All Obituaries

Evelyn Jane Pontius, age 101, passed away on June 11, 2026, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. Evelyn worked as a cook at Sterlings in Wauseon for 25 years. Evelyn was born on June 17, 1924, in Pettisville, to the late Henry and Mary Elizabeth (Lantz) Rupp. She graduated from Pettisville High School in 1942. She later married Howard W. Pontius, who preceded her in death in 1999. Evelyn enjoyed cooking and baking and giving her time at Wauseon Christ United Methodist Church. Later in life, Evelyn ...

Sounee Nacinsamuth, age 46, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and dear friend to many, passed away with her family by her side on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Mercy St. Charles Hospital in Toledo.  Her full obituary with scheduled services will be posted soon. 

Verne Kirby, age 97, of Wauseon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on June 9, 2026, at Fulton Manor of Wauseon, surrounded by his loving family. Verne devoted his life to Christ as a missionary. Verne was born on July 25, 1928, in Prospect, Ohio, to the late Charles and Florence (Bumgartner) Kirby. He graduated high school from Prospect High School in 1946, and attended Moody Bible Institute, Piedmont Bible College, and Cedarville University, where he obtained a ...

Bradley Dean Figgins, 59, of Monclova, passed away Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by his closest family at the St. Vincent Hospital following sudden medical complications from a brief illness. Brad was born November 26,1966, in Bryan, Ohio, to Robert A and Carolyn (Tingle) Figgins. He graduated from Stryker High School with the class of 1985 and Defiance College in 2005 with a bachelor degree in Business. Brad was a believer in Jesus Christ and a regular attendee of Toledo Calvary Church ...

Shirley Ann Mitchem, 86, of Delta, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026. She was born Shirley Ann Sheets on February 23, 1940, in Toledo, Ohio, to Raymond R. and Carrie D. Sheets. On February 6, 1961, she married Clarence R. “Mitch” Mitchem, the love of her life. Together they built a life centered around family, home, and devotion to one another. Shirley enjoyed gardening and spending time on her front porch. She had a strong spirit, a loving heart, and a steady ...

Fleety (Rafferty) Phillips, of Wauseon, Ohio, age 82, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2026, at Ebeid Hospice of Northwest Ohio. She was born in Napoleon, Ohio on January 3, 1944, to George E. Rafferty and Hildegard D. (Haase) Rafferty. Fleety graduated from Napoleon High School in 1961. She married her high school sweetheart, Stanley "Tom" Phillips, on September 1, 1962. They lived in Napoleon, Ohio, and then moved to San Diego, CA in 1984. In 2001, they moved to Wauseon, Ohio to ...

Shirley Schrock, age 92, of Stryker, passed away on June 2, 2026, at CHP Defiance Inpatient Hospice. Shirley worked for Sauder's in Archbold in the auxiliary for many years. Shirley was born on September 9, 1933, in Portage County, to the late Noah and Beulah (Christner) Schrock. She graduated from Streetsboro High School. Shirley loved flowers and gardening. Shirley is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Berneda Graber Wyse, Freida ...

Richard Thomas "Tom" Lauber, age 91, passed away on June 1, 2026 after a period of declining health. Born at home in Archbold, OH on April 13, 1935, Tom was the second of five children to Richard and Mary Etta (Dominique) Lauber. Tom entered the US Army in 1954 following a stellar academic and athletic career at Archbold High. He returned from Germany in 1955 to attend Ohio State University on the GI Bill where he intended to pursue a degree in architecture. Cupid intervened in ...

Sharon (Ryan) Guthrie, age 78, of Stryker, passed away on May 31, 2026 at Evergreen Nursing Home in Montpelier. Sharon spent her life caring for the animals she dearly loved. Sharon was born on April 20, 1948, in Norwood, Missouri, to the late Ervin and Eula (Lawson) Ryan. On November 8, 1986, she married William “Bill” Guthrie, who preceded her in death in 2015.  Sharon loved all animals, and visited local humane societies often to donate time and supplies. She especially ...

Gene Graf, age 86, of Fayette, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on May 24, 2026. He was born on January 12, 1940, in Franklin Township, Fulton County, Ohio, to the late Joy Sam Graf and Joyce Lena Winzeler Graf. Gene graduated from Archbold High School in 1957. Following graduation, he faithfully served his country in the United States Army from 1957 to 1959 and was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Benning, Georgia. After completing his military service, Gene returned ...