Sharon Lea (Shulters) Smith
Mar 31, 2026
Sharon Lea Smith, age 80, of Delta, peacefully passed away under hospice care at her home on Tuesday morning, March 31, 2026, with her sister, Doris Shulters and Dori Poorman by her side all week. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on October 16, 1945, to Keith H. Shulters and Freda (McClain) Shulters, and was a graduate of Chesterfield High...
Lillian "Lee" T. (Schabhuttl) Shields
Mar 25, 2026
Lillian “Lee” T. Shields, age 93, of Archbold and formerly of Delta, peacefully passed away Wednesday night, March 25, 2026, under the care of Hospice of Northwest Ohio at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold. She was born January 25, 1933, in New York, New York, to the late Andrew and Marian (Sostarich) Schabhuttl. Lee graduated in 1951 from Julia Richman High...
John Jr. Adams
Mar 21, 2026
John Jr. Adams, age 81, of Swanton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with his family by his side at Lakes of Monclova, where he had recently resided. He was born in Toledo on September 13, 1944, to the late Jesse Adams and Marjorie (Wilson) Adams. John attended Swanton High School and went on to dedicate over 30...
Matthew Joseph Swora
Mar 21, 2026
Matthew Joseph Swora, age 90, of Liberty Center, Ohio, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center in Toledo. He was born October 14, 1935, in Eijsden, Belgium, to Mathias Swora and Helen (Homich) Swora. Following his family’s immigration to the United States, Matthew graduated from Meriden High School in Connecticut. He went on to...
John Kris Henricks
Mar 15, 2026
John Kris Henricks, of Delta, Ohio, passed away on March 15, 2026, at Toledo Hospital from complications following surgery. He was born on December 17, 1956, the fourth child of the late James G. Henricks and Marilyn J. (Kurth) Henricks. John was a 1975 graduate of Delta High School and later furthered his education by studying Culinary Arts and Business...
Nicholas Allen Bomar
Mar 15, 2026
Nicholas Allen Bomar, age 26, recently a longtime resident of Delta, Ohio, passed away at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo. He was born in Toledo on March 23, 1999 to the late Christopher Allen Bomar and Tamara Lee (McGovern) Bomar. Nick was a 2017 graduate of Delta High School. For the past several years, he served as an...
Brian Conrad Firstenberger
Mar 10, 2026
Brian Conrad Firstenberger, age 53, of Huber Heights, Ohio, and formerly of Delta, Ohio, unexpectedly passed away at his home on March 10, 2026. He was born in Wauseon, Ohio on October 14, 1972, to Gary L. Firstenberger and Marty (Cook) Firstenberger. Brian graduated from Delta High School in 1991, where he excelled in both football and basketball. He went...
Bonita Jean (Bressler) Mengerink
Mar 9, 2026
Bonita Jean Mengerink, age 87, of Napoleon, Ohio, peacefully passed away Monday afternoon, March 9, 2026, under hospice care at Northcrest Rehabilitation and Nursing in Napoleon. She was born in Liberty Center, Ohio, on October 11, 1938, to D.C. Bressler and Emma (Haefner) Bressler, and was one of nine children. Bonita graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1957. Bonita...
Robert (Bob) Cecil Parsons Sr.
Mar 8, 2026
Robert “Bob” Cecil Parsons Sr., age 77, a longtime resident of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his son’s home in Napoleon, where he had been residing the past year. He was born February 2, 1949, in Martin, Kentucky, to the late Willie “Buck” Parsons and Nellie (Bailey) Parsons. Bob was united in marriage to Dianne Elaine...
Paul Guy Bostelman Sr.
Mar 1, 2026
Paul Guy Bostelman Sr., age 74, of Swanton, Ohio, was reunited with his beloved wife and daughter on Sunday morning, March 1, 2026, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio Ebeid Hospice Center in Sylvania. He was born in Wauseon on June 29, 1951, to the late Julian A. Bostelman and Ila (Keeler) Bostelman. Paul was a 1969 graduate of Liberty...
Gerald William Huffman
Feb 28, 2026
Gerald “Jerry” William Huffman, age 88, of Swanton and previously a longtime resident of New Waterford, Ohio, peacefully passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Swanton Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Jerry was born February 6, 1938, in Boardman Township of Mahoning County, Ohio, to Lurtie William Huffman and Elva Elizabeth (Horst) Huffman. He graduated from North Lima High...
Kristy Ann Cowden
Feb 21, 2026
Kristy Ann Cowden, age 50, of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Saturday, February 21, 2026. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on February 2, 1976, to Ronald R. Fradette and Pamela (Jewel) Fradette, who both survive. Kristy was a 1994 graduate of Rogers High School and later attended the University of...
Donna Lee Cully
Feb 20, 2026
Donna Lee Cully, age 80, of West Unity, Ohio, peacefully passed away under hospice care on Friday evening, February 20, 2026, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon, where she had been a resident for the past two years. Donna was born on February 3, 1946, in Toledo, Ohio, to the late Raymond Cully and Hazel (Gill) Cully. She later grew up...
Dale Eugene Sperling
Feb 19, 2026
Dale Eugene Sperling, age 72, of Liberty Center, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his home on Thursday, February 19, 2026. He was born in Mount Vernon on August 17, 1953, to the late Raymond and Margaret (Walton) Sperling. Dale was a 1971 graduate of Liberty Center High School. He went on to build a long and dedicated...
James David Smith
Feb 13, 2026
James David Smith, age 77, of Delta, Ohio, peacefully passed away under hospice care at Hillside Country Living in Bryan. He was born in Vanceburg, Kentucky on February 1, 1949, to the late Herbert E. Smith and MaryAlice (Kimbler) Smith. Following high school, Jim moved to Delta and began his working career with Mustang Printing in Wauseon. He later dedicated...
James L. Matthews
Feb 6, 2026
James L. Matthews, age 77, of Liberty Center, passed away early Friday morning, February 6, 2026, at Henry County Hospital. Jim was born in Wauseon, Ohio on September 16, 1948, to the late Lawrence Matthews and Caroline (Showman) Matthews. After graduating from Liberty Center High School, he worked for ten years with the Campbell Soup Company before beginning a long...
James L. Snape Jr.
Feb 4, 2026
James Leonard Snape Jr., age 61, of Defiance, peacefully passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 4, 2026, at his home under the care of Community Health Professionals Hospice. He was born in Dayton, Ohio on May 28, 1964, to James L. Snape Sr. and Jacqueline (Reinard) Snape, who both survive. James’ work history included employment as a successful web hosting provider,...
Christine M. (Keefe) Smallman
Feb 3, 2026
Christine Marie Smallman, age 67, of Delta, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026, at The Toledo Hospital. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 4, 1958, one of seven children born to the late Ralph L. Keefe and Beatrice (Logan) Keefe. Christine was a 1976 graduate of Evergreen High School and went on to attend the...
Jack Arthur Myers
Feb 3, 2026
Jack A. Myers, age 67, peacefully passed away under hospice care, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Wauseon on Tuesday evening, February 3, 2026. He was born in Wauseon on October 9, 1958, to the late James Myers and Lorinne (Decker) Myers. Jack was a graduate of Delta High School and proudly served his country in the...
Herman M. Hickman
Feb 3, 2026
Herman M. Hickman, age 72, born October 26, 1953, in Adrian, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Wauseon, Ohio, early Tuesday morning, February 3, 2026. Herman served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War from 1971 to 1973. On June 15, 2000, he married the love of his life, Judy Coopersmith Hickman, who survives....


