All Obituaries

Dorothy L. Young, age 89, of Wauseon passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Fulton Manor Nursing Home, Wauseon.  Dorothy was born in Liberty Center, Ohio on August 6, 1930 to the late Clyde & Golda (Dull) Beavers.  She met and married William Harrison Young on December 15, 1956 and he preceded her in death on May 27, 2008.  A member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Delta, she worked as a nurse for  the Fulton County Medical Center for many years.  Left...

William E. Schmidlin, age 84, passed away at his Wauseon home surrounded by his loving family early Tuesday morning, November 5, 2019.  Bill was born in Holland, Ohio on May 29, 1935 to the late Emil “Bud” Schmidlin and Margaret (Keller) Schmidlin.  He graduated from Delta High School in 1953 and later served in the U.S Air Force from 1954-1958.  On October 29, 1961 he married Virginia Stahl in Lewisburg, PA and she survives.  Bill was a lifelong farmer and...

Daniel “Dan” Douglas, age 68, of Delta, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family; Saturday morning November 9, 2019.  He was born in Windsor, Canada on September 14, 1951 to the late Elmer Douglas and Grace (Grey) Douglas.  Dan graduated from High School in Canada and later moved to the United States; where he met and married Janet Brown on October 17, 1975.  Together they were blessed with two children, Carrie and Michael.  For over 30 years...

Dr. Harry E. Murtiff D.O, age 80, of Delta, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at the Browning Masonic Pathways, Waterville.  Dr. Murtiff was born in Altoona, Pennsylvania on February 26, 1939 to the late Harry & Geraldine (Suncere) Murtiff.  He met and married Judith Lenore Schill on November 27, 1958.  He attended the University of Toledo, the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, received his Medical License from the State of Ohio Medical Board and did his...

Timothy A. Postlewait, age 62, of Delta, with his loving family by his side; passed away at the Fulton County Health Center, Sunday afternoon, November 3, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Tim was born September 5, 1957 to the late Richard Postlewait and Elizabeth (Glynn) Postlewait.  He graduated from Rogers High School in 1976.  On February 14, 1993 he married Christina M. McCready and shared loving years together until her passing on March 26, 2015.  Tim was...

Robert A. Bechstein, age 67, of Delta passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee.  Robert was born in Wauseon, Ohio on November 1, 1952, to the late George Herbert Bechstein and Margaret Jane (Mull) Bechstein.  He met and married Julie Hoot on March 25, 1972.  An avid race car fan, Robert thoroughly enjoyed watching NASCAR.   Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife, Julie; daughters, Christine Bechstein; Laura Bechstein;...

LuAnne M. Gillen, age 60, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly from a suspected heart attack Sunday morning October 27, 2019.  LuAnne was born in Toledo on April 29, 1959 to the late Pius Gillen and Rosemary (Gleckler) Gillen.  She graduated from Delta High School in 1977.  For over 15 years, LuAnne worked as an electrician with IBEW Union Local #8.  She will always be remembered as a kind hearted, generous and God loving person.  Her positive personality was...

Carol Elaine Long, age 75, of Delta, was called to her Heavenly Home Saturday evening, October 26, 2019 at Northcrest Rahab and Nursing in Napoleon.  Elaine was born in Bowling Green, Ohio on January 7, 1944; one of three daughters to the late Floyd Vollmer and Geneva (Thomas) Vollmer.  She was a member of the last class to graduate of Grand Rapids High School before it closed.  She attended beauty college in Toledo and went on to visit various nursing homes where she served...

Jill Lynn Hopkins-Baker, age 29, of Delta, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2019 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pa., due to complications of pneumonia, surrounded by her loving family.  Jill was born in Toledo, on February 15, 1990 to William “Jake” & Michelle (Hopkins) Lewallen.  Jill had struggled with cystic fibrosis her entire life and she received her new lungs on November 30, 2018.  Jill was a 2008 Graduate of Delta High School and...

Lois Jean Durham, age 89, of Fayette, Ohio passed away on October 19, 2019 at Swanton Valley Center.  Jeanie was born in Wauseon, Ohio on June 4, 1930 to the late Clarence & Pearl (Mohler) Haller.  She married Richard Durham on July 23, 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1980.   She worked for Sheridan Manufacturing for 50 years retiring in 1995.  Jeanie enjoyed knitting, sewing and was an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan.  She won many ribbons for her knitting...