Riegsecker and Maxine (Rupp) Riegsecker - Johnson.  Ricky graduated from Woodrow Wilson Military School...

Scott G Harrison

Scott G Harrison

May 13, 2024

Scott G Harrison, age 62, of Delta, Ohio passed away after a long battle with multiple sclerosis on May 13, 2024 at Swanton Valley Care Center. He was born on August 13, 1961 to the late Russell G. and Donna (Vermillion) Harrison. Scott would graduate from Delta High School in 1979 and work alongside his father performing bodywork at...

Fredric James Reimann

Fredric James Reimann

May 7, 2024

Fredric "Bubba" James Reimann, age 55, of Swanton, passed away peacefully under hospice care Community Health Professionals in Defiance on May 7, 2024.  He was born on November 26, 1968 in Tonawanda, NY to the late Diane Marie (McLean) Cole, who passed away on July 22, 2023 and Robert Ernest Cole, who survives.  Fred graduated from Evergreen High School...

Charles "Chuck" H. Lesniewicz

Charles "Chuck" H. Lesniewicz

Apr 27, 2024

Charles (Chuck) Henry Lesniewicz, 74, Maumee, Ohio (formerly of Delta, Ohio) passed away Saturday evening April 27, 2024 at his home. Chuck was born on October 10, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio. He graduated from Start High School and later attended the University of Toledo for three years where he majored in accounting.  At the age of 19 while attending...

Betty Lou (Haldermann)  Cervantes

Betty Lou (Haldermann) Cervantes

Apr 23, 2024

Betty Lou Cervantes, age 70, of Delta, peacefully passed away Tuesday night, April 23, 2024 at her home under the care of Heartland Hospice.  She was born in Toledo on June 21, 1953 to the late Ernest O. Haldermann Sr. and Edna (Butler) Haldermann.  Betty enjoyed cooking and was blessed to serve over 25 years in that capacity with...

Michael Sterling Paskan

Michael Sterling Paskan

Apr 23, 2024

Michael Sterling Paskan, age 78, passed away peacefully at his Wauseon home under hospice care with his loving family by his side on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Michael was born on March 10, 1946 to the late Andrew Sterling Paskan and Hilda Lucretia (Johnson) Paskan. He graduated from Delta High School in 1964 and shortly after would start his...

Greg R Stine

Greg R Stine

Apr 21, 2024

Greg R. Stine, age 62, of Liberty Center, peacefully passed away under hospice care, Sunday evening, April 21, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Adrian, Michigan on January 31, 1962 to the late Hal R. Stine and Sandra (Parrill) Stine who survives.  After graduating high school from Pike-Delta-York, he entered the U.S Army; where he...

Warren Edward Dailey

Warren Edward Dailey

Apr 13, 2024

Warren E. Dailey, age 69, of Delta, peacefully passed away Saturday night, April 13, 2024 at The University of Toledo Medical Center.  He was born in Wauseon on March 3, 1955 to the late Hal Dailey and Mabel (Beaverson) Dailey-Hudson, who survives.  Warren graduated from Delta High School in 1973 and on June 18, 1976, he married Linda R....

Robin Lynn (Foote)  Chapa

Robin Lynn (Foote) Chapa

Apr 10, 2024

Robin Lynn Chapa, age 62, of Liberty Center, with her loving family by her bedside, was welcomed into the hands of her Lord, Wednesday evening, April 10, 2024 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  She was born in Wauseon on April 21, 1961 to the late Francis Foote and Virginia (LaPoint) Foote.  Robin graduated from Liberty Center...

Marilyn Ann (Morr)  Vandock

Marilyn Ann (Morr) Vandock

Apr 6, 2024

Marilyn A. Vandock, age 90, lifelong resident of Delta, peacefully passed away early Saturday morning, April 6, 2024 at The Lakes of Monclova.  She was born in Wauseon on May 15, 1933 to Kenneth Morr and Eva (Snyder) Morr.  On August 17, 1953 she married Roy J. Vandock in Delta and together shared 54 years together until his passing...

Kristee "Kris" Renee (Knierim)  Neuenschwander

Kristee "Kris" Renee (Knierim) Neuenschwander

Apr 4, 2024

Kristee "Kris" Renee Neuenschwander, age 60, passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Toledo Hospital, Thursday evening April 4, 2024. She was born on August 4, 1963, to William Joseph and Ruth Marie (Miller) Knierim. Kris was a graduate of Wauseon High School.  Before retiring, she served over 30 years with IAC in Wauseon, most...

Gayle Gene Schaffner

Gayle Gene Schaffner

Apr 1, 2024

Gayle Gene Schaffner, age 73, of Fayette, passed away with is family by his side at St Vincent's Mercy Medical center on April 1, 2024.  He was born on December 15, 1950 in Morenci, Michigan to the late John G. Schaffner and Janet (Rollins) Schaffner.  Gayle would graduate from Fayette High School and later attend Bowling Green State University;...

Eric Denver Donaldson

Eric Denver Donaldson

Mar 30, 2024

Eric Denver Donaldson, aged 80, of Delta, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 30, surrounded by his loving family, after bravely facing complications from MS. Born on March 26, 1944, in Toledo, Ohio, Eric was the cherished son of Frank and Norma (Hedge) Donaldson.  He is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Carol Jeanne (Meyers) Donaldson, and...

Lois Arlene Tester

Lois Arlene Tester

Mar 29, 2024

Lois A. Tester, of Wauseon, went to her heavenly home early Friday morning, March 29, 2024.  Lois was born on February 15, 1929 to Jesse and Irene O'Brien and was raised in Mt. Auburn, IL, as one of 9 children.   The family then moved to NW Ohio, and she met and married John George "Tony" Miller in 1946.  They...

Constance "Connie" Marie (Butler)  Frey

Constance "Connie" Marie (Butler) Frey

Mar 26, 2024

Constance "Connie" Marie Frey, age 73, passed away unexpectedly at her Wauseon home on Tuesday morning, March 26, 2024. She was born on June 25, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late James E. Butler and Dolores M. (Morrison) Butler.  After high school she would marry the love of her life, Reginal "Reg" Frey on December 2, 1981.  Connie...

Timothy Charles Andrews

Timothy Charles Andrews

Mar 24, 2024

Timothy Charles Andrews, age 71, of Delta, passed away surrounded by family on March 24, 2024. He had experienced a short illness and was being cared for by truly extraordinary doctors and nurses at the University of Toledo Medical Center. Tim was born in Wauseon, Ohio to Charles and Barbara (Hartsell) Andrews on January 31, 1953. He graduated from...

Richard Hoffer

Richard Hoffer

Mar 23, 2024

Richard Hoffer, age 78, of Liberty Center, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Perrysburg. He was born in Auburn, Washington to the late Ruth Gladys Hoffer on July 27, 1945.  After high school he enlisted in the United States Army serving in Vietnam from 1964 - 1970.  Upon returning to the States, he started his career...