All Obituaries

Former Businessman/ Veteran   Frederick R. Jacoby, age 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Stuart, Florida, on February 17, 2019 after a brief battle with cancer.   Frederick was born May 24, 1931 and the only son of Frederick and Jean (McLuckie) Jacoby.  On May 21, 1954 he married the love of his life Helen D. Ward and she preceded him in death on December 19, 2013. Fred was honorably discharged from the Army where he served in Korea from 1952-1953. Fred...

Anne E. Riley, age 76, of Wauseon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at her home, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  Anne was born in Napoleon, Ohio in 1942 to the late Donald and Henrietta (Kluth) Young.  In June of 1964, she married Bruce A. Riley, and he survives. Anne worked as a secretary for First Christian Church and at Chief Supermarket for 21 years.  She is a past member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she taught Sunday...

Stryker: Isidra “Sheila” Garcia, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice. She was born on May 15, 1944, the daughter of Gabino Davila and Dorotea Gonzales, in Knippa, Texas. She had worked at the Dana Corporation until it’s closing in 2011. Sheila courageously fought cancer for 13 years. She enjoyed traveling with her daughter, loved making food for her kids when they visited and was a woman who stayed faithful to our Heavenly...

Donald G. Keith, age 62, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away Sunday, February 10, 2019 in St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee, Ohio surrounded by his loving family.  Donald was born February 16, 1956 in Detwiler Hospital, Wauseon, Ohio to the late Archie Charles Keith and Lois (Heer) Keith, and his mother survives.  He married Melinda Flores on July 05, 1980 and she survives.  He was a 30 year employee of Young Spring and Wire where he was employed as a Mechanic and Electrical...

Wauseon: Kenneth C. Disbrow, age 76, of Wauseon, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon, after a long and courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy . Prior to his retirement he had been a truck driver for U.S.F. Holland. Kenneth was born in Archbold, Ohio, on September 1, 1942, the son of Caleb and Estella (Grieser) Disbrow. On April 7, 1972, he married Donna J. Hildreth, and she preceded him in death in 2012. Kenneth was a member of Emmaus Lutheran...

Wauseon: Jacob Curtis James Hite, died unexpectedly on January 29, 2019 in Perrysburg, Ohio. He was born on August 9, 1991 in Wauseon, Ohio. He is survived by his father Kevin Hite and mother Traci Duquette. Also surviving is his step-mother Tamara Swihart-Hite, daugher Helena Magsig-Hite, sisters Aubree Hite, Blakely Hite, Sadie Duquette, brother Jordan David and sister-in-law Autumn David. Grandparents Ivan and Maxine Hite, and Janice Aiello. Three nieces Kyleigh Parks, Lillian Parks,...

Wauseon: Barbara J. Badenhop, 66, passed into her eternal home on Monday, January 28, 2019, in the presence of her family. Barb was born November 1,1952, in Bowling Green, Ohio to Edwin and Phyllis (Tilton) Aufdenkamp. She graduated from Elmwood High School and began her career at the Wood County Auditor’s Office, where she met the love of her life. Barb was married to Wayne J. Badenhop on October 5, 1974, and they made their home in Wauseon for 44 years. In 1982, she and Wayne were...

Wauseon, Dale William Holley, age 56, of Wauseon, passed away at Indian Meadows in Wauseon on Thursday, January 24, 2019. Dale had worked for the Dana Corporation in Archbold and Cloverleaf in Napoleon. Dale was born in Selma, Alabama, on September 4, 1962, the son of Fred and Delortha (Rettig) Holley. On May 20, 2000, he married Jill South. Dale enjoyed spending time with his kids, gardening, old cars, family get-togethers, and the round table at Petro in Napoleon. He was also an...

Wauseon: Arthur Harold Young, Jr., age 48, of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. He was employed by I.A.C. in Wauseon, where he had worked in shipping and receiving and as a tow motor operator. Arthur was born in Wauseon, Ohio, on August 18, 1970, the son of Arthur H. and Lenore Mary (Strong) Young, Sr. He was a member of the Fulton County Sportsmen Club and enjoyed working on his computer and Dungeons and Dragons. Surviving are his parents, Arthur...

Barbara Johnson, age 63, of Napoleon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at the Henry County Hospital.  She was a resident of Genacross Lutheran Services.  Barbara was born on June 6, 1955 in Wauseon to the late Raymond and Eileen (McClain) Johnson, who survives.  Barbara was a member of Haven Heights Baptist Church in Wauseon.  She loved to ride her bicycle in her younger years, loved to watch TV (especially movies and soap operas), loved to do puzzles, and...