All Obituaries

William A. Schrock, age 86, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 under hospice care at Fulton Manor in Wauseon.  Bill was born in Delta on March 26, 1933 to the late Stanley K. Schrock and Lucille (Fields) Schrock.  After graduating from Delta High School in 1951 he received his Bachelor’s of Education from Bowling Green State University.  Bill was also a Veteran having served with the U.S Navy and as a corpsman with the Marines during the Korean War...

Wilma June Clair, age 79, of Fremont, Indiana and formerly of Delta, Ohio, passed away on Friday July 5, 2019 at the Community Health Professionals, Defiance Inpatient Hospice Center.  June was born in Neapolis, Ohio on June 12, 1940 to the late Lester & Elma (Krauss) Aumend.   She married  Richard Rowe and he preceded her in death in 1979.  She then met and married Earl Clair in 1987 and he preceded her in death in 2013.  She enjoyed reading, doing puzzles...

Anita F. Warf, age 69, of Defiance, and formerly of Delta passed away Monday night, July 15, 2019 at Community Health Professionals Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born in Lebanon Missouri on June 24, 1950 to the late Romma Gage and Almer (Dame) Gage.  On June 10, 1968 she married Paul E. Warf in Sidney, Ohio and he survives.  Anita served as an STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant) for eight years.  Later she made many friends as a cook for many years with Kena’s...

Raymond V. Yantis, age 66, of Toledo, passed away at his home Monday, July 1, 2019.  He was born in Toledo on January 30, 1953 to the late Vernon T. Yantis and Helen (Raymond) Yantis.  Before retiring, Ray worked as an automotive technician with the Midas Company.  During his spare time, he enjoyed bowling, playing bingo and being in the company of his beloved canine companion, Benji.  He is survived by his sons, Michael and Matthew Yantis; brothers, David Yantis and...

Kenneth F. Upell, age 91, of Liberty Center, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday evening, July 10, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Fruit Ridge, MI on February 5, 1928 to the late Loren A. Upell and Doris (Fuller) Upell.  After graduating from Liberty Center High School, he married the love of his life, Beverly Andrews on February 9, 1952 and together shared 62 years together until her passing on December 20, 2014.  Ken was a lifelong hog and crop...

Robert Gerald Shepard, age 63, of Delta passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 in his home surrounded by his loving family.  Robert was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on June 30, 1956 to the late Roland & Alice (Williams) Shepard.  He met and married the love of his life, Mary McCaig on November 17, 1979.  Robert worked for Johns-Manville for over 41 years retiring on June 30, 2019.  Robert was a devoted family man, enjoying being with his children and grandchildren. ...

Eleanor “Ellie” Rose Knapp, infant daughter of Allen and Amanda (Meyers) Knapp was welcomed into Heaven on July 2, 2019 when she passed away at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo.  Ellie was born in Toledo on February 6, 2019.   Left to cherish her memory are parents Allen and Amanda; brother, Hunter; paternal grandparents, Dennis (Deborah) Knapp; maternal grandparents, Troy Meyers and Judi (Dan) Wilson; maternal great grandmother, Diane Meyers and many...

Harold L. Krauss, age 93, of Delta, passed away early Wednesday morning, June 26, 2019 at the Fulton County Health Center while under the care of Great Lakes Hospice.  Harold was born in Delta on June 21, 1926 to the late Godlob Krauss and Elizabeth “Bessie” Krauss.  He graduated from Delta High School in 1944 and soon after married the love of his life, Mary Fortney on June 26, 1944.  Harold went on to serve in the U.S Army during WWII.  Upon returning he...

Judith F. Benz-Haley, age 75, of Toledo peacefully passed away with her family by her side Saturday afternoon, June 22, 2019 at Kingston Care Center in Sylvania.  She was born in Swanton on June 5, 1944 to the late George Martin and Marjorie (Caswell) Martin.  Judy attended Whitmer High School and later married Joseph Benz.  On August 5, 2000 she married Harold Haley who survives and together shared 18 years.  Judy was a homemaker through-out her life; enjoying time on...

Merian M. Hallow, age 98, of Wauseon, peacefully passed away at Indian Meadows in Wauseon on June 22, 2019.  Merian was born in AI Ohio on June 10, 1921 to the late Jacob Walter and Minnie (Welch) Walter.  She married Samuel Hallow and he preceded her in death in 2005.  For over 30 years she was employed with the Flashlight Factory and later with Fulton Manufacturing.  Merian enjoyed traveling and for over 20 years lived in Florida.  She is survived by her daughters,...