All Obituaries

Shannon McVey-Zimmerman, age 50, of Delta, after a courageous battle with cancer passed away Friday evening, June 24, 2022 at Toledo Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Wauseon on November 23, 1971 to Florencio “Frank” McVey and Patricia “Pat” (Woszczynski) McVey; who both survive.  Shannon graduated from Delta High School in 1990 and later attended the University of Toledo and Northwest State Community College.  Her work history...

Pennie Russell, age 68, of Delta, passed away Friday morning July 1, 2022 at the University of Toledo Medical Center.  She was born March 11, 1954 to the late Kenneth Hogrefe and Colleen (Swartzlander) Hogrefe.  Pennie was a graduate of Delta High School.  On January 27, 1973 she married James E. Russell and together shared 34 years together until his passing on November 23, 2007.  Pennie was a lifelong homemaker.  Her greatest blessing came through loving her...

Bettie Ann Jones, age 95, surrounded by her loving family, peacefully passed away at her Delta home Tuesday morning, June 14, 2022.  She was born in Grant City, Missouri on September 15, 1926, one of ten children to Ruben Anderson and Opal (Stull) Anderson.  After graduating from Colorado Springs High School in 1944 and attending college for two years, Bettie worked for the telephone company as a long-distance switch board operator for many years and on May 1, 1952, married Earl...

Randy E. Ames, age 67, of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly after a short illness Wednesday morning, June 22, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee.  He was born in Detroit, Michigan on October 30, 1954 to the late Everett G. Ames and Gertha K. (Wyatt) Ames.  After graduating from Allen Park High School in Michigan, Randy attended the Michigan Career Institute in Detroit, Colorado Aero Tech. and the Community College of Denver; where he received his Associates Degree. ...

Sandra “Sandy” Neatfeld, age 63, of Delta, passed away Monday morning at the Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon.  She was born in Toledo on June 1, 1959 to the late Raymond E. Fyffe and Norma J. (Ehman) Fyffe.  Sandy was a graduate of Lake High School.  She married Paul A. Neatfeld Sr. on October 10, 2000 and he preceded her in death on February 11, 2011.  Sandy enjoyed watching television, movies, traveling, gardening and caring for her pets, but what she...

Lonnie A. Snyder, age 62, of Swanton and formerly of Delta, passed away at Community Health Professionals Inpatient Hospice in Defiance, Monday afternoon, June 6, 2022 with his family by his side.  He was born in Toledo on October 11, 1959 to the late Donald H. Snyder and Iona E. (Eckel) Snyder who survives.  Lonnie graduated from Evergreen High School and Four County Vocational School in 1978.  His working career included farming, driving truck, and owning and operating Sweet...

Billie S. Baker, age 80, of Delta, passed away Thursday evening June 16, 2022 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Maumee.  She was born in Wayland, Kentucky on September 6, 1941 to Hy Caudill and Martha (Hall) Caudill.  After High School she met Lowell Baker while serving as a waitress.  It was love at first sight and the two married six weeks later in Marion, Ohio on August 23, 1960.  Billie was a member of the Swanton Seventh Day Adventist Church.  A homemaker...

Ronald E. Burkheimer, age 67, of Swanton, passed away Monday morning, May 23, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio, Perrysburg.  Ron was born in Toledo on May 4, 1955 to the late Kelsey and Leota (Rhodes) Burkheimer. He would later marry the love of his life, Brenda Smith on February 8, 1975 and would share 47 years together.  Ron was a mechanic and later truck driver for Alro Steel, retiring in June, 2021.  Ron loved being with his family, especially his grandchildren and great...

David G. Steagall, age 58, of Swanton, with his loving wife by his side, passed away Monday evening, May 23, 2022 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo after being diagnosed with cancer almost one year ago.  He was born in Wauseon on July 30, 1963 to the late David M. Steagall and Nancy S. (Downing) Steagall.  David grew up in the logging and sawmill industry in Kentucky; where he became an accomplished in the trade.  After moving to Ohio; he was employed with Tri-County...

Jeffrey Brian Fall, age 59, passed away unexpectedly at his Wauseon home Monday evening May 16, 2022.  He was born on February 13, 1963 to Dale Fall and Beverly Adams; who survives.  Jeff was a graduate of Sylvania High School and later attended Defiance College where he received his Bachelor of Science Degree.  He was a veteran having served with the U.S Army from February 28, 1986 to April 24, 1990 when he was honorable discharged.  On May 12, 2001 he married Kimberly...