All Obituaries

Goldie Emogene Dillard, age 90, of Delta, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Brookdale Medina South Senior Living Center. Goldie was born on May 13, 1928, in Whitleyville, Tennessee, to Walter and Ona Crabtree.  She married William Alford Dillard on November 28, 1945.  She was a member of Echo Meadows Church of Christ in Oregon, Ohio.  Goldie loved collecting porcelain dolls, playing games, crocheting, and watching her favorite...

Archbold: Cathy Louise Spiess, age 64, of Archbold, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home from complications of early onset dementia. She was diagnosed with this disease in 2005.  Courage, strength, and faith carried her through the many years.  Cathy was born on Oct. 30, 1954 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Jack and Joanne (Parmer) Spotts.  On September 30, 1973, she married...

Martin "Marty" Adam Nagel, age 71, of Wauseon, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 in the confort of his own home in Wauseon.  Marty was born in Bryan, Ohio on August 03, 1947 to the late Henry and Aletha (Tressler) Nagel.  On July 13, 2006 he married Sharon Woodring and she survives. Marty loved camping, watching John Wayne movies, spending time with family and being with his pets, Peachy, Molly, Jasmine and Reggie.  He was employed for 15 years...

Corinne Kay Wright, age 79, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away Tuesday evening, April 16, 2019 in Indian Meadows Nursing Center, Wauseon, Ohio.  She was born March 19, 1940 in Wauseon to the late Corwin and Wilma (Meier) Burkholder.  She married James E. Wright on January 15, 1961 and he survives.  Corinne was a life member of the Church of the Master United Methodist Church, Wauseon.  She was a Avon sales representative for many years and was also employed at the Wauseon...

Ardith D. “Ardie” Harris, age 88, of Wauseon, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at the Swanton Valley Care Center in Swanton.  Ardie was a well-known face around Wauseon, cooking for many restaurants over the years – Charley’s Country House, McCoy’s, and Kay’s to name a few.  Ardie was born in Wauseon on September 21, 1930 to the late Ray S. and Gladys (Biddle) Masales.  On June 14, 1952, she married James Harris, and he preceded her...

Archbold: Mary Jo Britt, age 67, passed away April 14, 2019 at Fairlawn Haven in Archbold, after battling health issues for many years. She was born in Napoleon on March 4, 1952 to James and Ruth (Ammon) Kruse.  Mary Jo graduated from Pettisville High School in 1970. After graduation she followed her adventurous spirit and lived in Michigan, Arkansas, back to Michigan before health issues forced her back to Ohio. She loved to read and plant gardens to watch them grow. She loved...

James R. Russell, age 78, of Lyons, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, April 12, 2019.  Jim was born January 13, 1941 in Lyons, Ohio to the late Robert and Flossie (Schwen) Russell.  He married Betty Smith on March 26, 1962 and she survives.  Jim was a truck driver for many years with Buckenmeyer Farms and Trucking Company.  He was a member of the Eagles, Moose Lodge, VFW and American Legion. Survivors include, his wife, Betty Russell of Lyons,...

Wauseon: Heather Jo Carr, age 39, of Wauseon, passed away unexpectedly on Monday morning, April 8, 2019, in her home. Heather was born in Wauseon, Ohio, the daughter of Douglas Carr and Dianne (Stoll) Larrow. She was a member of the Tedrow United Methodist Church. Left to mourn her loss is her daughter, Ashley (Anthony Moehrman) McQuillin of Wauseon; son, Austin Carr of Wauseon; mother, Dianne Larrow of Wauseon; father, Douglas Carr of Wauseon; brother, Eric Carr of Wauseon; sister, Tara...

Tony W. Skates, age 73, of Wauseon, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 06, 2019 in Defiance Area Inpatient Hospice Center.  Tony was born April 12, 1945 in Delta, Ohio. Tony and his wife owned and operated Tony's Pet Shop in Wauseon, which was originally located in Delta, for 45 years.  He enjoyed working with his sons, camping and spending time with his family. Tony is survived by his wife, Mary Lou,  son, Jerry (Pam) Skates,  son, Brian Skates and two grandchildren,...

Norbert Herman Rohrs, age 88, of rural Wauseon, OH, passed away peacefully from a 20 yr. battle with Multiple Myeloma, with his loving wife and family by his side, on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Born on December 7, 1930, at the home of his parents in Liberty Township, Henry County, Ohio.  Norbert was the son of Carl and Erna (Drewes) Rohrs.  He was baptized and confirmed at Emanuel Lutheran Church in Napoleon, Ohio.  He was a graduate of Liberty Center, class of 1949. Norbert...